Gillette Elementary

Gillette faculty, staff, and students are invited to show their school spirit by dressing up every Friday in January. Each Friday will be a fun opportunity to celebrate our school community, express your style, and start the new year with positive energy. Let's make January 2026 a spirit filled month!

Reminders for Parents - January 2026 School Calendar

Thank you to everyone who helped make our December Mobile Food Pantry a success!

Together with San Antonio Food Bank, we distributed more than 33,000 pounds of food, including fresh produce, and served 368 families across our community.

A special shout out to our students along with our dedicated community volunteers who made it all happen. We’re grateful to continue supporting our families and strengthening our community one pantry at a time.

What a day of music, culture and community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Harlandale ISD Mariachi Festival at McCollum High School. Students from across our elementary, middle and high schools filled the day with incredible performances, showcasing the talent, pride and tradition of our mariachi programs.
Families enjoyed great music, food and time together as we celebrated our students and the rich cultural roots that make Harlandale ISD so special. We’re grateful for our musicians, directors, staff and community for making this event such a success and we can’t wait to do it again next year!

THE GIFT OF READING WRAP YOURSELF IN A STORY AT GILLETTE ELEMENTARY’S FAMILY READING NIGHT!
DECEMBER 11, 2025 ~ 5:00 PM-6:00 PM ENTER THROUGH THE CAFETERIA DOORS.
COME COZY IN PAJAMAS AND CELEBRATE THE JOY OF READING!
Choir Performance
Snack Provided
Holiday Activities Book Giveaway All students who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a prize

EL REGALO DE LA LECTURA.
¡DÉJATE ENVOLVER EN UNA HISTORIA EN LA NOCHE DE LECTURA
FAMILIAR DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA GILLETTE!
11 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2025, DE 17:00 A 18:00. ¡
ENTRA POR LA CAFETERÍA!
¡VEN A CÓMODO EN PIJAMA Y CELEBRA LA ALEGRÍA DE LA LECTURA!
Actuación del coro.
Refrigerio incluido.
Actividades navideñas.
Sorteo de libros.
Todos los estudiantes que asistan participarán en un sorteo para ganar un premio.

A big THANK YOU to the McCollum Soccer Team for helping out at our Gillette Elementary Carnival on Friday, December 5th. You helped make our games a success. Go Cowboys!

Harlandale ISD Student & Family Engagement Center proudly hosted Family Build a Bike Night in partnership with Earnabike S.A. Families from Gillette and Bellaire Elementary came together to celebrate the completion of an eight-week program by building brand-new bikes, each equipped with lights, locks and helmets.

We are deeply grateful to the volunteers and bike mechanics who generously donated their time and expertise, guiding our families through every step of the build. Thanks to their support, the evening became a meaningful and empowering experience filled with teamwork, joy and accomplishment.

Feliz día de acción de gracias Happy Thanksgiving from Gillette Elementary

12 Dias de Vestir de Navidad 12 Days of Christmas dress-up is coming to Gillette Elementary in December. Check the calendar for dress-up opportunities.

HISD Mobile Food Bank in association with S.A. Food Bank. Every 3rd Tuesday at HISD Memorial Stadium

Next week is Thankful for Science week at Gillette. Students and staff will dress up to show they are thankful for science. Dress up runs from November 18 - 20, 2025.

Join us for the next session in our Harlandale ISD Special Education Family Training Series!
Families are invited to "Color Your Child’s Learning Journey" a hands-on session filled with creative ideas, movement and helpful tips to support reading, math, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Adapted PE.

📅 Thursday, November 20
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 901 March Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214

Door prizes, take-home materials and light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Can't make it in person? Join live on Zoom using the following link: https://bit.ly/3JNwFZq Meeting ID: 875 8625 9244. Passcode: Parents

Santa pictures will be available at Gillette! Students can take a picture with Santa for a wonderful holiday memory. Parents will need to fill out a Photo Order Form and return it to school by Thursday, November 20, 2025. Various packages of photos are being offered with a cost of $10.00 to $25.00. Order forms are being sent home today, Thursday, November 13th and should be returned with money for the desired package.


¡Habrá fotos con Santa disponibles en Gillette! Los alumnos podrán tomarse una foto con Santa para un recuerdo navideño inolvidable. Los padres deberán completar un formulario de pedido de fotos y entregarlo en la escuela antes del jueves 20 de noviembre de 2025.
Se ofrecen diferentes paquetes de fotos con precios que oscilan entre $10.00 y $25.00. Los formularios de pedido se envían a casa hoy, jueves 13 de noviembre, y deben devolverse junto con el dinero para el paquete deseado.

Our Middle Schools took learning beyond the classroom at the 15th Annual CORE4STEM Expo hosted by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Port San Antonio.

Students connected with major employers and educators like Toyota, Boeing, H-E-B, Alamo Colleges and CPS Energy to explore real-world STEM opportunities in robotics, engineering and technology.

Thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff and middle school principals for supporting experiences that inspire the next generation of innovators.

JUNTA DE PADRES MIÉRCOLES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2025 A LAS 8:30 Escuela Primaria Gillette Premio de entrada con snacks Temas: Actualizaciones de la escuela- Título 1 - Encuentro anual Asistencia académica Habilidades de liderazgo Información adicional
PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2025 8:30 Gillette Elementary Refreshments Door Prize Topics: Campus Updates Title 1 Annual Meeting Student Attendance Leadership Skills Other Information

Our Harlandale ISD community came together for a beautiful evening of celebration at this year’s District Family Night: Remember Me Night, a Día de los Muertos themed event hosted at Harlandale High School.

Families enjoyed colorful ofrendas, student artwork, performances from our choirs and the HHS Mariachi, along with games and prizes, face painting, treats and plenty of community fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our amazing staff who helped make the night so special.

Red Ribbon Week 2025 will run from October 23 through October 31 this year. Check out the activities at Gillette Elementary.

A big thank you to our Parent Advisory Committee for joining us at the first meeting of the school year!

Superintendent Mr. Gerardo Soto and our District Cabinet Members shared valuable insights, direction and progress on everything from district improvements to curriculum, extracurriculars and exciting new programs. These meetings ensure parent voices remain at the heart of our decisions. Together we continue to strengthen our #HarlandaleLegacy!

Harlandale ISD Student & Family Support Services hosted a fun and engaging Family Healthy Bingo Night with the support of our partners and Texas A&M AgriLife!

Families enjoyed playing Healthy Bingo, winning nutritious foods and prizes, while students participated in hands-on gardening activities.

Thank you to our partners for helping us create a night full of learning, wellness, and family fun!