DOWEA Gordon Elementary School

06/18/2026

✨THROWBACK POST✨

Dr. Peaden’s 1st graders explored the phases of the moon—with a tasty twist! 🍪
Using Oreo cookies, students carefully twisted them apart and reshaped the filling to model each phase of the moon 🌓🌕🌑. From the new moon to the full moon, our young scientists got hands-on experience while learning how the moon changes in the sky.

Not only did we build our understanding of space science, but we also practiced sequencing, observing details, and (of course) enjoyed a fun treat at the end! 😄
Ask your child which phase was their favorite! 🌌

06/16/2026

✨THROWBACK POST✨

Ms. Troupe's students working on their door covers. They worked together well in a team building activity.

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

✨CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT✨

In Dr. Watts' math class, we brought geometry to life with a little Minecraft fun! 🎮📐

We explored 2D and 3D shapes by investigating a Creeper rectangular prism and discussing its faces, edges, and vertices. Students rotated through hands-on activities where they identified shape attributes on Minecraft characters, created their own characters using 2D and 3D shapes, and folded nets to build 3D figures.

So much creativity, collaboration, and mathematical thinking packed into one lesson! 💚

06/09/2026

Hey DoDEA Americas Students! Ready for an epic summer adventure? Second Lady Usha Vance’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is here — and this year we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding with even more fun and discovery!

Here’s how to join the adventure:

Read 12 books of your choice (any genres — fiction, nonfiction, classics, or new favorites!) between June 1 and September 4.

Track your reads on the official log.

Submit it for a personalized certificate, an America 250-themed bookmark, a special prize, and a chance to win a trip to Washington, DC with a chaperone!

Every page you turn is a new journey — exploring new worlds, meeting unforgettable characters, and learning something fresh. Let’s make this the best summer of reading yet and show the nation what DoDEA readers can do!

Grab your free reading log and learn more at: wh.gov/read

Who’s in? Drop a 📖 and tell us what book you’re starting with!

This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts!

06/09/2026

As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate four incredible members of our Gordon Elementary family.

Mr. Harris, Ms. Mays, Ms. Meyer, and Dr. Tate—thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the positive impact you have made on our students, staff, and school community. Your commitment to education and the relationships you have built will leave a lasting legacy.

While we are sad to see you go, we are excited for the new adventures and opportunities that await each of you. We wish you happiness, success, and countless blessings in the next chapter of your journey.

Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the difference you have made in the lives of so many. You will always be a part of the Gordon Elementary family.

Best wishes and congratulations on your next adventure! ❤️💙

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

✨CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT✨

Dr. Colley's class is using connecting blocks to make bar graphs.