Partners in Education Spotlight 🔦
⭐️ Thank you to The Bridges Family for being a SILVER LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
⭐️ Thank you to The Bridges Family for being a SILVER LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
Partners in Education Spotlight 🔦
⭐️ Thank you to The ONeall Family for being a SILVER LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
⭐️ Thank you to The ONeall Family for being a SILVER LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
GBE Weekly Update 8/31-9/4
Good Evening GBE Families,
It's hard to believe September is almost here! We are looking forward to a wonderful week ahead.
See below for updates/reminders and our week ahead.
🌊Yearbooks- $35 pricing ends September 1. You can purchase a yearbook by clicking the link below. https://account.treering.com/create-account/1017652317384435?Passcode=1017652317384435
🌊Coupon books- Sales continue through 9/8! You can purchase additional items online at the link below. https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/gbes
🌊PM1 Testing is underway! Students have been working hard to show what they know. This is great baseline data to help our teachers plan instruction tailored to each individual student.
🌊Picture day is coming on Thursday, September 10. Order envelopes were put in teacher mailboxes on Friday. These will come home soon - be on the lookout!
🌊Our school will offer free the flu mist free of charge to families who are interested. This will occur on November 4. A consent form and more information will be shared soon.
🌊4th/5th grade parents - Don't forget! Chorus begins this Wednesday (9/2) for selected students. If you received an acceptance letter, you must still send a transportation change for Wednesday’s until further notice. Thank you!
🌊Guest Dining for parents/grandparents opens on Monday 8/31. Please limit visits to once per week to allow seating opportunities for all families and for your child to gain independence and have social time with peers. You will need to have your photo ID ready, sign in, and wear your visitor badge at all times. You may only sit with your student due to limited seating. Thank you!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Good Evening GBE Families,
Thank you for a wonderful Week 2 of school! Your children are doing an amazing job getting into routines, procedures, and following expectations. We are off to a great start for the school year!
A few reminders:
🌊Volunteer Information- Volunteer applications for September 10 board approval were due on Friday, August 21. The next round of applications will go to the board on October 8 and will be due to GBE on September 22. We held Volunteer Training/Orientation last week. If you were unable to attend, you can see the presentation at the link below. Additionally, you can check your volunteer status below as well. If you would like to review the Volunteer Handbook for 2026-2027, please see below.
➡️Volunteer Training Slides- https://canva.link/gbevolorientation2627
➡️Volunteer Status on GBE Website- https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/approved-volunteers-for-the-26-27-school-year *This is updated after each board meeting.
➡️Volunteer Handbook from SRCDS for 2026-2027- https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/volunteer-information
🌊Coupon Book Sales- Our coupon book fundraiser will be going through Tuesday, September 8. This will be the collection day for any funds collected. You can also share the link for family, friends, and others to shop online and have items shipped directly to their house! 🔗https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/gbes
🌊PM1 Testing- Our students will begin PM1 testing in K, 1, and 2 this week. These are brief assessments in STAR to get baseline data and plan differentiated instruction, remediation, and/or enrichment for your child. Please help us by ensuring your child is at school and on time on these dates!
Monday 8/24- 2nd Grade ELA
Tuesday 8/25- 1st Grade ELA & 2nd Grade Math
Wednesday 8/26- 1st Grade ELA (continued)
Thursday 8/27- 1st Grade Math
Friday 8/28- 1st Grade Math (continued) & Kindergarten ELA
From PTA:
Our PTA Membership drive has kicked off and is being held 8/24-8/28! Membership is $25 per family. The 3 classes with the top participation will receive a popsicle party! When you support PTA, your membership helps to fund programs like AR, Sunshine State Reader Grants, classroom grants, technology upgrades, book fairs, and more. Thank you for supporting GBE PTA! You can purchase spirit wear, yard signs, or pay your membership fee at the link below.
🔗https://gbedolphins.givebacks.com/shop
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Thank you for a wonderful Week 2 of school! Your children are doing an amazing job getting into routines, procedures, and following expectations. We are off to a great start for the school year!
A few reminders:
🌊Volunteer Information- Volunteer applications for September 10 board approval were due on Friday, August 21. The next round of applications will go to the board on October 8 and will be due to GBE on September 22. We held Volunteer Training/Orientation last week. If you were unable to attend, you can see the presentation at the link below. Additionally, you can check your volunteer status below as well. If you would like to review the Volunteer Handbook for 2026-2027, please see below.
