The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 2/17/20
#thisiswhywedothis..#180daysofwhy..#students..#GATORNATION
Parents please take the annual CORE survey, check your email. The email link is sent by Panorama Education, just click, complete & submit..Thanks
CORE Survey....How are we Doing to support Student and School Success
The Panorama Foundation sends the CORE survey to each parent's email and or phone/CVS on file; you will continue to receive the message from LBUSD until the survey is completed or the window closes on 2/21.
Notes from Dr. Miller......
What a fun week in #GATORNATION....."mid-week" fun with PTSA Eats Out at Chucky E Cheese and celebrating soooo many students and families with smiles on their faces and 163 of our middle school students received recognition with Honor Roll Certificates for a 3.0 to 4.0 GPA. And of course, families shared "special heart messages" to their child (hearts displayed in the main hallway) Ohhhh Yeahhhh....Sooooo PROUD to be a GATOR!!!!
Celebrating the Monday Holiday with FUN FACTS about our 1st United States of America President:
Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732.[1] Since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of 1971, its observance can occur between February 15 and February 21 inclusive.[2]
Colloquially, the day is also now widely known as Presidents' Day and is often an occasion to honor the incumbent president and all persons who have served as president, not just George Washington.[3][4]
The day is a state holiday in most states, with official names including Washington's Birthday, Presidents' Day, President's Day, and Washington's and Lincoln's Birthday.[3] Depending upon the specific law, the state holiday might officially celebrate Washington alone, Washington and Abraham Lincoln (whose birthday is February 12), or some other combination of U.S. presidents (such as Washington and the third president Thomas Jefferson, who was born in April).[3]
Let us continue to work together for our school's SUCCESS!!!
Respectfully & With Kids in Mind, Dr. Miller
School Services and Support Programs
Additional Math "After School" Intervention/Tutoring Support
5th Grade "all/any" students: Monday & Wednesday 7: 3:15 - 4:15 in Mr. Patterson's room
Middle School - 6, 7, 8 "all/any"- With the middle school teacher Mr. Vo, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Tuesday(6th/Asenas) & Thursday(8th/Ramirez): 3:25 - 4:25
Online programs students to use @ home to support ELA & Math skills
K-5: Jiji (Math)
If your child does not have their code, please contact the teacher ASAP.
K-5: CORE 5 (English)
If your child does not have their code, please contact the teacher ASAP.
4-8: Khan Academy (Math)
If your child does not have their code, please contact the teacher ASAP.
2/19 - Mid Week Family Fun...Class of 2020 - Wednesday Eats Out - Come and Have Dinner @ Baja Sonora and all of your GATORS
Soooo Yummy for the Tummy...Parents/Families Come to our Annual Pancakes and PJ's on 2/28!!
It's that time of year, Book Fair with an added twist"Math Night":2/28-3/6
Principal's Message on Book Fair
Did you know that reading 20 minutes a day with your child is the best investment your family can make in their future? Research shows that children who read just 20 minutes per day score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests.
Come to the Book Fair to stock up on the books your child will love reading and ignite your home reading habits. Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child’s next favorite book!
Save the date! Book Fair dates: March 2nd – March 6th Shopping hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Special activities: Family Fun Night February 28th, 5:30-8:00 PM Introducing Book Fair eWallet!
Let your child shop the Fair cash-free with our NEW digital payment option. Learn more on our Book Fair homepage and get started creating an account: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.domethod=homepage&url=gompersschool
If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our Online Fair at scholastic.com/fair.
Our Online Fair is available from Feb. 26 – Mar. 10 We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Happy reading!
Sincerely, Dr. Miller
Yearbook Fun!! Making the year's yearbook the Best EVER!!!
Class of 2020..Baby Pictures bring in your "super cute/adorable" fun photos to be a part of the Yearbook memories
K-8 parents, Yearbook Dedications leave a lasting memory for your child!
K-8 parents, Capture the memories of #GATORNATION for 19-20 Yearbook via Photo Uploads of your child's class in varied activities
Friendly Reminders
Gompers Expectations across our K8 #GatorNation Community!!
Scholarly Dress Expectations - January 6, 2020
LBUSD is a uniform district for students in grades K-8, since 1994.
As discussed in August at the Orientations and Back To School Night, Scholarly dress is the expectation for Gompers Students.
Please ensure your student(s) are in scholarly dress each day as they walk through the "gates of success".
Arrive on TIME to the LEARNING PARTY!!! - Every Minute lost is a minute missed of learning!!
Elementary Students in their seat at 9:00
2020-21 School Information - Be in the Know
Kindergarten Information for 2020-21 School Year
If you have children 5 years old, (or will be 5 by September 1st, 2020), they are eligible to enroll into Kindergarten for the 2020 -21 school year.
Students whose birthdate is between September 2 – December 2, 2015 are eligible for the Transitional Kindergarten Program (TK)
Remember that your child must:
« Live within the Gompers area
- OR -
« Have an approved *School of Choice Application at Gompers
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Please pick-up an enrollment packet at the Gompers main office
Beginning: Monday, January 27, 2020, from 8:00 – 3:30 PM. All new enrollment will be submitted online, through ParentVue only. You will be asked to bring the following documents with you at the time of your appointment:
« Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate or Passport
« Immunization Records (must be up-to-date at the time of appointment)
« 2 Proofs of Address (Utility Bill, Rental Agreement or Receipt, Government Correspondence)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Ms. Jeanette,Enrollment Clerk(sub)Friendly Reminders....
Phones are out they will be confiscated by the teacher and returned to parent ONLY.
*Food Deliveries
No food Deliveries dropped off or GRUBHUB, DINEDASH etc..
Students Are Not Permitted To Bring Balloons, Birthday Signs, Cakes, Gifts, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Etc.
Classrooms will not be permitted to do birthday celebrations during the instructional day
Students Are Not Allowed To Sell Snack Items, Such As Chips, Chocolates Or Any Other Candy On Campus.
Eat Lunch with your child on Fridays
1. Sign in at the office
2. Receive a visitors sticker
3. Wait for your child at the benches with the lunch
4. Lunch Times:
1st - 11:25, 2nd & 3rd grade 11:35, 4th grade -11:45 and 5th grade 11:55, MS - 12:46
Please, No drop off of "special" lunches on Fridays, parents with the child for lunch..thanks!
Safety on Briercrest and Dunrobin...Please adhere to the traffic regualations for drop off and pickup
Student/Morning Drop Off Off -
Campus Supervision of students does not begin until 8:15 each morning. Students should enter through the playground entrance on Dunrobin Ave.
Afternoon PickUp -
All gates are open for exiting until 3:30 pm
Dunrobin gate & Briercrest gate
Campus supervision of students ends at 4:00 pm Playground closes at 4:00.
PARENTS- TICKETING for Double PARKING!!!!!
Please do not double park. Lakewood Sherrif will be issuing tickets. Our neighbors on Briecrest have concerns and are contacting authorities. Please park safely to drop off your Kinder student and pick up your child.
Cross Walks is the law:
Please use the crosswalks to ensure pedestrian safety in crossing the street. Lakewood has a city ordinance on pedestrian safety and the use of crosswalk. Please adhere to safety measures for your child.
BasketBall for Boys
When: 2/20
Where: Newcomb @ Newcomb
Time: 4:30
Middle School Sports
Hope to see you there!!!
Girls Track
February 22 @ Wilson - League
February 26 @ Wilson - All City
GATORNATION Coming Soon....March Madness = No Absences, No tardies...How about a Movie Party???
Gompers and LBUSD NEWS
17 - No School - Holiday
19th - 20th - 7th Grade Field Trip
20 - BB @ Newcomb vs Newcomb
22 - Girls Track Meet @ Wilson
22 - LBUSD Kindergarten Festival @ Burcham 9-12
28 - Achievement Celebration for Elementary and SOM (Select Families will receive a notification if your child is receiving recognition for Honor Roll.)
28 - Dr. Seuss Pancakes and PJ - Breakfast Fun
28 - Bookfair Family Night & Math Night Fun!1
29 - Saturday School for 4th Grade begins
3/2 -3/6 - Book Fair & Math Steam Nights
3/3 & 3/4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences/ Minimum Day for Elementary School @ 2:00
3/7 - Saturday School
3/14 - Saturday School
3/28 - Saturday School
LBUSD Information
Parent Workshops:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNlWbkurA7jKtjqTSbTsJyXCR4wRz2Az/view
LBUSD Parent Forum meetings:
http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Parent_U/calendar.cfm
LBUSD has reason to Celebrate video: