George Washington Elementary School

NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508

NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy

Families – Action Needed!
It’s time for Annual Student Verification 📝
Please log in to Campus Portal and confirm your child’s info (address, contacts, medical).
✅ Quick
✅ Important
✅ Required for every student

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Complete here 👉 baltimorecityschools.org/annual-student-verification

Thank you for helping us keep our Eagles soaring strong! 🦅

Good Morning GDubb Families! ☀️🦅 We’re off to a strong start this school year, and attendance makes all the difference! Every day in class means more learning, more fun, and more success. ✨ September Challenge: Students with perfect attendance for the month of September will earn a special treat 🎉. Let’s show up every day, on time, and ready to shine the GDubb Way! 💙💛🐦⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📣 Can’t wait to see you tomorrow from 12:30–3:00 PM for Sneak-a-Peek at Your Seat 🎒 and Popsicles with the Principal 🍧! 🦅💙💛

School starts Monday, August 25, 2025! Ensure you're prepared by reviewing the City Schools 2025–2026 one-page calendar. It highlights important dates, such as the first and last days of school, holidays, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks. Download the printable version in English and Spanish here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560

Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification

The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi

📣 G.W. Families – First day: Mon, Aug 25! 🦅 🍎 Breakfast 7:45 AM | 📚 School starts 8:00 AM ✅ Daily attendance = success! Every day counts for learning & friendships. Let’s start strong—be here on time, every day!

City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2344663

Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

The 2025–26 one-page calendar for City Schools is now available! This calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, observance days, early release days, and breaks. Stay tuned for more updates to help you plan for the year ahead. The City Schools calendar is also available electronically on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Tomorrow: City Schools families and staff are invited to enjoy a fun, hands-on day at the farm—completely free! Meet our animals, explore the trails, try a cooking demo, get crafty, and see what’s growing at the Great Kids Farm. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GKFfamilies

End-of-Year Updates Are Here! Fourth Quarter Report Cards, Student Learning Plans, and DIBELS 8 Reports (Grades K through 5) are now available. Check the Campus Portal and watch for information coming home from your child’s teacher. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2269627

At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources

K Families — Reminder that our Closing Ceremony is tomorrow at 9 AM! We had shared earlier that students would wear caps and gowns, but unfortunately the shipment hasn't arrived. No worries — just dress your little ones up in their best and brightest! We can't wait to celebrate!

🎭 Hey GW families! Don’t forget — our Aladdin Jr. play debuts TONIGHT at 6 PM! ✨ There’s a second show this Saturday, June 7th at 12 PM. Come out and support our talented scholars! 🧞‍♂️🎶 #TheGDubbWay

📣 Good morning GW families! Just a reminder that today’s dismissal is at 12:00 PM ⏰. Don’t forget to stop by our Flea Market from 12 PM – 3 PM—come find some great deals! 🛍️🦅