Gateway Middle School

October Parent Newsletter

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In This Issue

EPS October Parent News

Save the Date

Family Night

Safety Reminders/Missed a Call?

Let's Connect Region Three

Parent University

School Feeder Diagram

Harassment Intimidation and Bullying

Student Handbook

Technical Support

Join the PTSA

Reflections

Gateway's Mission

At Gateway our mission is, in partnership with parents and the community, to provide a safe and collaborative learning environment that empowers lifelong learners to reach their full potential.

Vacation

Everett School District Policy 3122P

Prearranged Absences

If a family vacation or travel must occur while school is in session, it must be prearranged prior to the absence and approved by the principal (or designee). The principal may excuse up to five (5) school days for a prearranged absence per student each school year. Assignments requested for a prearranged absence will be provided to the student or parent if requested five (5) school days prior to the absence.

Save the Date

Wednesday, October 5th 6:00-8:00

High School and Beyond (Cascade HS)


Thursday, October 6th 6:00-7:00

Let's Connect Region Three at Heatherwood Middle School


***Monday, October 10th

6:00-8:00 - Gateway Family Night


Friday, October 14th

Staff Professional Development Day - No classes for students


Tuesday, October 18th 6:00-8:00

High School and Beyond (Jackson HS)


October 24th-November 4th

Read-a-Thon Fundraiser


Monday October 31st- November 4th

Conference Week


November 4th

Veteran's Day Assembly


November 9th

Picture Retakes


***This is a new date.

Check out the Everett School District Calendar.

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Gateway Middle School Family Night- October 10th from 6:00-8:00

Gateway Middle School proudly presents our Family Night from 6:00-8:00. Please come meet your teachers and get a glimpse of your student's day by following your student's schedule. You will report to your student's first period class at 6:00. If you can't make it, we will send out teacher presentations to you!
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Veteran's Day Celebration

On November 14th, Gateway will be celebrating our veterans with an assembly. We would like to invite our veterans to Gateway as part of the celebration. Please complete this link, if you have a Veteran in your life that we can honor by attending our assembly.

We would also love to have pictures of any veterans in your family. We will use these photos to honor those that have served, even if they can't make it to school as part of our celebration. Please email these photos to lbreen@everettsd.org.

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Let's Connect in Region Three!

You are invited to connect with the Region Three Regional Superintendent, Larry Fleckenstein, to engage in conversation about Back to School and to provide feedback to help us improve. We want to hear from you and hope you can attend an in-person meeting to share your thoughts.

Let’s Connect!

Topic: Back to School

Date: October 6, 2022

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: Heatherwood MS - Cafeteria - 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012

Questions that will be posed:

  • What are the academic needs your student may have?
  • What does student achievement mean to you?

Parent University

PARENT UNIVERSITY

Parent University is an on-demand resource created to help parents and guardians become full partners in their child’s education. Parent and family engagement in education positively impacts the academic and social success of children. Content includes a selection of pre-recorded videos and how-to documents that can be viewed at any time. You will find Parent University, at www.everettsd.org/ParentUniversity.

School Feeder Diagram

Please see the diagram below to find out which school your student(s) may attend.
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Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

As a parent, we always want to protect our students. If you have a concern, please take a look at the district policy on HIB. If you need to report a concern, please click here.


District Policy 3204 P

As defined in legislation, “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 28A.640.010 and RCW 28A 642.010, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the act:

A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;

B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;

C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Link to Gateway Student Handbook

Please take a moment to review the Student Handbook with your student. All students are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the handbook. When your student signs into their laptop, they are agreeing to these expectation.

Technical Support

Have a tech issue, please place a request for support by clicking here.

Need to change a password? Click here.

Want to check your student's grades? Click here.

Join Our PTSA

Our Mission: The PTSA strengthens our schools and benefits our children. Gateway PTSA provides programs and activities that enhance the educational opportunities of Gateway’s students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Gateway PTSA is an advocate for all students attending Gateway Middle School and Everett Public Schools.


Please consider joining our PTA. Attendance at meetings is not required, but your support allows our students to have more opportunities. Click this link to find out more information!

Reflections Art Contest

Reflections Art Contest is a National Level PTA program.

Students can participate in six categories depends on the theme" Show your voice"

Last date of submission : 11/7/2022

Submit virtually through google form: https://tinyurl.com/gatewayreflections2022

For more details : https://www.gatewayptsa.org/reflections.html

https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/

Questions? contact Gayathri gatewayreflections2022@gmail.com

Entry forms and rules are available in the office

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