It is important to keep up with how your student is doing in school. One of the best ways to do this is to log in to FOCUS on a regular basis to keep an eye on their progress as they move through the school year. If you don't have a FOCUS account yet, it is easy to sign up. To learn how, visit our FOCUS log in page to sign up or take a look at these easy to follow instructions in English, Spanish and Creole!
🎨📝 Calling All Student Artists and Writers!
November is Native American Heritage Month, and Monroe County School District encourages students to participate in Florida's 2026 Native American Heritage Month contests!
This year's theme, “Celebrating Florida's Native American Heritage,” invites students to explore and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans throughout Florida.
🌟 Opportunities to Participate:
🎨 Grades K–3: Student Art Contest
✍️ Grades 4–12: Student Essay Contest
🏆 Excellence in Education Award: Nominate an outstanding educator!
📅 Submission Deadline: November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
We encourage our talented MCSD students to showcase their creativity, share what they've learned, and celebrate Florida's Native American heritage!
🔗 Click here for contest details, guidelines, and submission information.
Gerald Adams Elementary School is inspiring young minds! Help fund essential educational programs and resources.
Our Double Good fundraiser runs from November 3 – November 10. We’re selling Double Good’s award-winning popcorn and earning 50% of every sale.
Visit our fundraising page to learn more on how to get started.
November is right around the corner! PBIS will be hosting Fall Pictures for just $5! 🍁 Be sure to take advantage of this fun opportunity to capture some sweet fall memories!
Gerald Adams MRA Parent Survey (Measures of a Remarkable Adult). Click here to take the survey now and let us know how we are doing!
🌟 National Principals Month Spotlight: Melissa Alsobrooks! 🌟
Today, we're celebrating Melissa Alsobrooks, Principal of Gerald Adams Elementary School! 💙🏫
Principal Alsobrooks believes that the heart of Gerald Adams is its people. From dedicated teachers and staff to hardworking students, she takes pride in the strong sense of family and community that makes her school special.
Her greatest joy comes from seeing students and teachers grow, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes.
💬 Her message to students: “I believe in you, even on the days when you may not believe in yourself. You are capable of great things!”
Thank you, Principal Alsobrooks, for your dedication, encouragement, and commitment to helping every student succeed!
Today, we're celebrating Melissa Alsobrooks, Principal of Gerald Adams Elementary School! 💙🏫
Principal Alsobrooks believes that the heart of Gerald Adams is its people. From dedicated teachers and staff to hardworking students, she takes pride in the strong sense of family and community that makes her school special.
Her greatest joy comes from seeing students and teachers grow, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes.
💬 Her message to students: “I believe in you, even on the days when you may not believe in yourself. You are capable of great things!”
Thank you, Principal Alsobrooks, for your dedication, encouragement, and commitment to helping every student succeed!
We are celebrating Purple Pinkie Day on Tuesday, October 27th. Bring $1.00 to help support prevent polio around the world.
Open enrollment is October 26–November 13, 2026. All MCSD employees must complete the enrollment process, even if making no changes. Don’t miss the deadline!
Please join us as we participate in Red Ribbon Week. See flyer for spirit day events.
GAE’S ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!
Our favorite fall tradition is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for our Dolphin families to join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and wonderful memories!
🎟️ Ticket Sales Are OPEN!
💻 Online Sales: Available now through October 29th at 11:00 PM.
💵 Cash/Check Sales: You may begin sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher on Monday. Please make sure all payments are clearly labeled with your child’s name and teacher’s name.
📌 Please Note: There are no refunds for unused tickets, so please plan accordingly when purchasing.
We are looking forward to bringing our Dolphin family together for this special event! Thank you for supporting GAE and helping make our Fall Carnival a favorite tradition year after year!
Our favorite fall tradition is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for our Dolphin families to join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and wonderful memories!
🎟️ Ticket Sales Are OPEN!
💻 Online Sales: Available now through October 29th at 11:00 PM.
💵 Cash/Check Sales: You may begin sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher on Monday. Please make sure all payments are clearly labeled with your child’s name and teacher’s name.
📌 Please Note: There are no refunds for unused tickets, so please plan accordingly when purchasing.
We are looking forward to bringing our Dolphin family together for this special event! Thank you for supporting GAE and helping make our Fall Carnival a favorite tradition year after year!
You're Invited to Gerald Adams Elementary's Thanksgiving Family Lunch!
We are excited to welcome our Dolphin families for a special Thanksgiving lunch! Join us as we celebrate family, gratitude, and our wonderful GAE community!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10th
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💲 Cost: $8.00 per person
🚨 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION! 🚨
💻 ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE BY OCTOBER 30TH!
✅ Families must register and complete their online payment by Friday, October 30th to attend.
✅ Be sure to include ALL of your Gerald Adams students' names when registering.
❌ NO LATE REGISTRATIONS OR PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
🎟️ CHECK-IN REMINDER: You MUST show your purchased ticket when checking in. Tickets may be displayed on your phone or brought as a printed copy.
📲 Scan the QR code on our flyer to register and pay!
🍂 We can't wait to share this special Thanksgiving celebration with our Dolphin families! Don't miss out—register and pay before the deadline!
We are excited to welcome our Dolphin families for a special Thanksgiving lunch! Join us as we celebrate family, gratitude, and our wonderful GAE community!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10th
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💲 Cost: $8.00 per person
🚨 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION! 🚨
💻 ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE BY OCTOBER 30TH!
