Excellence is what we do!

October is……. National Bullying Prevention

MonthNational Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign in the United States founded in 2006 by PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Traditionally held the first week in October, the event was expanded in 2010 to include activities, education, and awareness building for the entire month. National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized in communities across the United States, with hundreds of schools and organizations signing on as partners.

Gordon Bush Elementary is a NO-BULLYING ZONE. Students that are caught bullying other students will be reprimanded for any and all bullying behaviors. We will not tolerate any students making our school environment intolerable for any of their peers. Please take the time out to visit the website listed below and discuss Bullying with your child/ren so they will not fall victim to bullying or engage in bullying themselves.

http://www.pacer.org/bullying/

The Impact of BullyingBullying was once considered a simple, harmless rite of childhood experienced by many students. Today, research shows that bullying has significant short and long term effects that impact education, health and safety.

Facts about Bullying……….Bullying Behavior What is bullying? At first glance, many people might think this behavior is easy to define. Their first image of bullying might be of a physically intimidating boy beating up a smaller classmate. While that can still be considered bullying today, parents need to know that bullying

behaviors can be much more complex and varied than the stereotype.Cyber BullyingCyber Bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

A basic guideline for your child is this: Let the child know that if the behavior [of another student] hurts or harms them, either emotionally or physically, it’s bullying.

The types of Bullying: The behavior can be overt, with physical behaviors, such as fighting, hitting or name calling, or it can be covert, with emotional-social interactions, such as gossiping or leaving someone out on purpose.

Examples of Cyber Bullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

Gordon Bush Elementary PTAwill have their first meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2017,

at 3:30 in the library.Please Join Us!

Dues of $5.00 is required to become a member!

Kindergarten News

Gordon D. BushElementary School

Home of the CadetsPrincipal: Brittany GreenAsst. Principal: Dr. Curtese Howard-Holmes

East St. Louis School

“Where We Operate in the Spirit of Excellence Every Day.”

The kindergartners have made the transition from Pre-K Programs and home to the daily routine of a kindergarten classroom here at Gordon Bush Elementary. Although the road to first grade is a long one, we are preparing our students daily with the tools necessary for success.

1st Grade NewsThe first grade students really enjoyed their first field trip apple and pumpkin picking. We are looking forward to many more opportunities to interact with our parents. The end of first quarter is quickly approaching; we would love to see all of our parents at Parent Teacher Conferences. The conferences will take place on October 26 th and 27th. We will discuss your child’s progress and the goals we have in place for your child for this school. Your first fall family project will be coming home soon. Go Cadets!

1st Grade Apple Picking @ Eckert’s

2nd Grade NewsCongratulations to our second grade teachers! Ms. Brown was nominated as teacher of the month for September, and Ms. Reynolds won the bulletin board contest for the month. We are looking forward to seeing all of our parents for Parent/Teacher Conferences at the end of the month. Please plan on attending to meet with your child’s teacher. Also, look for information to come home soon about the Gordon Bush Elementary Fall Festival. It will be a fun time! Second Grade is doing GREAT!!

3rd Grade News Happy Fall! 3rd grade students are working on so many meaningful skills right now. Weekly skill papers are

coming home every Monday to highlight the skills for the week in Reading. Please be on the lookout for those papers to quiz your child on spelling and vocabulary words. In Science, students are in the process of experimenting with seeds by observing them germinate in the windows. In social Studies, students are learning a fun song about continents, are able to identify, and label the seven continents of the world. In Math, students are adding and subtracting three and four digit numbers with regrouping. Homework is given daily. Please continue to encourage your child to study and return homework every day!

4th Grade NewsTeam 4th grade is working hard in Math, Reading and Science. In math the students are focusing on multiplication and division. In Science, the students are learning about different types of energy. In Reading, the students have been working hard on identifying main ideas of the different types of text they have been reading and using text evidence to explain their answers.

Encore NewsIn Encore, Students are making ample progress in Encore classes.

In Technology, they are exploring different facets of the technology components available to them. They are using Dash the Robot to explore the Wonder Apps to complete quest, coding routes with Dash, and getting familiar with the apps provided by Wonder. The Fourth grade class has explored and learned how to put together slide presentations in Google Slides and have explored Gmail and the ways to communicate through the Google Suite.

In Physical Education they were awarded the Fuel Up to play 60 Grant and are utilizing all 60 minutes in PE to acquire the recommended 60 minutes of exercise they need a day.

In music they are learning how to play various instruments (cymbals, keyboard, drums, and the xylophone) and learning the keys of C D E F and G. Some students also learned how to play Mary had a Little Lamb and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the keyboard.

GBES is Committed to Excellence!

Excellence is what we do!

Students who are in the library are checking in and out books weekly and learning the proper library etiquette and how to use the library as an academic resource.

Other Staff NewsMr. Chad Battle

Red Ribbon Week will be held from October 23-

October 27, 2017 Please look out for upcoming

activities!

Red Ribbon Week

October 23-31, 2017 Gordon D. Bush Elementary will be participating in this year’s Red Ribbon Week. Our staff is willing to pledge to help our students maintain a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23-27, 2017.

Featured Staff MemberMs. Claudia Brown

Teacher of the Month

Recognized for his commitment to Excellence at

Gordon D. Bush

Ms. Claudia Brown is a 2nd Grade Teacher here at Gordon D. Bush Elementary who teaches ELA and Social Studies. She loves to inspire and encourage the students at Gordon Bush to do their best and pursue their goals of being anything they dream they can be.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOur Feature Survivor Mrs. Christina Reed

Student of the Month Serenity Darrough

School Description and ProgramsGordon Bush Elementary is located in East St. Louis, IL. It is one of five elementary schools in E. St. Louis School District #189. Gordon Bush has been awarded a SIG Grant and will serve students from Kindergarten thru 4th grade.

Programs:

Character EducationBAG’s- Behavior Attendance Grades21st Century Cadet’s ChallengeCheck & ConnectTech Cadets (Technology After-School Program)

Gordon Bush Elementary

1516 Gross AveE. St. Louis, IL 62205

Phone:(618) 646-3930

Fax:(618) 646-3938