Attention Parents: Bus 100 (substitute bus 70) is still en route, dropping off students. There is a substitute driver this afternoon, and we apologize for the delay. Please know we are working closely with the driver to ensure all students get home safely. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Thanksgiving Break November 27th-29th
Calendar Change. December 20th is now an Early Release Day.
Tomorrow is make-up picture day for those that missed it.
We are holding our annual can food drive for Kenly Area Ministries until November 26. Please send in cans with your student if you are interested in donating.
One last announcement for those of you that participate in carpool. Please do not pass any vehicles at arrival and dismissal. We also would like for all students to exit out of the right side of the vehicle (the side closest to the sidewalk). These measures will help us ensure the safety of all students.
These students were chosen for the October Character trait Self Direct. They dream big, set goals and take action.
Congratulations for the students receiving their Reading Award for Nov 15th. Keep on reading. We had a total of 7 to reach their goal of reading 100 books. Keep reading
Kindness Week is this week.
Tuesday- Pajama Day
Wednesday- Dress up as a Twin
Thursday- Team Spirit Day
Friday- School Spirit Day (wear yellow and blue)
Friday our first grade students will be going on their field trip. Parents, please be sure to complete the volunteer application if you are planning to attend.
Have a Great Week!!
No school on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
We would like to thank all of the Veteran's who came out to GKE's 2nd Annual Community Veteran's Day parade. Click the link below to see our video. Thank you again.
https://youtu.be/tuXYpItQvZ4?si=xswDz1jpBm8rcNVQ
We should be Kind everyday! Next week is Kindness Week. Show random acts of kindness to people you know and ones you do not know. Kindness is the only way to be!!
Tomorrow there is no school for students. It is an optional teacher workday. See you on Wednesday!
Posted are the Reading Awards from Oct 16th-Oct 31st! We had students to achieve reading 100 books!! Just keep reading.
BINGO for Books!! Everyone goes home with books tonight!
October is Fire Prevention Month. Thank you to the local fire departments, Kenly, Antioch , and Bethany, for talking with our students. They learned a lot and had a good time. Thank you for volunteering your time to educate students on Fire Prevention.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DRA) Chapter presented our 1st Grade team and the media center with a copy of "The Very Quiet Cricket." We would like to Thank You for your donation.
JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪
Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Mark your calendar for Q2 Events!
Join GKE in honoring our community Veterans. We look forward to honoring all who served.
Let's celebrate Ms. Kelly Holland, principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary School!
Ms. Holland has 19 years of experience with JCPS. She was a teacher at South-Smithfield Elementary School for 11 years and has been at Glendale-Kenly Elementary for seven years as an assistant principal intern/assistant principal, and two years as principal.
Ms. Holland is passionate about both her students and staff, making her an incredible asset to the Wildcat family.
Wildcats, let's roar for Ms. Holland!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth 💛💙
We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟
JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
