It's hard to believe May is here! We are in the final month of the school year. We are finishing up FAST PM3 testing this month! The last day of school for students is Thursday, May 28. This will be an early release day for students. Dismissal begins at 12:00pm on the last day!
⭐️GBE Staff Spotlight ⭐️
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do!
This week we are featuring:
🐬Chriss Weaver - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Maggie Widener - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Brooke Williams - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Carla Rinker - PE Teacher
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do!
This week we are featuring:
🐬Chriss Weaver - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Maggie Widener - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Brooke Williams - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Carla Rinker - PE Teacher
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
Good Evening GBE Dolphin Families,
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We can't believe we are almost already in the month of May.
GBE Update (4/27-5/1)
*Monday, April 27 - Mid Terms (Available in FOCUS)
*Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Reading *Please check with your child's teacher to see which day he/she will test.
*Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Math *Please check with your child's teacher to see which day he/she will test.
*Thursday, April 30 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Reading
*Thursday, April 30 - GBE Art & Music Night for Families - Stop by from 4-6pm! Kona Ice will also be here!
*Friday, May 1 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Math
Other Reminders
*Art & Music Night is Thursday from 4-6pm! Stop by GBE to support our Art & Music Program. Kona Ice will also be here.
*Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming May 4-8.
*The Dolphin Dash is Saturday, May 2 at 8am. You can register until May 1 below.
Register here: https://gofan.co/event/6212999?schoolId=FLEL16607
Don't want to run but still want to be a part of the fun?! Sign up to be a color blaster! Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BABAA2DA0F8C70-62597104-copy
*Spread the word - KG Sneak Peek Night is 5/14 at 5:30pm. Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek
PTA Reminders
*Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week will be May 4-8. If you'd like to sign up to donate an item, please click here or use the QR code attached this email. Link: https://signup.com/go/XQhrdSc
*Crumbl Cookie Flyers will be coming home on Friday 5/1. Cookies are $5 each and will be delivered May 14th in individual boxes to celebrate the end of testing and a successful school year! (Forms & payment due by 5/11)
Have a wonderful week ahead! Thanks for your support of our school!
-Mrs. Colin, Principal
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We can't believe we are almost already in the month of May.
GBE Update (4/27-5/1)
*Monday, April 27 - Mid Terms (Available in FOCUS)
*Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Reading *Please check with your child's teacher to see which day he/she will test.
*Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Math *Please check with your child's teacher to see which day he/she will test.
*Thursday, April 30 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Reading
*Thursday, April 30 - GBE Art & Music Night for Families - Stop by from 4-6pm! Kona Ice will also be here!
*Friday, May 1 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Math
Other Reminders
*Art & Music Night is Thursday from 4-6pm! Stop by GBE to support our Art & Music Program. Kona Ice will also be here.
*Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming May 4-8.
*The Dolphin Dash is Saturday, May 2 at 8am. You can register until May 1 below.
Register here: https://gofan.co/event/6212999?schoolId=FLEL16607
Don't want to run but still want to be a part of the fun?! Sign up to be a color blaster! Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BABAA2DA0F8C70-62597104-copy
*Spread the word - KG Sneak Peek Night is 5/14 at 5:30pm. Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek
PTA Reminders
*Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week will be May 4-8. If you'd like to sign up to donate an item, please click here or use the QR code attached this email. Link: https://signup.com/go/XQhrdSc
*Crumbl Cookie Flyers will be coming home on Friday 5/1. Cookies are $5 each and will be delivered May 14th in individual boxes to celebrate the end of testing and a successful school year! (Forms & payment due by 5/11)
Have a wonderful week ahead! Thanks for your support of our school!
-Mrs. Colin, Principal
GBE Bus Update - 4/24 - Bus 719 will be split today. Students will ride home on Bus 727 & 706. Please expect delays. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
GBE Bus Update 4/22 - Bus 727 will be split today. Students will ride home on bus 706 or 719. Please expect delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Guess what?!
April 23 is Administrative Professionals' Day! We would certainly be lost without these lovely ladies that keep our school running smoothly!
🐬Kerry Henderson, Secretary
🐬Doris Platt, Data Clerk
🐬Melanie Finley, Bookkeeper
🐬Christy Manderson, Guidance Assessment Assistant
From registering students, answering phones, helping students, scheduling, invoicing, purchasing items, and more, these ladies do it all! Thank you for ALL you do for our students, staff, and families at GBE! 😀
April 23 is Administrative Professionals' Day! We would certainly be lost without these lovely ladies that keep our school running smoothly!
🐬Kerry Henderson, Secretary
🐬Doris Platt, Data Clerk
🐬Melanie Finley, Bookkeeper
🐬Christy Manderson, Guidance Assessment Assistant
From registering students, answering phones, helping students, scheduling, invoicing, purchasing items, and more, these ladies do it all! Thank you for ALL you do for our students, staff, and families at GBE! 😀
⭐️GBE Staff Spotlight ⭐️
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do!
