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WELCOME!
Thank you for visiting our website. It is intended to be a user-friendly resource for our parents, students, business partners, teachers and
staff. This site is the first place to check for the latest information about the happenings at the school. Please look around and stay
connected with the great things we are doing here at Gilchrist.
David Solz
Principal
Gilchrist Elementary
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Bicycle Safety & Community Helper Day
A great time was had by all who attended. A special thank you to Amber McKee, Bicycle Tallahassee, TPD, TFD, EMS, Zone 5 and all of our
volunteers.
View Photos From This Year's Event »
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Gilchrist Skate Night!
Skate Night will be held Thursday, February 2nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Skate World on Capital Circle. Come out for an evening of fun, participate in games, win prizes,
and see your teachers out on the skate floor. This is a wonderful annual Gilchrist tradition. Gilchrist will also receive a portion of the
proceeds from the admission price. For those that are new to skating, tickets for free skate lessons are available in the school's front
office.
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Order Your Yearbook Now & Save
Yearbooks can be ordered online now with an early bird price of $18. The early bird price has been extended until January 27th. After this
date the price will be increased to $22. Order Now »
NEW! Personalized Yearbook Messages may also be submitted online. All messages due by Friday, February 3, 2012.
Submit Your Message Online »
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A Science Week that is Out of This World
During the Week of January 23rd, Gilchrist students will participate in a number of science activities.
Bringing science home: Students have brought home the instructions for a dancing
raisins experiment. Try it together! Students will also be participating in a school
wide balloon rocket experiment. You can try this at home too. All grades will also participate in an Earth Science Program provided by the Challenger Learning Center. Students will learn the answers to many important
questions such as: Why the earth has seasons... What is the position of the earth during the different seasons... What are the phases of the
moon... What is a climate... and so much more.
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Librarians' Non-fiction Challenge
Our Gilchrist Media Specialists are presenting a reading challenge for 2nd-5th grade students. After reading 5 non-fiction books, turn in
your reading log (available below) to our Media Specialists by March 16th. There will be a drawing from all qualified entries at the
end of this AR period to win a book of your choice. Good luck Grizzlies!
Librarians' Non-fiction Challenge & Reading Log »
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Spirit Sales Back By Popular Demand
Another order will be placed with our supplier to keep up with the demand. If you would like to order the warm weather wear or any items
from our catalog, please fill out the order form below ore-mail Ansley Kramer with your request.
Please be sure to include your child's name along with that of their teacher.
View Spirit Sales Catalog & Order Form »
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Guidance Page Updated
Visit our Guidance page to view the latest newsletter »
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Mon. - Fri., Jan. 23-27: Science Week
- Tuesday, Jan. 24: Grades 3-5 Science Night
- Wednesday, Jan. 25: Grades K-2 Science Night
- Monday, Jan. 30: Free Money Drive Begins (Box Tops, Campbell's Labels, and My Coke Rewards)
- Tuesday, Jan. 31: 100th Day of School
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Welcome Transferring Families!
To begin the registration process please email our registrar, Ms. Linda Roulhac, or call her
at 850-487-4310.
Our Guidance Department has also set tour dates for January 10th at 1:00 p.m., February 7th at 9:00 a.m., March 6th at 1:00 p.m.,
and April 3rd at 9:00 a.m. For information on tours, please contact our Guidance Counselors, Mrs.
Wyatt and Mrs. Jackson.
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