➡️Volunteer Training Slides- https://canva.link/gbevolorientation2627
➡️Volunteer Status on GBE Website- https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/approved-volunteers-for-the-26-27-school-year *This is updated after each board meeting.
➡️Volunteer Handbook from SRCDS for 2026-2027- https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/volunteer-information
🌊Coupon Book Sales- Our coupon book fundraiser will be going through Tuesday, September 8. This will be the collection day for any funds collected. You can also share the link for family, friends, and others to shop online and have items shipped directly to their house! 🔗https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/gbes
🌊PM1 Testing- Our students will begin PM1 testing in K, 1, and 2 this week. These are brief assessments in STAR to get baseline data and plan differentiated instruction, remediation, and/or enrichment for your child. Please help us by ensuring your child is at school and on time on these dates!
Monday 8/24- 2nd Grade ELA
Tuesday 8/25- 1st Grade ELA & 2nd Grade Math
Wednesday 8/26- 1st Grade ELA (continued)
Thursday 8/27- 1st Grade Math
Friday 8/28- 1st Grade Math (continued) & Kindergarten ELA
From PTA:
Our PTA Membership drive has kicked off and is being held 8/24-8/28! Membership is $25 per family. The 3 classes with the top participation will receive a popsicle party! When you support PTA, your membership helps to fund programs like AR, Sunshine State Reader Grants, classroom grants, technology upgrades, book fairs, and more. Thank you for supporting GBE PTA! You can purchase spirit wear, yard signs, or pay your membership fee at the link below.
🔗https://gbedolphins.givebacks.com/shop
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Partners in Education Spotlight 🔦
⭐️ Thank you to The Riney Family for being a PLATINUM PLUS LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
⭐️ Thank you to The Riney Family for being a PLATINUM PLUS LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
Partners in Education Spotlight 🔦
⭐️ Thank you to Old South Construction for being a GOLD LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
⭐️ Thank you to Old South Construction for being a GOLD LEVEL sponsor for Gulf Breeze Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. ⭐️
Interested in being a Partner in Education? Learn more at the website below! 👇
🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/partners-in-education
Our coupon book fundraiser kicked off today! Coupon books are $20 and have a great deal of coupons to save you money in our local area. If your child sells 12 items between now and September 8, they'll be invited to our mega party - complete with inflatables, snow cones, and lots of fun! 🎉The fundraiser collection date will be September 8. Thank you for supporting GBE!
Good Evening GBE Families!
We are looking forward to Week 2 with your children! Please see below for important updates and events happening.
🌊Tuesday, August 18
4th & 5th Grade Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
🌊Wednesday, August 19
School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7:30am
Full Scale Lockdown Drill
2nd, 3rd, and ESE Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
🌊Thursday, August 20
Coupon Book Sale Assemblies & Kick Off (Coupon book sales are 8/20-9/8)
Pre-K, KG, and 1st Grade Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
PTA Spirit Night @ Santino’s Pizza
🌊Friday, August 21
Volunteer Training - 9:00am - Cafeteria
Deadline to submit volunteer applications for September 10 board meeting approval
PTA Updates:
🌊The PTA is in need of volunteers for the Fall Festival. If you would like to participate, please be sure you have a volunteer form on file and approved. PTA has a QR code in the front of the building and on the front desk for volunteers specific to the Fall Festival. You can also scan the QR code attached to this message and/or email! If you have questions, please reach out to lindseyfriar@lindseyfriar.com.
🌊Don't forget to join PTA! Membership is only $25 and goes directly back to our school. We will have a membership drive August 24-28. Stay tuned for more information! ❤️
Thank you for trusting your children with us! We appreciate your support and partnership.
Nadia Colin
Principal
We are looking forward to Week 2 with your children! Please see below for important updates and events happening.
