Surfing to Success!

What's new at Gettysburg?

 

Hello, my name is Nick Mele and I am the new principal at Gettysburg Elementary School.  As many of you have probably heard, Mr. Scott Dille was recently promoted to principal of the Clovis North Educational Center. 

A little bit about myself.  I am a proud product of the Clovis Unified School District. Growing up in Clovis, I attended Mickey Cox, Clark, and Clovis High Schools. After getting my degree in Business Administration from CSU Fresno, I decided to go a different route.  I turned towards education.   My educational career started at Clovis Elementary where I was a 4th grade teacher.  Leaving the classroom was a very hard decision for me, and being promoted to GIS at Clovis Elementary changed my focus.  Instead of concentrating on my class of 30 students, I now could affect an entire school.  After 3 years as the GIS at Clovis Elementary I was promoted to Learning Director at Clovis High School.  This was very exciting for me, as it was an awesome opportunity for me to “return home”.

All of these wonderful experiences have led me to Gettysburg Elementary School.  I’m very excited about joining the Gettysburg family.  Feel free to stop by the office to introduce yourself as I’m looking forward to meeting each and every one of you.

Nicholas Mele

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Clovis Unified Measure A Information

Have you read about Measure A and how it can impact Gettysburg Elementary?

Measure A is a $298 million facility bond measure designed to maintain excellent neighborhood schools, offset state budget cuts, and retain/attract quality teachers without increasing the 2012 tax rate. Click here www.cusd.com/MeasureA for more facts about Measure A.

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  Did you miss the annual Gettysburg STAR Assembly? Oh no!

No worries! You can read the lyrics to the sing along by clicking here Fireworks  The first show for the primary grades was recorded and can be seen here

Fireworks! STAR Assembly 2012

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The Gettysburg Choir led by Mrs. Kathy Blumer at the 2012 Choral Festival on March 26th.

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Kids Day to benefit Children's Hospital Central California was on the cold and breezy morning of March 6th. The Gettysburg student council actively took donations for the special edition of The Fresno Bee raising $210.40! Pictured above are council members Blake, Sean Douglas, Averee, and Brodie.

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We are the Gettysburg Oral Interpretation Team 2011/2012.

Our team won a SUPERIOR!

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We are the Clovis High Area wrestling CHAMPIONS!

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Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-27

Red Ribbon Week at Gettysburg

Gettysburg students had a special guest come to the Red Ribbon Week assembly.  A beautiful cheetah named Tango from Cat Haven! 

Sixth grader and student council president Seth N. led the flag salute.  Next, sixth grader Josiah M. read the history of how Red Ribbon Week came to be observed.  Followed by fifth grader Gracie Y. who gave a speech about what this year's theme means, Your World Needs You, Stay Off Drugs!  Principal Mr. Dille then gave recognition to poster and essay winners.  To conclude the program, Mr. Dale Anderson from Cat Haven, spoke to the students about settings goals.  He then brought out the cheetah for the students to look at.  This week through Thursday, Oct. 27, the students are collecting "Coins for Cats" to help Cat Haven build a building for cheetahs in Kenya.  Students may bring in donations to their classrooms.

Thank you to Mrs. Donna Letson for another year of organizing this event!

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Congratulations Gettysburg!!

The California Business for Education Excellence named Gettysburg Elementary School as a 2010 Honor Roll recipient.  This award identifies and recognizes the highest performing public schools in California that are consistently raising academic achievement and reducing achievement gaps! For more information go to: http://www.cbeefoundation.org/honor_roll.html

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






Important Dates

May

Character Counts: Ethical Decision Making

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for the

2012-2013 School Year

4/30-5/15

STAR Testing! Surf to Success Generals!

18-Muffins with Mom

22-Band, Orchestra, Choir Spring Program 6:00 pm in MPR

28-Memorial Day

No school

5/29-5/31

Scholastic 2 for 1 Book Fair

30-Talent Show Try-Outs

June

Character Counts:

All Seven Character Traits Observed

1-Choir, Band & Orchestra to Blackbeard's

4-Yearbook Dedication

6-Academic Awards

Presentation to The Cat House on the Kings

7-6th Grade to Wild Water Park

8-Last Day of School

Minimum Day