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!

Gillette Elementary has begun our FALL FUNDRAISER! We will be selling quality soy candles and highly fragrant products from RANCH HOUSE CANDLES, located in Kerrville, Texas. The Fall brochure will feature 8 fragrances available in candles, tarts, and room sprays. Additional products and fragrances in the brochure can be ordered online. Online orders will ship directly to the supporter for a small shipping fee within a week of ordering. For all online orders, please add your student's name, grade, teacher and Gillette Elementary in the comments section so credit can be appropriately applied. This fundraiser will be used to supplement student incentives throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

¡La Escuela Primaria Gillette ha comenzado su RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS DE OTOÑO! Venderemos velas de soya de calidad y productos con fragancias exquisitas de RANCH HOUSE CANDLES, ubicada en Kerrville, Texas. El folleto de otoño incluirá 8 fragancias disponibles en velas, tartas y ambientadores. Puede pedir más productos y fragancias en línea. Los pedidos en línea se enviarán directamente al donante por un pequeño cargo de envío en una semana después de realizar el pedido. Para todos los pedidos en línea, por favor, incluya el nombre de su estudiante, grado, maestro y la Escuela Primaria Gillette en la sección de comentarios para que se pueda aplicar el crédito correspondiente. Esta recaudación de fondos se utilizará para complementar los incentivos estudiantiles durante el año escolar 2025-2026.

Join us at our First Mobile Food Pantry of the School Year!
Tuesday, September 16 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium! The food truck will arrive between 9-11 AM. Distribution will begin as soon as the truck unloads until supplies last.

📆: Tuesday, September 16
🕤: 9:00 AM
📍: 4002 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78214

Under Texas House Bill 1481, students may not have cell phones or other electronic devices out or in use during school hours. Our updated Electronic Devices Violation Consequence Matrix outlines what happens if this policy is violated, including progressive consequences for repeated offenses or non-compliance.

Please take a moment to review the matrix below and talk with your child about the expectations. Together, we can help create a focused, distraction-free learning environment.

We’re now accepting 2025 Scoreboard Sponsorships for Harlandale Memorial Stadium. This is your chance to spotlight your business, celebrate a special occasion or cheer on a student, all while supporting our student athletes!

Read more here: www.harlandale.net/article/2351195

Harlandale ISD joined city officials this morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Next Level Urgent Care facility at City Base San Antonio.

Through our partnership with Next Level Prime, staff and their families have unlimited access to high-quality medical care to support their health and well-being year-round.

A big thank you to the McCollum High School Mariachi for an incredible performance. Welcome to the Southside, Next Level Urgent Care. We’re excited for what this means for our community!

Get ready for another summer with our Harlandale ISD Child Nutrition Program's Summer Meals Program! 🍎🥪 Summer meals are provided to students 18 years of age and under. Meals must be consumed on site (no grab and go). The designated locations and serving times are as follows:

Parents, please note the following information for our 2025 graduation ceremonies: To help maintain a safe environment for our graduates and guests, the venues have implemented a bag check policy. A list of prohibited items will also be enforced and not allowed inside the facility. - All bags will be subject to search and inspection before entering the event - Doors will open to the public one hour before each ceremony - All ceremonies will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@HarlandaleISDSATX We look forward to celebrating the #Classof2025!

Enjoy a day at the San Antonio Zoo for just $8 during Precinct 1 Locals Day on Sunday, June 8! It’s a great opportunity to explore the zoo, enjoy family time, and connect with the community. For more information, call 210-335-2611.

The Spring Bookfair is open this week. Summer is a great time to read a good book! May 12 - May 16 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily.

Join the 5th grade students and teachers for a MAGICAL NIGHT on Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 pm. This is the final Magical Night for this school year and it promises to be entertaining and informative.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 : A.C.E. Dismissal will be from the GYM today. Please use the pick-up drive on the east side of the building.

ATTENTION A.C.E. parents and guardians -- ACE pick-up will be from the school gym today due to the Pre-K Magical Night in the school cafeteria. ACE Pick-Up from the school gym today

School Yo-Yo Sale - Our school received the assembly from NED'S Resiliency Ride at no cost because another school paid-it-forward to us. We want to help pay-it-forward too, and you can help by purchasing a NED messaged yo-yo. See the school flyer sent home for more information. Mrs. Barrios, our counselor, will be selling the yo-yos from March 26 - April 4 before and after school in the cafeteria. Cost for yo-yos is $6 to $18.

Gillette will be offering Fun Fridays to students that are present Monday - Friday on each of the remaining weeks of the school year. Every Friday a reward will be offered to those students with perfect attendance for the week. Attendance will be recorded at 9:50 a.m. each morning. Dates for the Fun Fridays are March 21, March 28, April 4, April 9, April 17, April 25 (K-2 & 5th), April 28 (3, 4, & ALE for the week of 4/22 - 4/25), May 1, May 9, May 16. ALL students present on May 27, May 28, and May 29 will participate on a Fun Day each of those days. Be present each day and enjoy the FUN on FRIDAYS!

Pre-Kinder Roundup at Gillette Elementary takes place on Thursday, March 20th from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Read Across America week will be celebrated at Gillette during the week of March 3rd - 7th. Celebrate by reading your favorite Dr. Seuss books!

Gillette Elementary would like to thank Project Help for donating hygiene bags to our 4th and 5th grade students. The contents were offered to the students to help them stay healthy and learn about growing with good health habits.