Welcome to GEMS
In the Fall of 2007, our school officially became Garlough Environmental Magnet School – GEMS, for short. Working in partnership with Dodge Nature Center, we have developed a rigorous academic environmental studies program emphasizing science, technology and math. GEMS offers the same rigorous core curriculum as the district's other elementary schools with the nature-based theme woven throughout all subjects and integrated into how our classes are taught. Through their participation in exciting, hands-on projects, our students move past just "knowing" something to a point where deep understanding occurs.
We invite you to explore both our website and our school to learn more about this innovative school of excellence.
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School Hours
2008-09 School Hours:
7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Para hablar sobre nuestra escuela con alguien en español, por favor llamen a Xiomara Medina al 651-405-2966. Para mayor información en español, por favor hagan clic aquí.
2008-09 Free and Reduced
Meals Information Available
Households that received free or reduced price meals during the 2007-2008 school year will need to reapply for the 2008-2009 school year. This "Application for Educational Benefits" is also used to determine funding for other important educational programs in the District. Applications are available at each school, the Child Nutrition Office, online, and in the 2008-2009 school calendar.
Link to application and additional information.
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National Recognition for GEMS!
Representatives from schools and school districts throughout the country are gathering this week in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to learn from the most successful magnet-school programs in the nation. Our Garlough Environmental Magnet School (GEMS) in partnership with Dodge Nature Center will be featured at two sessions.
"Being asked to present at such a prestigious national event is certainly a wonderful validation of the hard work and innovative thinking that has resulted in GEMS," said Superintendent Jay Haugen.
Read full story here.
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Upcoming Events
August 11, 7:00 a.m. - School Office reopens
August 28, 4:00 p.m. - Class lists posted
August 28, 4:30-7 p.m. - Meet, Greet and Eat
August 28, 4:30-6 p.m. - Visit Classrooms
August 28, 6-7:00 p.m. - Family Picnic
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2008-09 School Supplies
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2008-09 School Calendar
*****************Online Pre-registrationOur school office may be closed, however you can always use our Online Pre-registration Form and someone will contact you.
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Custodian Ron Fjerstad honored
GEMS Custodian Ron Fjerstad also received a "Haugen's Hero" award from Superintendent Jay Haugen at the Faculty Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, June 6. Ron was honored for contributing to the mission of GEMS by becoming an expert in composting and recycling. He is pictured in the school cafeteria, where he supervises the sorting of daily garbage in addition to his many other duties.
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Two GEMS teachers receive "Haugen's Hero" innovator awards
ESL Teacher Sarah Egberg and Title I Teacher Gloria Anderson received "Haugen's Hero" awards from Superintendent Jay Haugen at the Faculty Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, June 6. The awards recognize outstanding innovation by district staff.
Our teachers were recognized for their willingness to tackle special projects, including the training of student tour guides and planning for big community events. Their help in developing exciting all-school inquiry explorations was also cited.
Sarah (left) and Gloria (right) are pictured above with Superintendent Haugen, School Board Chair Reine Shiffman, and Rick Allen of Liberty Mutual, sponsor of the faculty breakfast and awards.
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