GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tower Barracks · Bavaria, Germany · DoDEA Europe East · DSN 314-545-2061
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Welcome to GES
Home of the Grizzlies
“Educate · Engage · Empower”
📚 Pre-K – Grade 5
🌍 DoDEA Europe East
💜 Month of the Military Child — April 2026
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GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GES Grizzlies · Purple & Gold
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Our Mission & Vision

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Mission
Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world. At GES, every Grizzly achieves academic excellence and develops the character to lead, serve, and thrive.
Educate
Engage
Empower
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Vision
Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere! GES Grizzlies are prepared, resilient, and globally-minded learners equipped to meet any challenge.
Reveal Math
Benchmark Advance
MTSS
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GES Grizzlies · Purple & Gold
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🗓 Happening at GES — April 2026

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💜 MOMC Clap-In — Grizzlies celebrate our military kids!
April 7, 2026 · 8:00–8:15 a.m.
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Purple Up! Every Friday
All April
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MOMC Cake Day
April 15
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Spirit Week — Hero Day
April 16
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PTA Color Run
April 24
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Wall of Heroes
April 2026
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GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Staff Directory · SY 2025–2026 · Updated Feb 2026
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📞 School Directory — SY 2025–2026

MBa
Ballinger, Margaret
ESOL
Rm 1B04 · Ext. 5134
DCr
Crawford, David
3rd Grade
Rm 2D03 · Ext. 5153
PD
Daniel, Patti
Reading Specialist
Rm 2B11 · Ext. 5188
SDe
Delrosa, Sarah
Kindergarten
Rm 1B05 · Ext. 5133
AG
Grant, Andrew
5th Grade
Rm 2B07 · Ext. 5136
PHa
Hall, Paige
Art
Rm 1C11 · Ext. 5159
EHo
Holloway, Evelyn
4th Grade
Rm 2D05 · Ext. 5138
KHo
Hovanic, Kathleen
3rd Grade
Rm 2D05 · Ext. 5151
BHu
Hunter, Bill
4th Grade
Rm 2B06 · Ext. 5139
JLy
Lynch, Jamie
Music
Rm 1M00 · Ext. 5176
MMa
Madrid, Marine
Pre-K (UPK)
Rm 1B07 · Ext. 5145
VMi
Miller, Vilira
5th Grade
Rm 2B07 · Ext. 5141
DP
Park, Dawn
2nd Grade / FC
Rm 2D06 · Ext. 5149
JRa
Rasmussen, Joanie
1st Grade
Rm 1D06 · Ext. 5142
FRe
Reyna, Fernando
Kindergarten
Rm 1B06 · Ext. 5144
BRo
Rosalino, Beth
SPED
Rm 2D08 · Ext. 5156
SSa
Sanders, Sara
2nd Grade
Rm 2D07 · Ext. 5154
KSh
Shelly, Kristy
3rd Grade
Rm 2D04 · Ext. 5146
TSh
Shelly, TY
PE
Rm 1C04 · Ext. 5178
RSi
Simmons-Hogan, R.
PSCD
Rm 1B03 · Ext. 5135
ASp
Spring, Amy
Librarian
Rm 1C02 · Ext. 5147
TVa
Vasquez, Tony
1st Grade
Rm 1D07 · Ext. 5143
AWa
Wagner, Andre
Host Nation
Rm 1D02 · Ext. 5177
KWi
Will, Kristin
Math Coach
Rm 2B04 · Ext. 5172
JWG
Wilkinson-Gray, J.
KG/1st Grade
Rm 1D05 · Ext. 5144
EG
Gray, Eric
AAPS
Rm 1C03 · Ext. 7112
GJ
Jonathan, G.
School Psychologist
Rm 1A11 · Ext. 7114
SJ
Jones, Shalamar
SBBH
Rm 1A13 · Ext. 7107
NL
Lewis, Nautica
Admin Clerk
Rm 1A06 · Ext. 7105
CR
Redmond, Cherine
School Counselor
Rm 1A14 · Ext. 7102
JSm
Small, Jessyca
Nurse
Rm 1H00 · Ext. 7106
MSp
Spann, Michael
IT
Rm 1F11 · Ext. 7110
TTh
Thiel, Troy
Speech Therapist
Rm 2B11 · Ext. 5150
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Main Office
DSN: 314-545-2061
General Inquiries
GES Telephone & Intercom List · Updated February 10, 2026
GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GES Grizzlies · Purple & Gold
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⭐ STAR PBIS Program

