Gerald Adams Elementary

Show your Dolphin Pride!

Support Gerald Adams Elementary by purchasing a GAE car magnet! Magnets are available in the front office or by scanning the QR code provided.
All proceeds directly benefit our amazing students and teachers. Thank you for supporting our Dolphin family—we can’t wait to see Dolphin Pride on display throughout the community!

Come support our Steel Pan Band at the upcoming Steel Band Festival at Key West High School on May 2nd. This is a free event for all to enjoy.

Please take a moment to complete the following parent surveys:

English – https://forms.gle/fqbPYKbYKvNwBW2X8

Spanish – https://forms.gle/hCto5FSnTALWwnh69

Creole – https://forms.gle/UiwykM1hkj8ccGCR6

Open Enrollment is Here — College Savings Just Got Easier
Our partner Florida Prepaid just simplified college savings — just in time for their annual Open Enrollment period that began February 1. They’ve redesigned planning for higher education, making it faster and more affordable than ever. Here’s what’s new (and exciting!)
· A new website that allows you to easily build personalized plans
· Simplified plan options that allow families to customize college savings to meet their goals and budgets
· Prepaid 529 Plans starting at $29/month
These new features allow you to start saving in a matter of minutes, customizing your plan to fit your goals. The earlier you start saving for their postsecondary path, the more affordable it is. So, lock in college costs today and start building your personalized plan! Take control of your child’s future and enroll today at https://bit.ly/3NHaSEz.

GAE Car Magnets are now available for purchase. Use the link below to get yours: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/64563

The 5th Grade Team will be selling Drink Refreshers during our upcoming Dolphin Days to support their upcoming field trip. Drink Refreshers will be available all week during grade-level games.

Please join us on April 15th for a presentation on self-regulation and coping skills for our 21st Century students. This presentation will be hosted by Mrs. Orcutt, our school counselor.

April is the month of the Military Child. Help us celebrate their strength by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 15th.

The 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly is on April 8th.

Please view the attached image to see our Dolphin Days Event Schedule.

Please see attached flyers in English, Spanish, and Creole for the Use of Federal Funds survey. You can take the survey with the following link - https://forms.gle/XFTXisjdq2RyuwJ79. We encourage all parents and caregivers to provide their feedback.

All parents are welcome to attend either the 10:00 am or 5:30 pm information session. Parents of students NEW to Gerald Adams should also use the link to sign up for a spot to meet with a teacher and participate in the Kindergarten Readiness Survey with their incoming student.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf9da6GiykOQMdGdvcgBbyiC--rHH_Jc7Fk1ML2y14MYSY7g/viewform

Kickoff to Kindergarten!

We’re excited to welcome our future Kindergarten families to MCSD’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Come meet our amazing staff, visit classrooms, pick up registration packets, and get ready for a fun start to your child’s school journey.

Check your school’s date and time, and we can’t wait to see you there!

March Madness Spirit Week is around the corner. We're kicking off our spring break with a variety of activities for students to partake in.

Each year, thousands of schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations nationwide come together to celebrate Say Something Week, a powerful movement that spotlights the impact of Trusted Adults and Upstanders in your community.