GBE Families,
Please see the important message below from Mrs. Barker, Principal at GBHS. Thanks!
GBHS Families-
Our first home preseason football game will be held at Dolphin Stadium on Friday, 8/14. Please join us for our kick-off classic at 7:00 pm vs. Walton. A reminder that all of our school property is a weapons-free and drug/tobacco/alcohol free campus. Just so you are aware, our new weapons-detecting K9, Roux, will be present with Officer Gander at the entrances.
Dolphin Stadium Policies.
🐬All students under 9th grade must be accompanied by a ticketed 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 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! 💙💛
GBE Families,
Thank you for a wonderful 2nd day of school! Our students are doing a wonderful job of learning routines, procedures, and expectations. We are so proud of them!
As a reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday), parents/families are not permitted to come into the building or walk children to class. You should plan to have your child either ride the bus, be dropped off in a car, or if you live nearby the school, walk to school. Please do not park and walk students to the front doors.
Additionally, please take a look at the car rider map (attached) for afternoon dismissal procedures.
We released our buses nearly 15 minutes earlier today and also shaved off over 10 minutes at car rider line. All students were in vehicles by 2:52pm. Please be sure to arrive in a timely manner. Most days, we are finished with car line by no later than 2:45 once we get our routines down.
Lastly, I promise to not send you a daily update for the rest of the year! I will send something each Sunday with updates for the week ahead. I will do one more update tomorrow, Day 3, with updates/reminders and our School Advisory Council voting link. Voting will be open 8/12-8/14.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Thank you for a wonderful 2nd day of school! Our students are doing a wonderful job of learning routines, procedures, and expectations. We are so proud of them!
As a reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday), parents/families are not permitted to come into the building or walk children to class. You should plan to have your child either ride the bus, be dropped off in a car, or if you live nearby the school, walk to school. Please do not park and walk students to the front doors.
Additionally, please take a look at the car rider map (attached) for afternoon dismissal procedures.
We released our buses nearly 15 minutes earlier today and also shaved off over 10 minutes at car rider line. All students were in vehicles by 2:52pm. Please be sure to arrive in a timely manner. Most days, we are finished with car line by no later than 2:45 once we get our routines down.
Lastly, I promise to not send you a daily update for the rest of the year! I will send something each Sunday with updates for the week ahead. I will do one more update tomorrow, Day 3, with updates/reminders and our School Advisory Council voting link. Voting will be open 8/12-8/14.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Good Evening GBE Families,
We had a GREAT first day! We hope all of your children sleep well tonight and we look forward to seeing them back tomorrow.
As a reminder, parents CAN walk children to the hallway tomorrow as we build more independence, but they will need to sign in. This requires a photo ID and you will need to stop in the office to sign in. We have plenty of staff on hand to get them to where they need to go.
Thank you for your patience as we learn routines and procedures. Dismissal will speed up over the next few days! Thank you for sharing your children with us.
Nadia Colin,
Principal
Welcome Back, GBE Families!
We are thrilled to have our students and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year!
🐬As a reminder, doors open at 7:50am and the tardy bell rings at 8:15am. Students should be in classrooms and ready to learn at this time. Parents can walk students to class on the first day. On the 2nd day, you can walk your child to the end of the hallway after signing in. NOTE: Visitors can only enter and exit through the main entrance at the front of the school.
🐬We will allow visitors for lunch beginning on Monday, August 31.
🐬Please be patient with us during arrival and dismissal as we work on routines, procedures, and expectations. Safety comes first!
🐬Label all items - water bottles, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.
🐬Wear tennis shoes for PE and recess daily.
🐬Join PTA! Membership is $25/family. PTA also offers merchandise and other spirit wear. Check out their website!
PTA Link- https://gbedolphins.givebacks.com/shop
🐬Pay your child's activity fee of $25 to support the activities and lessons happening throughout the year. Link- www.myschoolbucks.com
🐬Review our handbook, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook for updates!
Join us at the front of the school this afternoon from 2:00-4:00 as we "Chalk the Walk" to welcome our families back. PTA WILL PROVIDE CHALK AND POPSICLES.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Good Evening Dolphin Families,
We are so excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year!
