Gulf Breeze Elementary School

🐬🏅 Dolphin Olympics are coming to GBE! 🏅🐬 Get ready for two days of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition at Gulf Breeze Elementary! 📅 March 11 Kinder & 1st: 8:50–10:50 2nd & 3rd: 11:40–1:40 📅 March 12 4th & 5th: 8:50–11:30 Families are invited to attend! 🤩 Be sure to pre-register by 12PM on March 10 using the link below or QR code on the flyer (save the image to your phone and then hold your finger down to open the link). Pre-Register Here: 🔗 https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration Pre-Registration Codes: Grades K-3: Dolphin2026 Grades 4 & 5: Gold2026 Let’s cheer on our Dolphins as they show teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit! 💙💛 Want to volunteer? Be on the lookout for a sign up link for volunteer opportunities from our GBE PTA! Thank you! 😊

GBE Update 2/16-2/20 Monday, February 16 No School - Presidents’ Day Tuesday, February 17 Parent/Family Caregiver Survey Opens (2/17-3/13) 🔗 https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/ Wednesday, February 18 K Kids Meeting (7:30-8am) Thursday, February 19 All County Chorus Practice (7:30-8am) Friday, February 20 Kindness Club Meeting (7:30-8am) Don’t forget to get your Party on the Patio "Apres Ski" tickets to support GBE PTA! ❄️Early bird pricing ends 2/21. (Event is March 6 from 6-10pm at The Pointe) 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gbes-pta-party-on-the-patio-apres-ski--2026 Bus Driver Appreciation (2/22)- Show your bus driver some love and appreciation with a hand written card or note! 🚌💛

We love our students, staff, families, and community at GBE! 💘 Thank you so much for sharing your children with us! Happy Valentine's Day!

Congratulations to our Yearbook Art Winners! 🎉 Front Cover- Julia C. Grade Level Winners (Back Cover)- Kindergarten- Charis 1st- Rosaline 2nd- Stella 3rd- Emmy 4th- Clara 5th- Rosemary Families can still purchase yearbooks and 5th grade recognition ads by visiting the link below. 🔗 www.treering.com/validate School passcode: 1017652317384435 Deadline is April 16! 👍

Any way you slice it, we love our GBE Teachers & Staff! ❤️ This pizza luncheon was the perfect way to end a busy week and a busy Valentine's Day! 🍕 Thank you to our amazing PTA for sponsoring this luncheon! 🙌

Our amazing students and families raised over $13,000 for the Kids Heart Challenge! ❤️ Students who were top fundraisers and those who raised $300+ earned the chance to color blast Mrs. Colin, Mrs. Lewter, and our awesome PE coaches! 🎨💥 Way to go, Dolphins! You are making a difference and having FUN doing it! 🐬💙

As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16 due to the Presidents Day holiday. Our school and office will be closed. We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, February 17. Have a wonderful long weekend, Dolphins! 🐬

🚌Bus Update for Friday, February 13 🚌

GBE Bus 719: We wanted to inform you that students on Bus 719 will be taken home by Bus 727 and 706 this afternoon. Please expect delays. Thank you!

Happy SRO Appreciation Day (this Sunday, February 15th) to the real MVP! 👮‍♂️ From morning duty to lunchroom laughs to keeping us safe each and every day — we are so grateful for our School Resource Officer. Thanks for protecting our pod and being such an important part of our GBE family! 🐬💙 GBE loves Officer Tai! Let's show him some love in the comments!

GBE Reminder: In case you missed it and still want to order class pictures from today, you can use the link below to order until midnight tonight! https://v2.myproimages.com/hartman-photography-2104/53912/search?code=gbeclass202526

Congratulations to our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Bobbie Lewter! 💙🐬 GBE is so fortunate to have such a calm, steady, and supportive leader serving our teachers, staff, and students each and every day. Mrs. Lewter works tirelessly behind the scenes (and in the hallways!) to ensure our school runs smoothly and our Dolphins are set up for success. We are so grateful for her leadership and heart for kids. Drop some love for Mrs. Lewter in the comments below! 👇💙

Picture Day Reminder

Don't forget! Thursday, February 12 is class picture day. Our photography company, Hartman Photography, has sent envelopes home with students if you'd like to purchase a class photo. Please return this order with your child to purchase a photo. A portion of the proceeds go back to our school. 📷Thanks!

5th Grade Yearbook Ads are on sale NOW until April 16! Don't miss out on this opportunity to give your child a memorable ad as they transition from elementary school to middle school. 💗

Directions to Purchase an Ad:
1. Visit 🔗www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter school passcode: 1017652317384435
3. Click the "Buy Yearbook Ad" button and follow the steps.

Candy Grams are on sale ALL week before school in the cafeteria! Only $1! Benefits go to the Rally Foundation for childhood cancer research! 🎗️Thanks to our 5th grade team for organizing this!

Our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Pond, had 4th graders examine and analyze the sharp facets and textures of various rocks and minerals before translating their scientific observations into detailed crystal cluster sketches. What a great way to tie in science and art! 🖼️

Check out our amazing 4th grade ELA teachers (L to R: Ms. Connell, Mrs. Bowring, and Mrs. Grubb) dressed up like the main character in this week’s tall tale Thunder Rose. The students were surprised by their teachers’ getup and were engaged with the story! 🤠

Before & After ⚽️ Our soccer goals have received a much needed makeover with brand new nets! 🙌 Thanks, Coach Nic, for helping us get these up last week to keep everyone safe while playing soccer! 🐬

The mid-term for the 3rd Quarter is here! You can check your child's progress and grades via the FOCUS Parent Portal. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. 🙂The 3rd Quarter will end on March 13 before we head out for Spring Break.

FAST PM3 Testing Dates - Updated as of 2/4/26 *Please disregard any previous dates shared. These are the most UPDATED dates from the district.

Mark your calendars for testing dates that will be coming March, April, and May! Student attendance is so important. Thank you for ensuring your child is at school, on time, and ready to show what they know!

PM2 Scores
🐬You can check your child’s PM2 scores by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
🐬You need your child’s date of birth, first name, and access code (can be provided by school).
🔗Website: https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/

Additional resources (information, practice assessments, test specifications, understanding reports, etc. can be found at the link below.
🔗Website: https://flfast.org/families.html

The goal is for students to score Level 3 or above. The scores from PM3 are what make up the school grade for Gulf Breeze Elementary. Let's go, Dolphins!!! 🙂

More Mardi Gras Fun 💜💚💛 Students in Ms. Widener's 3rd grade class embraced the hands-on learning opportunity to code the parade route with Indi Bots! 🤖 This takes learning from ordinary to extraordinary! What a great opportunity! 🙌