Hello Families! What a beautiful day we are having here at GES! I wanted to remind you that tomorrow, May 1st, is Spirit Day! Remind your child to wear his/her favorite sports outfit/jersey/uniform.
4 days ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Families! Happy Thursday!

1. April 24th (tomorrow) is the talent show! FLC, K-2 will be from 12:30-1:15 and 3-5 will start at 1:30 and end at 2:15. Parents are welcome to attend! See the flyers for details: https://aptg.co/-qZpB3 (English) https://aptg.co/g01pdk (Spanish)

2. Tooth Taxi-a message from our school nurse Courtney: The Tooth Taxi will be visiting Gervais Elementary School on May 18-21! The Tooth Taxi is staffed by dental professionals and offers a range of dental services including exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings and simple extractions at no charge to the students' family. We will be sending students home today with Tooth Taxi "interest forms." If you would like more information about the upcoming Tooth Taxi visit, please complete the interest form and return it to the school by Monday, April 27th. We will send full packets of information and paperwork home to interested families next week. Completing the interest form itself is not a consent for treatment. See flyers attached: https://aptg.co/MFVt1z


11 days ago, Sarah Bradley
Gervais Elementary School is presenting a talent show on Friday, April 24th. The event will take place in the school gym, and students are invited to perform either by themselves or as part of a group. The show is divided into two sessions based on grade level: students in Kindergarten, FLC, 1st, and 2nd grade will perform from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM , while students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will perform from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. Anyone with questions regarding the event should contact Mr. Bettencourt via email at AARON_BETTENCOURT@GERVAIS.K12.OR.US.
Gervais Elementary School is presenting a talent show on Friday, April 24th. The event will take place in the school gym, and students are invited to perform either by themselves or as part of a group. The show is divided into two sessions based on grade level: students in Kindergarten, FLC, 1st, and 2nd grade will perform from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM , while students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will perform from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. Anyone with questions regarding the event should contact Mr. Bettencourt via email at AARON_BETTENCOURT@GERVAIS.K12.OR.US.
An image of a large yellow mobile dental van parked in a paved lot under a blue sky with light clouds. The van features the word "SMILE" in large, colorful, stylized block letters on its side. To the right of the lettering is the "Tooth Taxi" logo, which depicts a white smiling arc beneath the text. The bottom section of the van is decorated with a white pattern of colorful interlocking semi-circles. Smaller text on the front of the van near the driver's window reads "SONRIE."
An image of a large yellow mobile dental van parked in a paved lot under a blue sky with light clouds. The van features the word "SMILE" in large, colorful, stylized block letters on its side. To the right of the lettering is the "Tooth Taxi" logo, which depicts a white smiling arc beneath the text. The bottom section of the van is decorated with a white pattern of colorful interlocking semi-circles. Smaller text on the front of the van near the driver's window reads "SONRIE."

Kindergarten Registration is April 23rd at GES. Please click for more info:
https://www.gervais.k12.or.us/o/ges/article/2832279

14 days ago, Gervais School District
"Kindergarten Registration" in multicolor block letters with coloful shapes
Good Morning Families,

1. April 21st at 5pm is Donkey Basketball in our GES gym! Come on out and see some basketball fun with donkeys! Link for details: Spanish https://aptg.co/Gp9T4n English: https://aptg.co/7111L8

2. April 23rd starting at 4pm we are hosting our Kindergarten Round-Up. If you have a child who will be a Kindergartener in the 26-27 school year, please call the office for an appointment. See flyer for details: https://aptg.co/JR5hRH (English) and https://aptg.co/kffc83 (Spanish)

