The GATE Gazette
Friday, September 13, 2019
This Week
Well, it has been quite the eventful week! We had a fantastic turnout for our Curriculum Night last Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about your child's classroom and curriculum.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I was recently informed that our "early release" time has been pushed back a few minutes to 1:05pm. Please note that for your pick-up arrangements next week.
We have some exciting events coming up next week - one in particular is our Fall NWEA MAP reading and math assessments. These assessments help us gather important data about your child's current academic performance levels in reading and math. The students and teachers use this data to set Winter and Spring goals, and determine our action steps for reaching those goals. The teachers also use this data to create small groups.
Please take the time each week to read through this important newsletter. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kate Martin, Principal
GATE Upcoming Events
- Week of Sep. 16th: Fall MAP Testing (Reading and Math)
- Sep. 19: Early Dismissal (12:53)
- Sep. 19: PTO Meeting 7pm in Media Center
- Oct. 1: P2 Assembly/Fun Run Intro 2pm (Students only)
- Oct. 2: Avondale Resident Information Night 6:30-7:30pm in Media Center (For Avondale residents interested in applying to GATE for next year)
- Oct. 4: Picture Day (See flyer below)
- Oct. 10: Girl Scout Information Meeting 6pm, room 153
- Oct. 10: PTO Meeting 7pm in Media Center
- Oct. 11: GATE Fun Run! (See flyer below!)
- Oct. 12: MAGC (Michigan Association of Gifted Children) Fall Conference
- Oct. 16: Avondale Resident Information Night 6:30-7:30pm in Media Center (For Avondale residents interested in applying to GATE for next year)
- Oct. 17: Early Dismissal (12:53)
- Oct. 24: GATE Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8pm (Teachers will send out sign-up)
- Oct. 25: GATE Family activity night 7-9pm (room 163)
- Oct. 29: GATE Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8pm (Teachers will send out sign-up)
- Oct. 31: Classroom Fall Parties/Halloween parade (Time TBD)
Our school goal is to raise $8,500! Please consider helping our new PTO support our new school and fantastic students!
Busy Bee
Busy Bee is starting to see a reduction in the amount of students attending before and after school care that have previously stated their commitment to needing the service. Because they base their staffing and supplies on this number, please be sure to inform them of any changes in your schedule or needs.
Please be sure to contact Kelly Nowicky - kelly.nowicki@avondaleschools.org so that she can be aware of any schedule changes for your child.
Thank you!
Friday Folders
Clubs
Positivity Project - P2
Next week will be the character strength of curiosity.
So, what is curiosity? A curious person likes exploration and discovery — and asks lots of questions because they want to learn more about anything and everything. Our innate urge for discovery and exploration is a key element of our human desire for wisdom and knowledge. It’s what keeps us intrigued in the plot lines of movies and books. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. It's a key to humankind's success.
Below you will find the family information letter, a video from the founder of P2, and a graphic explaining the P2 model.
P2 Display Bulletin Board
Hearing and Vision Screenings Provided in Oakland County Schools
Hearing and vision screenings are required by Michigan Law (The Public Health Code 368 of 1978) and are provided annually in Oakland County schools by Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) at no cost. Screenings help identify vision and hearing difficulties that can affect a child’s school performance, speech and language skills and social development. OCHD Public Health Technicians do not diagnose any conditions but can make parents/guardians aware if a child may need further follow-up from a doctor.
Vision screening occurs in pre-school, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th grades
Hearing screening occurs in pre-school, kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades
Please ensure your student is in attendance on screening days. For more information: visit www.oakgov.com/health , call OCHD’s Hearing and Vision program at 248-424-7070, or contact your child’s school.
Lunch/Recess Monitor Needed!
Here's the link to the posting: https://ats4.searchsoft.net/ats/application/search/job_search_frame?APPLICANT_TYPE_ID=00000002&COMPANY_ID=JA000529
You'd need to create an application and submit it ASAP if interested.
Lunch Menus and Payment
The cost of breakfast is $1.50. Breakfast is served at 8:15am and students are expected to be in class on time every morning. There is a hot and a cold breakfast option available.
The cost of lunch is $2.85. FUNDS CAN NOW BE ADDED through the MiStar Parent Connection website at https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/avondale/parentportal/. If you need a PIN and Password for your student's lunch account, please email brenda.trager@avondaleschools.org.
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORMS - An application for families to apply for the Free & Reduced lunch program went home in the First Day folders. Only one application needs to be filled out per family. Lunch assistance forms need to be resubmitted each year by September 30th in order to renew assistance for the 2019-2020 school year.
**If you are sending lunch money to school with your child, please make sure to clearly label "Lunch Money" on a baggie or envelope with the student's name and teacher.**
PTO News
Box Tops for Education
Kroger Rewards
Amazon Smile
Fun Run
Book Room Update
Contact Info
Our secretary, Brenda Trager, will be answering your calls.
Our address is 1435 West Auburn Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Our website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/gate-1/
Contact Information
Email: kate.martin@avondaleschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/gate-1/
Location: 1435 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 537-6400
Twitter: @KateMartinGATE