Gator Giving a no-fuss fundraiser

Don't have time to volunteer? We get it! We have made it easy to support the school community with our No-Fuss Fundraiser. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to your child’s GCES PTA.  

This school year, the PTA is sponsoring:

• Enrichment assemblies at school

• Fun community events (such as Gator Jam, Trunk or Treat, bingo and movie nights, multicultural night, and more)  

• Evening virtual talks for parents on topics related to parenting (such as executive functioning, cell phone and technology use, and more)

• Teacher and staff appreciation

All of these activities require not only volunteers to organize and run events, but also money.  We calculated that it will cost about $31 per student, for the PTA to do everything that is planned for this school year.  

There is absolutely no obligation to donate!  If you are able to make a donation, we have set up an easy way for you to do so, and feel good knowing that you have made a positive impact on your children’s school.

To donate to the GCES PTA, please click this link:  http://app.memberhub.gives//gatorgiving2024

Store Partnerships

There are several very simple, quick things you can do to help support the PTA without spending a penny.  Please check out the attached flyer to see how you can help, in 5 minutes or less! 

BUSINESS DONATION

Are you thinking about end-of-year giving for your business? The GCES PTA is a tax-exempt organization, and we would love to spread the word that your business supports our local community. For more details, please reach out to Kerri Dunbar (gcesvpone@gmail.com).

Volunteer!

Each of the events that we bring to our community takes many hands to make successful.  If you are looking for a way to get involved, fill out this google form and let us know your interests.

Upcoming Events:

• August 14th: Staff Welcome Breakfast

  • Staff return to GCES to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year

  • Help welcome them back by signing up to make or donate food, beverages, or supplies to let them know they're appreciated!

• August 19th-21st: Back to School Nights

  • An opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their child's teacher and learn about their plans and expectations for the year

  • Please check emails from the school to find out which night to attend

• August 22nd: Open House

  • This is the students' opportunity to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop off school supplies

  • Please check emails from the school to find out what time to come 

COMING SOON!!

PTA Sponsored Events

September 5 - Back to School Picnic

Movie Night

Trunk or Treat

BINGO Night

Skate Night

BINGO Night

Read-a-thon

STEAM Night

Multicultural Night

Skate Night

Gator Jam

PTA General Membership Meetings

Mark your calendar for this year's PTA meetings.  

Meetings will be held virtually at 7pm unless noted otherwise.

https://gormancrossing.memberhub.com/store

Join GCES PTA by becoming a member.  Our goal this year is to reach 300 members so please get involved and ask your friends and family to join too! 

If you would like to become a member, use the link above and come join the fun!! 

Family Membership - $25 allows you 2 voting members, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Faculty/Staff Membership - $10 allows you 1 voting member, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Intern Membership - $5 allows you 1 voting member, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Bylaws

Budget

Meeting Minutes

PTACHC Meeting Notes

HCPSS Connect

Parent Access to Student Information - Where you would find your Family File, Report Cards, Standardized Test Scores, etc.

HCPSS. me

Instructional apps including Canvas where you can find your child's daily assignments and classwork grades.

PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC)