Principal: Anita.Steward@avondaleschools.org

Secretary: Angela.Williams@avondaleschools.org

Attendance Secretary: Grace.Caton@avondaleschools.org

Website: http://www.avondaleschools.org/gate-magnet-school
Location: 1435 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 537-6400

Text the word "Yes" to 67587 to receive text notifications from GATE. This will be a quick and easy way to receive notifications of important dates, information, and links.

9/18 - Curriculum Night: 6:30-7:15 & 7:15-8:00

Mismatch Day

9/19 - Tie Dye Day

9/20 - Dress like your favorite staff member day

9/21 - Sports Team Day

9/22 - Avondale Homecoming Game and Parade

School Spirit Day

9/29 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:25

10/06 - Fun Run

For the safety of our students and staff, it is vital that you are not stopping on the white crosswalk. If there is not enough room in front of you to pull all the way up past the crosswalk, please WAIT until you can do so. Students who ride their bikes or walk to school must be able to safely get across the road to the sidewalk. We understand that the dismissal and pickup time can be hectic and busy, but we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students and staff safe.

In addition, if you are dropping off your student and walking them up to the doors, you MUST park in the Meadows parking lot, and walk your child around the building to the GATE doors, using the sidewalk circled below. In the Meadows parking lot is is vital that you are parking in a spot, and not blocking our busses from getting in and out. This also applies for walkers in the afternoon for pickup. It is very important that traffic is able to flow freely in our car loop. In order to do this we need to eliminate all traffic other than the car line. Adherence to these procedures will allow our drop off and pickup times to get quicker and flow at a must easier pace.

Monday September 18th, we will be hosting our curriculum night. You can choose from two sessions to attend, and you can attend both if you have more than one student enrolled here at GATE. This evening will be spent learning from your child's teacher, hearing about their curriculum for the year, and more. If you have a middle school student, this will be a great opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding their changes to their schedules.

Session One: 6:30- 7:15

Session Two: 7:15-8:00

Please visit this link for more information

September 22nd 4:30pm at Great Lakes ACE

We are asking families to join us for the Homecoming. GATE staff and families will parade in the homecoming throwing candy to the onlookers.

GATE is currently looking for volunteers to assist during the lunchtime period of 11:00a.m-1:30p.m. We are looking for individuals to help outside as well as in the cafeteria. You are not required to commit to every day, you can come and volunteer any availability you may have. We are so grateful for any and all time you can give. If you are interested in being a lunchtime volunteer, you will need to have a district volunteer form filled out an approved. You can find the volunteer form here. We will need a copy of your ID in order to submit.

You can sign up to volunteer here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ADAF23ABF9C70-gate#/

If your child will be absent, you have two options for reporting their absence. You can call the GATE Attendance Line at (248) 537-6410. The line is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can also use our Parent Connection App to report it online. You can find instructions for this method below. If your child is absent due to a medical appointment or illness, a doctor's note helps to excuse your child's absence.

We’re excited that we’ve already reached our first milestone for this year’s Fun Run fundraiser–we hit our first goal of raising $5,000 for our school!

Next up we’re running towards our next goal–$10,000 and students will earn a fun day to Bring their school supplies in “Anything but a backpack” or bring a stuffed animal (google “anything but a backpack day” and get creative–ziploc bag, cereal box, the possibilities are endless!). Share your student’s fun run link (emailed to you from 99 Pledges) and thanks for your donation–every little bit helps!

We’re excited for the Fun Run on October 6th and hope to see YOU there! Come run or walk and cheer! It's a costume run–come in a costume or we’ll have extras to borrow! Check the attached flyer for more details including run times and how to send a “shout-out” to your student.

If you’d like to volunteer click here: Avondale Gate: 2023 GATE Fun Run (signupgenius.com)

Questions? Contact Heather Shaw, PTO Fundraising Chairperson (patheather@gmail.com)

The Teachers & Staff Appreciation committee will be working to recognize our amazing Teachers & Staff throughout the year for their continuous hard work and dedication to our students. What better way to say our 'Thank yous' than to fuel them with their favorite snacks and drinks!

