The GATE Gazette
Friday, September 20, 2019
This Week
We had a lot of fun events happening this week, including our Fun Run Kick-Off! Please take the time to read through the directions for registering for the Fun Run. The PTO's goal is to have 100% of our students registered, and a school-wide fundraising goal of $8,500.
There have been many questions regarding our attendance line. You can call the following numbers:
248-537-6400 (voicemail will be set up this week)
or
248-537-6600 (this is for the Academy but the messages are sent to our shared secretary)
Many of your questions can be answered within this weekly newsletter; thank you for taking the time to read it! Have a fantastic weekend!
Sincerely,
Kate Martin, Principal
GATE Upcoming Events
- Oct. 1: P2 Assembly/Fun Run Intro 2pm (Students only)
- Oct. 2: Avondale Resident Information Night 6:30-7:30pm in Media Center (For Avondale residents interested in applying to GATE for next year)
- Oct. 4: Picture Day (See flyer below)
- Oct. 7th: Spirit Week - Monday: PJ Day, Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day, Wednesday: Character Day, Thursday: Career Day, Friday: Spirit Day
- Oct. 7th: Some clubs begin
- Oct. 9th: Coffee with the Superintendent @ Meadows Media Center 8:30-10:00am
- Oct. 10: Girl Scout Information Meeting 6pm, room 153
- Oct. 10: PTO Meeting 7pm in Media Center
- Oct. 11: GATE Fun Run! (See flyer below!)
- Oct. 12: MAGC (Michigan Association of Gifted Children) Fall Conference
- Oct. 16: Avondale Resident Information Night 6:30-7:30pm in Media Center (For Avondale residents interested in applying to GATE for next year)
- Oct. 17: Early Dismissal (12:53)
- Oct. 24: GATE Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8pm (Teachers will send out sign-up)
- Oct. 25: GATE Family activity night 7-9pm (room 163)
- Oct. 29: GATE Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8pm (Teachers will send out sign-up)
- Oct. 31: Classroom Fall Parties/Halloween parade (Time TBD)
Staff Changes - Please Read
Please also see the letter below for the changes in our 3rd/4th grade classroom.
Ms. Rachel Breeden!
The Fun Run is HERE!
Busy Bee
Busy Bee is starting to see a reduction in the amount of students attending before and after school care that have previously stated their commitment to needing the service. Because they base their staffing and supplies on this number, please be sure to inform them of any changes in your schedule or needs.
Please be sure to contact Kelly Nowicky - kelly.nowicki@avondaleschools.org so that she can be aware of any schedule changes for your child.
Thank you!
Clubs
Forgot to send an interest form in? Change your mind? See links to club registration forms below. The last day to send in registration forms and payment is Friday Sep. 27th.
*Science Olympiad is a "first come, first served" registration until the max is reached.
Positivity Project - P2
Next week will be the character strength of teamwork.
Next week, we'll begin learning why "teamwork makes the dream work"! This is especially important for our gifted students, because sometimes this character strength can more commonly be an area needed for improvement. This week the students will discuss the characteristics of a good teammate, how communication, compromise and flexibility are needed when participating on a team, and what to do if you disagree with your team. I can't wait to hear about the fantastic discussions that happen in the classrooms next week.
Please send in a 4 x 6 photo of your child for our P2 hallway display asap. (optional)
Hearing and Vision Screenings Provided in Oakland County Schools
Hearing and vision screenings are required by Michigan Law (The Public Health Code 368 of 1978) and are provided annually in Oakland County schools by Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) at no cost. Screenings help identify vision and hearing difficulties that can affect a child’s school performance, speech and language skills and social development. OCHD Public Health Technicians do not diagnose any conditions but can make parents/guardians aware if a child may need further follow-up from a doctor.
Vision screening occurs in pre-school, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th grades
Hearing screening occurs in pre-school, kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades
Please ensure your student is in attendance on screening days. For more information: visit www.oakgov.com/health , call OCHD’s Hearing and Vision program at 248-424-7070, or contact your child’s school.
Lunch/Recess Monitor Needed!
Here's the link to the posting: https://ats4.searchsoft.net/ats/application/search/job_search_frame?APPLICANT_TYPE_ID=00000002&COMPANY_ID=JA000529
You'd need to create an application and submit it ASAP if interested.
Coffee with the Superintendent
October 9th, 8-10:30am @ Meadows Media Center
Blessings in a Backpack Fundraiser
PTO News
Box Tops for Education
To earn money for our school From BoxTops:
-Open the App Store on any device with a camera,
-Search for “BoxTops” app,
-Download the app, and follow instructions.
(Our schools’ name is “Avondale GATE Magnet School.”)
Kroger Rewards
Amazon Smile
Resident Application Information - Pass Along to Interested Families!
Staff Contact Information
Classroom Teachers
4th/5th: Ms. Michelle Gierman
michelle.gierman@avondaleschools.org
4th/5th: Ms. Erica Burmann
erica.burmann@avondaleschools.org
2nd/3rd: Ms. Amanda Merrill
amanda.merrill@avondaleschools.org
Long-Term Sub for Ms. Merrill - Ms. Leanore Ray
2nd/3rd: Ms. Kimberly McDermid
kimberly.mcdermid@avondaleschools.org
3rd/4th: Ms. Rachel Breeden
rachel.breeden@avondaleschools.org
(This will be active in a few days)
6th: Mr. Mike Bigelow
michael.bigelow@avondaleschools.org
Special Area Staff
STEAM Lab: Ms. Heidi Heil
heidi.heil@avondaleschools.org
Physical Education: Ms. Adrianna Pfeffer
adrianna.pfeffer@avondaleschools.org
Art: Ms. Elizabeth Lowe
elizabeth.lowe@avondaleschools.org
Support Staff
Learning Resource Room: Ms. Jennifer Spencer
jennifer.spencer@avondaleschools.org
Speech Therapist: Ms. Kristen Genslak
kristen.genslak@avondaleschools.org
Social Work: Ms. Anne Ossewaarde
Contact Info
Our secretary, Brenda Trager, will be answering your calls.
Please call this number to report absences or when you have school related questions.
brenda.trager@avondaleschools.org
Our address is 1435 West Auburn Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Our website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/gate-1/
Contact Information
Email: kate.martin@avondaleschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/gate-1/
Location: 1435 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 537-6400
Twitter: @KateMartinGATE