Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School

Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School

Monthly Newsletter

February 3, 2014

Principal’s PenDecember 5, 2016

Dear Families and Friends,

It is hard to believe that it is already December. Just a reminder that December 21st is our last day before school vacation. We will be returning to school on January 3, 2017.

Just a friendly reminder that if there is a delay to the start of school, children should not be dropped off at school until the time reflected in the delay of school announcement. Due to the delay the staff is not available at school to supervise the children. If your child is dropped off early during the delayed start, we will call you to come and pick up your child until the changed start time.

Now that we are in the winter months please remind your child that the weather is colder and that they need to dress appropriately. The students need to wear boots and snow pants if they want to play beyond the tar during recess. This rule applies to all grades at Gilbert School.

Thank you to all of the families and staff that participated in and attended our Harvest Hullabaloo. We had approximately people attend this celebration. It was great to have Gilbert’s Staff, PTO, and Title I all collaborate to sponsor this amazing event. I would like to express a special thank you to Mark Horn as Professor Smartypants for providing the wonderful music during our Harvest Hullabaloo celebration.

The Gilbert Elementary Staff would like to extend wishes for a very Merry Holiday Season to all of our Gilbert Families and Friends.

Educationally yours,

Sue C. Dionne

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 6- PTO Meeting – Gilbert School 6:00 pm – FREE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

December 7- Grades 3-6 Winter Concert – Augusta Civic Center 7:00 pm

December 12- EARLY RELEASE 11:45 DISMISSAL – NO AFTERNOON PREK

Dec.22-Jan. 2- WINTER BREAK – RETURN TO SCHOOL TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

January 13- EARLY RELEASE 11:45 DISMISSAL

January 16- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL

NEWS FROM THE NURSE

DECEMBER IS HERE

It’s getting colder out there! Please send students to school with jackets, mittens, and hats. Pretty soon it will be snow boots and snow pants. It’s not much fun playing outside when you are cold. The school does have a few extras, but not enough for all the kids.

Please remember to keep kids home when sick. Encourage washing hands with soap and water and coughing into elbow.

Please remember to check for head lice on Sunday nights. Unfortunately, they do not go away with the cold weather.

But, they are easier to get rid of if found sooner than later.

Kindergarten and first grade parents please send in extra clothes. Accidents happen and the school doesn’t always have the right size clothing. It’s much easier to have it at school instead of calling parents to bring clothes in.

As always, please call with questions and concerns.

Ellie Lutrzykowski RN., BSN

626-2491 ext. 3658

CONGRATULATIONS FOR BEING CHOSEN AS OCTOBER’S CITIZEN OF THE MONTH:

Mrs. Mattice / Elizabeth Smith, Mayla Mitchell
Ms. Sementelli / Liam Pelkey, Chloe McKenney
Mrs. Scott / Alexis Whittemore, Jocelynn Babineau
Mrs. Cooper / Khloe Price, Olivia Duplessis, Isaiah Stockmar
Ms. Esancy / Camren Plant, Emelia Dostie
Mrs. Simonton / Leilani Tover, Arslan Witmer
Mrs. Phair / Isaiah Sabean, Lukas Picard
Mrs. Knowlton / Logan Beal, Donavan Hodges
Mrs. Davis / Haley Van Truong, Jaedin Paradis
Mrs. Capen / Thea Kanaris, Lauren Tyler
Mr. Meader / Bryan Ouellette, Abigail Bucknam
Ms. Bryant / Michaela Webber, Isabella Day
Mr. Johnston / Andrew Warhol, Avery Theriault

LABELS FOR EDUCATION

BOXTOPS

TYSON PROJECT A+

Please put neatly clippedBoxtops/Labels for Education in a baggie with your child’s name (first & last) and classroom teacher’s name on it and bring them to school. It is not necessary to wait until you have 50/100 – bring them in as you get them. We will keep track of them for you. Those bringing in 50 will be invited to an ice cream party and for every 50 after the first 50 – you will get to choose a special prize!!! WOOHOO!

Labels for Education are being phased out but we can still use them this year. In order to use these labels, the UPC AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION LOGO must be together. The only products that will have Labels for Education on them will be Campbell’s, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettio’s, Swanson’s and V8.

Check out Labels for Education on Facebook – go to and enter Gilbert School into a drawing to win $10,000!!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK EXPIRATION DATES.

AUGUSTA MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Join us on Wednesday, December 7, for A Capital Celebration VII at the Augusta Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00. Admission is by donation.

Featuring:

Grades 3-6 Combined Choir (Hussey, Lincoln, Farrington, Gilbert)

Cony Middle School Band

Cony Middle School Chorus

Cony High School Band

Cony High School Jazz Band

Cony High School Choirs

Cony High School Madrigals

PTC News!

Gilbert’s Parent-Teacher-Organization (formerly PTC) has a few updates this month - last month we approved a switch to become a PTO. What does this mean for Gilbert families? We’re working on becoming a more formalized group with a clear mission - and we want YOUR feedback!

DRAFT Mission Statement:

The Gilbert PTO strives to provide educational enrichment to Gilbert students, appreciation for Gilbert’s teachers and staff, and promote community building amongst families and in the broader Augusta area. Gilbert’s PTO complements the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers and students to learn, socialize, communicate and grow. The Gilbert PTO also provides parents the opportunity to give feedback, suggestions, and requests to school administrators as the school works to meet the dynamic needs of Gilbert’s students and families.

We’re shifting to align with national PTO programs and are working on becoming a non-profit entity. If you have questions or want to give feedback, please join us on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6 PM for our regular monthly meeting (child care is provided!).

Thank you to all the families who purchased Turkey Raffle tickets- your contributions raised $674.00! The winners of the raffle, Katri Isbister and Diana Kendall, each received a $50 Hannaford Gift card. Cony Hannaford generously gave our PTO one $50 gift card and so our total funds raised, minus expenses, was over $600!

The PTO is putting together a new Falcon card for 2017 with even more great deals than last year’s card - stay tuned for your chance to buy the card, support our school, and cross off folks from your Christmas list (great gift for your postal delivery person, sanitation worker, etc.!). Details regarding purchase will soon be posted on our Facebook page (Gilbert School PTC).

For appreciation activities this month, we provided Gilbert’s teachers and staff a fresh supply of K-cups for their coffee and tea fixes, and some fresh baked donuts from Bolley’s… Yum!

With a solid budget, we are looking for some new educational enhancement ideas - so do join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 6 PM for our next meeting. Many voices make a harmony and we want yours in our tune!

For appreciation activities this month, we provided Gilbert’s teachers and staff a fresh supply of K-cups for their coffee and tea fixes, and some fresh baked donuts from Bolley’s… Yum!

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS!!

The month of November was a time of giving for student council. The students on our council were able to help 12 families have a Thanksgiving meal thanks to our wonderful Gilbert family. We appreciate everyone who donated food to our “Food for Families” drive and supported Gilbert Student Council once again. Students can make a difference!

Mrs. Phair and Mrs. Knowlton

WATCH FOR NEWS ABOUT THE NEW FALCON CARD - $5.00 each

FIND THE FALCON

PARENTS: Hidden somewhere in this newsletter is a falcon like the one above. Please read the newsletter, find the falcon, return the form below with your signature, and be entered for a chance to win a FALCON CARD. MUST BE RETURNED by December8. Drawing will be held December 9.

Student Name Teacher Name

(First & Last Name)

I found the FALCON on Page in the article about .

PARENT Signature