Gulf Breeze Elementary School

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

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! 💌

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)! 🙌

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! 🙂

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

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! 😀

⭐️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! 🙂

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!! 🐬🙌

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!