
Dear GJM Parents/Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Sep. 15th, 2023, is an early release day. Students are dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Please make appropriate arrangements to pick up your children if they are car riders and enjoy the weekend! Go Mustangs!!
Respectfully,
Kenneth O. Dykes


The link for the September GJM Elementary Family Connection Newsletter is below.
https://www.smore.com/xr8t2-gjm-family-connection


π Exciting News! π
We are thrilled to announce that the Ingleside ISD Board of Trustees have been awarded the prestigious "Outstanding School Board of the Year" award for 2023 in Region 2! ππ This is the first time the Board has ever earned this honor in Ingleside ISD's history!
π This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and exceptional leadership of our incredible school board members. Together, they have created an outstanding educational community that fosters excellence and success for every learner. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦πͺ
π‘ The School Board of the Year award recognizes the outstanding contributions of school boards in shaping and enhancing the education system. It highlights their vision, innovation, collaborative decision-making, and commitment to fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
To our amazing students, staff, parents, and community members, thank you for your trust, support, and active engagement in our educational journey. Your partnership and enthusiasm have played a pivotal role in creating an enriching and inclusive learning environment. Together, we continue to shape the future leaders of tomorrow! ππ
Let's take a moment to celebrate this achievement and the extraordinary impact in the work that our School Board does! ππ₯³
#SchoolBoardOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #MakingADifference
Stay tuned for further updates and celebrations as we continue to build upon this momentous recognition, as the Board will move forward and proceed with this nomination to the state-level honors.


Dear GJM Parents and Guardians,
The GJM Book fair that is taking place this week and next week. We would like to make parents aware they can come to the campus for the book fair this coming Friday, the 24th, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. and again next Tuesday, the 28th, from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3:15 p.m. Please make sure you have a valid Texas ID and check in at the front office. Also Kona Ice will be here this Friday at 1: 30 p.m.


February 28, 2023 , is Spring Picture Day. Flyers will go out the week before. Images are included regarding ordering information.

Check out the new GJM Attendance Matters Incentive!


Ingleside ISD has been made aware by the City of Ingleside that there will be a road closure that will affect traffic at GJM Elementary near the intersection of 4th Street and Big Oak Lane. This temporary closure will go into effect on Tuesday, January 24th. Drop off and pickup traffic flow will remain as normal, however, traffic will be temporarily two-way on Big Oak Lane. According to city officials, this is estimated to be ongoing for approximately two weeks. To help eliminate any confusion, IISD will be assisting to guide traffic flow. Please plan accordingly to allow for traffic adjustments. To help illustrate the changes, please review the map below.


PIE IN THE FACE: The classes at GJM Elementary who earned the most Mustang Bucks for respect got to pie Mr. Dykes and/or Mr. Mircovich in the face. All in good fun, of course!




A friendly reminder, Kona Ice will be here at GJM tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Snow cones on a wintery day! You can order online until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

GJM Elementary is in need of our community's support. We are accepting gently used children's clothing. If you're wanting to clean out your closet, please consider bringing those items to the campus. We need Girls sizes 8-14 and Boys sizes 8-16. For questions, please reach out to Nurse Williams at 361-776-1683.


GJM PTO meeting today at 6 p.m. in the GJM cafeteria.


The Ingleside ISD Parent Survey is open!
Each year, the District gathers information to enhance current practices and gain feedback to make necessary changes to improve the overall experience of our school system for the students, staff and families of Ingleside ISD as well as the organization as a whole. Your feedback is critical and we value your willingness to share your responses with us.
The survey is open now and must be completed no later than Tuesday, December 20th. It is estimated that the survey takes approximately five minutes to complete.
To access the survey, please use the following URL link: https://forms.gle/MLS5i2AGLvyzdFhA6
We thank you for entrusting your child with Ingleside ISD.


Want to know what's going on with GJM's PTO? Follow them, @GJM PTO, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088453474040


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FESTIVE, FUN FAMILY TIME: Light Up Live Oak Park will be happening this weekend. Make sure you make plans to join in on the holiday happenings. From Breakfast with the Grinch to Storytime with Santa, there's something for everyone to enjoy.


This is a reminder that parents or guardians are able to come eat lunch with their child on or about the second Monday of every month. All parents or guardians will have to come through the front office and present a driver's license or valid Texas I.D. Once lunch has concluded, the parent will have to go back to the front office and turn in the visitor's pass and exit the main entrance of the building. Our lunch schedule is 5th grade (11:00-11:30), 4th grade (11:35-12:05), and 3rd grade (12:10-12:40). As of right now the dates for parents or guardians to come up and eat lunch with their children are:
Dec. 12th
Jan. 9th
Feb. 13th
Mar. 6th
Apr. 11th (Tuesday)
May 8th
Respectfully,
Kenneth O. Dykes


Dear GJM Parents/Guardians,
This Friday, Kona Ice will be on campus beginning at 1:30 p.m. You can pre-pay on line or your child can pay when they arrive. If your child is paying on-sight it is best for them to have the exact amount as that helps the lines move more quickly.

We invite all Veterans to join us for our special Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday at 8:30 AM.


Power has been restored at the campus. We thank all parents for their patience and understanding this morning. Stay safe and dry today, Mustangs!

We have been informed that there is a power outage at GJM Elementary. This is the only campus that is affected. All other campuses have power. We are working with AEP to get the power restored, at this time anticipated restoration is at 9:00 AM. To prevent interruption for parents who do not have alternate plans for morning drop off, we will still be holding classes as regularly scheduled.

βπ§ΌNOTES FROM THE NURSE: You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during key times when you are likely to get and spread germs.
