
We can't wait to see you tomorrow!



Hope you are enjoying the break! Here is a reminder of the break schedule. Can't wait to see you back at GBR on January 3, 2024!


Check it out!
Between Wednesday 12/27 and Monday 1/1 GBR PTA gets 20% of your total online purchase at Papa Murphy's with code DONATE.
In order to take part in this fundraiser, you must order online and pick it up in the store.
New Years Eve and pizza!


Have a great Winter break! Happy Holidays, we hope you have a wonderful time with your family. Here is a reminder of the dates for winter break. See you January 3, 2024!


Last day to come and check out the lost and found and find your lost items!! If you wish to go through the items, please come before 3:45, thank you!



Thank you for spreading some holiday spirit at GBR!


Things to know for December 21st, GBR's last day of the semester! Can't wait for all the fun we have planned for tomorrow!




Check out the GBR Mid-December Newsletter for break information and other topics!
https://www.smore.com/0haz5

First Grade has been learning about holidays around the world. Yesterday, we traveled to Germany. We learned that Christmas trees originated in Germany and are put up on Christmas Eve. Children do NOT get to help decorate the trees. Instead, they get to decorate gingerbread houses!


Becker/Stolp’s multiage class sharing their genius hour projects from second quarter! Learners were able to choose a topic of interest, research, and create a project to present. Learners were so excited to share their hard work with their families and the students/staff at GBR!




5th &6th Grade Kernel Klub Boys Basketball - Sign-up due by Wednesday, January 3! Practice Dates: January 9-11, 16-18, 23,24,& 30th. Games are on January 25,31, and February 1!


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Know a great teacher?
Nominate them for GBR Teacher of the Year!
The Mitchell School District Teacher of the (TOY) Award is an honor given to only one certified staff member at each building throughout the district. All TOY nominees are outstanding individuals who are dedicated to improving the education of our students. Any teacher may be nominated. Teachers include classroom, music, art, physical education, title, and special education. Please complete your nomination by January 7th, 2024.

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Help us honor a great staff member at GBR!
The Mitchell School District Classified Staff of the Year (CSOY) Award is an honor given to only one classified staff member at each building throughout the district. All CSOY nominees are outstanding individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of our students. Any classified staff may be nominated. Classified staff include Librarian, Custodian, Paraeducator/Aide, Food Service, Secretary, Nurse, etc. Please complete your nomination by January 7, 2024.

Congratulations to Mr. Grotjohn on his graduation from DWU over the weekend! We're so glad you're in our building. #GBR🏹


Very cool visit from The Journey Museum and their traveling planetarium today. We may have created some future astrophysicists!
Each class enjoyed an up close visit to all the planets in our solar system!
#🌎 #GBR🏹



Is your child missing any items? If so, please come by GBR to check out the lost and found tables. Any unclaimed items will be donated on 12/22/23.



Great math minds working in 5E today. Always fun to watch our learners collaborate, learn together, and to use their academic voice to tell about learning!
Also, students who volunteered to solve received applause from the whole group when completing problems! #LoveYourPassengers
⚡️ 🚌 Rule 4
#FractionsAreFun

What a way to kick off Love Your Passengers month!
We kicked off Energy Bus Rule #4 - Love Your Passengers - with our monthly assembly. At that assembly, we presented a check for over two thousand dollars to Midwest Honor Flight which was raised by way of a Penny Way here at GBR in only three days time! You can read more about it in the Daily Republic online article!


Our Adopt an Ornament tree is down to 2 ornaments! Stop into the GBR office if you would like to adopt one!


Please click the link below to access the December 2023 Newsletter for Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary.
https://www.smore.com/nc7fev
