Reminder that we have our GES Family Field Day this evening from 5:00-7:00 PM in the field behind the school. Park on First St. by the district office and come in the side gate behind the gym. We will have a lot of fun activities for the entire family, and will have cotton candy and popsicles to share. This is a great way to celebrate the end of the school year together.
We will also have all our lost and found hanging on the fence and families can come and grab anything they want and/or need. Whatever does not get claimed, will be donated.
Just a quick reminder that today is our last GES Library Storytime from 10AM-Noon. We will have bilingual oral storyteller Valentina Ortiz and GES teachers leading a fun hands-on activity...with Paisanito paletas afterwards. Feel free to come and go anytime during our story time.
We have our GES field day next Wednesday (June 11) from 8:15 AM-1:00 PM and want to encourage more family volunteers to come help with activity stations. This is such a fun way to support our students and school community. Please call the office to volunteer: 503-792-3803 x1030.
Attached are the fliers for our GES Family Field Day that evening from 5:00-7:00 PM. This will be a fun end of year celebration and we invite the entire family to come join us.
Summer Grab & Go Meals info.:
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) just published a video from their literacy tour at GES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvRdUbtgVI8(1:37). We were selected along with a handful of schools across the state to highlight literacy instruction. We appreciate those who gave voice in the video to the great work that is happening her, and for all the staff who have supported our students through Wonders instruction, Really Great Reading intervention, library specials, family literacy night, after school tutoring, and library storytimes on Saturdays. We encourage families to support literacy in the home and to make sure their children are reading at least 20 minutes every day.
Hello Gervais Family,
We have updated our phone menu to go with our new phone system. Please listen to the new options when calling so you reach the right place. Thanks !
Here are a few quick updates and reminders:
• This is the last week for GES after school clubs (K-5). Those participating in the ACP Soccer and STEM after school club on Thursdays and Fridays will have another week.
• There is no school this Friday, May 23 (staff work day) or Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). We hope families enjoy this 4-day weekend!
• We have GES Library Storytime every Saturday 10:00 AM-Noon with a bilingual oral storyteller, activities, book checkout, homework help, and Paisanito paletas for the entire family.
• We will have field day on June 11 from 8:15 AM-1:00 PM and need volunteers to help with activity stations. Please call the office to sign up to help: 503-792-3803 x.1030. GES Family Field Day will be that evening from 5:00-7:00 PM.
• We have finalized our roster for summer school in July and are going to begin sending invitations to families later this week.
We are starting a GSD Special Education Parent Support Team and will have a meeting on Thursday, May 29 at 5:00 PM at Gervais Elementary School. Childcare and snacks will be provided. This is a great way to learn about available SPED resources in the district, ask questions, and connect with other families in the community.
Reminder that we have our GES Library Storytime this Saturday from 10:00 AM-Noon. We have some fun stories and activities about dinosaurs ready . We have a bilingual storyteller Valentina Ortiz that is so dynamic and hilarious. She will entertain and educate the entire family. There is also free tutoring and homework help for MS and HS students. Feel free to stop by anytime. We will have Paisanito paletas available for families as they leave.
Gervais Parents and Guardians:
Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Gervais School District app! Now it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, AND with your student’s teachers and classes.
Parents and guardians will receive instructions today, May 12, via email and SMS to create their login to access Rooms within the district app.
Download for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.gervais&pli=1
Download for iPhone - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gervais-school-district-1/id6742413773
New Health Curriculum Materials Overview:
Gervais School District is considering Health instructional materials adoption for Grades K – 12. Oregon Department of Education requires districts to update instructional materials on a seven-year rotation.
All materials under consideration by the district received the highest ratings during the Oregon Department of Education Materials Review and are on the state’s Adopted Instructional Materials List.
Curriculum materials are available for public review and comment at the District Office March 11 through March 19, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Can & Bottle Drive
Community Skate Night - March 11 -
Roll into a night of family fun at Gervais High School on March 11th for Community Skate Night! Doors open at 5:45 PM with skating from 6-8 PM. Enjoy a FREE Taco Bar, plus concessions for extra treats! Not into skating? There will be crafts and a movie, too. Got questions about The Gervais Bond? Stop by Room #7 for an Open Forum for questions and answers about bond projects from those working on them! Best of all, it’s completely FREE and skates are provided. Come one, come all for a night of food, fun, and community!
