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Prinicpal's Message-March 9th, 2026

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (04:00 PM)
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March 9th, 2026

A diverse group of children and young adults stand on a stage, some holding papers, in front of a purple curtain.
Actors in costumes perform on a stage with a brick backdrop and purple curtains.
We are looking forward to this week when you can meet with your student's teacher to review progress. If you have not yet scheduled a time, please reach out to the teacher to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.
A few tips for parent-teacher conferences:
  • Bring a few questions or priorities you want to discuss so we can focus the time on what matters most to your child.
  • Share any changes at home or goals you’d like us to support in the classroom.
  • Ask about specific next steps and how we can follow up after the conference.

Last Thursday, Mrs. Cooper's VAPA class did a wonderful job presenting a student-led play, "El Tío Nacho." They are some talented Tigers.

Thank you to our PTO for putting together such a fun Rodeo Dance. Everyone at the dance had a wonderful time.

This coming Friday, we also have our Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please join us in celebrating this milestone — we’d love to see families there. Find more information below.

6th and 7th Grade Conferences
Please see the walk-in times for 6th and 7th grade:
  • March 10 (Tuesday): Conferences 1:30–3:15 PM
  • March 12 (Thursday): Conferences 1:30–3:15 PM and an evening session 5:30–7:00 PM
If you are unable to attend during those times and would like to meet with a teacher, please contact the teacher directly to schedule a time that works for you adn the teacher. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to connecting.
Absences
If your student is absent, please report it to the office within three days, otherwise it gets marked as a truancy. You can report your student's absence by:
  • Google Voice TEXT ONLY (805) 769-4596
  • Emailing gb-attendance@pasoschools.org
  • Calling our Office at (805)769-1200

Student Pick Up
Please ensure that you ALWAYS bring your ID in when checking out a student. If someone other than a parent will be picking up the student, please call ahead to inform us. Please make sure the designated person brings their ID and is listed in Aeries contact list prior to arrival. Only individuals on the contact list will be allowed to pick up a student, and they must be 18 years or older. We will NOT call a student up before you arrive. Thank you for your cooperation

For auditing purposes, please ensure that the sign-out sheet is fully completed. Please read the sheet carefully and include the student's first and last name, grade, time, reason for leaving, and your signature.

Please ensure that the correct form is submitted to the appropriate recipient:
  • Doctor's Notes: For notes verifying absences, please return them to the attendance office within three days.
  • Chronic Notes: Kindly place these in the designated nurse's box.

Athletics

For any questions regarding athletics please contact

Elementary athletics 
aagonzalez@pasoschools.org

6th & 7th grade athletics
dameurer@pasoschools.org

Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the long-awaited opening of our brand-new playground!
After months of planning and construction, our students will finally have an exciting new space to play, learn, and grow together. Join us as we officially cut the ribbon and mark this special milestone for our school community.
Invitation to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a new playground at Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School.
Invitation to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a new park at Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School.

Lost and Found

Please make sure to stop by the lost and found while you are on campus for Parent‑Teacher Conferences. Any items not picked up before Spring Break will be donated.

School Needs Assessment

Thank you to those of you who have completed the survey. If you have not done so, please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey.
As we draft our 2026-2027 School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), which is a yearly plan outlining how we aim to improve outcomes for all students, including and especially our most vulnerable (English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, foster, and unhoused), we seek your input. Please take time to complete the survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback.
Needs Assessment ~ Encuesta

LCAP Family Survey

Each year, as we develop the District's LCAP and the next year's budget, we seek important input from parents and caregivers. Please take the time to complete the annual LCAP family survey. Thank you in advance for your participation!
The survey will close on March 10th. Please take the time to complete before it closes,


Parents (English):

Dance Show

Two event flyers, one in English and one in Spanish, announce a presentation titled 'Dear Diary' by Lewis Flamson Junior High School and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School.

Attendance Winner

Attendance Winner:
The attendance winner, with an incredible 99.35% of students present, is the first period class, Maestro Martínez's class. Congratulations to all of you and thank you for coming every day!

Spirit Wear Winner

The spirit wear winner is Maestra Zepeda's class. Well done, class! We love seeing your school spirit every Monday!

