Gates Notes & News
November 13, 2023
I hope this newsletter finds you all well. As has been the case all year, the months seem to be flying by and we are heading into the busy holiday season, starting with the kick-off of Cool to Care today. For those of you who are not aware, Cool to Care is the district's annual collection campaign to support Outreach East. As like last year, we will be collecting monetary donations through special spirit days (a flyer is coming home and is included below). Outreach East will in turn be able to take the donations and provide Davison families in need with food and health/beauty items. Supporting Outreach East through Cool to Care has been a long standing tradition in Davison Community Schools and truly illustrates that when a group of caring people come together and do a little, they can have a huge positive impact on their community.
Additionally, thank you to those families that participated in the 'Pile the Aisle' toy drive. The students loved placing the toys they brought on the bus. Again, these items will stay right in our community and go to Davison families in need.
As we head toward Thanksgiving, I would like to express how grateful I am to be part of the Gates family and how much I appreciate your support. Whether it is a school event, fundraiser, parent-teacher conference, class party, or causal conversation, you always come through in the most amazing ways! From the bottom of my heart, 'thank you' and wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!
Most Sincerely,
Natalie Miller
Proud Gates Principal
Cool to Care Campaign is ON!
PTO News!
Thank you to those families that were able to participte in the fall fundraiser! Due to your efforts, the Gates PTO was able to raise over $20,000 to support our students, programs, and the school.
Get Involved! Many studies indicate increased student success when families join educational staff in creating exciting and memorable experiences together. Feel free to contact the Gates PTO at gatespto@gmail.com
Monday, November 13th has been designated as World Kindness Day
Do you have your Remind Account set up?
Please be sure you are signed up for a Remind account. If you already have a Remind App, this will work with your existing account. If you do not have a Remind account, you will want/need to create one. Remind will work through the app or via email for those who do not want to download the app.
Through remind, you can set notifications to alert you to messages being sent from school to keep you up-to-date with all the latest information. Please make sure to check in with your child's teacher of you have questions or issues with the Remind setup .
Fall Days… Dress Warm!
The days are getting chillier so please make sure your child wears a warm coat daily! It’s not too early to send gloves and a hat as well. It's a great idea to mark all clothing with your child’s name. Students should also be reminded that they should keep track of any items taken off outside during recess. Recess monitors report finding many jackets left on the ground when the students go in for lunch that must be brought in and placed on the Lost and Found racks.
VOLUNTEER FORMS
All volunteers at Gates must have a confirmed Volunteer Form on file prior to coming into the school to help at an event. Those interested should turn in their completed form at the Gates office. Please make sure you have indicated the type of activity you wish to volunteer for such as Popcorn Fridays, classroom assistance, party coordinator, etc.
Save the Date - Music Concerts
We are excited to announce our 2023-24 Grade Level Concert dates. The elementary concerts are held in the evening in the Davison High School Auditorium. Please be sure to mark your calendar for the following dates:
- November 30, 2023 - 2nd grade
- April 25th - 1st grade
- May 13, 2024 - 4th grade
Veterans Visit 4th Graders
3rd Grade Musical Honors Veterans
A Little Fall Fun!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Tuesday, November 14th - Fundraiser Pizza Lunch Prize Day
- Wednesday, November 15th - Fundraiser Ice Cream Prize Day & Money Machine Prize Day
- Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th - No School for the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Wednesday, November 29th - Early Release Day! Students will be released from school at approximately 1:43 p.m.
- Friday, November 30th - 1st Grade Grammies & Grampies in Jammies
Attendance Matters
Gates Elementary
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Where Kids Come First and Futures Begin
and
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Email: nmiller@davisonschools.org
Website: www.davisonschools.org
Location: 2359 S. Irish, Davison, MI, United States
Phone: 810-591-5001