WELCOME !

We’re excited to have you join our vibrant school community. Our PTA is dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our students, teachers, and families. Whether you're here to stay informed, volunteer, or get involved in our programs and events, there's a place for you at Gulledge PTA. Together, we can make this school year a memorable and successful one for everyone! 


 

School reopens on January 6th. Enjoy your break! 

We wish your family a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.  May your homes be bright with peace and love.

See you back on January 6th!

  


 

Don't Forget to Order your Yearbook - FALL SALE ends on Dec 21st

  


Save the date!

 

  • PTA General Meeting: January 27, 2026; 5:00PM

  • PTA Trivia Night: January 27, 2026; 5:30PM


What We Have Accomplished Together!

 

   


Stay informed

 


 

Walmart Round Up

Please note that the Round Up only is applied to purchases made on Walmart.com or via the Walmart App. Please make sure to register with Gulledge PTA for future online purchases! Click here to register!

 


 

Character Counts

This month, we are focusing on empathy & kindness as the year closes up. We strive for our children to not only be great students, but also great citizens in their communities. During this season of family and friends, let's finish the year off with a great big hug and words of encouragement! Thank you to all our families for helping us better our school community and enriching the lives of our students!

 


 

Gulledge PTA Golden Apple Award

Congratulations Gulledge Elementary PTA for the Golden Apple Award! 

 

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to all our teachers for their full participation in the PTA. Your commitment and involvement are greatly valued, and your dedication helps foster a supportive and thriving environment for our students. Thank you for your unwavering support.

 

 

  


 Reflections

Congratulations to our Gulledge Gators who participated in the PTA Reflections Program! The students worked very hard using different mediums of art to express the theme "I Belong." Round of applause for our wonderful students for sharing their creativity! 

 

 

Reflections Winners
Award Name Grade
     
LIterature
1st Riya Ramachandra 5th
2nd Jeiya Jain 5th
     
Visual Arts
1st Karen Lee 5th
2nd Aahana Jain 3rd
     
Photography
1st Jeiya Jain 5th
2nd Riya Ramachandra 5th
     
Music Composition
1st Karen Lee 5th
2nd Jeiya Jain 5th
     
Accessible Art
1st Farrah Rahman 2nd

 

Participants
Name Grade
   
Gemma Bassford 1st
Tobitaka Kitamura 2nd
Vivian Jain 2nd
Adela Malik 3rd
Kaeesha 3rd
Emma Chuang 4th
Aadhyay Gupta 4th
Oliver Bassford 5th
Melvin Li 5th
Olivia Kiefer 5th

 

 

Congratulations Gulledge Gators

Photographed from left to right:

Karen Lee, Riya Ramchandra, Jeiya Jain, Aahana Jain, Farrah Rahman

Pictured with the PTA Reflections/Arts in Education Chair, Dhara Parakh

 


 Color Run Business Sponsor Highlight

 

Our sponsor of the week is DFW Reptarium, who generously donated $500 towards our Color Run event! We are grateful for their support and invite you to earn more about each of our sponsors! 

 


 

Science FaiR

Volunteers Needed!

  1. Science Fair, January 22, 2026, 8AM-1PM
    Mrs. Judkins is in need of volunteers to judge the Science Fair. Please contact via email.
    suzanne.judkins@pisd.edu
  2. Winter Party, December 18, 1:30-2:30PM (Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th) & 12:25-1:25PM (2nd)
    We will be hosting a Winter Party for all grade levels this December. Please be on the lookout for Voly sign up in Dec to volunteer in your student's classroom

  


 

 

 


 Water 4 Otter Assembly Recap

 

The North Texas Municipal Water District brought a fun way to share with students the importance of water conservation. Performed by Reba and Kayla, the students learned about where water comes from, what a watershed is, how we can all save water, and how they can become water conservation champions! Please enjoy a little view into what our Gators got to learn!

 


Members of the Month 

As a thank you to all those who volunteer their resources, we would like to highlight our Board Members of the Month and the Volunteer of the Month! Thank you for all that you do to enhance our Gulledge Gator Community, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to work together for a better tomorrow! 

