Gibsonton Elementary School

🎃🔬 We're celebrating STEMtober! Our students love exploring Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math through hands-on projects and experiments.

For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem

TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 3 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Integer Operations."

Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.

Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.

Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!

More choices. More options. More to explore!

The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.

📣 Save the date!

Join us for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair this Saturday, September 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alonso High School.

This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.

The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.

This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!

Tomorrow is Bucs spirit day! Wear your Bucs Gear and Colors! 🖤❤️🧡

It's National Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎭 HCPS celebrates the importance of arts education, which fosters creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking across our district. Whether through painting, music, dance, or theater, the arts enrich student learning.

During National Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month, our school district celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🇲🇽🇨🇺🇸🇻

CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS! 🖍️ It’s time to show off your creativity with our Every Day Matters Poster Contest. In partnership with United Way Suncoast, we’re challenging students to show why coming to school every day makes a difference. Use a powerful slogan, meaningful artwork, or both to share your unique perspective on what motivates you to show up.

The contest will run through Friday, October 10. Posters must be submitted through your art teacher and sent via school mail to our K-12 Arts Supervisor, Laura Hobby.

📸Picture Day is coming on Thursday, September 25!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTKTQGGS. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! 🎉 Math Homework Hotline is ready to kick off a new season. Tonight's topic is Sums and Differences of Rational Numbers.

Join hosts Maggie Mixon and Kenella Prato live at 6 p.m. Tutors will begin taking calls starting at 5:30 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.

Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.

Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!

Today, we take a moment to remember and honor those affected by September 11, 2001. We also want to recognize the heroes who stepped up and emphasize the importance of coming together as a school community. 🇺🇸

Happy Grand Parent's Day to our loved adults!

Happy Grandparents Day! We recognize the grandparents in our school community for their support and guidance. Your involvement helps make our community a better place.

🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on September 13! If you know a student ready to take their written or road skills test to get their driver's license, or a family member looking to renew their license, this is their chance.

Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.

For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.

📣 Welcome to Our First House System Monthly Newsletter! We’re excited to launch this new way of sharing how our House System is shaping student experiences and building school pride. Each month, we’ll highlight the goals, achievements, and character-building efforts happening across our Houses.

Our Houses are more than just teams—they’re communities where students grow, connect, and lead with purpose. Thank you for partnering with us to support a culture of belonging, responsibility, and Bulldog spirit!

Congratulations to our August House Winners - Reveur!!!!! The House of Dreamers did a great job working together to earn house points.

All Bulldogs work together to earn points for:
Class perfect attendance
Behavior in the Cafeteria during lunch
Behavior in Specials (Art, Music, PE)
Recognition of PAWSitive Behavior Referrals
and reaching Individual Learning Goals.

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Ensuring every student attends school regularly is crucial for their success and bright futures. Your support can make a difference!

Wishing ALL of our incredible employees a happy and safe Labor Day! Your dedication and hard work make a positive difference in our students' lives. Thank you for everything you do!