What to Expect- Events

A GLANCE AT THE YEAR CHRONOLOGICALLY 

Pre-planning
8:30-3:30, casual dress

Grandparents Day
11:30 dismissal; Erin creates program -- entire school participates in show for Grandparents and Grandfriends.  Students create gifts for their guests during previous school days.

Halloween 
SGES students and teachers are allowed to dress up for Halloween.  At 2:15 the student body is organized by grade level in the gym and walks across the street for a Costume Parade.  From 2:30-3:00 classes participate in Halloween parties.

Thanksgiving Feast
Entire school joins together (usually in the gym) to share a Thanksgiving Feast.  Parents may attend as servers but may not attend as guests.  There is a small musical performance and we welcome at least one guest from the community.  PK3-2nd wear themed accessories or outfits (turkeys, pilgrims, Native Americans, etc.) and create themed centerpieces.

Basketball Season
Every teacher is strongly encouraged to volunteer to collect payment at the basketball gate for one game.

Lessons and Carols
The last Thursday in the second quarter, students in grades 3rd-8th share Lessons and Carols for SGES families and community members.  This is a required event that takes place at _____ pm.

Christmas Celebration
The last day of the second quarter is an 11:30 dismissal.  It begins with a Christmas pageant put on by the PK3-2nd students and ends with a class christmas party.

Science Fair
Middle School students take over the gym for the day.  Their display boards are set up around the gym.  Outside judges come to evaluate the student's projects.  Students present during their science class so they do not miss other classes.  The community (including lower & early childhood) are welcome to come look at the projects at any time.  Please make sure younger students know not to interrupt a middle schooler talking to an adult/judge.
 
Get-Away-Gig
This is not a required event but is a wonderful opportunity to join in fellowship with families while raising money for the school.  Cocktail(ish) dress.

ERBS
Tuesday-Friday (usually the week after spring break) students in 3rd-8th grades participate in a standardized test.  The environment of this test is as stress-free as possible.  Students are allowed to eat mints and chew gum during the test.  There should be NO academic work during the afternoons of ERB week.  Make sure you communicate with your co-teachers because the afternoon schedule involves unique events.

Class Trips
3rd- Third grade attends an overnight field trip at Rock Eagle in Eatonton.

4th & 5th-Fourth and fifth grades travel together and alternate between swimming with the manatees and Space Camp.  This trip is three days and two nights.

6th- Coastal Ecosystems.  The 6th & 7th graders travel on the bus together to the coast.  The 6th graders explore coastal ecosystems as part of their science curriculum. This trip is 3 days and 2 nights.

7th-

8th-

9th-


Founders Day
Usually the first Sunday in May.  An opportunity for SGES stakeholders to join together in fellowship and celebrate the accomplishments of the school, current students, and alumni.  Picnic style event -- school provides main course and teachers/families bring a side dish a piece.  "Sunday dress" is expected.

8th Grade Roast
8th grade teachers create a skit to celebrate the 8th graders and their time at SGES.  They create a t-shirt for each 8th grader.  Parents Association provides volunteer subs so that all teachers may attend event.  This usually occurs on the second to last Wednesday of school (the day before graduation).

Graduation


Post Planning

Miscellaneous Events: 

Birthday Half Day
Parents Association wants to help you celebrate your birthday.  You usually may choose between a delicious cake or a half day.  If you choose a half day please contact your room parent in advance and he or she will find a volunteer to cover your class while you enjoy half the day to celebrate your birthday.

Chapel Talk
Every teacher is expected to lead a chapel talk once during the school year.  If you are interested, the chaplain will help you by providing the emphasized Bible verse.  You have creative rights; many teachers involve students, books, popular events, and/or technology to highlight their lessons.  If this is an area where you excel, the chaplain may need you to volunteer for additional chapel talks.