Gilkey Elementary

October 14, 2013
Gilkey Elementary
Speaking with good purpose is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. This
key fosters a positive emotional environment where people are happier, more
productive, and more likely to succeed. A great affirmation when speaking
with an elementary child and to teach them to say to themselves is, “I think
before I speak and choose kind words.” Practice saying this everyday until
it becomes a habit. Please contact anyone at Gilkey if you would like more
information about Quantum Learning or the 8 Keys.
We are deeply encouraged that Mrs. Macklin’s son is making good progress
and while we miss her dearly, we know that she is right where she needs to
be. It sounds like the family may be planning on coming back to Michigan
in the near future.
Thank you to everyone as we work together to make each and every Gilkey
student successful.
Happy Fall!
Martha N Hymer, Principal
Gilkey Elementary School
UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 18
October 19
October 21
October 23
October 24
October 25
October 30
Fall Boxtops due to the office
Environmental Lab Cleanup Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences, evening
Parent/Teacher Conferences, evening
1/2 Day of School, 11:40 am release
Conferences 12:30-3:30 pm
No School for students, PD for staff
Picture Day makeup
Hello from the Gilkey Art Room!
Every year I have a different theme or a “Big Idea” for our art room. This
year the big idea is: “Art’s History.” Each project your child brings home
will be based on a famous artist in history! The following projects are designated
for each grade. Ask your child about the artist we studied!
K: Paul Klee “Cat and Bird”
1st: Claude Monet “Japanese Bridge”
2nd: Wayne Thebaud (pronounced Teabow) “Cakes”
3rd: Henry Matisse “Goldfish”
4th: Vincent VanGogh “Starry Night”
5th: George Rodigrue (pronounced Rodreeg) “Blue Dog”
Art to Remember: Our Art to Remember is almost finished. Your child will
be bringing home a packet from Art to Remember on 10/25/13 (note: 4th
grade has a different order deadline as our art took a bit longer to finish). The
orders will look different this year as Art to Remember has uploaded your
child’s artwork to their computer. You will receive your child’s original work
along with a pamphlet that shows what the products will look like on each
available item. This will help with your ordering as you can already see the
finished product, awesome! If you want to place an order, orders are due
on 11/01/13. All items will be shipped before Christmas. Art to Remember
is a fundraiser for our Art Department which allows us to have extra money
in which to send 5th graders to the KIA summer camp. Last year we sent
two 5th graders! My hope is to keep this going. Thanks so much for supporting
your Elementary Art Department and encouraging your child to be
creative by purchasing these products.
Each group worked exceeding hard on their projects.
Wonderful job Gilkey artists!
– Ms. Flynn
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notification through the SchoolMessenger for those
who have signed up and updated their information.
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