This week we are featuring:
🐬Dodi Stringfellow - Library Media Specialisf
🐬Chloe Vignes - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Ashley Tiner - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Mina Sharifian - ESE Teacher
🐬Darcy Stubbs - ESE Teacher
🐬Jennifer Stine - 1st Grade Teacher
🐬Morgan Westover - ESE Paraprofessional
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do!
This week we are featuring:
🐬Dodi Stringfellow - Library Media Specialisf
🐬Chloe Vignes - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Ashley Tiner - 5th Grade Teacher
🐬Mina Sharifian - ESE Teacher
🐬Darcy Stubbs - ESE Teacher
🐬Jennifer Stine - 1st Grade Teacher
🐬Morgan Westover - ESE Paraprofessional
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
GBE Families,
We are heading back into testing this week with our Kindergarten students completing FAST PM3 for both reading and math! Please check with your child's teacher to see which day they will be testing.
Other Important Updates
-Monday, April 20 - GBE Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 9am
-Monday, April 20 - Taco Mama GBE PTA Spirit Night (4-9pm)
-Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Reading (STAR Early Literacy)
-Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
-Friday, April 24 - Join us in celebrating Administrative Professionals' Day! Thank you to Kerry Henderson (Secretary), Doris Platt (Data Clerk), Melanie Finley (Bookkeeper), and Christy Manderson (Guidance Assessment Assistant) for all they do to keep our school running smoothly! 😀
Mark Your Calendars for Thursday, April 30 from 4-6pm and join us for GBE's Annual Art & Music Night! 🎶
Have a wonderful week, Dolphins!! 🐬🙌
We are heading back into testing this week with our Kindergarten students completing FAST PM3 for both reading and math! Please check with your child's teacher to see which day they will be testing.
Other Important Updates
-Monday, April 20 - GBE Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 9am
-Monday, April 20 - Taco Mama GBE PTA Spirit Night (4-9pm)
-Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Reading (STAR Early Literacy)
-Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
-Friday, April 24 - Join us in celebrating Administrative Professionals' Day! Thank you to Kerry Henderson (Secretary), Doris Platt (Data Clerk), Melanie Finley (Bookkeeper), and Christy Manderson (Guidance Assessment Assistant) for all they do to keep our school running smoothly! 😀
Mark Your Calendars for Thursday, April 30 from 4-6pm and join us for GBE's Annual Art & Music Night! 🎶
Have a wonderful week, Dolphins!! 🐬🙌
Our GBE PTA and volunteers are like no other!! From fall festivals, birthday celebrations, Party on the Patio, family nights, Bike Fest, hospitality, and more... our volunteers are amazing!
Join us as we celebrate these amazing individuals during the week of April 20-24!
We also invite all volunteers to join us on Monday, April 20 at 9:00am for our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. Thank you for ALL you do!!! 🥰
Bus Update 4/17 - Bus 719 will be split today. Students will come home on Bus 706 and 727. Please expect delays. Thank you!
GBE is ready to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff during the week of May 4-8! If you’d like to contribute, check out Gulf Breeze Elementary PTA wishlist using the link or QR code below. We appreciate your support! 🫶
🔗 https://signup.com/go/XQhrdSc
Reminder: Thursday 4/16 is the last day to purchase a yearbook with free shipping to the school!
Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?passcode=1017652317384435
GBE Bus Update 4/15 - Bus 727 students will be split and ride buses 719 and 706 home today. Please expect delays. Thank you!
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! Enroll now! We have a KG Registration event on April 16 from 8:30am-6:00pm. If you have not registered, please do so now! This will help us plan and prepare for the staffing needs of GBE.
✏️ Kindergarten & Enrollment Information:
Begin Enrollment:
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/enrollment
KG Registration Event for GBE:
April 16 @ GBE from 8:30am-6:00pm. Drop in at any time. You can register before this by starting the process online. 💻 **Come on this day if you need to provide documents or have questions. Children are not required to attend.**
Kindergarten Sneak Peek at GBE:
May 14 @ 5:30-6:30pm
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek **Event for students & families!** Come take a tour, check out classrooms, meet teachers, hop on a school bus, purchase GBE swag, and more!
Kindergarten Screeners:
Please schedule your 15 minute screener by calling 850-934-5185. 📞 Available by appointment only.