🌊Tuesday, August 18
4th & 5th Grade Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
🌊Wednesday, August 19
School Advisory Council Meeting @ 7:30am
Full Scale Lockdown Drill
2nd, 3rd, and ESE Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
🌊Thursday, August 20
Coupon Book Sale Assemblies & Kick Off (Coupon book sales are 8/20-9/8)
Pre-K, KG, and 1st Grade Parent Night @ 5:00pm - Classrooms
PTA Spirit Night @ Santino’s Pizza
🌊Friday, August 21
Volunteer Training - 9:00am - Cafeteria
Deadline to submit volunteer applications for September 10 board meeting approval
PTA Updates:
🌊The PTA is in need of volunteers for the Fall Festival. If you would like to participate, please be sure you have a volunteer form on file and approved. PTA has a QR code in the front of the building and on the front desk for volunteers specific to the Fall Festival. You can also scan the QR code attached to this message and/or email! If you have questions, please reach out to lindseyfriar@lindseyfriar.com.
🌊Don't forget to join PTA! Membership is only $25 and goes directly back to our school. We will have a membership drive August 24-28. Stay tuned for more information! ❤️
Thank you for trusting your children with us! We appreciate your support and partnership.
Nadia Colin
Principal
GBE Families,
Please see the important message below from Mrs. Barker, Principal at GBHS. Thanks!
GBHS Families-
Our first home preseason football game will be held at Dolphin Stadium on Friday, 8/14. Please join us for our kick-off classic at 7:00 pm vs. Walton. A reminder that all of our school property is a weapons-free and drug/tobacco/alcohol free campus. Just so you are aware, our new weapons-detecting K9, Roux, will be present with Officer Gander at the entrances.
Dolphin Stadium Policies.
🐬All students under 9th grade must be accompanied by a ticketed adult and be under their supervision for the duration of the game.
🐬All tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app. Children 4 and under are free.
🐬No backpacks (clear bag policy). All bags are subject to search.
🐬No sports balls or equipment allowed inside the stadium.
🐬No strollers or skateboards.
🐬No outside food or drink allowed.
🐬No pets/animals.
🐬No tobacco or alcohol allowed on the premises.
🐬GBHS Administration reserves the right to remove any spectator from the premises.
🐬Please utilize our school parking lot and refrain from parking in the private lots, including the Publix parking lot.
Kick-off is at 7:00pm- GO DOLPHINS! 💙💛
GBE Families,
Thank you for a wonderful 2nd day of school! Our students are doing a wonderful job of learning routines, procedures, and expectations. We are so proud of them!
As a reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday), parents/families are not permitted to come into the building or walk children to class. You should plan to have your child either ride the bus, be dropped off in a car, or if you live nearby the school, walk to school. Please do not park and walk students to the front doors.
Additionally, please take a look at the car rider map (attached) for afternoon dismissal procedures.
We released our buses nearly 15 minutes earlier today and also shaved off over 10 minutes at car rider line. All students were in vehicles by 2:52pm. Please be sure to arrive in a timely manner. Most days, we are finished with car line by no later than 2:45 once we get our routines down.
Lastly, I promise to not send you a daily update for the rest of the year! I will send something each Sunday with updates for the week ahead. I will do one more update tomorrow, Day 3, with updates/reminders and our School Advisory Council voting link. Voting will be open 8/12-8/14.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Thank you for a wonderful 2nd day of school! Our students are doing a wonderful job of learning routines, procedures, and expectations. We are so proud of them!
As a reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday), parents/families are not permitted to come into the building or walk children to class. You should plan to have your child either ride the bus, be dropped off in a car, or if you live nearby the school, walk to school. Please do not park and walk students to the front doors.
Additionally, please take a look at the car rider map (attached) for afternoon dismissal procedures.
We released our buses nearly 15 minutes earlier today and also shaved off over 10 minutes at car rider line. All students were in vehicles by 2:52pm. Please be sure to arrive in a timely manner. Most days, we are finished with car line by no later than 2:45 once we get our routines down.
Lastly, I promise to not send you a daily update for the rest of the year! I will send something each Sunday with updates for the week ahead. I will do one more update tomorrow, Day 3, with updates/reminders and our School Advisory Council voting link. Voting will be open 8/12-8/14.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Good Evening GBE Families,
We had a GREAT first day! We hope all of your children sleep well tonight and we look forward to seeing them back tomorrow.
As a reminder, parents CAN walk children to the hallway tomorrow as we build more independence, but they will need to sign in. This requires a photo ID and you will need to stop in the office to sign in. We have plenty of staff on hand to get them to where they need to go.
Thank you for your patience as we learn routines and procedures. Dismissal will speed up over the next few days! Thank you for sharing your children with us.
Nadia Colin,
Principal
Welcome Back, GBE Families!
We are thrilled to have our students and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year!
