The Gayman Gazette
"What Will Your Beautiful Hands Do Today?"
March 20, 2017
Important Upcoming Dates
- March 21st - Reading Olympics Meeting @ 7:45 AM
- March 23rd - Reading Olympics Meeting @ 7:45 AM
- March 23rd - Shrek Jr. School Musical performance @ 7:00 PM
- March 24th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Plumstead Materials Quarry @ 11:00 AM
- March 24th - Shrek Jr. School Musical performance @ 7:00 PM
- March 25th - Shrek Jr. School Musical performance @ 2:00 PM
- March 28th - Reading Olympics Meeting @ 7:45 AM
- March 28th - Reading Olympics Read-A-Thon @ 3:30 PM
- March 29th - 1st Grade Reading Picnic @ 2:00 PM
- March 29th - 2nd Grade to YMCA @ 9:30 AM
- March 30th - Reading Olympics Meeting @ 7:45 AM
- March 30th - Reading Olympics @ Mill Creek Elementary @ 5:30 PM
- March 31st - Early Dismissal @ 11:55 AM; AM Kindergarten attends - no PM Kindergarten
- March 31st - Bingo Night @ Tohickon @ 7:00 PM
- April 3rd - 6th - PSSA ELA
- April 4th - End of 3rd Marking Period
- April 12th - No Kindergarten; Parent/Teacher Conferences
- April 13th - No School; Parent/Teacher Conferences
- April 14th - No School; Good Friday
- April 17th - No School; Parent/Teacher Conferences
- April 18th - No Kindergarten; Parent/Teacher Conferences
Anxiety & Children
You may recall the first article of a multi-edition series on Anxiety & Children appeared in the March 6th edition of the Gayman Gazette. The reason for this series is in response to an increase nation-wide in children with anxiety. We encourage you to please see below to learn more about anxiety in children.
Sincerely,
Mike Testani & Suzanne Vass
Shrek Jr. Musical Tickets Available
We have just a couple of tickets left for Friday night and a few left for Thursday and Saturday. Tickets will remain available until they sell out at mypaymentsplus.com. If you haven't ordered your tickets yet, please do so ASAP!
The show days/times are:
Thursday, March 23rd @ 7:00 PM
Friday, March 24th @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 25th @ 2:00 PM
There are 2 types of tickets available:
1. Seats
2. Floor (Option for children aged 5-12. Younger siblings are asked to sit with parents for safety and supervision.)
Tickets may be purchased on line through My Payments Plus (https://www2.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome). Here are the instructions if you have never used it before.
1. Go to mypaymentsplus.com
2. If you have an account log in.
3. If you don't have an account click on the free account button to create one.
4. If you see Gayman Student Activities on the right, click on that and purchase seat and/or floor tickets there.
5. If you don't see Gayman Student Activities, click the Manage Account link on left then click Manage Students.
6. Add your student (student ID can be found in the Parent Portal).
7. Go back to the home screen and you will now see Gayman Student Activities on the right. Click on that and purchase your seat and/or floor tickets there.
Tickets will be sent home with your child on March 20th.
Join Us For Bingo Night
When: Friday, March 31, 2017
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Tohickon Middle School Cafeteria
Cost: $4.00/person
Prizes include: 2 Amazon Echos plus many more fantastic prices for the whole family! A snack is included for every attendee.
Don't forget your markers for your Bingo Cards! All children must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up click here.
2016-2017 Yearbook Sales Are Now Open
The yearbook captures the school year so you’ll never forget the memories created at Gayman – all grades are covered!
ONLINE ORDERING - you can now order online by clicking here:
https://shop.smart-pay.com/index.cfm?p=order-start&sid=25366&no=1
If ordering for multiple students – please enter all first names and grade/teacher abbreviation in the “First Name” space (ie. “Joey 6-L, Katie 4-B”) so that all yearbooks get to the right classrooms on distribution day.
Other ordering options are available – please access the order form HERE for details.
You can also send payment to school using the order form. If cost presents a challenge, please contact Suzanne Vass, your child’s teacher, or the yearbook committee.
Contact the yearbook committee with questions – mctoot@comcast.net
Important PSSA Information
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established the following time line for PSSA testing:
- PSSA English Language Arts: April 3-7, 2017
- PSSA Mathematics: April 24-28, 2017
- PSSA Science: May 1-5, 2017
If a student is discovered using and/or having a cell phone or other electronic device in his/her possession during the administration of the PSSA exams you will be contacted by the school.
For PSSA Parent Information and FAQs along with a one-page letter regarding cell phones click here.
Miss Staropoli's Class Wins Gayman Gala!
Home & School Board Nominations
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please submit your name to the Board via email at ghsainquiries@gmail.com by March 24, 2017.
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
We look forward to meeting you and your child at the kindergarten screenings that begin in May. First grade testing will take place in June.
CB Logo Contest Update
Thank you!
CBSD Logo Committee
www.cbsd.org/logocontest
Boomerang Award
This year, Gayman will continue to accept nominations for the Boomerang Award, which is our way of honoring students who best demonstrate their own developmental assets. What are Developmental Assets? Students possessing a combination of “40 Assets” are typically most successful in school and in life. These assets have the power to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. For a complete listing of the 40 Developmental Assets visit: www. Search-institute.org.
March #17. Creative Activities. Young person participates in creative activities which have a direct positive impact on him/her and others. Their creative activity can take a variety of forms - music, drama, art, or any other creative activity. Boomerang nominations may be emailed to Suzanne Vass at svass@cbsd.org, or printed out and sent into the office.