Penny War Monday May 11-May 22
All proceeds will support our 5th Grade End of Year Celebration ! Containers will be located in the cafeteria on the stage. The winning grade will be announced on Tuesday, May 26, and will earn an extra recess!
Family Voice Survey
Please complete a survey to shareyour personal experiences with our school. We are looking forward to hearing what is working well for your family at GSCES and any potential areas in which we could improve. Please complete the anonymous survey below by June 12, 2026.
Jersey Mike's Spirit Day - Friday, May 15
Please come out and support the 5th Grade Class! 249 Kentlands Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD (301) 977-4842 You may now order online, by phone, or in the store with dine in or carry out. You can order online the day of or even the day before the fundraiser and give them your pick-up time and date of pick up.
2026–2027 School Calendar
Families and staff preferred to maintain stability where possible, including not starting the school year earlier in August and preserving the length of winter and spring breaks. The first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Read more.
Career Day - Thursday, May 21, from 9-11:30am
We invite members of our community to volunteer their time and share their careers with our students. If you are able to participate in this opportunity for our students, please click on the link below to complete the form. Feel free to send to your friends as well who may be able to participate.
Kindergarten Registration Open - online -
Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 are eligible. You will need to create a ParentVue account here. After creating an account, you will be prompted to register when you first log in. Families can reach out to the GSCES office at 240-740-4380 to begin the registration process or ask questions. Early entrance to kindergarten and first grade opens on Monday, March 9.
