GATE Pull-Out Program Newsletter
March, 2024
Where is GATE taking us?
Curriculum
March Standards
GATE Strategy
Our GATE strategy is centered around the Engineering Design Process. Through hands-on learning, our students will explore the world of simple machines. Using this process, students will question, brainstorm, design, build, test, and improve their ideas.
Wish List
We need some supplies for upcoming lessons.
-Clorox wipes
-Kleenex
-empty tape rolls
-paper towel tubes
Picture of Rube Goldberg's Inventions
Simple Machines images of Lever, pulley, wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane, Wedge, and Screw.
Kid testing their Rube Goldberg machine.
Community Corner
The Four Little Pigs Wind Quintet at Tucson Symphony Center
Saturday, Mar 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
Tucson Festival of Books at The UofA mall on both Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, Mar 9, 2024, 09:30 AM
Engineering Week - Engineering at the Mall - Park Place 5870 E Broadway Blvd
Saturday, Mar 9, 2024, 10:30 AM
Discovery Nights at Children’s Museum
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024, 05:00 PM
Archaeology Days at Mission Gardens
Saturday, Mar 23, 2024, 08:00 AM
2024 Easter Eggstravaganza at Reid Park Amphitheater
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024, 09:00 AM
GATE Program Office News
If you have further questions about the GATE pull-out program, please contact us at GATEProgram@tusd1.org or call
(520)225-3605.
To register for make-up testing, please visit: www.bit.ly/GATEMAKEUP2223
Brain Challenge
Who am I?
A chicken was given $7, an ant was given $21, a spider was given $28. How much money was the dog given?
Guidelines for Teaching Kids About Money
1. Save at least 10% of all money received.
2. Use goal setting.
3. Learn the value of hard work.
4. See the benefits of giving.
5. Learn the importance of privacy & security.
GATE Office: (520) 225-3605
Email: GATEProgram@tusd1.org
Programs Office: 3233 South Pinal Vista, Tucson, AZ 85713
Monthly newsletters will be emailed every month and posted to the GATE Blog.