A few updates:
We mailed postcards today for students and can't wait for you to receive your snail mail and scratch off to reveal your child's teacher!
Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 6. Please plan to join us during your child's designated time. You will be able to meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and be sure to stop by the cafeteria for car tags, bus information, PTA, spirit wear, and more! (8:00-9:00 is PreK, KG, and 1st / 9:15-10:15 is 2nd, 3rd, and ESE / 10:30-11:30 is 4th & 5th)
Handbook for 2026-2027: Please take a moment to review our parent and student handbook for some important information. Link: https://aptg.co/QfqBRR
New to GBE Night will be Thursday, August 6 at 5:30pm! We will go over specific GBE information for new families. We are so happy to have you!
If you are in need of school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Lowry (Counselor) at LowryT@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
The first day of school is Monday, August 10! Doors open at 7:50am. Instruction begins by 8:15am. Students are tardy after this time, so please plan ahead. Parents can walk children to class on this day. On day 2, we ask parents to stop and drop their child off at his/her hallway. By day 3, you will need to go through the car line to drop your student off. Don't worry - we have plenty of staff ready to show them where to go and help them get their morning off to a great start!
We will allow visitors/volunteers beginning on Monday, August 31. The first few weeks are a busy time teaching routines, procedures, and expectations.
Have a wonderful evening! We will see you next Thursday for Meet the Teacher!
Mrs. Colin, Principal & Mrs. Williams, Assistant Principal
We are so excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year!
A few updates:
We mailed postcards today for students and can't wait for you to receive your snail mail and scratch off to reveal your child's teacher!
Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 6. Please plan to join us during your child's designated time. You will be able to meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and be sure to stop by the cafeteria for car tags, bus information, PTA, spirit wear, and more! (8:00-9:00 is PreK, KG, and 1st / 9:15-10:15 is 2nd, 3rd, and ESE / 10:30-11:30 is 4th & 5th)
Handbook for 2026-2027: Please take a moment to review our parent and student handbook for some important information. Link: https://aptg.co/QfqBRR
New to GBE Night will be Thursday, August 6 at 5:30pm! We will go over specific GBE information for new families. We are so happy to have you!
If you are in need of school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Lowry (Counselor) at LowryT@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
The first day of school is Monday, August 10! Doors open at 7:50am. Instruction begins by 8:15am. Students are tardy after this time, so please plan ahead. Parents can walk children to class on this day. On day 2, we ask parents to stop and drop their child off at his/her hallway. By day 3, you will need to go through the car line to drop your student off. Don't worry - we have plenty of staff ready to show them where to go and help them get their morning off to a great start!
We will allow visitors/volunteers beginning on Monday, August 31. The first few weeks are a busy time teaching routines, procedures, and expectations.
Have a wonderful evening! We will see you next Thursday for Meet the Teacher!
Mrs. Colin, Principal & Mrs. Williams, Assistant Principal
GBE Families,
I'm thrilled to announce Mrs. Brooke Williams as our new Assistant Principal effective 7/22/26. Mrs. Williams is a familiar face to many of you. She has so many of the skills and talents you shared on our feedback survey. We look forward to working together to make 2026-2027 the best year yet at GBE! I know you will welcome her with open arms just like you did for me in January.
Please see an introduction message below from Mrs. Williams.
Dear Gulf Breeze Elementary Families,
I am excited and honored to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! Some of you may already know me from my time teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies at Gulf Breeze last year. Before joining the GBE family, I served as a behavior coach for two years, where I helped establish school wide systems to support students and teachers. Prior to that I taught 3rd and 4th grades for a combined 11 years. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building strong relationships, supporting teachers, and creating a school environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. My husband and I live in Gulf Breeze with our two young boys. We enjoy all sports, singing and dancing, and spending time together in the sunshine! It is truly a privilege to serve the students, staff, and families of Gulf Breeze Elementary in this new role. I look forward to partnering with you and getting to know your family throughout the school year. Here's to a wonderful year at GBE! Let's make waves, Dolphins! -Mrs.Williams
I'll be sending another message and update towards the end of the week! Stay tuned.
