GBE's very own Mrs. Tiner /5th gr., Mrs. Bowring /4th gr., and Mrs. Jones /KG recently attended the Florida Purple Star Teacher Leadership Program, where they developed the knowledge, skills, and networks to improve student outcomes in classrooms beyond their own.
This unique FL program focuses on creating a pathway for military veterans to become highly effective teachers. They were trained on harnessing veterans’ transferable skills such as leadership, dedication to public service, and collaboration to best serve the students in the community.
With these new skills, they are ready and eager to welcome veterans new to the profession and support them as they begin their new journey in education. Gulf Breeze schools are part of a proud military community and this program will help foster stronger connections and support military families, while also enriching the educational experience for all students. This new knowledge is especially meaningful for these teachers, as it gives them an opportunity to serve those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
You already know this, but... GBE is proud to share that our teachers are absolute Rock Stars!!!
5th grade teacher, Mrs. Weaver and 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Johnson, were recently selected by the Florida Department of Education to serve on the Item Writing and Review Committee for the state’s FAST Math assessments in grades 3–5, and PK-2!
They wrote and reviewed new test questions to ensure they met benchmark standards. Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Johnson gained valuable insight into how test questions are created and how they assess student learning at different levels of difficulty. They are excited to bring this knowledge back to the classroom to strengthen math instruction and support all of our students in their success.
We have a home football game Friday night… Varsity Football will play Niceville at 7:00pm. We will be celebrating Senior Night for our JROTC students and celebrating Military Appreciation Night. Anyone who shows their military ID will get into the game free!
Dolphin Stadium Policies
· All students under 9th grade must be accompanied by an adult and be under their supervision for the duration of the game.
· All tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app. Children 4 and under are free. No re-entry allowed.
· No backpacks (clear bag policy). All bags are subject to search.
· No sports balls or equipment allowed inside the stadium.
· No strollers or skateboards.
· No outside food or drink allowed.
· No pets/animals.
· No tobacco or alcohol allowed on the premises.
· GBHS Administration reserves the right to remove any spectator from the premises.
· Please utilize our school parking lot and refrain from parking in the private lots, including the Publix parking lot.
Kick-off is at 7:00pm- GO DOLPHINS!
Ahoy, Mateys!
Our adventurous GBE 2nd graders set sail on Friday for "Talk Like a Pirate Day! They brought the high seas right into the classroom! It was Arrrgh-mazingly fun time as our little buccaneers concluded their map unit last week! From swashbuckling stories to pirate lingo, they had a treasure chest full of fun and learning.
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Q: Why did the pirate go on vacation?
A: To get some "Arrr and Arrr!"
Q: What grades do future pirates strive for in school?
A: High C's
Q: Why couldn't the pirate crew play cards?
A: The captain was standing on the deck!
Pirate Fact: An estimated 5,000 pirates roamed Florida's Gulf Coast between the peak pirate years of 1715-1735.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Students are invited to collect coins for The Rally Foundation https://rallyfoundation.org/ Our GBE Rally Coin Drive will run from Mon. 9/15-Fri. 9/26
Gulf Breeze Elementary student, Toni B., raised $6,351.40 for the Rally Foundation to help with childhood cancer research! Toni recently hosted a lemonade stand at Allen Turner Hyundai, where she handed out lemonade and sweet treats while celebrating 5 years in remission. Guests also had the special opportunity to leave their handprints on a real car as part of the event. Congratulations, Toni, on your inspiring efforts and this amazing achievement. Santa Rosa County School and Gulf Breeze Elementary are proud of you. Rally On!
Student drop-off begins at 7:50 AM (supervision begins at 7:50 AM) - do not arrive before 7:50 AM. School starts at 8:00 AM - all students should be on campus. Late to school is 8:15 AM. Dismissal starts at 2:29 PM.
Be on the lookout—your child will be bringing home an envelope packed with everything you need to help us spread the word to friends and family.
Imagine helping our school raise money without spending extra time or money. Sounds great, right? Just purchase a FundRays Savings Book (or two!), use a couple of coupons, and you’ll easily get your money back—while supporting much-needed programs at our school!
Ready to help? Click and share this link to get started: https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/gbes
Need more order forms, flyers, or info? Visit our website: https://santarosacsdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gbe/page/help-us-fundraise
Thank you for supporting Gulf Breeze Elementary! 💙
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to keep you informed about important upcoming testing for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Florida FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) progress monitoring assessments will be taking place throughout the school year to help us track your child’s academic growth.
To make it easy for you to find the testing dates and details for your child’s grade, we’ve added a new tab on our school website: Progress Monitoring Dates and Information.
How to find the information:
Visit our school website and look for the new “Progress Monitoring Dates and Information” tab.
Click on your child’s grade level to see specific testing dates and important details.
Please make sure your child is present and prepared on their scheduled testing days. Your support helps us ensure a smooth and successful testing experience for all students!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you for your partnership!
CHOOSE KIND. CHOOSE GULF BREEZE ELEMENTARY! 💙💛💙💛
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It takes a village… Our GBE summer crew has been working very hard to prepare our school for the arrival of our 2025–2026 GBE students! We celebrated them recently with a summer crew lunch catered by Taco Mama! A huge thank you to our 12 month folks, ABM, custodial for the amazing updates and deep cleaning! Our transportation team runs routes and makes sure the buses are running smoothly! We truly value your work behind the scenes to ensure GBE students , families, and teachers have everything they need for a successful school year!
