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A Quarterly Newsletter for Our Wildcat Families

May 2026

Mrs. Sabbato with student on pi day

A Letter from Mrs. Sabbato

Dear Wildcat Families,

As we head into the final weeks of the school year, I want to encourage our Wildcats to finish strong. Please help your children stay focused on their academics and commitments while still finding plenty of time to just "be a kid."

I also want to share a personal thank you for the opportunity to work with your children. It is a true gift to watch them grow from those first-day jitters into the confident, good-natured students they are today.

While you are enjoying a well-deserved rest this summer—reading great books, playing flashlight tag, and chasing lightning bugs—we will be busy at GBI! We have several exciting projects underway, including a reconfigured front entrance and an expanded, repaved parking lot.

We wish you a wonderful, relaxing summer break. For those of you returning, we can’t wait to see you in the fall!  For those of you moving on, we wish you all the best. 

It's a Great Day to be a Wildcat!
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

SOLs

Virginia Standards of Learning Program

The SOL testing schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 11  - IRW

Tuesday, May 12 - 3rd grade reading

Wednesday, May 13 - 3rd grade reading

Thursday, May 14 - 5th grade reading

Friday, May 15 - IRW make-ups

Monday, May 18 - 4th grade reading

Tuesday, May 19 - 3rd grade math

Wednesday, May 20 - 5th grade math

Thursday, May 21 - 4th grade math

Friday, May 22 - Make-ups

Tuesday, May 26 - Make-ups and Expedited retakes

Wednesday, May 27 - 4th and 5th grades Virginia Studies

Thursday, May 28 - make-ups and expedited retakes

Friday, May 29 - science 

June 1 - 5 make-ups and expedited retakes.

Year End Activities

Picnic basket

Class Picnics will be held on the following days from 11am to 1pm:

Wednesday, June 10 - 3rd Grade

Thursday, June 11 - 4th Grade

Friday, June 12 - 5th Grade

Room parents will be in touch with all the necessary information regarding your student's class picnic.

 

 

Kickball Tournament

The Annual 5th Grade Kickball Tournament will be held June 1 -8.

 

 

 

Food & Safety Tips

 
Cupcakes Prohibited Sign

Cupcakes and edible treats are no longer permitted for student birthdays. If you would like to send in a non-food item for the class, such as a pencil, you are welcome to do so.

Please contact the main office at least 24 hours in advance to reserve lunch in the cafeteria. Due to high demand, we kindly ask that lunch arrangements with your child be limited to once per month.

THE LAST DAY FOR EATING WITH YOUR CHILD WILL BE MAY 8TH!

Please  remind your student that they should not walk in the hallways while eating and should finish their breakfast/lunch in the cafeteria.

 

Boosterthon Glow Run

 

We sincerely appreciate everyone who supported our Boosterthon fundraiser. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our school and students.

Thanks to your support, the students at Great Bridge Intermediate were able to celebrate their efforts with an memorable GLOW run. From vibrant neon colors to joyful smiles, it was a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit.

Thank you for your encouragement, donations, and for helping to make this event a special experience for our students. We could not have achieved this without you.

Students running during the Glow Run
Students cheering during the Glow Run
 

Vocabulary Parade

 

We hosted our Vocabulary Word Parade on the last day of Reading Month, and it was inspiring to see students bring their words to life through creative costumes. From “brave” to “magnificent,” each participant demonstrated confidence and originality in showcasing their selected word.  We are very proud of the effort and creativity demonstrated throughout this event.

Students showing their Vocabulary Word Cards
Students with their Vocabulary Word Cards
 

SAVE THE DATES!

 

May 4 - 8 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7 Recorder Concert

May 8 Teacher Workday

May 11 - June 10 SOL testing

May 21 Strings Concert

May 25 Memorial Day - no school

June 1-8 5th Grade Kickball Tournament

June 15-16 Early Release Days

June 16 Last Day of School for Students

August 13 GBMS Wildcat Summer Welcome for Rising 6th Graders and New Students - 9am-11am

 

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Great Bridge Intermediate
253 Hanbury Rd. West

Chesapeake, VA 23322

(757) 482-4405

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