Gatewood's Weekly Newsletter
10/1/2020
A Message from Dr. Nolan
Dear Gatewood Families:
We are nearing a full month of school for our scholars. I am proud of our students, teachers, and families on their adjustments to the start of the school year.
Just a couple of reminders and Information: Parent/Teacher Conferences October 12th 11-7 pm and October 13th 8-4 pm.
Our teachers and staff will have a Professional Development day October 14th.
No-cost Internet available to qualifying families
Thanks to a generous family in our community, Hopkins Schools families who qualify for Comcast Internet Essentials can get one year of Comcast home internet service for free. More information, details on qualifications, and the service address lookup can be found here. If you are interested in participating in this program or finding out more, please contact: Christy.Daigle@hopkinsschools.org - school counselor or Brooke.Davis@hopkinsschools.org - social worker sped.
Health Services
As students begin to experience back to school illnesses, we are getting more questions regarding when a student needs to stay home or if they are okay to be in school.
Because of COVID-19, this decision looks different than in previous years. The symptoms of COVID-19 overlap with many frequent childhood illnesses, including colds and strep throat. Because of this, we cannot know the cause of the illness based on symptoms alone and as a result, COVID-19 must be ruled out before a child or household members can return.
The information below may be helpful to families as a summary of how illnesses will be managed this school year following COVID-19 guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Simplified Covid-19 Decision Tree
Dr. George Nolan
Interim Principal
Gatewood Elementary
(952)988-5251
Fall Conferences
School conferences are a great way for families to get to know their student's teachers and learn the expectations for the coming year. Time is spent reviewing academics, setting goals and celebrating your student's achievements and milestones! Sign up for your student conferences today!
Here are the links to sign up for Student Conferences:
All conferences will be 20 minutes in length and done virtually or by phone call.
Please complete your sign up by Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59 p.m.
A Message from the Library
Get the most out of library books at home:
- Read together and enjoy books with your child!
- Look at books for fun ~ notice and talk about the pictures.
- Listen to your child read. Help with words they may not know.
- Read and reread the book! Talk about favorite characters, ask questions, and notice important parts of the story.
Reminder
October 12 -13 - Student Conferences
October 14 - Staff Development
October 15 - 16 MEA Conference Break
Lunch Menu 9/28 - 10/9
Children's Dental Services
Children's Dental Service is located at the myHealth for Teens & Young Adults Center located at 15 - 8th Avenue South in Hopkins. Services are provided for children from birth to age 26 and pregnant women. See the attached flyer for service information.
Call 612-746-1530 to set up your appointment. CDS accepts all forms of insurance and offers reduced cost care under an income-based sliding fee scale. Ask to have your appointment at the myHealth for Teens & Young Adults location in Hopkins.
See the attached flyer for more information.
Calendar of Events
10/12 - No School - Family Conferences 11:00 - 7:00 p.m.
10/13 - No School - Family Conferences 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
10/14 - No School - Staff Professional Development
10/15 - No School Minnesota Education Association (MEA) break
10/16 - No School Minnesota Education Association (MEA) break
10/27 - Picture Retake Day - A day students and Distance Learning students (Noon - 2:00)
10/28 - Picture Retake Day - B day students and Distance Learning students (Noon - 2:00)
Hopkins Community Ed Activities
- Young Rembrandt Virtual Art Classes
- Lifelong Athletics Program - Virtual Athletic Training Classes
- Skyhawks Fall Sports for grades K-6
- Twin Cities Magic Academy
You can find information regarding these classes on our website.
Gatewood Elementary
Email: kristi.wright@hopkinsschools.org
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/elementary/gatewood-elementary
Location: 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345, USA
Phone: (952) 988-5250
Facebook: facebook.com/gatewoodelementary
Twitter: @HopkinsGatewood