This month, we're asking our 2nd and 3rd grade families to help us Stock the Lounge! There will be opportunities for other grades to donate in upcoming months. Please sign-up through the links below and deliver any donations on Thursday Sept 21st or Friday Sept 22nd, no later than 4pm. Donations should be left in the vestibule of the main doors. Sign-up Genius (drinks, fruits & vegetables)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4CAAAF2BABF85-stock#/ Amazon Wishlist (non-perishable snacks like chips, trail mix, etc.).

Remember to select the convenient GATE delivery option for items to be shipped directly to the school! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DLN95IM6LY51?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your partnership to show our Teachers & Staff the LOVE!

Teacher and staff appreciation committee- Cathy Ryan (PTO Vice President and Chair) Tonia Vandewater Gaby Tamez Jennifer Banach Berens Wennie Zhou

Hello parents!

Fall After School Programs are OPEN for registration! Classes begin the week of September 11th so please don’t delay in getting registered. A few notes: Mad Science is now sold out - Bryan updated the chess club registration platform to reflect the correct dates; you can register for one or both semesters, if you wish to also take football -

Greg Jones Flag Football has a max of 20 so don’t miss your spot! Also attached please find the registration form for karate staring in November.

GATE Griffin FALL After School Programs 2023-2024

NOTE: The programs below are NOT held on days off, early/half days, or snow days. Please read program notes for specific dates, dismissal time, and pick up door location. A nut and dairy free snack may be brought for BEFORE or AFTER class. All programs are open to grades 2-8.

Mad Science Crazy Chemworks - 3:20-4:20 pick up at main doors

Mondays Sep 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23// $145

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist! Children get to handle laboratory tools, build and break molecules, and even have slime races!

SOLD OUT

Soccer -3:20-5:15 pick up at Meadows doors

Tuesdays Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 14, 28// $125

Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.

Register here: https://skyhawks.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=837

**ACCESS CODE to REGISTER: GATE (all caps)

Basketball - 3:20 -5:15 pick up at Meadows doors

Wednesdays Sep 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15// $139

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression-based curriculum, we focus on the whole player - teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.

Register here: https://skyhawks.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=837

**ACCESS CODE to REGISTER: GATE (all caps)

Ultimate Sports Mix 3:20-5:15 pick up at Meadows doors

Thursdays Sep 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16// $112

Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. Register here: https://skyhawks.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=837

**ACCESS CODE to REGISTER: GATE (all caps)

Flag Football with Greg Jones - 3:20-5:00 Meets interior track of AMS - dismissal via GATE parking lot along track

Fridays Sep 15-22-29 Oct 6-13-20 /Championship game Oct 20// $190

**Limit 20

Flag football has never been more fun! Led by Super Bowl champ, former NY Jets NFL linebacker, and MSU alum Greg Jones - Twenty players will compete for an exciting season, ending with a championship game on October 20th! Don’t miss your chance to be the hero of the game!

Register by emailing GregJones513@gmail.com

Chess with Bryan Wilson

Fridays, ten weeks each semester - meets in cafeteria- dismiss from Meadows doors.

Two groups; beginner/intermediate and tournament prep level.

Register here: https://implodianschess.com/avondale-gate-chess

Contact: Bryan Wilson 313.878.2807

Karate - 3:20-4:20 pick up at Meadows doors

Mondays Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11, 18// $91 + $25 for strike pads

Contact: Andrea Moon 248.885.6602

You can sign up for our Blessings in a Backpack program here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj1oqNanG4LdOc7ezGhThr95ky5rplrpyQcRXJqnmYYQKRoA/viewform

The Avondale Family Resource and Support Package has been created to support families, students, and staff during times of need. This is a document that continues to be updated based on resources available. Please review supports and use as needed. Families in need of any of our Avondale Support Team members may also connect with us by email or phone.