✅ Families must register and complete their online payment by Friday, October 30th to attend.
✅ Be sure to include ALL of your Gerald Adams students' names when registering.
❌ NO LATE REGISTRATIONS OR PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
🎟️ CHECK-IN REMINDER: You MUST show your purchased ticket when checking in. Tickets may be displayed on your phone or brought as a printed copy.
📲 Scan the QR code on our flyer to register and pay!
🍂 We can't wait to share this special Thanksgiving celebration with our Dolphin families! Don't miss out—register and pay before the deadline!
TITLE I PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Helping Families. Supporting Students.
📍 Located in the Front Office Lobby
Visit our Parent Resource Center for free tools, information, and resources to support your child's academic success.
We Offer:
📖 Educational Resources
💻 Computer Access
🤝 Family Support Information
🏡 Community Resources
Stop By Today!
Helping Families. Supporting Students.
📍 Located in the Front Office Lobby
Visit our Parent Resource Center for free tools, information, and resources to support your child's academic success.
We Offer:
📖 Educational Resources
💻 Computer Access
🤝 Family Support Information
🏡 Community Resources
Stop By Today!
💙 GAE HONOR ROLL CELEBRATION! 💙
We are so excited to celebrate our amazing 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll Students! 🏆📚✨
These students have worked hard, demonstrated dedication, and made us incredibly proud! We invite our Dolphin Families to join us as we recognize and celebrate their outstanding accomplishments during our 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll Ceremonies on Friday, October 16th! 🐬💙
📅 Friday, October 16th
📍 GAE Cafeteria
⏰ Ceremony Times:
* 🐬 2nd Grade: 8:30 AM
* 🐬 3rd Grade: 9:15 AM
* 🐬 1st Grade: 10:00 AM
* 🐬 4th Grade: 1:20 PM
* 🐬 5th Grade: 2:15 PM
We look forward to welcoming our families into the cafeteria as we celebrate these wonderful students and all of their hard work! 🌟
Congratulations, Dolphins! Your GAE family is so proud of you! 💙🐬📚
Keep swimming toward success! 🏆🐬
LET’S DANCE!
Looking for a fun activity where your little one can move, groove, learn, and grow? Key West Dance Tribe offers classes for ages 3+ in a variety of styles! 💕
🩰 Ballet
👞 Tap
✨ Jazz
🌸 Lyrical
🎧 Hip Hop
Whether your dancer is stepping into the studio for the very first time or already loves to dance, there’s a class for them!
📍 Two convenient locations:
🌴 FYT Key West
🐬 Gerald Adams Elementary
✨ Spots are available—sign up today! ✨
👉 https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=558535
Looking for a fun activity where your little one can move, groove, learn, and grow? Key West Dance Tribe offers classes for ages 3+ in a variety of styles! 💕
🩰 Ballet
👞 Tap
✨ Jazz
🌸 Lyrical
🎧 Hip Hop
Whether your dancer is stepping into the studio for the very first time or already loves to dance, there’s a class for them!
📍 Two convenient locations:
🌴 FYT Key West
🐬 Gerald Adams Elementary
✨ Spots are available—sign up today! ✨
👉 https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=558535
REMINDER: WEAR GREEN TOMORROW! 💚
Tomorrow, GAE will come together as ONE to celebrate Start With Hello Week and show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and unity!
We invite all of our Dolphin students and staff to WEAR GREEN tomorrow as a symbol that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and there is always room to say HELLO. 💚
Let’s fill GAE with GREEN and show what it means to stand together as one Dolphin Family!
Tomorrow, GAE will come together as ONE to celebrate Start With Hello Week and show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and unity!
We invite all of our Dolphin students and staff to WEAR GREEN tomorrow as a symbol that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and there is always room to say HELLO. 💚
Let’s fill GAE with GREEN and show what it means to stand together as one Dolphin Family!
📚💙 Dolphin Families, we want to see our readers in action! 💙📚
Reading at home is a wonderful way to build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and help our students reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) Goals! 🎯📖
We are asking families to snap a picture of your child reading at home and send it to your child’s teacher or our Reading Coach. Whether they’re reading a library book, a favorite book from home, on a tablet, or listening to an audiobook—every bit of reading counts! 🐬💙
Let’s celebrate our Dolphin readers and show them how proud we are of their hard work! 🌟
📸 Send us those reading pictures!
📖 Read. Learn. Grow. Succeed.
💙 Together, we make a difference… one book at a time!
#GAEDolphins #DolphinFamily #ARReadingGoals #ReadersAreLeaders #ReadAtHome #DolphinPride 🐬📚💙
Starts with Hello week events.
📚 Progress Reports Are Coming Home! 🐬💙
Progress reports for the 1st Quarter went home today with students in Grades 1–5! We encourage our Dolphin Families to take a few minutes to review their child’s progress and celebrate the hard work and growth happening so far this school year. 🌟
We are so proud of our students and the effort they are putting into their learning each day! Keep up the great work, Dolphins! 🐬📖✏️
#DolphinPride #GAEDolphins #ProgressReports #GrowingAndLearning
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨🌎🌸
From September 15 through October 15, Monroe County School District proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Throughout our schools, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences that enrich our classrooms and strengthen our community. 💙📚
Join us as we recognize the achievements, stories, and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans—past, present, and future!
¡Celebremos juntos! | Let’s celebrate together!
When students practice math at home, they build confidence, strengthen skills, and make even more progress at school.