Student Council Breakfast

All current representatives and officers of student council are invited to attend a Student Council Breakfast at their next December meeting on Monday, December 19th. Be sure to fill out the form below about which breakfast item you intend to bring and return it to Mrs. Njos by Tuesday, December 13th.

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A Successful Operation Care Package

Operation Care Package was a success!  Thanks to all of the students who donated goods for Operation Care Package.  We were able to collect a large amount of non-perishable food items to send off to the troops for the holidays!  Check out all of our donations!

WAY TO GO GATORS!

Operation Care Package - BRING CAN GOODS!

Gombert's Student Council with the help of Mrs. Gleason is running a fundraiser to support the troops.  Students can donate canned goods/non-perishable food items  to a collection bin in the LMC until Thursday, November 17th!  All items will be sent off to Operation Care Package where they will be packed up and delivered to soldiers for the holidays.

Feel free to check out www.operationcarepackages.org for more information regarding this special program designed to help our troops!

Operation Care Package

With the help of Mrs. Gleason, Student Council and Gombert Elementary students are participating in Operation Care Package.  This program is designed to reach out to troops during the Holiday season by sending care packages.  The program is wanting to reach out to more that 10,00o troops this season and in order to do this...

STUDENT COUNCIL and MRS. GLEASON NEED YOUR HELP!  

From now until Tuesday, November 15th, there will be a donation box in the LMC for students to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items for Operation Care Package.  Let's do our part to help the troops!

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Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is coming up on October 24th-28th!

Check out the flyer below to see what spirit days Gombert is celebrating in honor of Red Ribbon Week: Gators don't do drugs!

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Class Representative Elections

In May, elections for the 2011-2012 Student Council Officer positions took place here at Gombert.  Congratulations again to our president, Libby, Vice President, Riley, Secretary, Abby C., and Treasurer, Abby M. for winning your positions!  We are looking forward to a great school year!

On Friday, October 14th, permission slips to run for Student Council class representatives went home with all interested 4th and 5th grade students.

Student Council is embracing a "NEW" look this year and will only be open to 4th and 5th grade students with 2 representatives and 1 alternate from each class.

Below you will find some helpful tips for speeches and classroom elections for the 2011-2012 school year.

Guidelines for Speeches/Classrom Elections:
1. Complete and turn in a parent permission slip to be involved in the 2011-2012 Student Council class representative elections. (see below)

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2. Give a short speech (1-2 minutes) to your class about why you would like to be involved in Student Council for the 2011-2012 school year.  Be sure to include reasons why you would make a good class representative and possible REALISTIC ideas you have for making Gombert a better place.

3. All class representatives will be chosen by the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 19th.

The first Student Council meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be help on Thursday, Oct. 20th from 3:35-4:15 in Mrs. Njos's classroom.  Permission slips to attend this meeting will be sent home in backpack mail the day before.


All future Student Council meetings will be help on Monday mornings (dates are still TBD) from 8:10-8:50 in Mrs. Njos's classroom.

GOOD LUCK to all potential class representatives!

GO GATORS!

Tree Dedication

On Thursday, June 2nd, Gombert students, staff, and teachers celebrated the dedication of the new tree purchased for the front of the school.  In May, students hosted a "Gator Market"/Bake/Plant Sale" fundraiser to raise money to purchase the new tree.  The sale was a success and the students raised over $200.  Just a few short weeks later, the tree was purchased along with a wood-burned plaque dedicating the tree to Gombert by "Student Council 2010-2011".

Just before school let out for summer, the tree was planted in the front of the school.

The students celebrated the planing of the new tree by blowing bubbles and singing our school song.  It was a great way for Student Council and other Gators students, staff, and teachers, to celebrate the end of the 2010-2011 school year and a celebration of new beginnings!

WAY TO GO GATORS!  HAPPY SUMMER!

Congratulations to the NEW officers!

Elections for the 2011-2012 Student Council Officers took place this week.  The votes have been tallied and Student Council is proud to announce the winners:

President - Elizabeth
Vice President - Riley
Secretary - Abby C.
Treasurer - Abby M.

Congratulations to all of you new Gator Student Council officers!
Thank you to all the candidates for their great speeches and to all the Gombert Gators that voted! 

Elections for class representatives will take place at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.  Check back on the blog for more information when the time comes!

It's going to be an exciting year!  GO GATORS!

 

Student Council Breakfast Meeting

For all "current" student council members:  Here is an extra copy of the Breakfast Meeting sign-up sheet, in case you need it!