Nadia Colin, Principal
GBE Families: We hope your summer is off to a great start! We wanted to let you know there is a DATE CHANGE for our Meet the Teacher Event! This will now be on Thursday, August 6. Times by grade level still remain.
Pre-K/KG/1st - 8:00-9:00
2nd/3rd/ESE - 9:15-10:15
4th & 5th - 10:30-11:30
We will mail post cards the last week of July with teacher name and placement for all students that register by July 24! If you know a family that is new to the area or a Kindergarten student that has not registered yet, please come by the front office Monday through Thursday between 8:00-2:00 and we can assist you! The first day of school is Monday, August 10.
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Colin
Principal
Pre-K/KG/1st - 8:00-9:00
2nd/3rd/ESE - 9:15-10:15
4th & 5th - 10:30-11:30
We will mail post cards the last week of July with teacher name and placement for all students that register by July 24! If you know a family that is new to the area or a Kindergarten student that has not registered yet, please come by the front office Monday through Thursday between 8:00-2:00 and we can assist you! The first day of school is Monday, August 10.
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Colin
Principal
5th Grade Graduation Update (5/25 - 4:00pm)
Weather Procedures
GBE 5th Grade Families,
Due to projected rain in the forecast tomorrow morning and to ensure the safety of all students, we will be updating graduation procedures for our 5th grade students and families.
Students will no longer walk to or from the ceremony. Parents/guardians will need to transport their child directly to Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and arrive no later than 8:15 a.m.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, please sign your child in with his/her teacher.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, families may check their child out if they choose. Please be sure to check your child out with his/her teacher before leaving the venue.
If your child will be returning to school for the remainder of the day, families will need to transport them back to GBE and sign them back in.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to ensure students are not walking to and from the ceremony in rainy or unsafe conditions. We look forward to celebrating our amazing 5th graders tomorrow. We hope to see you there!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Good Evening GBE Families,
It's the last week of the school year! Thank you for your support and partnership to make the 2025-2026 a success. We have a few EOY Reminders for you.
Monday, May 25- No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26- 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony (Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church) - Doors open at 8:00am. Ceremony begins at 8:45am.
Wednesday, May 27- Last day for lunch guests
Thursday, May 28- Last Day/Modified schedule for Early Release/Dismissal is 12:00pm *Pick up meds by noon or they will be disposed of/Office closes at 1:00pm
PTA Reminders- School supplies are still on sale at the link below.
Link: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks (school code is GUL001)
Reminders for 2026-2027:
Meet the Teacher - Friday, August 7 by grade (8:00-9:00 PreK/K/1st, 9:15-10:15 2nd/3rd/ESE, 10:30-11:30 4th & 5th)
First Day of School - Monday, August 10
Visit our back to school page throughout the summer for more information! Link: https://gbe.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/back-to-school-26-27
We wish you and your family a happy safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break!
Nadia Colin
Principal
It's almost the last day! We will have an early release day on Thursday, May 28 with a modified lunch schedule. Dismissal begins at 12:00pm. Thank you for an amazing 2025-2026 school year! 🐬🤩
There is no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Our school and office is closed. 🇺🇸
We will see our students back on Tuesday, May 26 as we wrap up the final week of school in the 2025-2026 school year! 😀
Bus 706 will be split between 719 and 727 today. Please expect delays. Thank you!
GBE Weekly Update (5/18-5/22)
It's hard to believe this is the last FULL week of the school year! Testing is finally complete and we have so much to celebrate! Our students made amazing gains and scored top in the district in many areas. Additionally, we have lots of fun activities planned this week to make memories and celebrate the end of the school year. We appreciate your support and partnership to make this year a success!
