Dear GES Parents & Families,
Don't let FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) get the best of you—Title Family Game Night at GES is back, and it's easily one of the biggest events of the year! Join us for an unforgettable evening of games, door prizes, and family fun.
Event Details:
• Dates & Grades:
- 3rd & 4th Grade: Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12
- 1st & 2nd Grade: Next week, Thursday, Nov. 19
• Time: Doors open at 5:45 PM; event runs 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Glenpool Upper Elementary School.
Special Notes:
• Games included: Bingo for Books, Farkle, Make 10 Dice Game, and Create Your Own Maze!
• Take-Home Bag: Each family will receive 1 Game Night Bag filled with games to continue the fun at home!
• Refreshments: Dinner will not be provided this year, but we will have Snow Cones To Go!
This event is free for all and sponsored by Title 1 & Title 3. We can't wait to see you there!
Gina is one of our bus drivers. Recently, she noticed her bus was in trouble as smoke arose from the engine area. She immediately evacuated her students. The bus went up in flames, like in a movie. Utter and complete destruction.
Everyone involved was safe, and Gina even walked each student home.
She is a true hero for keeping her kids safe and protected.
Thank you, Gina, for your hard work and dedication to our community.
Congratulations to our November Elementary Educator of the Month, Marla Batson. Mrs. Batson teaches second grade at our Upper Elementary.
Dear Upper Elementary Families,
As we reflect on what makes our school community so special, our dedicated Upper Elementary team is always top of mind. We are excited to invite you and your students to participate in our Thankful Challenge!
This is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for any teacher, administrator, or staff member who has made a positive impact on your child's life.
How to Participate:
1. Open the Upper Elementary Staff Recognition Form.
2. Enter the name of the staff member you want to recognize.
3. Share a short note explaining why you or your child are thankful for them.
4. Include your name and your student's name.
Once you submit the form, a personalized certificate will be generated, printed, and presented directly to the staff member to brighten their day.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing staff and spreading gratitude throughout our Upper Elementary community!
Warmly,
Kristy Roberts, Upper Elementary Principal
Upper Elementary Staff Recognition Form
https://forms.gle/a2puiE5pnV7xAHoX6
Upper Elementary Families
The Adopt a Mystery Animal - 3D printed animal shipment has arrived. We are BACK IN STOCK! Bring $1 tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 27th) to purchase a 3D printed animal.
We wanted to give you a quick update on our "Adopt a Mystery Animal" 3D-printed animals sale!
As many of you know, even the best plans don’t always work out when you’re counting on shipping! Here’s what’s going on:
We received a partial shipment earlier this week, and the rest were scheduled to arrive from Amazon yesterday. That delivery was delayed until this morning, and then delayed again, scheduled to arrive after school is out today.
We had a much bigger demand for these than we ever expected! Because we knew the rest of the shipment was delayed, we limited students to one animal each today, even if they brought money for more. We really wanted to give as many kids as possible a chance to get one. Even with that limit, we completely ran out before everyone got a turn.
Here is our plan:
We ordered a lot more to cover the high demand. We have over 500 animals scheduled to arrive over the weekend and on Monday.
As soon as they are delivered, we will send a message to teachers and parents letting you know the exact day we’ll reopen sales (hopefully Monday or Tuesday).
Once every student has had a chance to buy their first animal, students will be able to buy additional ones with any extra money they brought.
Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. The kids were so excited today and we hate that so many were disappointed. We are working hard to make sure everyone gets their mystery animal as soon as the boxes hit our doorstep!
Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts. More 3D animals are coming!
Upper Elementary Parents,
In addition to our Glow Crazy Glow Run fundraiser, we are adding this bonus dollar day! If your student brings $1.00 On Friday, October 23rd, they will be able to "adopt a mystery animal" from our mystery grab box! This is just another fun way to get the students involved and to help raise money for our school! :)
Dear Upper Elementary Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming "Let’s GLOW Crazy Fun Run"! This is a fantastic event for our students and a major fundraiser for our school. Below are all the key details regarding dates, times, viewing information, and early check-out procedures.
Event Details & Schedule
Date: Thursday, October 29th
Location: APB (All-Purpose Building)
Grade Level Run Times:
*4th Grade: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
*3rd Grade: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
*2nd Grade: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
*1st Grade: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Spectator & Viewing Information
*Parent Attendance: Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and cheer on our runners!
*Seating Area: Bleachers will be pulled out for spectators. For the safety of all participating students, spectators must remain in the bleachers during the run. Space on the main floor or inside the glow run track will not be available.
*Fundraising: Please continue to share our fundraising link with friends and family to help make our Glow Run a huge success!
Early Check-Out Procedures
If you plan to check your child out of school early following their run, please carefully review the following procedures to ensure a smooth transition:
*Notify the Teacher in Advance: If you plan to take your child home after the Glow Run, you must notify your child’s teacher ahead of time.
*Contact Verification: The teacher will pre-verify that the person picking up the student is listed as an authorized contact on Infinite Campus and will pre-fill a student checkout slip.
*Backpacks: If your child is leaving early, please instruct them to bring their backpack with them to the APB so they are ready to go after their run.
*Photo ID Required: At check-out in the APB, you must present a valid Photo ID along with the completed checkout slip provided by the teacher. (Note: Parents who do not notify teachers in advance will need to wait in line while Infinite Campus permissions are verified manually.)
Attendance Note: Please note that leaving early will count toward attendance as either a half-day absence or an early exit, depending on the time of check-out.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! We look forward to glowing together!
We brought home the gold!🥇
We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 26th to October 30th! This week is dedicated to encouraging healthy, drug-free lifestyles for our students.
To make the week fun and engaging, we will have themed dress-up days each day:
• Monday, Oct 26th – "Rally in Red" (Wear Red)
• Tuesday, Oct 27th – "Don't Get Mixed Up in Drugs" (Mismatched or inside-out clothes)
• Wednesday, Oct 28th – "Put Drugs to Rest" (PJ Day)
• Thursday, Oct 29th – "I'm Too Bright for Drugs" (Neon Day)
• Friday, Oct 30th – "Drugs Are Scary" (Costume Day- School appropriate)
Thank you for your support in helping our students build a safe, healthy, and drug-free future!
Information came home with your students today, so be sure to check those backpacks! 🎒 Help us raise funds for all the extra special additions that make our school such an amazing place to learn and play.
🥤 TOMORROW (Wednesday, Oct. 14th): $1 Favorite Drink Day! 🥤Bring $1 and bring your favorite drink—whether it's pop, juice, lemonade, a smoothie, or Gatorade! (Please note: Absolutely NO energy drinks allowed).
Look at what your support from previous Glow Runs has already brought to our campus:
🌿 Outdoor Classroom: Completed at the start of the 2025–2026 school year!
🛝 New Playground Swings: Installed and already getting tons of airtime!
⚽ Gaga Ball Pit: A new student favorite during recess!
What will we be able to add next with your help? 🚀 Thank you for supporting our students and our school!
Apply today at: https://glenpool.tedkl?.com/hire/index.aspx
Glenpool Upper Elementary Families
Please open the attached link to see the Oct Newsletter and see our upcoming events.
GES Oct 2026 Newsletter