From the Desk of Mrs. Caldwell

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:12am

Dear Gorman Crossing Families and Friends,

 

It was great to see so many families at Back to School Night this week. I hope you had time to connect with your child’s teacher and with other parents in the community.

 

Just a reminder that there are a number of ways that you can stay connected.

 

Please make sure to visit the following locations:

 

Gorman Crossing Website: http://gces.hcpss.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcpss_gces

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocoschools/

 

If at any time you have compliments, questions, or concerns to share, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Sincerely,

Deborah Holmes Caldwell, Principal

deborah_caldwell@hcpss.org

Fall MAP Testing

Sun, 09/18/2016 - 6:54pm

This year, our school will be administering the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments in reading and mathematics. Although the tests are not timed, the typical length of time for the MAP test is approximately 50 minutes per content area.

The MAP assessments are computer-adaptive tests. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down the difficulty of the questions presented.

MAP assessments measure a student’s growth over time in reading and mathematics. MAP assessments let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and if help is needed in specific instructional areas. Teachers use this information, along with the results of a variety of other assessments and their own observation of student performance, to help them guide classroom instruction.

Parents/Guardians can help students prepare for MAP by ensuring they get adequate sleep the night before, eat a good breakfast the morning of the assessment, and encourage them to do their very best.

After the test is administered, you will receive information about your child’s score. If you have additional questions please see our website: http://www.hcpss.org/academics/mapinfo.shtml.

Your child will be testing for reading on one day and math on one day:

MAP Assessment Dates:

Grade Math Date or PM Class Reading Date or AM Class
1st 9/28 10/17
2nd 9/27 10/11
3rd 10/4 10/13
4th 10/5 (PM Class) 10/18 (AM Class)
5th 10/6 (PM Class) 10/19 (AM Class)

Fun Run comes to Gorman Crossing Elementary

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 2:21pm

This year’s main fundraiser is the Gator Fun Run! Hosting a Fun Run means there is no selling or delivering products. Once our program begins on Monday, October 10th, family and friends anywhere in the world can support our school by giving pledges toward the number of laps your students will run on the day of the Fun Run: Thursday, October 20th. Our Fun Run will be powered by the Boosterthon Fun Run, an organization that’ll organize Fun Runs for over 1,900 schools this year. 

Our Fun Run also comes with a world-class character theme. This year’s theme is BACKYARD BOX OFFICE, a movie theme all about making a difference by getting into character.  From inventors, to world-class speakers, to business owners, to world-record holders, our five real-life kid difference-makers will inspire your students to practice the five “Character Acts” so they can also make an impact in their community

Through this year’s Fun Run, our school goal is to raise money for additional iPads and an outdoor classroom.

Let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to a fantastic program! 

- GCES PTA
 
On Thursday, October 20th the runs are as follows:
Pre-K through 2nd grade 9:45 - 10:45
3rd through 5th grade 11:00 - 12:15

Important Dates for April 2017

Fri, 05/27/2016 - 12:50pm
  • April 2 - GCES 5K Fun Run 8:30am

  • April 4 - Spring Concert #1 - 7:00pm - Advanced Strings, Advanced Band, and 4th Grade Chorus

  • April 5 - Spring Concert #2 - 7:00pm - Beginning Strings and Beginning Band

  • April 6 - PBIS Celebration - Intermediate 9:30 and Primary 2:30

  • April 7 - End of the marking period - 3 hour early dismissal at 12:55pm

  • April 10 - 17 Spring Break

  • April 18 - School Reopens

Did you miss Back to School Night?

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 3:50pm

If you were unable to attend the Back to School Night click on the links below to view the grade level presentations.