A few EOY reminders:
✅Return all library books by 5/18
✅Pay unpaid meal balances via MySchoolBucks by 5/22
✅Claim all lost and found items by 5/22 *Will be donated after this
✅Pick up meds by 5/28 at noon *Will be disposed after this
Other Reminders:
🚨Yearbooks have arrived and been delivered! We do not have any extras on hand. You can still order one at the link below. Link: https://account.treering.com/create-account/1017652317384435?passcode=1017652317384435&fbclid=IwY2xjawRwcOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLd0JJRXN5TlhRa0JRTUswc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn3g_zzBvoimwGZstWjM5y2TCiFFsDrO0pcGcyG6y8COzjaR0XWb2kWHxwI3_aem_EfdFOUEYp8TPuDwmtVfPMg
🚨If you'd like to help contribute to our Teacher lounge makeover this summer, check out our Amazon wishlist below. Thanks for helping us give our amazing teachers and staff a refreshed space! Link: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/37W51G6DCUZFU?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_9F6VEAR02ADP26CPHYMT_1&language=en-US
🚨Report cards will be available in FOCUS on 5/28. You can also view Progress Monitoring Plans via FOCUS on this date.
PTA Items:
🐬We have a PTA General Membership Meeting on Monday, May 18 at 3:45pm. We hope you can join us!
🐬School supply kits are on sale for 26-27. Use the link below to purchase! Supply kits will be delivered to your child's classroom so there is nothing for you to do! 😀Our school code is GUL001. Link: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Lastly, our GBE back to school page on our website has all the need-to-know information for 26-27 including school supply lists, apps you need, and more! Visit it using the link below! ⬇️
Link: https://gbe.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/back-to-school-26-27
Thank you!
Nadia Colin, Principal
Don't forget - Pedro's Spirit Night is May 14! Thank you for supporting our school! 🌮
Good Evening Dolphin Families,
We are almost finished with testing! We are so proud of all of our students, staff, and their hard work! Let's finish strong! Thank you to everyone who made our Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week such a success last week. We are so thankful to our generous families and communities!
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 11 - 5th Grade FAST PM3 Science
Tuesday, May 12 - 3rd Grade FAST PM3 Reading
Wednesday, May 13 - 3rd Grade FAST PM3 Math
Thursday, May 14 - Terrific Kids Ceremony @ 8:30am (Cafeteria)
Thursday, May 14 - Kindergarten Sneak Peek @ 5:30pm (Cafeteria)
Friday, May 15 - GBHS/GBE Graduation Parade Permission Slips Due
Other Reminders:
Don't forget to check Lost & Found items - claim by Friday, May 22!
Medication in the clinic must be picked up by noon on Thursday, May 28
Please return all library books & pay any unpaid lunch balances for 2025-2026
The last day of school is Thursday, May 28 - Early Release begins @ 12:00pm on this day
PTA Updates:
Last day for Crumbl cookie sales ($5) is Monday, May 11!
Have a wonderful week, Dolphin Families!
Nadia Colin
Principal
We are almost finished with testing! We are so proud of all of our students, staff, and their hard work! Let's finish strong! Thank you to everyone who made our Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week such a success last week. We are so thankful to our generous families and communities!
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 11 - 5th Grade FAST PM3 Science
Tuesday, May 12 - 3rd Grade FAST PM3 Reading
Wednesday, May 13 - 3rd Grade FAST PM3 Math
Thursday, May 14 - Terrific Kids Ceremony @ 8:30am (Cafeteria)
Thursday, May 14 - Kindergarten Sneak Peek @ 5:30pm (Cafeteria)
Friday, May 15 - GBHS/GBE Graduation Parade Permission Slips Due
Other Reminders:
Don't forget to check Lost & Found items - claim by Friday, May 22!
Medication in the clinic must be picked up by noon on Thursday, May 28
Please return all library books & pay any unpaid lunch balances for 2025-2026
The last day of school is Thursday, May 28 - Early Release begins @ 12:00pm on this day
PTA Updates:
Last day for Crumbl cookie sales ($5) is Monday, May 11!
Have a wonderful week, Dolphin Families!
Nadia Colin
Principal
GBE Update 5/7 - Bus 727 will be split among 706 and 719 today. Please expect delays. Thank you!
GBE Weekly Update (5/4-5/8)
It’s hard to believe we are already in the month of May! The year is flying by. We are so thankful for the support of our families. 💖🐬
This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. 🎉🏕️ This year our theme is "Camp Thanks-a-Bunch!" We encourage you to share a kind note or letter with your child’s teacher or staff member. You’re also welcome to participate in our daily appreciation theme (see below and attached).