🐬As a reminder, doors open at 7:50am and the tardy bell rings at 8:15am. Students should be in classrooms and ready to learn at this time. Parents can walk students to class on the first day. On the 2nd day, you can walk your child to the end of the hallway after signing in. NOTE: Visitors can only enter and exit through the main entrance at the front of the school.
🐬We will allow visitors for lunch beginning on Monday, August 31.
🐬Please be patient with us during arrival and dismissal as we work on routines, procedures, and expectations. Safety comes first!
🐬Label all items - water bottles, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.
🐬Wear tennis shoes for PE and recess daily.
🐬Join PTA! Membership is $25/family. PTA also offers merchandise and other spirit wear. Check out their website!
PTA Link- https://gbedolphins.givebacks.com/shop
🐬Pay your child's activity fee of $25 to support the activities and lessons happening throughout the year. Link- www.myschoolbucks.com
🐬Review our handbook, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook for updates!
Join us at the front of the school this afternoon from 2:00-4:00 as we "Chalk the Walk" to welcome our families back. PTA WILL PROVIDE CHALK AND POPSICLES.
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
Good Evening Dolphin Families,
We are so excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year!
A few updates:
We mailed postcards today for students and can't wait for you to receive your snail mail and scratch off to reveal your child's teacher!
Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 6. Please plan to join us during your child's designated time. You will be able to meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and be sure to stop by the cafeteria for car tags, bus information, PTA, spirit wear, and more! (8:00-9:00 is PreK, KG, and 1st / 9:15-10:15 is 2nd, 3rd, and ESE / 10:30-11:30 is 4th & 5th)
Handbook for 2026-2027: Please take a moment to review our parent and student handbook for some important information. Link: https://aptg.co/QfqBRR
New to GBE Night will be Thursday, August 6 at 5:30pm! We will go over specific GBE information for new families. We are so happy to have you!
If you are in need of school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Lowry (Counselor) at LowryT@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
The first day of school is Monday, August 10! Doors open at 7:50am. Instruction begins by 8:15am. Students are tardy after this time, so please plan ahead. Parents can walk children to class on this day. On day 2, we ask parents to stop and drop their child off at his/her hallway. By day 3, you will need to go through the car line to drop your student off. Don't worry - we have plenty of staff ready to show them where to go and help them get their morning off to a great start!
We will allow visitors/volunteers beginning on Monday, August 31. The first few weeks are a busy time teaching routines, procedures, and expectations.
Have a wonderful evening! We will see you next Thursday for Meet the Teacher!
Mrs. Colin, Principal & Mrs. Williams, Assistant Principal
We are so excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year!
A few updates:
We mailed postcards today for students and can't wait for you to receive your snail mail and scratch off to reveal your child's teacher!
Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 6. Please plan to join us during your child's designated time. You will be able to meet the teacher, drop off supplies, and be sure to stop by the cafeteria for car tags, bus information, PTA, spirit wear, and more! (8:00-9:00 is PreK, KG, and 1st / 9:15-10:15 is 2nd, 3rd, and ESE / 10:30-11:30 is 4th & 5th)
Handbook for 2026-2027: Please take a moment to review our parent and student handbook for some important information. Link: https://aptg.co/QfqBRR
New to GBE Night will be Thursday, August 6 at 5:30pm! We will go over specific GBE information for new families. We are so happy to have you!
If you are in need of school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Lowry (Counselor) at LowryT@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
The first day of school is Monday, August 10! Doors open at 7:50am. Instruction begins by 8:15am. Students are tardy after this time, so please plan ahead. Parents can walk children to class on this day. On day 2, we ask parents to stop and drop their child off at his/her hallway. By day 3, you will need to go through the car line to drop your student off. Don't worry - we have plenty of staff ready to show them where to go and help them get their morning off to a great start!
We will allow visitors/volunteers beginning on Monday, August 31. The first few weeks are a busy time teaching routines, procedures, and expectations.
Have a wonderful evening! We will see you next Thursday for Meet the Teacher!
Mrs. Colin, Principal & Mrs. Williams, Assistant Principal
GBE Families,
I'm thrilled to announce Mrs. Brooke Williams as our new Assistant Principal effective 7/22/26. Mrs. Williams is a familiar face to many of you. She has so many of the skills and talents you shared on our feedback survey. We look forward to working together to make 2026-2027 the best year yet at GBE! I know you will welcome her with open arms just like you did for me in January.