3. April 24th is the talent show! FLC, K-2 will be from 12:30-1:15 and 3-5 will start at 1:30 and end at 2:15. Parents are welcome to attend! See the flyers for details: https://aptg.co/-qZpB3 (English) https://aptg.co/g01pdk (Spanish)
14 days ago, Sarah Bradley
This flyer announces Kindergarten Registration for the Gervais School District’s 2026-2027 school year, taking place on April 23, 2026. Parents of children entering kindergarten are instructed to call Gervais Elementary School at 503-792-3803 ext. 1030 to schedule an appointment at 150 Douglas Ave. To be eligible, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021. During the appointment, parents must provide a birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records, their workplace name and phone number, and an emergency contact’s name and phone number. The flyer also notes that interpreters will be available and requests that parents bring their child with them to the registration appointment.
This flyer announces Kindergarten Registration for the Gervais School District’s 2026-2027 school year, taking place on April 23, 2026. Parents of children entering kindergarten are instructed to call Gervais Elementary School at 503-792-3803 ext. 1030 to schedule an appointment at 150 Douglas Ave. To be eligible, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021. During the appointment, parents must provide a birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records, their workplace name and phone number, and an emergency contact’s name and phone number. The flyer also notes that interpreters will be available and requests that parents bring their child with them to the registration appointment.
Gervais Elementary School is presenting a talent show on Friday, April 24th. The event will take place in the school gym, and students are invited to perform either by themselves or as part of a group. The show is divided into two sessions based on grade level: students in Kindergarten, FLC, 1st, and 2nd grade will perform from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM , while students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will perform from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. Anyone with questions regarding the event should contact Mr. Bettencourt via email at AARON_BETTENCOURT@GERVAIS.K12.OR.US.
Gervais Elementary School is presenting a talent show on Friday, April 24th. The event will take place in the school gym, and students are invited to perform either by themselves or as part of a group. The show is divided into two sessions based on grade level: students in Kindergarten, FLC, 1st, and 2nd grade will perform from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM , while students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will perform from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. Anyone with questions regarding the event should contact Mr. Bettencourt via email at AARON_BETTENCOURT@GERVAIS.K12.OR.US.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
Hello Families!
Progress reports are coming home in your child’s backpack TODAY, April 15th. Look for them!

April 16th at 6-7:30pm Family Bingo Night in the Cafe. Every family who attends will be entered into a raffle for a 40 gift card to the Bullwinkles arcade and a pizza. Link for detail: https://aptg.co/JTYPzt

April 21st at 5pm is Donkey Basketball in our GES gym! Come on out and see some basketball fun with donkeys! Link for details: Spanish https://aptg.co/Gp9T4n English: https://aptg.co/7111L8

Calling all new Kindergarteners! If you have a child who will be a Kindergartener in the 26-27 school year, please call the office for an appointment. Our Kindergarten Round-Up is on April 23rd!
19 days ago, Sarah Bradley
An illustrative flyer with a vibrant pink-to-yellow gradient background, featuring an image of a bingo card and cage at the top. The title, "Bingo Night," is in a large black font. A text box in the middle contains the following details: "Prizes for every winner! Each family will be entered for a chance to win a FREE pizza and arcade bundle to Bullwinkles! No purchase necessary." Below the box, the date and time are listed in black bold font: "April 16th 6.00 PM." The location follows below in smaller black text: "Gervais Elementary Cafeteria." Sparkles and a Tic-Tac-Toe game are also depicted on the flyer.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
Hello Families!

1. No School Tomorrow April 10th. Teachers have a grading day! Progress reports will come home in your child’s backpack on Wednesday, April 15th. Look for them next week!

2. April 16th at 6-7:30pm Family Bingo Night in the Cafe. Every family who attends will be entered into a raffle for a 40 gift card to the Bullwinkles arcade and a pizza. Link for detail: https://aptg.co/JTYPzt

3. April 21st at 5pm is Donkey Basketball in our GES gym! Come on out and see some basketball fun with donkeys! Link for details: Spanish https://aptg.co/Gp9T4n English: https://aptg.co/7111L8

4. Calling all new Kindergarteners! If you have a child who will be a Kindergartener in the '26-'27 school year, please call the office for an appointment to come visit our school and get registered. Our Kindergarten Round-Up is on April 23rd! We can't wait to meet all of our new Kindergarten friends.
24 days ago, Sarah Bradley
An illustrative flyer with a vibrant pink-to-yellow gradient background, featuring an image of a bingo card and cage at the top. The title, "Bingo Night," is in a large black font. A text box in the middle contains the following details: "Prizes for every winner! Each family will be entered for a chance to win a FREE pizza and arcade bundle to Bullwinkles! No purchase necessary." Below the box, the date and time are listed in black bold font: "April 16th 6.00 PM." The location follows below in smaller black text: "Gervais Elementary Cafeteria." Sparkles and a Tic-Tac-Toe game are also depicted on the flyer.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
Hello Families and Happy Friday!

April 16th at 6pm is Family Bingo Night in the Cafe. Link for detail: https://aptg.co/JTYPzt