🏕️Monday- Kindness Kickoff! Write a note of appreciation to a teacher or staff member. 📝
🏕️Tuesday- Sip Sip Hooray! Bring your teacher's favorite drink. ☕
🏕️Wednesday- Snack Attack - Bring your teacher's favorite snack. 🍎
🏕️Thursday- Color Me Happy! Wear your teacher's favorite color. 🖍️
🏕️Friday- Happy Camper Surprise! Bring your teacher a surprise off their wish list. 🎁
This week also begins our FAST Testing for 4th and 5th grade. 💻 Please ensure your child is at school, on time, and ready to show what they know! Testing begins promptly at 8:30am. Students have unlimited time to complete this.
🐬Tuesday 5/5- 4th Grade Reading
🐬Wednesday 5/6- 4th Grade Math
🐬Thursday 5/7- 5th Grade Reading
🐬Friday 5/8- 5th Grade Math
Other Reminders/Looking Ahead... 📅
Friday, May 8 @ 8:45 - Kinder"GARDEN" Performance - Check Rooms for the QR code to receive your pre-registered "golden ticket" for quicker entry! 🎫
May 11- 5th Grade FAST Science
May 12- 3rd Grade FAST Reading
May 13- 3rd Grade FAST Math
May 14- Terrific Kids for 4th Quarter
May 15- Permission slips due for GBHS/GBE Graduation Parade
PTA Reminders:
🍪Crumbl orders due May 11 ($5 each)🍪
Have a wonderful week, Dolphins!!! We look forward to showing our Teachers & Staff ALL the love this week! 💌
It’s hard to believe we are already in the month of May! The year is flying by. We are so thankful for the support of our families. 💖🐬
This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. 🎉🏕️ This year our theme is "Camp Thanks-a-Bunch!" We encourage you to share a kind note or letter with your child’s teacher or staff member. You’re also welcome to participate in our daily appreciation theme (see below and attached).
🏕️Monday- Kindness Kickoff! Write a note of appreciation to a teacher or staff member. 📝
🏕️Tuesday- Sip Sip Hooray! Bring your teacher's favorite drink. ☕
🏕️Wednesday- Snack Attack - Bring your teacher's favorite snack. 🍎
🏕️Thursday- Color Me Happy! Wear your teacher's favorite color. 🖍️
🏕️Friday- Happy Camper Surprise! Bring your teacher a surprise off their wish list. 🎁
This week also begins our FAST Testing for 4th and 5th grade. 💻 Please ensure your child is at school, on time, and ready to show what they know! Testing begins promptly at 8:30am. Students have unlimited time to complete this.
🐬Tuesday 5/5- 4th Grade Reading
🐬Wednesday 5/6- 4th Grade Math
🐬Thursday 5/7- 5th Grade Reading
🐬Friday 5/8- 5th Grade Math
Other Reminders/Looking Ahead... 📅
Friday, May 8 @ 8:45 - Kinder"GARDEN" Performance - Check Rooms for the QR code to receive your pre-registered "golden ticket" for quicker entry! 🎫
May 11- 5th Grade FAST Science
May 12- 3rd Grade FAST Reading
May 13- 3rd Grade FAST Math
May 14- Terrific Kids for 4th Quarter
May 15- Permission slips due for GBHS/GBE Graduation Parade
PTA Reminders:
🍪Crumbl orders due May 11 ($5 each)🍪
Have a wonderful week, Dolphins!!! We look forward to showing our Teachers & Staff ALL the love this week! 💌
This week we celebrate ALL of our amazing teachers and staff at GBE! We are so thankful for these dedicated educators who make a lasting impact on our students.
Show some love in the comments for a GBE teacher or staff member that has positively impacted your child! 🩷
GBE Update 5/1 - Bus 726 will ride home on Bus 727 today. Bus 757 will ride home on Bus 707 today. Please expect delays. Thank you!
Help us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff next week (May 4-8)! 🙌
