Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary

Hello, May!

We’ve officially made it to the home stretch of the school year—a time to reflect, celebrate, and truly enjoy the ride. The days are getting longer, the sunshine is sticking around, and there’s an extra spark of excitement in the air as summer gets closer.

Over the past several months, we’ve grown together in so many ways. From acts of kindness to creative learning and big milestones, each of you has helped make our school a place where everyone belongs and can succeed.

Our focus this month is “Enjoy the Ride.” It’s a simple reminder to slow down, be present, and take in these final moments of the year. There is so much to be proud of, and so many memories still to make.

Here are a few ways to enjoy the ride as we wrap things up:
🌟 Celebrate your accomplishments—every bit of effort matters
🌟 Stay connected—keep lifting each other up
🌟 Reflect with gratitude—think about how much you’ve learned and grown
🌟 Have fun—laugh, play, and enjoy these last days together

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Let’s finish the year strong, with positivity and celebration.

Here’s to a joyful May and a wonderful end to the school year!

Warmly,
Mrs. Pierson

What is Field Day?

Field Day is a fun, end-of-year celebration where students rotate through a variety of outdoor games and activities.

It’s a chance for kids to be active, work together, and enjoy time with their classmates while celebrating a great school year. At GBR, Field Day is all about bringing out our Golden Arrow spirit... cheering each other on, showing teamwork, and finishing the year strong. It’s a day filled with laughter, movement, and memories as we “enjoy the ride” together!

Did you miss your chance to order a yearbook online? If so, please bring $16 in cash or a check made to Gertie Belle Rogers into the office. We will deliver a yearbook to your student when they arrive!

Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 4-8, and we’d love your help in celebrating the incredible educators who make GBR such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

A simple act—a thank-you note, a kind email, or a small token of appreciation—can mean the world to a teacher. Let’s show them how much we value their dedication and care.

Thank you for being part of the GBR community and helping us recognize the heart of our school—our teachers!

Attention parents: it is time to complete the annual update for your student(s). Please click below for further information on how to complete this necessary step in your child(ren)'s education!

The Caring Kernel Award is given monthly to teacher nominated students who have shown to go above and beyond. Students are chosen for showing kindness to other at school or within the community, showing true Kernel spirit, having a positive attitude, demonstrating great sportsmanship at school activities, and overcoming hardships in school or at home.

The April 2026 student recipients are:

• BK/K: Payzen
• 1: William
• 2: Keslian
• 3: Jodee
• 4: Ensley
• 5: Caleb

The May 2026 student recipients are:

• BK/K: Zailey
• 1: Zeke
• 2: Shanessa
• 3: Solomon
• 4: Journey
• 5: Marcus

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell for sponsoring this honor!

If you have a student who has taken any type of medication during the school day, please remember to come to the GBR school office to pick up the medications after school lets out for the Summer. This includes all prescription medications, inhalers, epi-pens, and over the counter medications.

The last day you are able to pick up these up will be Friday, May 29, 2026.

Any medications that are not picked up may be destroyed.