Culture, Climate, and Community Committee

It’s never too late to join our CCCC (Culture, Climate, and Community Committee) team! This month we reviewed our PBIS matrix expectations, discussed Tiger Tutorials and the upcoming 6th–7th grade dance, and analyzed attendance and behavior data. We’d love to see you at future meetings—your voice and ideas are welcome.
The next meeting is on March 17 at 2:45 PM. Please reach out to Subdirectora Topjian at datopjian@pasoschools.org with any questions.

125th Day of School

Dual-language announcement for the 125th Day of School Celebration, featuring 'THIS YEAR HAS BEEN BRIGHT!' and 'ESTE AÑO HA SIDO BRILLANTE'.

Missoula Children's Theater

It is that time of year again! Missoula Children's Theatre will be back the week of March 23rd. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true will enchant audiences the 27th of March as the Missoula Children's Theatre and our Georgia Brown Tigers present CINDERELLA at the MPR at 6:00. Among the roles to be cast are Cinderella; her two stepsisters; the Stepmother; the Fairy Godmother; the King; the Prince; Cleo the Cat; Fido the Dog; Buskers; Lords and Ladies; Mice; and Pumpkins. We are looking forward to having our 7th grade students take on the roles of assistant directors. Be sure to fill out the permission slip as soon as possible so we know who will be participating. Thank you!
Cinderella sign up

PTO News

GBDI's 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Dust off your golf clubs & pull out your plaid pants and sign up for some fun! Have a business? We have sponsorship opportunities available!
PTO Golf Tournament

Second Annual Silent Auction

Get your tickets to our annual silent auction! Don't miss out on the amazing prizes and the opportunity to support your favorite school!
Silent Auction Save the Date
Have you heard? Our Dad's Club is movin' & shakin'! Interested in being apart? They are always welcoming new guys that want to make an impact for Georgia Brown. Their next meeting is Wednesday, March 4th at 7pm at Paso Robles Brewing Company.

Next PTO Meeting is: Thursday, March 5th at 5:30 in the Library!

SEPEC Forum

We know that when families feel supported, our students thrive. Special Education is thrilled to host our next SEPEC (Special Education Parent Empowerment Committee) Event on March 18 at 5:30 PM in the District Office Board Room. Our talented BCBA team will be leading a deep dive into Understanding Student Behaviors, providing parents with the tools they need to support their children at home. To make this as easy as possible for our families, we are providing a pizza dinner and child care. Spanish translation will also be available at the meeting. 
SEPEC Forum

Elementary Athletics

Track and Field Update

We will be extending our track season through the end of March. A make-up meet has been scheduled for March 20th to replace the first week that was rained out. Details regarding the Track & Field Championships will be shared as soon as we have confirmed the official date.
Please refer to the attached updated schedule for all current meet and practice information.
Track and Field Schedule

Show Your School Spirit

Weekly Spiritwear

Volunteers

Volunteer packets need to be completed each year.
Volunteer Packets are available online. If you have not yet completed a volunteer packet and wish to volunteer, please take a moment to complete the packet linked below. Please note that if you plan to volunteer over 20 hours during the school year or participate in field trips, you must be fingerprinted. On that same note, if you have already been fingerprinted, you do not have to be fingerprinted again but you still have to submit a volunteer packet every school year with you ID and proof of current Negative TB. We appreciate your commitment to our students and school!
Volunteer Packets

Bell Schedules

TK-5th Grade
6th and 7th Grade

GBDI Spiritwear

GBDI Spiritwear Store
Lunch Menu
 

Coming Up...

March
9th-13th
  • Conference Week
  • Early Dismissal
  • TK 12:00 PM
  • K-3rd Grade 12:15 PM
  • 4th and 5th 12:25 PM
  • 6th and 7th 12:40 PM
12th
  • ELAC Meeting
16th
  • PSPS/No School
18th
  • Retro Bill Assemblies
19th
  • TK to Atascadero Zoo
23-27
  • Awards Assembly Week
April
3rd - 10th
  • SPRING BREAK
13th
  • PSPS DAY - NO SCHOOL
16th
  • PTO Meeting
17th
  • GBDI Site BOB
20th - 23rd
  • 6th grade AVANT testing
20th
  • Potter to Avila Bay Aquarium
23rd
  • Carabantes/Marchbanks to Morro Bay
24th
  • GBDI Talent Show
28th
  • SSC Meeting