Toucan Trubune
November
Dear Toucan Families,
As we welcome November, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our families for your participation and support during our exciting October events! From Family Food and Fun Morning and STEAM Night to our Fall Festival and our first-ever Culture Day, it was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate, learn, and make lasting memories.
As we continue through the second quarter, our students are working hard to grow academically and reach their learning goals. We encourage you to support your child's success by reading together each night, discussing what they are learning, and ensuring they attend school every day. Every day of learning matters, and consistent attendance is one of the keys to academic success! Together, we can help every Toucan soar!
As we enter this season of gratitude, I am especially thankful for the partnership we share with our families. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 5th Grade Musical, PTO Movie Night, and our Thanksgiving Feast as we celebrate the wonderful school community we are building together.
Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Rachael Cordeiro
Principal
Golden Terrace Elementary School
Important Dates- November
November 3rd: CogAT Screener for 2nd Grade
November 6th: Leader of the Month Ceremony- Invite Only 8:45am
November 6th: 4th Grade ZooCon Virtual Learning
November 10th: 5th Grade Musical 5:15-5:45 in the Cafeteria
November 11th: PTO and SAC
November 12th: Hearing, Height & Weight Screening for Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade
November 13th: Student Leadership Clubs 8:30-9am
November 19th: PTO Movie Night
November 20th: Turkey Trot for students during Related Arts
November 20th: Thanksgiving Feast during lunch. See flyer for more information.
November 23rd-November 27th: Thanksgiving Break
November is Native American Heritage Month
School Improvement Plan Goals
Thanksgiving Feast
🦃 GTE Thanksgiving Feast – You're Invited! 🦃
We are excited to invite our GTE families to join us for our Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 20th, during your child's designated lunch time! We look forward to celebrating this special season of gratitude with our Toucan families!
Due to limited space in our cafeteria, each student may have a maximum of two guests. This may include two adults or one adult and one child. Every guest, regardless of age, counts toward the two-guest limit.
Thanksgiving meals are $7 per guest and must be purchased in advance by November 12th. This deadline is important so we can order enough food for everyone. Meals will not be available for purchase on the day of the event.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with our GTE families! 🧡
STEAM Night
Family, Food, & Fun Morning
GTE Culture Day
Jeans Day Fundraiser
Required Social Studies Curriculum
November
Native American Heritage Month
November 7th: Victims of Communism Day
November 9-13th Holocaust Education Week (Grades 5-12)
November 11th Veterans Day
School ID Badges are Required
Please ensure your child is wearing their badge to and from school. This is a crucial part of their uniform and must remain on all day for safety reasons.
Leader in Me
Golden Terrace is a Nationally Recognized Lighthouse School. Our Toucans are leading their way through the day using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Consider the family BINGO challenge during Thanksgiving Break. Your child can turn in the BINGO card with at least 1 BINGO of 5 in a row to be entered in for a drawing.
Power Packs
GTE will be providing Power Packs through Feeding Dreams to students and families who need to fill the hunger gap from Friday’s school lunch to Monday’s school breakfast. Power Packs will be provided on Fridays and include kid-friendly and nutritious meals such as chicken, beans, rice, cereal, yogurt, and more.
If your family would benefit from provided weekend meals, please email Ms. Brianna Morgante, GTE’s School Counselor, at morgab1@collierschools.com expressing your interest. A consent form will then be sent home with your child.
For any questions you may have, please call the front office at 239-377-700.
Join Us- PTO & SAC Monthly Meetings
November meeting has been moved to November 11th
Volunteers Needed
GTE's goal is to increase our number of volunteers from 52 to 100 by May 2027.
Become a CCPS Volunteer
Academic Calendar 2026-2027
GTE Student and Parent Handbook
Contact GTE
Golden Terrace Elementary School
Naples, Fl 34116
Phone (239)377-7000
Fax (239)377-7001
Follow GTE
Title IX Reporting
School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.
Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera.
Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.
Règleman Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la 2266, 3362, ak 5517 – anpeche diskriminasyon oswa asèlman akoz ras, koulè, relijyon, orijin nasyonal, sèks (ki enkli oryantasyon seksyèl ak/oubyen idantite sèks yon moun), andikap, oubyen laj yon moun nan sa ki konsène opòtinite edikasyonèl oswa opòtinite travay ak benefis. Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz sèks oswa pwoblèm andikap nan pwogram edikasyon ansanm avèk aktivite ke li opere, an rapò avèk ekzijans Tit IX nan Amandman Edikasyon 1972 la.
Pou plis enfòmasyon oubyen pou rapòte Tit IX oswa nenpòt sa ki konsène ou apwopo diskriminasyon/asèlman, kontakte Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Ofisye an Chèf Resous Imèn/ Koòdinatris Tit IX, nan (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com oubyen nan 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.