The Gator Gab 22nd Edition🐊
Week of February 9, 2026
Principal's Message
Happy Friday Gators,
Happy Black History Month!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Doyal Martin, Principal
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School
Fence Installation Updates
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through construction of the fencing. Here is a current update:
- Completion of the back area fencing is by the end of week of 2/9/26
- Front of the school construction is estimated to start during the February break.
- Once a map is finalized it will be shared.
Parking Lot and Staff Parking
1. Parking spots marked "STAFF ONLY" are for staff only. Please do not park in these limited number of parking spots. We have a large staff who utilizes each of those spots.
2. There are clearly marked crosswalks. Do not block them when you are picking up or dropping off students. Students and families should be able to safely use the crosswalks without having to walk around cars. Students should not be dropped off in the middle of the crosswalk as you turn into the Hug and Go Lane. Wait for the cars to clear out then pull all the way forward before unloading your kids.
A Reminder About Campus Procedures
To support a safe and orderly campus, we kindly ask that families follow our sign-in procedures when visiting. If you need to drop off a lunch, instrument, or any other item for your child, please let the office staff know. We will gladly call the classroom or ensure the item is delivered to your student.
Please do not sign in as a volunteer for the purpose of going directly to a classroom to drop something off. Doing so bypasses our safety practices, creates unmonitored movement on campus, and is a disruption to instruction. Thank you for helping us maintain a secure environment for all students and staff.
See Something, Say Something
Reporting Bullying, Crime or Mental Health Support with WeTip
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. If you have any information regarding bullying, crime, or misconduct at your school, report it to WeTip. Call or Text. You can remain ANONYMOUS!
Call or Text 844-916-2062.
For more information visit: https://www.fcusd.org/family-community/bullying-prevention-character-building/report-bullying-crime-or-misconduct
Upcoming Events
2/2 ELPAC Summative testing begins
2/13 - Super Minimum Day
2/13 - Trimester 2 ends
2/16-20 February Break - NO SCHOOL
2/23 Trimester 3 Begins
2/27 Minimum day
PTA News
💘 CUPID SHUFFLE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th from 6-8pm 💘
Gallardo Students, Staff & Families are invited to this fun-filled evening! Dance the night away to DJ DeGaugh’s great music, receive a light-up accessory ✨, and snap some memories at the photo booth 📸!
🚨 This is not a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
🍿 Student Council will host a Snack Stand: $2 for chips and $1 for Ring Pops 🍭 (cash only).
🙋♀️🙋♂️ We are looking for volunteers to help out during the dance—your help makes the night extra special! 💕Volunteer Here.
KINDNESS WEEK DRESS-UP DAY SCHEDULE: February 9-13
Monday, Feb 9th: “Kick Off” Kindness
Wear sports or athletic wear!
Tuesday, Feb 10th: Round Up Your Kindness
Wear your favorite western wear!
Wednesday, Feb 11th: Dream of Kindness
Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes!Thursday, Feb 12th: Multiply the Kindness
“Twin” with a friend(s)
- Wear tie-dye, rainbow colors, hearts, pink, or red!
PTA GENERAL MEETING- Wednesday, Feb 25th
PTA BOARD MEMBERS & CHAIRS NEEDED
THIS YEAR: Help Keep Our School Clubs Going! We’re looking for someone interested in stepping into the Director of Clubs role for the remainder of this school year. If you’re interested in supporting student clubs, send us an email at GallardoPTA@gmail.com with the subject "Director of Clubs Position".
NEXT YEAR: We are starting our search for enthusiastic and positive members to help us in our mission to "positively impact the lives of all Gallardo children and families" by serving on our PTA Board for next school year! If you are interested in getting more involved next year, you can read more about each role on our PTA Website and complete THIS SURVEY!
5TH GRADE BABY PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 WE MET OUR GOAL!
Don’t stop now! 💌 We LOVE when you support as you shop! Now that you’re all signed up, keep scanning your receipts! Just a few more months in the school year! Every dime counts!
The $506 you helped earn will go towards library books and Atta Gator prizes for our students!
Join Box Tops by downloading the app and use Referral Code: F7XJOLEJ
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Paint Event Banners
- Mileage Club (Must be Category 2 Cleared Volunteer)
- STEM Nights
♥️🐊GIVING GATORS
Start your charitable giving for 2026 early! Become a Giving Gator and donate in your own way: 501(c)(3) Organization Tax ID: 81-0614228 Donate Here
Thank you for your generosity! 🎁✨
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!!
We use the company Treering to publish our school yearbook. Yearbook sales are done through them. After you order, you can start working on your custom pages added to your book(s) only. This year’s deadline for custom pages is April 6, 2026. For more information on the yearbook, visit the Yearbook page on our PTA Website. Gallardo’s passcode is 1015682215844355.
Upload your photos to Treering for Cookies & Cocoa and Multicultural Night
📢 SHOUT OUT TO OUR BUSINESS DONORS!
See all the banners on the fence at school? Those are our amazing donors who support the Gallardo PTA, directly benefitting our students! Check out local businesses who support our school here.
It’s not too late! If you’re a business owner and want to become a donor, click here.
Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our students!
💰 SPIRIT NIGHT - DINNER & GAMES NIGHT OUT!
💰 SPIRIT NIGHT - DINNER & GAMES NIGHT OUT!
🎮 February Fun at Dave & Buster’s!
Grab your friends and get ready to play—Gators are taking over Dave & Buster’s at The Palladio!
📅 Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Show your event flyer and 20% of all food, non-alcoholic drinks, and game play will be donated back to Gallardo PTA!
🐊 PTA Member Perk (Anytime!)
Present the PTA QR code at Dave & Buster’s and receive 100 FREE chips with the purchase of 100 chips.
QR code is for D&B systems only—not for customer scanning.
💘 WE’RE FEELING THE LOVE FROM OUR BUSINESS DONORS!
Those banners on the fence aren’t just decorations—they’re a reminder of the amazing local businesses that support the Gallardo PTA and our students. Their generosity makes a real difference!
Business owners: there’s still time to join us. Click here to become a donor.
Thank you for helping our students succeed!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Feb 6 Cupid Shuffle TONIGHT 6-8pm
Feb 9-13 Kindness Week
Feb 12 Dave & Buster’s Spirit Night
Feb 13 Super Minimum Day
Feb 16-20 February Break- No School
Feb 25 Conversations with Principal Martin- 6:30pm, General PTA Meeting- 7pm
Feb 27 Minimum Day
March 5 & 6 STEM Nights (Sign up to volunteer!)
March 11 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Mar 25 & 26 Spring Musical Performances
Mar 27 Spring Musical Assembly
April 6 Custom Yearbook Pages Due
Join the FCUSD Team
Lots of opportunities to be involved in the education of your child and their friends.
