GWES PTA

💚🖤 Calling all Gladys West Elementary School 5th Graders! 🐊🎉

Get ready for a night of fun, music, dancing, and memories at the
✨ 5th Grade Dance ✨

📅 May 22, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come celebrate the end of an amazing elementary school journey with friends, laughter, and a night to remember! We can’t wait to see our Gators dressed up and ready to dance the night away! 🎶🪩

Parents! We need your help! Sign Up to Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094DA8A729A7F85-64110218-5thgrade #/

💚🖤 Gladys West Elementary School Field Day is coming up on May 27! 🐊🎉

We’re getting ready for a fun-filled day of games, laughter, teamwork, and memories — and we need volunteers to help make it a success!

If you’re able to help during Field Day, please click the link below to sign up. Whether you can help run a station, cheer students on, or lend a hand where needed, your support means so much to our school community.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094DA8A729A7F85-63605619-field #/

Thank you for supporting our Gators! 💚🐊🖤

PTA Meeting Reminder - Final meeting of the year!

Don't forget - our PTA Meeting is tonight! This will be our last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year. We hope you can join us as we discuss upcoming events, school updates, and announce our board members for next year's PTA.

Tonight
6:30-7:30 PM
Gladys West Elementary School Library

Can't attend in person? Join us virtually:
Virtual Meeting link in comments

Your voice and ideas matter, and we'd love to have you be a part of the conversation. See you tonight!

💚 PTA Meeting Tonight! 💚

Join us virtually tonight at 6:30 PM to stay informed, get involved, and support our school community.

We’ll be sharing important updates, upcoming events, and ways you can make an impact.

💻 Join here: meet.google.com/ctq-apsd-erz

Your voice matters—hope to see you there! 💚

Gladys West Elementary School PTA

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🚨 TONIGHT at Gladys West Elementary School! 🚨 💚

Don’t miss Tech & STEAM Night — it’s not too late to join and it’s FREE!

🍽️ Dinner
🕔 5:00 PM in the cafeteria
🔬 STEAM Night
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM in the gym

Hosted with UMW Chemistry, Physics & WeSTEM

💡 Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop
🕕 6:00 PM in the cafeteria
🎉 Plus — register for a chance to win a Lenovo Idea Tab!

Grab the kids and come check it out — it’s going to be a fun, hands-on night! 💚✨

📢 PTA Meeting Reminder – Tonight! 💚

Don’t forget — our PTA Meeting is tonight! We hope you can join us as we discuss upcoming events, school updates, and ways we can continue supporting our students and teachers.

📅 Tonight
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Gladys West Elementary School Library

Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually:
🔗 Virtual Meeting Link: meet.google.com/tnd-utzo-yzv

Your voice and ideas matter, and we’d love to have you be part of the conversation. See you tonight! 💚

🐊💚 Last Chance for Limited Edition Gators Gear! 💚🐊

Gladys West Elementary School

Tomorrow is the FINAL day to grab your limited edition Gladys West Elementary Gators gear! Don’t miss your chance to show your Gator pride and support our school.

These items are only available for a short time, and once the sale closes, they’re gone!

🛍️ Order yours before the deadline tomorrow so you don’t miss out.

www.bonfire.com/gators-gators-gators

Thank you for supporting the Gladys West Elementary PTA and helping us make great things happen for our students and school community! 💚

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SAVE THE DATE! Gladys West Elementary School

Is your child asking for their first connected device? Join Gladys West Elementary PTA March 19th at GWES at 6:00 pm to learn about tools available to help you determine your family’s screen readiness. GWES PTA is presenting this in partnership with the National PTA and is supported by AT&T.

Dinner will be served prior to the presentation for families wishing to join us. During the presentation, kids will be able to explore our STEAM, Literacy & Math night in the Gym.

Registration coming soon!!

💚📱 Ready, Tech, Go! + STEAM Night at GWES 💚

Is your child asking for their own device?
Wondering if they’re truly ready for more freedom online?

Join us for an evening of dinner, hands-on STEAM fun, and a powerful family conversation about screen readiness and healthy digital habits.

📅 March 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Gladys West Elementary School

✨ What’s Happening:

🍝 5:00 PM – Dinner (Cafeteria)
Spaghetti dinner with a vegetarian option available.
RSVPs are not required but are greatly appreciated so we can plan accordingly. ((Please note: We are unable to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions.))

📱 6:00 PM – Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop (Cafeteria)
A school & PTA-led discussion to help families determine device readiness and set healthy digital expectations at home.

🔬 5:00–7:00 PM – STEAM Night (Gym)
In partnership with UMW Physics, students will explore hands-on STEAM activities, plus math & literacy tables.

💚 This event is FREE for GWES families!

👉 Please RSVP by March 11 at 11:59 PM so we can finalize our headcount.

Register here: https://forms.gle/dPq7Adc3ggfe9tCo6

We hope to see you there for an evening of learning, connection, and fun! 💚✨

📣 Hey Gators — Mark Your Calendars! 🐊💚

We have an exciting few months ahead at Gladys West Elementary!

Be sure to save these important dates:

🖥️ Ready, Tech, Go – March 19
🍽️ Silver Diner Fundraiser – April 8
🌟 GWES Talent Show – Late April
🕺 5th Grade Dance – May 21
🏃‍♂️ Field Day – May 27

More details for each event are coming soon! We’ll also be sharing volunteer sign-up links — keep an eye out.

These events only happen with the support of our amazing Gator families, and we truly need you. 💚🐊