Gearity PDS
1.12.24 Family Message
Greetings Gearity Families
As a Reminder - No School on January 15th and 16th: Our school district observes Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday on January 15th so classes will not be in session. The following day is a records and professional development day for teachers as they work on 2nd quarter grades. School will not be in session on Tuesday, January 16th.
Grade will be ready in Infinite Campus by January 19th: Parents will be able to review 2nd quarter grades by the end of next week. Mrs. Smith will be sending how a paper copy of the report cards as well as family reports for Acadience (Early Literacy Assessment) and MAP (K-5 math, 3-5 Reading, and 4-5 Science). The reports will let you know how your student is performing compared to typical peers at their grade level. The 50th percentile means a student is average. If you have questions, you can schedule a teacher meeting either by contacting the teacher directly or calling the office at 391-6515.
Family Dance Moved Back a Week: Due to a scheduling conflict for our DJ, we will have our 2nd annual Family Dance on February 2nd from 6-8 pm. Last year we blew the roof off the gym. Mr. Sullivan will DJ and does an amazing job setting up special lighting to make the event a true party. There is no cost to attend since this is a community building event. We plan to have "walking tacos" and pizza available for a modest fee. We are looking for volunteers to help with making the walking tacos. All money raised by the food sales helps support PTA programming at the school such as classroom mini grants and social events.
Students will miss out on going to the Natural History Museum if the Infinite Campus Annual Update is not complete! Gearity still has less than 100 students who need to have their Annual Update completed. We are planning to take all students to the Natural History Museum in February to learn about the total solar eclipse that will occur in April. We will not be able to take students unless the annual update is completed. Call the office at 371-6515 if you need help!
Find the instructions to complete the Annual Update here. You will need to have an Infinite Campus account to complete your Annual Update; if you do not have an Infinite Campus account, click here to request one. If you have issues logging into Infinite Campus or completing the Annual Update, please contact the Data Department at icportal@chuh.org.
Have a great weekend,
Patrick McNichols
Principal
Preschool Reminder to Families
We hope you all enjoyed your Winter Break Learning Kits. Please don't forget to return your Bingo Boards with your child's name. Families who return their bingo boards will be entered into a drawing for a family membership to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Bingo Boards can be returned to your child's teacher. Mrs. Foran will be drawing names on January 19th.
District Plan for Communications with Persons with Disabilities
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
Upcoming Events
January 12th - 2nd quarter ends
January 15th - MLK Day (No School)
January 16th - Professional Development Day (No Students)
January 19th - Grades will be available in Infinite Campus
January 26th - PAWS Assembly
January 29th - Teacher Data Day (No Students)
February 1st - Black History Month Begins
February 2nd - Family Dance 6:00 - 8:00
February 5th - PTA Meeting
February 8th - School Market
February 16th - No Students (Teacher Independent Work Day)
February 19th - No School for President's Day