Our School
Dear Gilbert Heights Community,
I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits as we welcome the fall season.
The beginning of this school year has been nothing short of spectacular. Our teachers and staff worked tirelessly to prepare for the return of students and we are finishing our fall benchmarking assessments. We will use the non-school days in October to review this data, identify what academics supports our students need, and reach out to families. This is the official beginning of our Title I services where we work hard serving our most striving readers in small groups led by Ms. McIntyre, our Reading Specialist. If your child qualifies Title I services, you will receive notification from us.
A reminder to our families that while the cold season is upon us–students are encouraged and expected to be at school. The only factors that would require a student to stay home would be vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever which requires 24 hours symptom free. The past few years Gilbert Heights has struggled with a high number of student absences. In the last year we had a 10% reduction of chronic absenteeism–the best in the district! We are hoping to maintain this trajectory. Please reach out to us if you have student specific questions about attendance and healthcare needs.
If you ever have any questions, concerns, or ideas you’d like to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continually improve.
Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Here’s to a fall season of learning, growth, and memorable experiences.
In admiration,
Shannon Deems
Principal of Gilbert Heights
David Douglas School District
503.256.6502 | GH Website
Gilbert Heights Elementary School Mission Statement
Gilbert Heights will provide meaningful, equitable and highly effective instruction so that each student will grow and thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We will ensure this occurs in a safe, respectful and culturally responsive environment where all students, families and staff feel welcomed and supported.
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Most district communication and updates for families will occur via email and online platforms, and all student education will occur in this format. If you need assistance with this, please reach out via DDSD family support for technology: Phone number-503.261.8391, Email: family_help_desk@ddsd40.org. The district is currently applying for grants to help provide Wifi to families in need.