April 21st at 5pm is Donkey Basketball in our GES gym! Come on out and see some basketball fun with donkeys! Link for details: Spanish https://aptg.co/Gp9T4n
English: https://aptg.co/7111L8
about 1 month ago, Sarah Bradley
An illustrative flyer with a vibrant pink-to-yellow gradient background, featuring an image of a bingo card and cage at the top. The title, "Bingo Night," is in a large black font. A text box in the middle contains the following details: "Prizes for every winner! Each family will be entered for a chance to win a FREE pizza and arcade bundle to Bullwinkles! No purchase necessary." Below the box, the date and time are listed in black bold font: "April 16th 6.00 PM." The location follows below in smaller black text: "Gervais Elementary Cafeteria." Sparkles and a Tic-Tac-Toe game are also depicted on the flyer.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
A poster on a white background, featuring the words DONKEY BASKETBALL in a large bold blue font at the top. Below the title, the word SUPPORT is in blue, and GERVAIS FFA is in a yellow outlined blue font. The FFA logo is featured on both top corners of the poster, in its classic yellow and green colors. A cheerful brown donkey stands beside a basketball to the left of the central text block: "When: Tuesday April 21st", "Time: 5:00 pm", "Where: Gervais Elementary Gym". Tickets are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line, under the bold underlined blue heading, Tickets. Below the headings, the text details the pricing for Adults, Students, and Children for both pre-sale and "at the door" purchases. In a small underlined blue font at the bottom, there is the message: Pre-sale tickets are for sale at GHS during lunch, or with an FFA member only.
Hello Families! Happy Friday!

April 16th at 6pm in the Cafe', we have Family Bingo Night. Please see the flyer attached.

about 1 month ago, Sarah Bradley
An illustrative flyer with a vibrant pink-to-yellow gradient background, featuring an image of a bingo card and cage at the top. The title, "Bingo Night," is in a large black font. A text box in the middle contains the following details: "Prizes for every winner! Each family will be entered for a chance to win a FREE pizza and arcade bundle to Bullwinkles! No purchase necessary." Below the box, the date and time are listed in black bold font: "April 16th 6.00 PM." The location follows below in smaller black text: "Gervais Elementary Cafeteria." Sparkles and a Tic-Tac-Toe game are also depicted on the flyer.
The district is hosting a Parent Night on April 15 at GHS. Please click here for details:
https://aptg.co/7ttNP0
about 1 month ago, Gervais School District
Colorful text in a black box that reads "PARENT NIGHT"
We invite all Gervais students and families to the upcoming GHS/GMS Student Showcase on April 9 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the middle school gym. Students have prepared projects and interactive displays along with hands-on activities and games to share. There will be science experiments, egg drop from Woodburn Fire ladder truck, digging potatoes, greenhouse plant sale, hammer and drill competition, trivia, math games, candy jar estimation, country matching games, coloring sheets, magnetic poetry, word games, corn hole challenge, and a physical fitness test. These activities are designed for students and families of all ages and will be a fun celebration of learning and discovery.

The Aguilas de Oro baile folklorico will be performing at 6:15 and 7:15 PM with the culinary arts program serving free refreshments from the food truck.
about 1 month ago, Dusty Price
GHS/GMS Student Showcase (4.9.26)
GHS/GMS Student Showcase (4.9.26)
Hello Families!

Friday, April 3rd, is Pink Day in honor of Victoria Lopez and her special life that was lost to a battle with cancer. Remind your kiddos to wear their pink!

Thank you for all your patience with the construction. We look forward to the beauty the school will bring come fall.

Remind: In the morning, please remember to drop your child off in the car zone (7:40-8am) or park in the district office parking lot and walk your child across the street using a crosswalk. When picking your child up In the afternoon, please use the crosswalk on 1st street (manned with crossing guards) to safely cross the street. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, Sarah Bradley

Hello Families! Welcome Back!

I hope you all had a great break, I spent some quality time with my son Maclain. He's a senior so every day feels like the "last of this or that." I'm constantly hugging him and he just rolls his eyes:)

REMINDER! Starting tomorrow, March 30th, we will NOT have access to the front of the school and will enter through the east side doors (the preschool side) on 1st. This is for walkers/pick up or drop off during school hours. Buses and car zone will remain unchanged. This is for the remainder of the year. If you pick up/drop off your child in a car at the front of the building, we encourage you to start using car zone. See Map: https://aptg.co/lHN3hR

about 1 month ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Families! Happy Monday!

Starting March 30th, after Spring Break, we will NOT have access to the front of the school during that time. We will need to make a temporary adjustment to our arrival and dismissal procedures for our walkers. Buses and car zone will remain unchanged. During construction, we will need all students grades K-5 to enter/exit the main building from the East side doors on 1st. If you pick up/drop off your child in a car, we encourage you to use the car zone. See Map: https://aptg.co/lHN3hR

Art Fundraiser! Hi parents! The last day to submit orders for our annual Art Fundraiser will be Tuesday, March 17th. All money raised goes toward school assemblies, so please consider supporting us! If you have any questions, please contact 2nd grade teacher Michelle Chase: michelle_chase@gervais.k12.or.us.