Grizzly Stars
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S
Safe
T
Trustworthy
A
Achiever
R
Respectful
🏫 In the Classroom
Be Safe · Follow directions · Keep hands and feet to yourself · Use materials responsibly
🍽 In the Cafeteria
Be Respectful · Use quiet voices · Clean up your space · Wait your turn politely
🏃 On the Playground
Be an Achiever · Play fairly · Include everyone · Follow game rules
🚌 In Hallways & Transitions
Be Trustworthy · Walk quietly · Stay in line · Respect shared spaces
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👪 Grafenwoehr PTA

GES Logo
GES Parent–Teacher Association
Building community · Supporting our Grizzlies
April PTA Treat Days
🍦 April 10 — Popsicles, 10:30a–1p
🍿 April 17 — Popcorn, 10:30a–1p
Color Run
🏃 Friday, April 24 — PTA Color Run for all Grizzlies!
April Community Partner Days
Apr 8: USO · Apr 21: Library Crafts & Chaplains · Apr 27: Commissary · Apr 28: FAP Games
Get Involved
🙋 Stop by the front office or reach out to the PTA board
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📅 April 2026 — Month of the Military Child

April 2026
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Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
6
APR
📋 CSI Day — No School for Students
Teacher professional development day
7
APR
💜 MOMC Clap-In
8:00–8:15 a.m. · Parents welcome · Wear purple! · Stars & Stripes Partner Day
8
APR
🤝 Partner Day: USO
Outside games 10:30a–1p · Video Shout-Out deadline 3:00 p.m.
13–17
APR
🎉 Spirit Week
Mon: Camo · Tue: Patriot · Wed: Cake Day · Thu: Hero Day · Fri: School Spirit
15
APR
🎂 MOMC Cake Day — 9:35–10:00 a.m.
All students · Wear purple!
21
APR
📋 SAC Meeting + Partner Day
Library Crafts & Chaplains 10:30a–1p
24
APR
🏃 PTA Color Run + Purple Up Friday!
All Grizzlies!
💜 Purple Up every Friday! · GES School Calendar SY 2025–2026
GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GES Grizzlies · Purple & Gold
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🍽 This Week's Lunch Menu — Week of April 6, 2026

Monday
Apr 6
Chicken Tenders & Roll
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Fruit Cup
Milk
Tuesday
Apr 7
Cheese Pizza
Garden Salad
Baby Carrots
Applesauce
Milk
Wednesday
Apr 8 — Today
Mac & Cheese
Corn
Dinner Roll
Mixed Fruit
Milk
Thursday
Apr 9
Beef Tacos
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Orange Slices
Milk
Friday
Apr 10
Popcorn Chicken
Waffle Fries
Broccoli
Peaches + PTA Popsicles!
Milk
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GRAFENWOEHR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April Special Events · GES Celebrates Our Grizzlies
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April Special Events
GES Celebrates Our Military-Connected Grizzlies · 💜 Purple Up Every Friday!
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“Military children carry the weight of service on young shoulders — adapting, persevering, and thriving across every time zone and school they call home. You are extraordinary.”
💜 Purple Up Every Friday in April! 💜
📸 Wall of Heroes
🎥 Video Shout-Outs
🌼 Dandelion Strong
APR 7TUE
💜 MOMC Clap-In
8:00–8:15 a.m. · Parents welcome outside school doors · Wear purple!
APR 13–17WEEK
🎉 Spirit Week
Mon: Camo · Tue: Patriot Day · Wed: MOMC Cake Day · Thu: Hero Day · Fri: School Spirit
APR 15WED
🎂 MOMC Cake Day
9:35–10:00 a.m. · All students · Wear purple!
APR 24FRI
🏃 PTA Color Run + Purple Up!
All Grizzlies participate!
📸NOW
Wall of Heroes & Video Shout-Outs
4×5 photos → Ms. Redmond · 45-sec videos → cherine.redmond@dodea.edu · Deadline: Apr 8 @ 3 p.m.
April Special Events · April 2026 · GES Grizzlies