Gaston Elementary Newsletter
May 19, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS
May 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 2 - Last Movie Night, save the date
June 6 - Community Conversations
June 8 - Field Day
June 12 - PTO Monthly Meeting (details below)
June 14 - Last day of school
DENTAL3 WAS HERE THIS WEEK!

6th Grade Track & Field District Competition
On May 8, our 6th grade track and field team went to the district competition.
Participants were: Skyler B, Mason C, Dimitrius D, Austin H, Scarlet M, Aubrey M, Harley MR, Janessa M, Ami SM, Makenna S, & Dixie S.
We had several first place marks, as well as many personal records set at the meet!
Nice job to everyone!!
Dixie S. was also invited to the 7th & 8th grade
district championship meet to represent Gaston!!
Mrs. Hacker, our PE teacher, is looking for VOLUNTEERS!!

VISIT GASTONPTO.ORG FOR DETAILS ON THE FOLLOWING AND MORE!!



HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR KINDER OR PREK STUDENT?

Thank you! Thank you! THE PTO WAS able to raise lots of funding for future Elementary projects at the Carnival this year!


NEED BUS INFORMATION??
Please call Midco at 503-662-3300 - Leave a message if no answer and they'll call back.
...GOING HOME PLANS...
Change of going home plans can be called in to the school until 1/2 hour before school dismissal. This allows us to write a note and get the info to your student before release.
TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL
Below are guidelines for keeping your child home from school. They were developed by the Communicable Disease Program of Washington County to prevent the spread of potentially contagious disease.
- Fever: With fever greater than 100.4° F; student may return when fever-free for 24 hours (WITHOUT use of fever-reducing medicine).
- Vomiting/Diarrhea: May return 48 hours after last episode.
- Cough: Serious, sustained coughing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
If your family could use assistance with meals this year...
Apply for free and reduced meals here!
We're Here to Help!
News from the Junior/Senior High





