The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
December 15, 2017
Gates Mills Elementary School
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, United States
Phone: 440-995-7500
Facebook: Facebook.com/gatesmillselementaryschool
Twitter: @mrstammibender
Door Swags
Thanks again to Barb Catalano, Barb Prescott and their spouses and for helping the fifth graders make door swags for the holidays. This wonderful activity is funded by the Gates Mills Community Club!
The Giving Tree
Our annual "GIVING TREE" project was a huge success this year! The gifts were delivered to University Settlement on Cleveland's East Side today. Thank You to all who provided presents for this great project!! A special THANK YOU to Christine Zalad for coordinating this project with DeAnn Dominish!
PTO Newsflash
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, at 6:30pm in the Idea Lab (school library). If you are interested in volunteering for any of the below listed events, please email GatesMillsPTO@gmail.com and your name will be added to the list.
December 20: Staff Holiday Luncheon - 11:45am
February 2: Family Fun Night - 6 - 7:30pm
February 14: Valentine Breakfast - 7:15 - 7:50am
- We've recently established our AmazonSmile account. To designate our school as a Beneficiary, sign in to smile.amazon.com and search for and select our group "Gates Mills School PTC." Thereafter, when making purchases, go to smile.amazon.com or, if you haven't designated a baeneficiary, our unique url is hppts://smile.amazon.com/ch/34-1563907. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our organization and we will also establish a Wish List here for the school. Your purchases are confidential, so in the event you elect to purchase a Wish List item, we ask that you send an email to GatesMillsPTO@gmail.com, so we know whom to thank! For more information about the AmazonSmile program, go to http://smile.amazon.com/about.
Jingle Bell Ball - Wednesday, December 20th
Coats for Kids Collection
It's Cold Weather Time Again
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to participate in outdoor recess (i.e., coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.). As stated in the handbook: All students are expected to go outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees or the wind chill is below 10 degrees. Generally, if a child is able to ride the bus and attend school, (s)he should also be able to go outside at recess. The only exceptions are: a physician’s request, a written parent request for the day the child returns to school following an illness, or a request by the teacher or Principal.
Holiday District Gift Giving Policy
As the holiday season approaches, we know many students and parents may be thinking about giving teachers and/or staff members a gift. Please know that our staff members are very appreciative of any cards, gifts, or notes of cheer that may be given to them, but this is not necessary. Spending our days interacting and learning with your children is a valued gift to us all! If a gift is selected, please know that all staff members are required to follow the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. In accordance with this code, educators may not accept gifts valuing more than $25.
Thank you for all that you do throughout the entire year to recognize our staff for their hard work and dedication and for all that you do to support your child’s learning! We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season filled with laughter, happy memories, and fun for all!
School Fees
Fees for the 2017/18 school year were due September 30th. Parents can log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view your student's fees; select "Fees" tab. You can pay your fees by selecting the "Payments" tab in the Parent Portal. If you need assistance logging on to the Portal, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org. Checks and money orders may also be sent to the school office. The fees are: K - $25 / Grades 1 - 5 - $42. If you have any questions, please call the school office (440-995-7500).
Absence Notification
Your child’s well being throughout the day is very important to us so we ask, whenever your child will be absent or tardy, that you communicate this information to school so we know not to expect him/her. All student absences (at anytime, day or night) are to be called into the office at 995-7500 before 8:30am. Please give the student’s name and the reason for the absence; i.e., illness (also include the child’s symptoms), funeral, out of town, or doctor’s appointment.
Important Links
November Citizen of the Day
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store to download for Android or Apple device.
Dates to Remember
December 20: Elementary Holiday Parties - 1:45pm / End of First Semester
December 21 - January 3: Winter Break
January 4: Classes Resume
January 10: PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30pm, Idea Lab
January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 24: Gates Mills Candid Photos
January 26: Middle School Band Recruitment (during music class)