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School Hours

7:55-2:25 (MTHF)

7:55-1:10 (W)

Doors open for breakfast at 7:30 and bell rings at 7:50

Hello Gilham Families, 

Welcome back! I am hoping that everyone had a great summer relaxing, getting outside, and reading some.  We are excited to be starting another school year. 

I am looking forward to another great school year!

Lavinia Page

Principal

First Days of School

KINDERGARTEN: First day of school is Tuesday, September 8th, 7:55-1:10. (Early Release Schedule)
GRADES 1 – 5: First day of school is Wednesday, September 9th, 7:55-1:10.

• Kindergarten Smart Start – Kindergarten students do not start with an assigned classroom and class lists are built as we learn more about our kiddos. The first two weeks of kindergarten has staggered attendance with our Smart Start schedule.

• All Kinder Students Attend: Sept. 8, 9, & 14-16

• Only Last Name A–L: Attend Thursday, Sept. 10

• Only Last Name M–Z: Attend Friday, Sept. 11

• No Kindergarten Sept. 16 & 17 (parent/teacher conversations)

• Regular school schedule begins on Monday, Sept. 21

• Additional info can be found on the 4J Kindergarten Enrollment Webpage.

• Regular School Schedule -- The  school schedule this year.  

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday  starting at 7:55  and ending at  2:25.

Wednesday starts at 7:55 and ends at 1:10.

• Enrollment/Registration --  If you have enrollment/registration questions please contact the Gilham Office at 541-790-6200 or email Hollie at service_h@4j.lane.edu.  You can also find the information on our Gilham website at Gilham School Website.  

• School Supplies -- Below is a list of what we are needing students to bring with them to school this year.  If you are wanting to donate to a classroom fund or to the school, please reach out to the office for more information.  

Students will Need -- 

1 Pair of Over the Ear Wired Headphones (No Wireless)

1 Backpack

1 Water Bottle

1 Box of Tissue

$20 Suggested Donation for Supplies*

*This fee is based on an average need per student in a typical school year. Please contribute what you can. Every dollar goes towards providing supplies to every student at Gilham. 

If you are able to contribute more, this will go directly toward the school supply purchases. 

Please use this LINK or the following QR code to contribute to Gilham’s School Supply Fund.

• Arrival Procedures – All students will enter the building through their assigned areas at 7:50. Students arriving before the doors open should wait in line. 

Entrances -- 

K/1/2 will enter through the main door. 

3/4/5  will enter through the side entrance to the right of the main door. 

• Morning Breakfast – Breakfast will begin serving at 7:30 in the cafeteria and will end at 7:50. Students wanting breakfast may walk to the cafeteria. When they finish eating, they will stay in a  designated area until it is time to walk to class. Breakfast and lunches are free for all students.

• Dismissal Procedures – At the end of the day, students will exit the building with their teacher, using their designated entrance/exit doors. Bus riders will walk directly to their bus. Students biking or walking will be dismissed. Students waiting to be picked up will wait with their teacher in the designated areas.  Parents are encouraged to stay on the front sidewalk and students will come to them.  We need to keep the designated spaces clear so all students can see their parents.  

• Parking Lot Reminders -- The parking lot is for families who want to walk their child to the sidewalk during arrival or who wish to meet their child at the end of the day at dismissal. Please note the following rules for the parking lot:

• ONLY cross using the crosswalk. Students and families should never cut across the driveway.

• Before using the crosswalk, students and adults must stop and look for cars.

•Curbside Pause Parking Reminders -- In the mornings, students may be dropped off along the curb. At the end of the day, drivers can pause park along the curb to pick up their students when they come out at dismissal. 

Please note the following rules for pause parking:

• Drivers must remain in their cars at all times.

• Drivers should pull forward as space becomes available.

• Drivers should NOT stop in marked crosswalk areas.

• When getting in or out of a car, students must use the door on the sidewalk side. Students should never get in or out of a car on the driver’s side. It’s unsafe for the student and it slows traffic.

Drivers must remember to ALWAYS yield at the painted crosswalks and sidewalks.

• How do I find my child’s bus stop? --  4J’s Transportation Department has set up a system for finding your child’s bus stop and times. Use this link for information about bus stops – 4J Bus Routes

•Stay Connected!  – In addition to the Gilham School Website and school newsletters, stay connected with what is happening at Gilham through Facebook.   We share information, events and activities happening at Gilham throughout the school year. Hopefully this will become an easy way for families to stay in touch with what’s going on at our school.

•Breakfast & Lunch Menus – Breakfast and lunch menus are available on the School Menu Website.  Make sure you filter to Gilham Elementary.