School Calendar and Events
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Scholastic Book Fair
Join us for our Fall Book Fair!
Preview Day will be on Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd.
"BUY" days will be on Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th.
Keep an eye out for Volunteer opportunities as we will need help setting up well as working with the students on 4/23 & 4/24.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
End of Year Picnic
The End of Year Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022.
*If you’re able, please consider donation to the basket raffle that will take place at the picnic.
Dine to Donate: Chipotle
Fundraising Event at Chipotle
Address: 2500 N. Randall Rd., Elgin, IL 60124
Date: Wednesday, January 1
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online Ordering Code: 9AL4P4C
Kick off the new year by supporting our school at Chipotle! On January 1, from 4 PM to 8 PM, Chipotle will donate 33% of all purchases back to our school. Simply show the event flyer in-store or use the online ordering code 9AL4P4C when placing an order online or through the app.
Thank you for your support!
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Dine to Donate: McAlister's Deli
Fundraising Event at McAlister's Deli
Address: 1120 S. Randall Rd., Elgin, IL 60120
Dates: Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, December 10
Time: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Support our school by enjoying a meal at McAlister's Deli! On both October 28 and December 10, McAlister's Deli will donate 20% of all purchases back to benefit our school. It’s easy to help—just dine in or order online, and your purchase will contribute to our fundraiser.
Thank you for your support!
Dine to Donate: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Fundraising Event at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Address: 2279 Randall Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Dates: Monday, November 4, November 18, & December 2
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Code: GPFUND24
Enjoy some delicious pizza while supporting our school! On November 4, November 18, and December 2, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria will donate 20% of all purchases back to our school. Dine in or order online, and a portion of your purchase will directly benefit our fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your support!
PTO Meeting
Join us for the PTO Meeting! You can join in the Library/Media Center or on Zoom.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Dine to Donate: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Fundraising Event at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Address: 2279 Randall Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Dates: Monday, November 4, November 18, & December 2
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy some delicious pizza while supporting our school! On November 4, November 18, and December 2, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria will donate 20% of all purchases back to our school. Dine in or order online, and a portion of your purchase will directly benefit our fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your support!
Dine to Donate: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Fundraising Event at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Address: 2279 Randall Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Dates: Monday, November 4, November 18, & December 2
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy some delicious pizza while supporting our school! On November 4, November 18, and December 2, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria will donate 20% of all purchases back to our school. Dine in or order online, and a portion of your purchase will directly benefit our fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your support!
Dine to Donate: McAlister's Deli
Fundraising Event at McAlister's Deli
Address: 1120 S. Randall Rd., Elgin, IL 60120
Dates: Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, December 10
Time: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Support our school by enjoying a meal at McAlister's Deli! On both October 28 and December 10, McAlister's Deli will donate 20% of all purchases back to benefit our school. It’s easy to help—just dine in or order online, and your purchase will contribute to our fundraiser.
Thank you for your support!
Dine to Donate: Oberweis
Fundraising Event at Oberweis Ice Cream
Address: 400 South Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Join us for a fundraising event at Oberweis! On October 26, Oberweis will donate 20% of all purchases back to support our school. All you need to do is enjoy a special treat to help—it's that simple! When you dine in, your purchase will make a difference.
No special instructions for GES to benefit!
Trunk or Treat
Join the Gilbert’s Elementary PTO for some Halloween FUN!! We are looking for 25 volunteers to decorate their "trunks" and pass out (non-allergenic) candy or small give-a-ways. Please sign-up here to be a volunteer!
This event is open to our Gilberts Elementary Families, please come dressed up and bring a bag to collect candy & Give-a-ways!
Scholastic Book Fair
Join us for our Fall Book Fair!
Preview Day will be on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd.
"BUY" days will be on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th.
Keep an eye out for Volunteer opportunities as we will need help setting up well as working with the students on 10/23 & 10/24.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
GES Friends and Family Night at Santa's Village
Save the date for a fun night at Santa’s Village!
Curriculum Night- Grades 3-5 and LIFE
Curriculum Night is a great time to learn more about your child’s daily schedule, curriculum topics and other things happening at your grade level. This event will be held at school on August 30. Grades 3 – 5 will be from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. and Grades PreK – 2 will be from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. This event is for parents/caregivers only.
Curriculum Night- Grades PreK-2
Curriculum Night is a great time to learn more about your child’s daily schedule, curriculum topics and other things happening at your grade level. This event will be held at school on August 30. Grades 3 – 5 will be from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. and Grades PreK – 2 will be from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. This event is for parents/caregivers only.
Late Start
In the Late Start schedule, students will begin the school day 2 hours later than their regular start time.
GES Ice Cream & Popsicle Social
Start the 2022/2023 School year by joining us for an Ice Cream Social & Popsicle to meet other families and enjoy a summer treat.