Please see an introduction message below from Mrs. Williams.
Dear Gulf Breeze Elementary Families,
I am excited and honored to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! Some of you may already know me from my time teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies at Gulf Breeze last year. Before joining the GBE family, I served as a behavior coach for two years, where I helped establish school wide systems to support students and teachers. Prior to that I taught 3rd and 4th grades for a combined 11 years. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building strong relationships, supporting teachers, and creating a school environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. My husband and I live in Gulf Breeze with our two young boys. We enjoy all sports, singing and dancing, and spending time together in the sunshine! It is truly a privilege to serve the students, staff, and families of Gulf Breeze Elementary in this new role. I look forward to partnering with you and getting to know your family throughout the school year. Here's to a wonderful year at GBE! Let's make waves, Dolphins! -Mrs.Williams
I'll be sending another message and update towards the end of the week! Stay tuned.
Nadia Colin, Principal
GBE Families: We hope your summer is off to a great start! We wanted to let you know there is a DATE CHANGE for our Meet the Teacher Event! This will now be on Thursday, August 6. Times by grade level still remain.
Pre-K/KG/1st - 8:00-9:00
2nd/3rd/ESE - 9:15-10:15
4th & 5th - 10:30-11:30
We will mail post cards the last week of July with teacher name and placement for all students that register by July 24! If you know a family that is new to the area or a Kindergarten student that has not registered yet, please come by the front office Monday through Thursday between 8:00-2:00 and we can assist you! The first day of school is Monday, August 10.
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Colin
Principal
Pre-K/KG/1st - 8:00-9:00
2nd/3rd/ESE - 9:15-10:15
4th & 5th - 10:30-11:30
We will mail post cards the last week of July with teacher name and placement for all students that register by July 24! If you know a family that is new to the area or a Kindergarten student that has not registered yet, please come by the front office Monday through Thursday between 8:00-2:00 and we can assist you! The first day of school is Monday, August 10.
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Colin
Principal
5th Grade Graduation Update (5/25 - 4:00pm)
Weather Procedures
GBE 5th Grade Families,
Due to projected rain in the forecast tomorrow morning and to ensure the safety of all students, we will be updating graduation procedures for our 5th grade students and families.
Students will no longer walk to or from the ceremony. Parents/guardians will need to transport their child directly to Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and arrive no later than 8:15 a.m.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, please sign your child in with his/her teacher.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, families may check their child out if they choose. Please be sure to check your child out with his/her teacher before leaving the venue.
If your child will be returning to school for the remainder of the day, families will need to transport them back to GBE and sign them back in.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to ensure students are not walking to and from the ceremony in rainy or unsafe conditions. We look forward to celebrating our amazing 5th graders tomorrow. We hope to see you there!
Nadia Colin
Principal
Good Evening GBE Families,
It's the last week of the school year! Thank you for your support and partnership to make the 2025-2026 a success. We have a few EOY Reminders for you.
Monday, May 25- No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26- 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony (Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church) - Doors open at 8:00am. Ceremony begins at 8:45am.
Wednesday, May 27- Last day for lunch guests
Thursday, May 28- Last Day/Modified schedule for Early Release/Dismissal is 12:00pm *Pick up meds by noon or they will be disposed of/Office closes at 1:00pm
PTA Reminders- School supplies are still on sale at the link below.
Link: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks (school code is GUL001)
Reminders for 2026-2027:
Meet the Teacher - Friday, August 7 by grade (8:00-9:00 PreK/K/1st, 9:15-10:15 2nd/3rd/ESE, 10:30-11:30 4th & 5th)
First Day of School - Monday, August 10
Visit our back to school page throughout the summer for more information! Link: https://gbe.santarosaschools.org/o/gbe/page/back-to-school-26-27
We wish you and your family a happy safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break!
Nadia Colin
Principal
It's almost the last day! We will have an early release day on Thursday, May 28 with a modified lunch schedule. Dismissal begins at 12:00pm. Thank you for an amazing 2025-2026 school year! 🐬🤩
There is no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Our school and office is closed. 🇺🇸
We will see our students back on Tuesday, May 26 as we wrap up the final week of school in the 2025-2026 school year! 😀
Bus 706 will be split between 719 and 727 today. Please expect delays. Thank you!