We will see you all at the breakfast on the morning of Monday, May 16th!  We can't wait to meet the new officers for the 2011-2012 school year!

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Student Council News for May

Elections for the 2011-2012 officers is going on right now.  New officers will be announced on Friday, May 13th.  Representatives for each room will be selected in August/September of the 2011-2012 school year.

Gigi had a couple of busy months.  She made a visit to help Mrs. Korda read for Dr. Seuss' birthday.  This was enjoyed by the first graders during their "Green Eggs & Ham" party.  She celebrated her 1st birthday by giving everyone "Happy 1st Birthday, Gigi!" pencils.  She showed up at "Skae Night" to do the HOkey Pokey with the crowd.  She loves to visit all of her gators friends!

THANKS to everyone who volunteered, donated baked goods & plants, and who came to the "Gator Marker" sale.  We raised over $275.00 for the purchase of te tree for the front of the school.

In honor of "Earth Day", Student Council had a FUN contest going for all the classrooms.  NOn-classroom staff initialed "Thinking Energy Smart" sheets for classrooms they thought were doing their part on Earth DaY.  The classroom winners were: grades K-1 = Mrs. Baker; grades 2-3 (3 way tie) = Mrs. Bretz, Mr. Ferrell, Mrs. Goodwin; grades 4-5 = Mrs. Rodriguez.  We also chose Mrs. Wenman, Mrs. Ensign, and Mrs. Wieseman as winners for taking the time to initial sheets.  Congratulations to all & thanks for helping take care of our Earth!

GO GATORS! 

Mrs. Korda and Gigi read together!

In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, each grade level had a Dr. Seuss story read to them by a mystery reader.  The first graders had a special video reader during their "Green Eggs and Ham" party.  Mrs. Korda and Gigi had a great time reading!  Check out the picture below!

NICOR posters on the web!

Be sure to check out the link below to view the winning NICOR poster contest winners for the 2011 Energy by Design poster contest!  You will find two Gombert Gators listed as winners!  Way to go Abhi and Josh!

Click here to view the winning posters on the web or check them out below!

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Poster created by Abhi - 1st Place/Grand Prize

Poster created by Josh - 2nd Place

Letter from Soldiers' Angels

Throughout the school year, Gombert students and Student Council have been making "G" cards.  These cards were part of a program to provide free stationary to any of our armed forces so they could write to family and friends while away on duty.  Since the beginning of the year, there has been a collection bin located in the LMC where students can donate completed cards.  This "G" card program has been a huge success and the students have made hundreds of cards that we have sent to a program called Soldiers' Angels.  The first big batch of cards was sent in December and a second batch of cards will be sent in May.

Recently, Gombert's Student Council received a little "thank you" note from Soldiers' Angels.  The program just wanted to send us a note about the 21 bags of cards, envelopes, and pens that were donated.  Each bag had 10 cards of varying sizes and envelopes.

WAY TO GO GATORS!

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Gator Market flyer

Be sure to check out the "Gator" Market / Bake / Plant Sale coming to Gombert on Saturday, April 16th.  Check out the flyer below for more information!

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Letter from Ronald McDonald House

Since the beginning of the year, Gombert's Student Council has had a collection jar in the LMC for pop tops. All of the pop tops are being collected for Ronald McDonald House charities.







Recently, the large amount of pop tops was taken to a donation center and sent in to Ronald McDonald House.  They were kind enough to send us a little note!

WAY TO GO GATORS!

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Letter from Lifespring

In February, Gombert's Student Council held a two-week long clothing drive. All of the clothing collected was to be donated to Lifespring Ministry.  The program was titled Gifts from the Heart.  The students did a great job of telling their classes about donations and there were many Gators that donated. 

On the last collection date, the clothing was sent to Lifespring on behalf of the Gombert Student Council.  The charity was thrilled with our donation and sent us a wonderful 'thank you' letter.  Below is the letter from Lifespring Ministries.

WAY TO GO GATORS!

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NICOR Poster Contest Winners

Gombert Student Council is proud to announce the winners of the "Energy by Design" poster contest by NICOR.

Congratulations to Josh who is a finalist!  He won a $200 savings bond, prize package, a pizza party fo his class, and a congratulatory plaque recognizing him.

Congratulations to Abhi who is the GRAND PRIZE winner.  He won a $1,000 savings bond, prize package, a pizza party for his class, and a congratulatory plaque recognizing him.

