Elementary Student Handbook
Below is our elementary school handbook for you, as parent, to look through when you have a moment. The handbook contains school policies and procedures which establish expectations, keep our students safe, address issues before they become a problem and make sure our students receive a good education. Click on the link below to view.
Fire Prevention Week
The week of October 9th through October 15th is National Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is:
"Fire won't wait. Plan your escape!"
In most cases fires are preventable, if you:
1. Install Smoke Alarms
2, Regularly Test Smoke Alarms
3. Install a Fire Extinguisher
4. Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan
5. Cook Safely
6. Avoid Smoking indoors
7. Electrical Safety
Here are five tips to help you practice fire safety:
- Check that all smoke and fire alarms are functioning properly
- Have an actionable fire plan
- Never leave a room with an open flame
- Have at least one fire extinguisher
- Embrace the cliche - Stop, Drop, and Roll
We want to congratulate, Jacob Sandmeier, in Mrs. Dodd's Kindergarten classroom for placing 2nd in the Fire Prevention Coloring Contest for his grade level throughout our district.
21st Annual Trunk or Treat
An event that will provide a safe trick or treating opportunity
For 2nd grade and under
When: Saturday, October 29th
4pm - 6 pm
Where: Middle School Parking Lot
This event is sponsored by Mitchell Unfiltered REALity and the
Mitchell Tobacco Prevention Coalition.
A safe and fun event for youth, planned by youth!
COZY COATS FOR OUR COMMUNITY!
Gertie Belle Rogers will be partnering with our local radio stations, Q1073, KORN Country 92.1, and 1490 in collecting gently used or new coats for people in need. The Caring Closet will be the main beneficiary for the youth coats and any extra adult sized coats will go through their usual outlets of Salvation Army and possibly another outlet.
There will be a drop off bin inside the front doors of our school.
Please make sure the coats are free of holes and tears and are gently used.
Thank you for helping our less fortunate families.
Another Fantastic Book Fair
September saw another fabulous book fair. We had a huge turnout, including many grandparents on grandparent day.
I didn’t think it was possible to break our record breaking fair we had last spring, but WE DID!! Our fair totalled over $10,000!!! Thanks to some very kind “All for Books” donations from many who shopped, and a very generous donation from Megan and Justin Luther, we were able to make sure every student at GBR walked away with an item from the book fair. I also had an anonymous donation from a former staff member which allowed me to enact a “fast pass to the fair”. Each teacher was able to choose a student to come to the fair early in the week to choose an item for free.
A HUGE shoutout to my wonderful volunteers, Rachel Iverson, Kyleena Dumas, and Megan Luther for all of your hard work helping me out during the week. I don’t think I could have done it without you. We have the best supporters here at GBR.
The two classes with the most check ins was Mrs. Grabenstein and Mrs. Budahl. They get to spend $100 each for their classroom to help build their library or purchase whatever they would like to help enrich their classroom. Remember that online shopping is still open until October 1st. There are over 45 pages of options!!! I am sure you will find something your learner will love.
Thank you all for your support of our library. I appreciate you.
Mrs. Gerlach
