Do you have a soon-to-be kindergartener? Or know a neighbor who will be 5 before September 1st? Please contact the office to schedule an appointment for Kindergarten Round-up!
View for more information ---> BCPS_Registration_ADA.docx
PTA Updates:
Dancing Unit in gym for 4th and 5th grades
Thanks to our fundraising events the PTA has contributed to the Dancing Unit for 4th and 5th grades again this year. We can’t wait to see what our students learn during this fun unit!
Bingo Updates
Tickets are on sale for this exciting event!! Please see the order form attached and send in your ticket orders! More information will be coming out about food orders. BingoTickets.docx
PRIZE SPONSORS….WE NEED YOU!!!
Kindergarten: Disney
1st Grade: Summertime Fun
2nd Grade: Sports
3rd Grade: Entertainment
4th Grade: Spa/ Cozy Day
5th Grade: Snowed in
We will be having a BINGO meeting to organize baskets, plan out games and everything else offsite on April 3rd. A sign up will be sent out closer to the date. Please let us know if you can attend!!
PTA Meeting:
April 10th- 6:30 PM at school
We will be finalizing BINGO and planning Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join us!
With much thanks,
PTA Executive Board
Click here to view the 2023-2024 School Supply List! ---> Supply List
2023-2024 BCPS Calendar
Thank you Jerry's Auto Group for our Chick-fil-A lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Looking for before or after care? We welcome Caliday as our before and after care program at GES for information please click here ---> Caliday Flyer
GES Vision Statement:
We believe our students at Gunpowder Elementary should learn in a rigorous, responsive, and safe learning environment where culture and diversity are recognized, accommodated, valued, and respected. Our teaching staff will demonstrate high expectations for all learners. We will promote a learning environment that is driven by interest, ability, and learning style to meet the strengths and needs of our learners. Families are recognized as partners in the learning process. We embrace communication between and among staff and community as we work to create the best learning opportunities for all students.
GES Mission Statement:
Our
Gunpowder Family strives each day to inspire one another to become more
virtuous and conscious, honoring each other's dignity, anchored in love, and
guided by hope for our children's future.
Ensuring that each member of our family feels safe and loved will allow
adults and students to develop into creative and critical thinkers, effective
communicators, peaceful problem solvers, and confident, authentic human beings.