⭐️GBE Staff Spotlight ⭐️
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do! This week we are featuring:
🐬Rachel Reis - Paraprofessional
🐬Becca Royal - 2nd Grade Teacher
🐬Jessica Phillips - 4th Grade Teacher
🐬Renee' Peden - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Doris Platt - Data Clerk
🐬Chloe O'Daniel - Kindergarten Teacher
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do! This week we are featuring:
🐬Rachel Reis - Paraprofessional
🐬Becca Royal - 2nd Grade Teacher
🐬Jessica Phillips - 4th Grade Teacher
🐬Renee' Peden - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Doris Platt - Data Clerk
🐬Chloe O'Daniel - Kindergarten Teacher
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
GBE WEEKLY UPDATE 4/13-4/17
April 13-17
*Monday, April 13- MOMC PJ & Stuffy Day
*Tuesday, April 14- MOMC Camo Day
*Wednesday, April 15 - MOMC Hat Day
*Thursday, April 16 - MOMC Purple Up Day
*Thursday, April 16 - Last day to purchase a yearbook - Link: Order a Yearbook HERE
*Thursday, April 16 - Kindergarten Registration @ 8:30am-6:00pm *Children not required to attend. KG Sneak Peek for students and families is May 14 @ 5:30pm.
*Friday, April 17 - Patriotic Day (Wear red, white, and blue)
Other Reminders
*Order a yearbook before 4/16 here: https://www.treering.com/purchase?passcode=1017652317384435
*Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8am on April 20- Register here:
*Dolphin Dash is 5/2 - Pre-register here: https://gofan.co/event/6212999?schoolId=FLEL16607&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
*KG Sneak Peek Night for new KG families is 5/14. RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek
*Our tardy bell rings at 8:15am. You must come into the school to sign your child in if you arrive at or after this time. 3 late check ins =1 unexcused absence
Testing Dates (Next Week)- There are additional testing dates for Grades 3-5 in May.
*April 21 & 22 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Early Literacy)
*April 22 & 23 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
*April 28 & 29 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Reading)
*April 30 & May 1 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
*April 30 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Reading)
*May 1 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
PTA Reminders
*April 20 - Taco Mama Spirit Night (4-9pm)- A portion of the proceeds go back to GBE PTA!
*May 4-8 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - PTA is seeking donations. No amount is too small. If you are able to donate, please use the link or scan the QR code below. Link: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=101229952024#choose_jobs_page
April 13-17
*Monday, April 13- MOMC PJ & Stuffy Day
*Tuesday, April 14- MOMC Camo Day
*Wednesday, April 15 - MOMC Hat Day
*Thursday, April 16 - MOMC Purple Up Day
*Thursday, April 16 - Last day to purchase a yearbook - Link: Order a Yearbook HERE
*Thursday, April 16 - Kindergarten Registration @ 8:30am-6:00pm *Children not required to attend. KG Sneak Peek for students and families is May 14 @ 5:30pm.
*Friday, April 17 - Patriotic Day (Wear red, white, and blue)
Other Reminders
*Order a yearbook before 4/16 here: https://www.treering.com/purchase?passcode=1017652317384435
*Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8am on April 20- Register here:
*Dolphin Dash is 5/2 - Pre-register here: https://gofan.co/event/6212999?schoolId=FLEL16607&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
*KG Sneak Peek Night for new KG families is 5/14. RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek
*Our tardy bell rings at 8:15am. You must come into the school to sign your child in if you arrive at or after this time. 3 late check ins =1 unexcused absence
Testing Dates (Next Week)- There are additional testing dates for Grades 3-5 in May.
*April 21 & 22 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Early Literacy)
*April 22 & 23 - Kindergarten FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
*April 28 & 29 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Reading)
*April 30 & May 1 - 1st Grade FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
*April 30 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 ELA (STAR Reading)
*May 1 - 2nd Grade FAST PM3 Math (STAR Math)
PTA Reminders
*April 20 - Taco Mama Spirit Night (4-9pm)- A portion of the proceeds go back to GBE PTA!
*May 4-8 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - PTA is seeking donations. No amount is too small. If you are able to donate, please use the link or scan the QR code below. Link: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=101229952024#choose_jobs_page
GBE is proud to be a PURPLE STAR CAMPUS! 💜 April is the Month of the Military Child and we are excited to celebrate these resilient students this month!
Join us during the week of April 13-17 for some fun dress up days to show your support! 🙌
What a great week it’s been to celebrate reading! We are SO proud of all of our students that competed in the Battle of the Books. Thank you so much to our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers for all of your support of this reading program. Thank you also to Mrs. Stringfellow for coordinating this event and all of the teachers and staff that helped with scorekeeping. We couldn’t have this event without all of you!!!!
All of the teams were amazing, however, we can only send one team to Milton to compete in the Santa Rosa County Battle of the Books. Congratulations to our 4th grade trio winners….The Chapter Champions!
Bus Update - Friday 4/10 - Bus 719 will be split today. Students will come home on a 727 or 751. There will be delays. Thank you for your patience!
‼️ Intent Forms for 2026-2027 ‼️
We need your HELP!
As we plan and prepare for staffing needs, we need to know if your child is returning to GBE for the 2026-2027 school year. Please help us ensure we have accurate enrollment numbers by returning your intent form by Friday, April 10!
