ENRICHMENT at GES
Music![]() Students attend music class weekly, learning songs, in both English and Spanish, rhythms, genres, and more. 4th and 5th grade students will learn to play the ukulele and will have the opportunity to perform for the community this school year. If your student would like to practice the ukulele at home, you are welcome to purchase an instrument for $40! Ask for the form in our school office to sign up. If you are interested in drumming we need help! Ms. Vega is planning a drum building activity and is in need of wood scraps. Thank you for emailing Elizabeth Vega at evega56@yahoo.com. United Way Schools of Hope Schools of Hope is an Early Grade Reading Initiative that helps children build the critical reading skills needed to succeed in school and life. Through Schools of Hope, we recruit, train and place community volunteers in the schools. The tutor works one-on-one with Kindergarten through third grade students during the school day to supplement the work they are doing in the classroom. Check in the office for 2019-20 schedule. Click here for more information.
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ArtStudents participate in art lessons twice a month with professional artist Barbara Adams. A variety of art modalities are covered and lessons are integrated with thematic curriculum at each grade level. Barbara’s expertise in art and gentle manner with the students help all students feel successful in art.
ZumbaStudents dance at all levels to choreographed moves with experienced and energetic teacher, Monserrat Archila. Students have fun moving to modern pop and Latin music while exercising- a win, win!
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ScienceMr. Bradski will be returning with new and exciting hands-on science lessons and projects once a month. These lessons are aligned with Common Core Standards, designed to enrich curriculum taught in class. Mr. Bradski’s engaging lessons make this enrichment program a favorite for all GES students.
Student LeadershipStudents in 4th and 5th grade who demonstrate good citizenship, have ideas to improve our school, think of themselves as leaders or like to work in a team, should consider Student Leadership with Mrs. Sloan & Mrs. Rennie. Meetings are once a week at lunch. .
GardenWe are happy to announce our new Garden Teacher, Elizabeth Vega! Garden classes have begun and are held each Thursday. We will need help with landscaping and irrigation. Help with cooking to prepare food from the garden. Please email Ms. Vega if you can volunteer your time. Ms. Elizabeth Vega evega56@yahoo.com.
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