Abhi's teacher will receive a classroom grant of $1,000 and a congratulatory plaque for her student winning the GRAND PRIZE.

The contest was to design a poster to show how to become more aware of how you use energy and the effect on the environment.  Entries were judged on how effectively they communicated the theme of energy efficiency and the visual presentation of that idea.

Congrats again to Josh and Abhi!

WAY TO GO GATORS!

Happy Birthday, Gigi!

All of the Gombert Gator community would like to wish Gigi a Happy 1st Birthday!  She had an incredible celebration with pencils and a special birthday hat!

Happy Birthday, Gigi!



Student Council News for April

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16th for our "Gator" Market (formerly rummage sale) / Bake & Plant Sale from 9:30am-3pm.  Need more information on this event of want to donate to the Bake or Plant Sale?  E-mail lindsay_njos@ipsd.org &/or beth_korda@ipsd.org.  Money from this event will go to buy a tree for the front of the school to replace the one that was damaged.  Please consider participating in the sale or supporting the sales.

Election for the 2011-2012 officers will begin in  mid-April.  This is for current 3rd and 4th graders.  Thrid grade may run for Vice-President or Secretary.  Fourth grade may run for President or Treasurer.  Information will be given to all interested and posted on our blog.  Representatives for each room will be selected in August/September.

Ongoing projects are:
1. Pop tops for Ronald McDonald House Charities
2. Blank note cards for our Soldiers

Thanks for visiting our blog!

Gator Market/Bake Sale/Plant Sale

Check out the flyer below about Gombert's upcoming Gator Market/Bake Sale/Plant Sale brought to you by Student Council!

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Student Council Club Pictures

On Thursday, February 17th, club pictures will be taken for the 2010-2011 yearbook.  When Student Council is called ONLY class representatives and officers should report for pictures, not alternates.  Hopefully this clarifies any confusion.

Please see Mrs. Njos or Mrs. Korda with further questions!

Energy By Design Poster Contest

This is just a helpful reminder from Student Council that all NICOR Energy Poster Contest submissions are due to your classroom teachers by Tuesday, February 1st.  NO LATE posters will be accepted! 

Thanks so much for your cooperation.  Happy Drawing and Good Luck Gators!

Energy by Design Poster Details

If your are participating in the Energy by Design poster contest, here are some specific rules:
The poster must be 8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17" size.  The poster must include original artwork - no clipart is allowed.  The poster can be drawn or computer generated.  Each poster must have an official entry form attached plus the student's reflection on what they have learned.

A grand prize winner will be selected in each of these areas: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.  The grand prize winner will be awared a $1,000 saving bond, a pizza party for their class, and a prize pack with age appropriate prizes.  The teacher of the winning student will receive a $1,000 grant for their classroom.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a $200 savings bond, a pizza party for their class, and a prize pack with age appropriate prizes.

The deadline for poster submissions is Tuesday, February 1st.  This provides Student Council with enough time to get all posters mailed off to Energy by Design on time.

Each teacher should submit all of their posters to Student Council at the same time.  Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.

GOOD LUCK!
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Energy by Design Contest

Student Council is sponsoring an upcoming event at Gombert.  Energy by Design is a poster contest developed by Nicor and the National Energy Foundation for kids in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.  Students are challenge to combine their artistic talents with the ability to portray how to use energy efficiently.

Several teachers at Gombert and their classes will be participating in this program.  Informational packets have been ordered and students will be receiving the details for the poster contest shortly.

If you are interested in learning about Energy by Design, click here for more information!

Student grand prize winners will be awared a $1,000 savings bond, a pizza party for their class, and a prize pack.  The teacher of the winning student will receive a $1,000 grant for their classroom.

More details to come!

Upcoming Spirit Week

During the week of January 24th -28th, students at Gombert will be making a difference for local families.  This Spirit Week is titled "Making a Change" for Local Families.  Each day, student council is hosting a theme and collecting spare change.  All the money collected throughout the week will be used to purchase gift cards to donate to local families in need.  Check out these great spirit days coming up:

Monday, January 24th - Collect pennies: Staff wear blue, KN & 5th wear green, 1st & 4th wear purple, 2nd & 3rd wear red
Tuesday, January 25th - Collect nickels: wear neon colors
Wednesday, January 26th - Collect dimes: dress for success
Thursday, January 27th - Collect quarters: mix up colors/patterns
Friday, January 28th - Collect spare change: wear Gator gear
GO GATORS!