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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