Gouge Primary School

💙✨ Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 4! ✨💙 Today, we honor our incredible EC (Exceptional Children) teachers, whose compassion, commitment, and care change lives every single day. Thank you for meeting every child where they are, celebrating their unique strengths, and helping them grow with patience and purpose. You are advocates, encouragers, problem-solvers, and heroes — all rolled into one. 🌟 Your work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact you make is front and center in the lives of your students and their families. We are so grateful for the heart and dedication you bring to your classrooms and our school community. 💛 👏 Let’s show our EC teachers just how appreciated they truly are! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouECTeachers #ExceptionalTeachers #InclusiveEducation #HeartsOfGold

📚🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 4! 🌟✏️ Today we’re celebrating our fantastic 2nd grade teachers — the champions of curiosity, confidence, and growing independence! 💛 Thank you for nurturing bright minds, building strong foundations, and making learning fun every step of the way. From math facts to reading adventures, your dedication shapes both skills and smiles! 😊📖 Your patience, passion, and positivity make a lasting difference in your students’ lives. We are so thankful for everything you do — today and every day! 💐👏 Let’s give it up for our second grade superstars! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #SecondGradeStars #GrowingGreatMinds #GratitudeInAction

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨📚 A special shoutout to our amazing 1st grade teachers — the heart of early learning and the magic behind every “Aha!” moment. 💡💕 Thank you for your endless patience, creativity, and love. From teaching little ones to read and write to helping them build confidence, kindness, and curiosity — you lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for all you do each and every day. 💛✏️ Here’s to the teachers who make the first grade feel like the first step toward greatness! 👏🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #FirstGradeMagic #GratefulHearts #InspiringYoungMinds

Happy School Nurse Day! Today we give a huge thank you to our amazing school nurses for the care, comfort, and calm you bring every single day. From bandaging scraped knees to offering a reassuring smile, you go above and beyond for our students and staff. Your compassion and dedication don’t go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than words can say! Thank you for being the heart of our school health! #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurse #SchoolHeroes

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎 We're kicking things off by celebrating our amazing Kindergarten Team! These incredible educators are the heart of our youngest learners’ first school experiences—nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 💛📚 Thank you for your patience, creativity, and endless dedication. Our kinders (and their families) are so lucky to have you! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Let’s give a big round of applause to our kindergarten rockstars! 🎉👏 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #KindergartenTeam #ThankATeacher #LittleLearnersBigHearts

🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪💚 On Friday, we celebrated and thanked these incredible individuals- Ms. Kelly & Ms. Lisa, who fuel our schools with care, dedication, and delicious meals every single day — our School Lunch Heroes! From early mornings and busy lunch hours to smiles at the serving line, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. You nourish our students not just with food, but with kindness, consistency, and heart. 💪✨ Whether it's making sure no student goes hungry, accommodating special diets, or creating a welcoming cafeteria space, you are a vital part of our school family. 💚 THANK YOU for all that you do! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouLunchHeroes #Gratitude #SchoolHeroes #FuelingTheFuture

🚒🔥 Happy International Firefighters' Day! 🔥🚒 Today, we honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Thank you to all firefighters—past and present—for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Whether battling flames, responding to emergencies, or educating the public, your impact is immeasurable. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒❤️ #InternationalFirefightersDay #ThankYouFirefighters #EverydayHeroes

Little Caesar Pizza Kits have been delivered and are ready for pickup! Please pull to the bottom of the main parking lot and find a space near the gym to park. A staff member will assist you at the door. All kits need to be delivered today to anyone who placed an order with you. Thank you, we appreciate your support!

Attention rising 3rd graders!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate these two incredible people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work, dedication, organization, and positivity don’t go unnoticed—and we are beyond grateful for everything you both do! To our amazing administrative assistants: thank you for being the heartbeat of our team. We couldn’t do it without you! #AdminProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #TeamAppreciation

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📚 Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚 "A huge thank you to our amazing librarian and tech specialist Mrs. Biddix! Her passion for books, dedication to learning, and commitment to helping students discover the joy of reading make a world of difference. We appreciate all that you do to keep our library a place of knowledge and imagination!"

Yesterday, second grade students celebrated Hatch Day!

Spring Pictures are rescheduled for this coming Wednesday, March 26th

Congratulations to Ms. Christen Bagwell, a second grade teacher at Gouge Primary, on being named the 2025 NC AG in the Classroom Teacher of the Year! Ms. Bagwell embodies the essence of agricultural education by fostering students’ appreciation for this essential industry and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for future success, especially in agriculture, which is native to Mitchell County. Through hands on experiences, innovative teaching methodologies, and community engagement involving local beekeepers, Christmas tree farmers, and animal farmers, Ms. Bagwell has cultivated a classroom environment where students thrive academically and develop a profound respect for agriculture’s role in our daily lives. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Bagwell is an invaluable asset to our school and community. Her leadership in 4-H and AG competitions has provided students with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects, competitions, and real-world experiences. Her advocacy for agriculture extends beyond the school walls, fostering partnerships with local farmers, businesses, and organizations to enhance students’ learning and career pathways. Ms. Bagwell’s commitment to excellence is evident in their ability to inspire students, collaborate with colleagues, and continuously seek professional growth. Her dedication to preparing students for both higher education and the workforce ensures that the next generation understands the importance of agriculture in sustaining our communities and economy.

Tomorrow is Spring and Class Picture Day at Gouge! If there is a delay due to the weather, we will still have pictures! We will also celebrate "Rock Your Socks Day" for World Down Syndrome Day! Students who want to participate, please wear your crazy socks first thing, and then you can change for picture day!

Thank you to everyone who came to Kindergarten Registration tonight!

During CTE month in February, Gouge Primary and Greenlee Primary competed in the CTE Career Poster Contest. Students were tasked with drawing the Career they aspire to pursue when they grow up. Career Exploration at a young age is very important in beginning the crucial conversations and exposure to all kinds of careers available to students in their future. Mitchell County CTE would like to congratulate the following students on their hard work and creativity on this contest. Gouge Primary Kindergarten - Trinity Bolster 1st Grade - Willow Greene 2nd Grade - Zoey Baker Congratulations! We are so proud of you!

Reminders: Tomorrow's Dress Up Day is "Green Eggs & Ham", so wear your Green! Dr. Seuss Literacy Night is tomorrow! March 4 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join us for a night of fun, reading, and rhymes as we celebrate the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! Event Highlights: ⏰ Event starts at 4 PM and ends at 6 PM 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Supervision: Parents & Guardians must accompany their student throughout the event for safety and enjoyment. Students are not to be dropped off without an adult or guardian. 📚 Grade-Level Literacy Challenges! 🎩 Cat in the Hat read-aloud with special guest, the Cat in the Hat! 📖 Make a Seuss inspired Bookmark to take home 🤹 Enjoy a Seuss of good time in the gym doing activities related to Dr. Seuss books 📚 Shop the PaperPie Book Fair 🍪 End your night by grabbing a snack in the cafeteria 🎁 Dr. Seuss goodie bag (Exclusively for Gouge students only) 🎟️ Free Admission Please enter through Laurel Street and park in the main parking lot. Enter through the main lobby to check in and get event information! If you have any questions, please contact your student's homeroom teacher.

Reminder: Tomorrow begins Read Across America Week! It is also "Fox in Socks" Day, so wear your bright or crazy socks! Our paper pie book fair officially opens tomorrow. Literacy Night is Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun!