Update for GB Families

Good evening, Panther Families!

This will be the final Update for GB Families for the 25-26 School Year. Look for summer updates and more information from Ms. Ross, our incoming principal, in the coming months.

Thank you for your partnership this school year. It has been a pleasure serving the Gunning Bedford School community.

We hope you have a wonderful summer!

The GB Admin Team

• 06/1: 6th & 7th Grade EOY Awards
• 06/1: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Practice
• 06/2: GB Student Fun Day
• 06/3: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
• 06/4: FFA Trip
• 06/5: End of MP4
• 06/5: Last Student Day (Abbreviated Day (11:55am Dismissal--Breakfast & Lunch will not be served/Non Attendance Day)
• 06/5: William Penn Graduation

District Calendar: Check out the district calendar for 2025-2026 linked here!

Families of students who are receiving an award received a notification and information via School Messenger last week.

7th Grade Awards: 09:15 - 10:10am

Parking: Families should park in the bus court and in the main parking lot to the left as you enter the school. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your student’s ceremony as we will have arrival buses or the previous ceremony exiting. Parents should enter the building through the auditorium doors, NOT the main entrance. We will have signs and staff outside to guide parents.

GR Student Fun Day will take place on Tuesday, 6/2/2026. This is a student only event to celebrate the school year coming to a close. Students will participate in outdoor games and activities. Snacks and water will be provided. Students are encouraged to pack water and sunscreen for their time outside! FFA will be selling lemonade and plants (see more information below). We look forward to an exciting day with students.

Our 8th grade moving up ceremony will be held on June 3, 2026. This ceremony recognizes the monumental transition from middle to high school in addition to awarding student excellence in academics and more.

• There will be two different ceremonies. Please check the schedule/groups below for your student's time. Students will attend with their homeroom teacher. However, ALL immersion students will attend the 8:45am ceremony.
• Students need to be at school on time for their scheduled ceremony. We will not be able to hold the ceremony for students who are late.
• Parking: Families should park in the bus court and in the main parking lot to the left as you enter the school. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your student’s ceremony as we will have arrival buses or the previous ceremony exiting. Parents should enter the building through the auditorium doors, NOT the main entrance. We will have signs and staff outside to guide parents.

Students will be able to purchase lemonade and plants during their Fun Day on Tuesday, 6/2/2026. All proceeds go to the GB FFA Chapter.

We wanted to update you that we will be moving our destination informational meeting to 6/1/26. I heard there were some date conflicts, so I wanted to give everyone plenty of time to plan to attend the meeting.

• Your RSVP will carry over, so there is nothing you need to do! If you can no longer make the new date, I will be sending everyone information after the meeting so no need to re-RSVP.
• You can access all new meeting details using the same link: https://bit.ly/4cREc5t

I apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility. I’m very excited to share more with you about this incredible trip very soon!

All the best,

TORTOSA and FABRA

Original Message:

Dear Families,

I’m excited to share that we are heading to Costa Rica during Summer 2027, and your student is invited!

Travel gives students the chance to step outside of their comfort zones, experience new cultures firsthand, build independence, and create lifelong memories with their peers. Costa Rica offers an amazing combination of adventure, culture, wildlife, and environmental learning that connects so meaningfully to what students experience in and beyond the classroom.

To learn more about the trip, I invite you to join our virtual information meeting:

Costa Rica 2027 Information Night

📅 May 26, 2026

🕢 6:00 PM

📍 In-Person at the Gunning Bedford MS Library

Please RSVP here to join: https://bit.ly/4cREc5t

During the meeting, we’ll discuss:

• The itinerary and experiences planned for students

• Safety and supervision while traveling

• Pricing, payment plans, and fundraising opportunities

• Enrollment timelines and next steps

• What makes this experience so impactful for students

Whether your family is seriously considering the trip or simply wants to gather information, I encourage you to attend and ask questions.

I look forward to sharing more about this exciting opportunity and hope you can join us on May 26th!

Best,

Sergio TORTOSA and Maria FABRA

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

If your child received medication at school during this school year, please contact the school nurse to arrange pickup of any remaining medication.

For student safety, medications should not be sent home with students. The only exception is for students who have a completed Student Possession and Use of Asthma Quick Relief Inhaler Form on file. In those cases, the inhaler may be sent home with the student.

If you have questions about medication procedures or requirements, please contact Nurse Taylor (olivia.taylor@colonial.k12.de.us).

Important:
Any medication not picked up by the last staff day will be properly disposed of.

Thank you!

Beginning this marking period, report cards for students in grades 6–12 will only be available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and will no longer be sent home.

• Final grades will be available by June 18, 2026.
• Families can access grades, attendance, transportation information, and more through the portal or mobile app.
• If you do not yet have an account, access code instructions are emailed every Thursday.
• For additional information or support with creating/accessing your account, please visit: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/families-students/infinite-campus or complete the support form at https://form.jotform.com/252254619385059

Acting Principal: Katy Corey

6th Grade Administrator: Heather Molitor

7th Grade Administrator: Kisa Ward

8th Grade/ILC Administrator: Patrick Krajewski

Location: 801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720

Phone: 302-832-6280

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