Families have an opportunity to participate in Skate Night at GHS next week! It will be a blast! Please see the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/JZCT35

Coding Night! SMSP Family Coding Night 6-7pm in the GES Cafe’. Please join us for snacks and prizes.

Additionally, students who have perfect attendance for 5 days this week (March 16-March 20th) will get popcorn. Ms. Bizon will be serving it in the gym for 100% attenders. Let’s eat popcorn!


about 2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Families!

You have an opportunity to participate in Skate Night at GHS next week! It will be a blast! Please see the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/JZCT35

Additionally, students who have perfect attendance for 5 days next week (March 16-March 20th) will get popcorn. Ms. Bizon will be serving it in the gym for 100% attenders. Let’s eat popcorn!
about 2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Happy Monday! Reminders!
Conferences: Thursday, March 12th (4-7:30pm) and Friday, March 13th (12-8pm). Thursday, March 12th is a regular school day for students and there is NO SCHOOL Friday, March 13th.

Art Fundraiser! It's time for our annual Art Fundraiser. You can put your student's art on t-shirts, aprons, pillow cases and more. Your student's teacher has sent home artwork, order forms and a pricing sheet, so be on the lookout! All of the money raised goes toward school assemblies. If you have any questions, please contact 2nd grade teacher Michelle Chase: michelle_chase@gervais.k12.or.us. Thanks!

Book Fair is this week! Your child will be able to experience the book fair during library time. Additionally, when you come for conferences this week, the book fair will be open!

Please join us for Family Coding Night March 19th from 6-7pm in the cafe'! There will be prizes and snacks!

Aguilas de Oro: Gervais Elementary students are invited to join Aguilas de Oro for a special performance at Family Night! Please see the links for more information on how GES students can be involved:
English https://aptg.co/gn2_V5
Spanish https://aptg.co/Y68c3R
about 2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Good Morning and Happy Thursday! Starting tomorrow, March 6th all K-2 drop off and pick up will happen through the main entrance (where the front office is located). You will see a few parking spots blocked as well. Our bond construction is starting and we are thrilled to be moving forward. If you have any questions, please call the office at (503) 792-3803.
about 2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Families,
Conferences: Please make sure you have called the office 503.792.3803 to schedule your conference for Thursday, March 12th (4-7:30pm) or Friday, March 13th (12-8pm). March 12th is a regular school day for students and there is NO SCHOOL Friday.

Aguilas de Oro: Gervais Elementary students are invited to join Aguilas de Oro for a special performance at Family Night! Please see the links for more information on how GES students can be involved:
English https://aptg.co/gn2_V5
Spanish https://aptg.co/Y68c3R

Please join us for Family Coding Night March 19th from 6-7pm in the cafe'! There will be prizes and snacks!

2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
We are on a 2 hour delay due to no power. Please arrive at school at 10am
2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Families,

As we speak, your children are working hard on creating a piece of artwork that can be transferred to a coffee mug, mouse page, T-shirt, etc. Next week teachers will send home a sample of your child’s artwork in an envelope with a pricing guide stapled to the outside. The order forms are due back by March 17th. Please see the link for more information about our school fundraiser. https://aptg.co/c03mpV
2 months ago, Sarah Bradley
Hello Parents, please see the information below from our district nurse and student advocate/behavior management coordinator at the high school. We are helping GHS get information out about their family night. Our elementary families are welcome to attend, but it isn't our event.

Dear Parents,
On Wednesday, February 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm, we’ll have an important parent education event: How to Protect Your Child from Fentanyl. Fentanyl has hit our communities harder than any other drug in history. Fentanyl is involved in 90% of young Oregonian drug deaths, making drugs now the leading cause of death for this age group (15-24). Sadly, many of these deaths could have been avoided if the youth had been educated on the risks of fentanyl.

Schools are adding fentanyl education into their health education curriculum, but a few days of drug education a year is not enough to protect our kids from this dangerous drug. Parents and caregivers need to be involved, educating their kids about this danger and reinforcing the messaging at home. Most parents today were raised during the time of DARE, where “just say no” was the extent of drug education, and they don’t have an example of an effective drug talk to look back on. This event will educate everyone on how the current drug landscape is more dangerous than ever due to fentanyl and give tips and tools to help parents and caregivers have conversations with their kids.

The event will start with the screening of a short film, The New Drug Talk & La Estrella, following a discussion with local experts. Special guests include Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator and the Youth Prevention Education Coordinator. We will also have folks from Interface Network to assist individuals with enrolling and navigating the Oregon Health Plan.

While this presentation is geared toward families with children in middle school or older, all are welcome to attend. This is an event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!

THANK YOU TEAM!
Courtney & Guadalupe
2 months ago, Sarah Bradley