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!
GBE Bus Update - Tuesday 4/7 - Bus 726 will be split. Bus 719 and 727 will be taking students home. Please expect delays.
⭐️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:
🐬Dana Letson - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Julianne Moretz - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Piper Singletary - Music Teacher
🐬Beth Kingsolver - Pre-K Paraprofessional
🐬Christy Manderson - Guidance Assessment Assistant
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:
🐬Dana Letson - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Julianne Moretz - 3rd Grade Teacher
🐬Piper Singletary - Music Teacher
🐬Beth Kingsolver - Pre-K Paraprofessional
🐬Christy Manderson - Guidance Assessment Assistant
Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂
GBE Weekly Update (4/6-4/10)
This week (April 6-10) is National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! Let’s show Mrs. Lewter some love! We appreciate her and all she does for GBE!
Please take a look at our weekly events below.
April 6-10
*Tuesday, April 7 - Battle of the Books (3rd)
*Wednesday, April 8 - Battle of the Books (4th)
*Wednesday, April 8 - STEMSters Afterschool Club for 4th & 5th
*Thursday, April 9 - Battle of the Books (5th)
**Friday, April 10 - Kindness Club Meeting @ 7:30am
*Friday, April 10 - Student Intent Forms due for 2026-2027
Other Reminders
*Kindergarten Registration is now open! Our event is April 16 from 8:30-6:00! Encourage anyone you know to register ASAP!
*April 16- Last day to purchase a yearbook - Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?passcode=1017652317384435
*Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8am - Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/zN7PRpjGpy
*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
*Students must wear helmets when riding bikes, scooters, or e-bikes to and from school.
*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 equals one unexcused absence.
Thank you for all you do to support our school! Have a wonderful week, Dolphin families! 🐬
This week (April 6-10) is National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! Let’s show Mrs. Lewter some love! We appreciate her and all she does for GBE!
Please take a look at our weekly events below.
April 6-10
*Tuesday, April 7 - Battle of the Books (3rd)
*Wednesday, April 8 - Battle of the Books (4th)
*Wednesday, April 8 - STEMSters Afterschool Club for 4th & 5th
*Thursday, April 9 - Battle of the Books (5th)
**Friday, April 10 - Kindness Club Meeting @ 7:30am
*Friday, April 10 - Student Intent Forms due for 2026-2027
Other Reminders
*Kindergarten Registration is now open! Our event is April 16 from 8:30-6:00! Encourage anyone you know to register ASAP!
*April 16- Last day to purchase a yearbook - Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?passcode=1017652317384435
*Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8am - Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/zN7PRpjGpy
*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
*Students must wear helmets when riding bikes, scooters, or e-bikes to and from school.
*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 equals one unexcused absence.
Thank you for all you do to support our school! Have a wonderful week, Dolphin families! 🐬
We are thankful and excited to celebrate Mrs. Lewter during National Assistant Principals Week (April 6-10)!
Magnificent
Remarkable
Sharp
Loving
Empathetic
Wonderful
Terrific
Enthusiastic about GBE
Radiant
Thank you, Mrs. Lewter, for all you do for our students, staff, and families! 🐬 Feel free to leave a positive comment or kind words in the comments. You can also write a kind word of appreciation note or letter and have your child deliver it to her this week! 💌
School Librarian Appreciation Day is April 4! Let's show some love to our amazing librarian, Mrs. Stringfellow! Thank you for all you do at GBE to develop a lifelong love of reading in our students! 📚
Reminder: GBE PTA Movie Night is Thursday 4/2 at GB Rec Center! The event starts at 6 and movie begins at 7. Food trucks will be on site. The flyer sent home had the incorrect times. See attached flyer. Thank you!
As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, April 3 due to Good Friday. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, April 6! Have a wonderful long weekend, Dolphin Families!
It was a wonderful Wednesday at GBE! 🐬
✔️4th Grade knocked FAST Writing out of the park! ⚾️
✔️Teachers and staff enjoyed cake bites because GBE staff takes the CAKE! 🍰
✔️2nd Grade had a visiting field trip from Global Corner and learned all about Moracco!
✔️April kicks off Month of the Military Child! We will celebrate the week of April 13-17. 💜
✔️We celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for our amazing paraprofessionals! ❤️
✔️5th Grade completed the ELITE MILE competition at the GBHS Track! Congratulations to these amazing runners! 🏃
Top 3 Girls:
Elise A. – 6:28
Haddie P. – 6:38
Elliotte G. – 7:01
Top 3 Boys:
Kahea R. – 6:15
Jaxon Crew F. – 6:18
Eliot W. – 6:19
Important April Dates & Testing Information for GBE is below! ⬇️
‼️ 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!
