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![James Gettys Elementary Camp Read A Lot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736455112/gettysburgk12paus/z7bdes42sztil3u7skfe/JGECampReadALot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736455112/gettysburgk12paus/z7bdes42sztil3u7skfe/JGECampReadALot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736455112/gettysburgk12paus/z7bdes42sztil3u7skfe/JGECampReadALot.png","width":800}])
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, James Gettys Elementary families enjoyed a Title One Event, "Camp Read A Lot!"
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Strawbridge Studios NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available.
![JGE Students watch a presentation on colonial trade days]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721748465/gettysburgk12paus/mxfpc8xc2goyb3mpvk3l/JGEColonialTrades.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721748465/gettysburgk12paus/mxfpc8xc2goyb3mpvk3l/JGEColonialTrades.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721748465/gettysburgk12paus/mxfpc8xc2goyb3mpvk3l/JGEColonialTrades.png","width":800}])
JGE Kindergarteners enjoyed their unit on "Colonial Towns and Townspeople" with a presentation.
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JGE Warriors took on the Math Madness challenge, not only testing their math skills but also raising funds for their PTO.
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JGE Principal, Mr. Wells, joined Ms. Roy's Kindergarteners to witness the Solar Eclipse.
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What an incredible experience for our JGE 1st graders had by meeting a Senior Paleontologist!
Important Dates
November 27 - December 2
No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
December 5
4th Grade Field Trip to the
Capitol Building and State Museum
December 12
PTO Joe Corbi Fundraiser Pickup
December 13
Early Dismissal at 12:00 pm
December 19
4/5 Winter Chorus Concert
Gettysburg Area Middle School, 7:00pm
3rd Grade Taste Around the World 2:00pm - 3:00pm
December 23 - January 1
No School, Winter Holiday
January 14
PTO Meeting in the JGE Library 7:00pm
January 17
Marking Period Ends
January 20
No School, Martin Luther King Day