 

Board Members of the Month 

Dhara Parakh - Art in Education Coordinator (Reflections Program)

Jean Roh - 2nd VP of Communications (Newsletters)

 

Volunteer of the Month 

Sangeeta Tulsiyan (Reflections Program)

 


   


 

COLOR RUN 

Thank you, Gator Families!

 

A huge thank you to all the parents, families, and students who participated in our Color Run. You made it a fun, colorful, and unforgettable event!

We’re so grateful to our amazing parent volunteers and school admin for their time, support, and teamwork in making this possible for our students. 


  

On behalf of the entire school community, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our Color Run Event. Your support plays a vital tole in making this event a success and brining joy to our students. We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to our school. Thank you for helping us create a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved. 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

  

 

 

           

 

 

 

 


World Wear Project

Accepted donation items:

  • Gently used clothing (all sizes)
  • Shoes (secured together)
  • Accessories: belts, hats, scarves, gloves
  • Backpacks, handbags
  • Linens (sheets, blankets, towels)
  • MUST FIT INSIDE BIN; do not leave outside next to the bin for the safety of our campus and community.
  • Not accepted: furniture, large household items, electronics, broken/dirty
  • If our bin is full, you are welcome to deposit items into the WWP Bin at Robinson Middle School.

  

 


 "Gear up for a great year! Check off your back-to-school list an get ready to learn and grow."

Purchase grade-level school supply packs here. 

View the grade-level school supply list here to purchase on your own.

 


BE A LEADER

Join the Gulledge PTA Board

 

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Gulledge PTA Board Members

  

We would love to see new faces in leadership roles. Please reach out if you are interested in any of the open positions and want more information. Some of your questions may be answered in our PTA's Bylaws. Much of the work within our PTA is done through committees, so you won't be alone.  

 

Open Positions

  • Sage and Diversity Chair 
  • Welcome Committee Coordinator
  • Community Outreach
  • Reading Programs

 

If you see an area where you would like to be involved, contact our President

Audra Potts, at president@gulledgepta.org.

 

 



EVER WONDER WHAT PTA DOES? 

 


Action Items

  1. Stay connected: Update your contact information with the Gulledge PTA to stay informed with what's happening at school!
  2. Join the community: Purchase your membership to help enrich our children's school year!
  3. Participate with your child: Volunteering is the best way to be invited to the campus where your help can directly enhance our children's experience! 

*See links below for more!

 

 

Update Your Contact Info

 

Purchase Your PTA Membership Here

 

Volunteer Interest Form

 


One Voice for Every Child

Join a community that encourages student achievement and enriches the learning environment. We believe in building partnerships between our families and our school, so that together, we can help our children achieve more. 

Gulledge achieves greater student success via:

  • Communication
  • Parent Volunteering 
  • Local/State Advocacy 
  • Student Enrichment Programs
  • Reflections Art Program
  • Community Social/Outreach Events
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Teacher Wish List

 


    Benefits of Joining PTA      

Why join the Gulledge PTA?               

  • Your membership directly impacts our children's academic curriculum by providing for enrichment programs such as special assemblies and parties, supplies such as academic planners *for upper grades, and more!
  • Discover the ways that PTA Advocates for your students! Follow the link to learn more!
  • Did you know that your membership comes with perks? Follow the link to learn more!

Each membership provides more resources for our children and their teachers. Please help support our amazing community by joining our PTA!

 


Other ways to help the Gulledge PTA

  • Join the Gulledge PTA
  • Make monetary donations 
    • Checks made Payable To - "Gulledge Elementary PTA"
  • Donating accepted items into the World Wear Project bin
  • Spirit Nights/Fundraisers  



 

2024-2025

PTA President 💛 Melinda Rodrigues

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our extraordinary president, Melinda Rodrigues. Her unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have made a profound impact on our school community. Melinda has worked diligently to empower our board and uplift our parents and students, demonstrating that with passion and commitment, we can create a brighter future for all. Thank you, Melinda, for inspiring us with your exceptional leadership! 💚