Gulf Breeze Elementary School

It’s Numeracy Week at GBE! 🔢 During the week of March 9-13, we’re celebrating numeracy across Santa Rosa County and right here at Gulf Breeze Elementary! We’re excited to see students engaged in hands-on math activities and making learning come to life in fun and meaningful ways. Be sure to check out the flyer below for our optional dress-up days if your child would like to participate. We can’t wait to see our Dolphins show their math spirit! ➕➗

⏰ Spring Forward Reminder! 🌷 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday night! We’ll see our Dolphins bright and ready to learn on Monday! 🐬💙

Sharing for our friends at GBHS SGA! Egg My Yard information is below! 🐰

Friday 3/6 Bus Update:
Bus 719 is split. Buses 706 & 727 will be taking students home today. Please expect delays. Thank you!

Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🛠️ We are so grateful for the dedicated maintenance team that keeps our school running smoothly each and every day. Their hard work ensures our campus is safe and ready for learning. Thank you for all you do for GBE... we appreciate you more than you know! 🐬

Wednesday 3/4 Bus Update:
Bus 719 will be split this afternoon to buses 706 and 727. Please expect delays. Thank you!

Tuesday  3/3 Bus Update:
Bus 706 will be split this afternoon to buses 719 and 727. Please expect delays. Thank you!

Congratulations to Mrs. Weaver, 5th grade teacher, on being a Sims Orthodontics Teacher Wishlist recipient! Mrs. Weaver looks forward to purchasing additional mobile whiteboards for her students! We appreciate Sims Orthodontics for their support of our students, staff, and school community!

GBE: Volunteers Still Needed (3/11 & 3/12)

We are still in need of volunteers for the Dolphin Olympics next week. We have many stations still open and this event needs volunteers for the day to run smoothly. Please use the link below if you are able to assist. Volunteers must be board approved. Thank you!

Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48AEA82CA6FD0-62475287-2026?useFullSite=true#/

This Week at GBE: 3/2-3/6 💙March 3- GBE PTA Meeting 5:30pm @ GBE Multipurpose Room - All are welcome to attend! 💛March 6- PTA Party on the Patio @ The Pointe! Join us from 6-10pm. Proceeds from this event benefit GBE. Help us raise funds for a new inclusive playground! Looking ahead... 💙March 11- Dolphin Olympics for K-3 (K & 1 8:50-10:50 and 2 & 3 11:40-1:40) 💛March 12- Dolphin Olympics for Grades 4 & 5 (8:50-11:30) 🚨IMPORTANT: If you plan to attend the Dolphin Olympics, please pre-register using the link or QR code attached by noon on 3/10. 🚨 Code for 3/11 is Dolphin2026 and code for 3/12 is Gold2026. 🔗Link: https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration March 13- Last day for Parent & Caregiver Survey (Link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/) 💙March 16-20 is Spring Break. March 23 is a Teacher Planning Day with no school for students. Students return on Tuesday, March 24. Have a great week, Dolphin families! 😁

Our Pre-K Dolphins had some hands-on fun in the classroom this week! 🧈✨ Students learned how butter is made and watched it transform right before their eyes. After all their hard work, they even got to enjoy a little taste test! 😋

As we near PM3 testing, we want to remind you of these important reminders about technology. 🚨 No smartphones/cell phones, smart glasses, wireless headphones, smart watches, etc. Even if these are OFF, they are not permitted during testing. This is a requirement from Florida Department of Education.🚨 For additional questions, please contact Ms. Lowry. PM3 Testing Dates 💻 NOTE: All tests are computer based. March ☘️ 3/31- 5th Grade FAST Writing April 🌻 4/1- 4th Grade FAST Writing 4/23- KG FAST Reading 4/24- KG FAST Math 4/28 - 1st Grade FAST Reading 4/29 - 1st Grade FAST Math 4/30 - 2nd Grade FAST Reading May ☀️ 5/1 - 2nd Grade FAST Math 5/5 - 4th Grade FAST Reading 5/6 - 4th Grade FAST Math 5/7 - 5th Grade FAST Reading 5/8 - 5th Grade FAST Math 5/11 - 5th Grade FAST Science 5/13 - 3rd Grade FAST Reading 5/14 - 3rd Grade FAST Math We look forward to our students working hard and showing what they know!!! 😁

💙 This week we’re celebrating School Social Worker Week! 💙 GBE is so thankful for Shelley Crisco and the incredible support she provides to our students and families. From connecting families to valuable resources to helping students thrive, Shelley makes a difference every single day. We are grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication she brings to our Dolphin family! 🐬✨

⭐️GBE Staff Spotlight ⭐️ Get to know some of our amazing GBE Teachers & Staff each week! Show them some love! We appreciate our staff and ALL they do! This week we are featuring: 🐬Katie England - 2nd Grade Teacher 🐬Aimee Farley - Kindergarten Teacher 🐬Kelli Folse - 1st Grade Teacher 🐬Leah Higbee-Kunkleman - ESE Pre-K Teacher 🐬Angel Dudley - ESE Paraprofessional Share some love in the comments for these awesome educators! Stay tuned for more GBE Staff Spotlight features each week! 🙂

Thank you to all of our students and families who supported and purchased Candy Grams! 💙🐬 GBE was able to donate $1,161.13 to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research to support childhood cancer research. A special shoutout to our amazing 5th grade teachers and students for leading this initiative. We are so proud of the way you are modeling leadership, compassion, and the importance of giving back. At GBE, we don’t just learn... we make a difference. 💛😁

Fun Friday — even on this rainy day! ☔🐬 Our Treat Trolley rolled through the halls to surprise our amazing teachers and staff as we wrap up the month of February! A little sunshine on a gray day. 💙 Congratulations to Mrs. Coley for being selected as our Tiggbee Teacher of the Month! 🎉 Tiggbee is a fantastic resource available to students through Rapid Identity, featuring short, engaging videos that introduce a variety of career pathways and future opportunities. We love seeing it used to inspire our Dolphins! Stay dry this weekend, Dolphin families! 💙

Registration for 2026-2027 is COMING SOON! 📆📚🚌📓 Mark your calendars for these important dates if you have a child turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026. We can't wait to meet our sweet new kindergarteners! 😁 🐬KG Registration Day🐬 April 16 @ 8:30am-6:00pm 🐬KG Sneak Peek🐬 May 14 @ 5:30-6:30pm RSVP by 5/8 so we can plan accordingly! ✏️ 🔗 https://bit.ly/GBEKGSneakPeek 🐬Kindergarten Screeners🐬 *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* (15 minutes) May 26- KG Screeners 3:00-6:00pm June 8- KG Screeners 8:00am-12:00pm June 9- KG Screeners 12:00pm-3:30pm June 30- KG Screeners 8:00-3:30pm Tech Tip: Save the graphic on your mobile device! 📲 Your phone will automatically QR codes in saved images. Hold your finger down on the QR code in your images to open the link!

March is almost here, Dolphins! 🐬 We’re welcoming spring with a month full of exciting events, important dates, and lots of learning ahead! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of the fun. ☘️ It’s a great month to make waves at GBE! 💙 ‼️ Please note: FAST Testing begins this month on March 31st with 5th Grade Writing. Being on time and ready to show what you know is very important! The Writing test is a component on a child's ELA overall score. Scores will determine what courses students take in middle school. 🚨

It's hard to believe March is almost here! 🍀 Our March newsletter is coming home with all students! Check it out below or save it for easy, on-the-go dates and information! 👍

We are so excited to celebrate our 5th grade students! Save the date for this special event! Specific details will be coming soon regarding location, time, etc. Thank you! 🎓