At Gouge Primary School, our bus drivers are more than just drivers—they are familiar faces, trusted adults, and an important part of our school family. Each morning and afternoon, you greet our students with care, patience, and a watchful eye, making sure they arrive safely and feel welcomed.
Thank you for the early mornings, the long days, the kindness you show our children, and the responsibility you carry every single day. Our families and staff are truly grateful for all you do!
💛 We appreciate you today and every day!
Darlene (Mama D), Robbie, Anita, Mike B, Mike F, Randy, Dan, Mark, Mike P, and Keith
"Baking Day at Grandma's" has been a favorite at our house since Elyza received the book from Imagination Library. From almost the first read, there's been a melody in my head that I'm super excited to share with students, along with other fun, musical activities inspired by the text.
This photo is the recipe at the end of the book, which we are hoping to try this week. If we do, I'll update you on how it turns out. It might be perfect for Valentine's Day!
To hear the "sweet" story read aloud from YouTube, click here:
https://youtu.be/_OgjFfHrkvc?si=jeykS-0JTK1_N-F2
💡 Fun Fact:
When you exercise, your brain gets happy chemicals called endorphins that help you feel more joyful, calm, and ready to learn. So moving your body actually makes you smarter and happier! 🧠💪✨
Link:
https://youtu.be/HcuaTjtXnNA?si=uNOd6MZYDZB2eiCd
"Thank you" to everyone over the past two years who has purchased books and materials from our Book Fairs! Thanks to your support, we were able to buy the "dream machine" for our library!
Cover One repairs soft and hardback books and can repair bindings, which is essential for our library and academic books to ensure they continue to last! Ms. Canipe is excited and ready to start fixing our books and protecting any new ones we receive!
💛 National School Counselor’s Week 💛
This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counseling Week and want to give a huge THANK YOU to our very own Mrs. Whitson!
Mrs. Whitson plays such an important role in our school community, supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally each and every day. Her kindness, encouragement, and dedication help our students grow into confident, capable learners, and we are so grateful for the impact she makes.
✨ To make this week even more fun, we’ll be sharing a 5-Day Fun Fact Countdown about Mrs. Whitson! Be sure to check back each day to learn something new and celebrate all the reasons we appreciate her.
Today, we asked Mrs. Whitson why she wanted to become a counselor. Mrs. Whitson wanted to become a school counselor based on her own experiences in school, and working with children showed her how impactful a supportive counselor can be.
We are so proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work and positive attitudes. Our Students of the Month were selected based on:
⭐ Effort – giving their best each day
📚 Attendance – strong attendance or showing improvement
✅ Behavior – being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful
🤝 Citizenship – showing kindness and respect toward peers
Keep up the great work! You are shining examples of what it means to be a positive leader in our school. We are so proud of you! 💙📚👏
There is no after-school today.
The first day back for students will be Tuesday, January 6th!
We are excited to share that Ms. Christen Bagwell has been awarded the Ag in the Classroom “Going Local” Grant for $500! 🎉
With this grant, she will create a raised garden bed for peanuts, giving students the hands-on opportunity to grow their own peanut plants. 🥜🌿 Students will also learn about the four types of peanuts and how North Carolina ranks 5th nationally in peanut production.
We are so proud of Ms. Bagwell’s dedication to bringing agriculture to life for our students!
On November 7th, our students had an amazing day exploring hands on agriculture stations and learning from so many wonderful community partners! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this day possible:
🚜 Tractor & Tractor Safety – John Masters, Roan View Farm
🍎 Apples – The Orchard at Altapass: S
🥬 Fresh Produce – Tractor: S
🎄 Christmas Trees – Ole St. Rick's Tree Farm
📚 AG in the Classroom – NC Farm Bureau Women's Association
🐝 Bees – Toe River Cane Bee Association
🍯 Apple Butter – Jim Masters & Brandon Pitman, Cooperative Extension
🐐 Goats – Beth Masters, Roan View Farms
🐄 Maple the Jersey Cow – Rodney & Brinkley Butler, Butler Family Farm
🐓 Chickens – Erin Silver, Mitchell County 4-H
🌽 Corn – Jake Silver, Sinkhole Creek Farms
Our students loved every minute—learning where their food comes from, meeting local farmers, and experiencing agriculture up close. Thank you to our community for investing in our kids and helping make AG Day unforgettable! 💚🌱
Special "Thank You" to Ms. Christen Bagwell and Mrs. Beth Masters for their organizing and planning efforts that made this day possible!
We are thrilled to celebrate Art Teacher Carley Roark and 2nd Grade Teacher Christen Bagwell for being awarded Bright Ideas Grants! 🌟
Their creativity, dedication, and innovative ideas continue to inspire our students and bring exciting learning opportunities to our school. We are so proud of the work they do each and every day!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Roark and Mrs. Bagwell on this amazing achievement! 💡✨
#BrightIdeasGrant #ProudSchoolFamily #InnovativeTeaching #Congratulations
*Please remember all school rules apply.* Students may wear hats that go with our dress up day!
ANNOUNCEMENT...
There's a chance we could have our first remote learning day on Monday.
For Gouge K-2 students
* iPads will be coming home in your student's backpack TODAY.
We will keep our chargers safely at school.
*If you have internet issues, please let your teacher know, and paper copies will be sent.
* Teachers will reach out on Dojo to let students know additional expectations.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and support in continuing learning from home.
