Gateway Middle School
October Parent Newsletter

In This Issue
EPS October Parent News
Save the DateFamily 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
Vacation
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.
EPS October Parent News
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.

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

Veteran's Day Celebration
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.

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

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)
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
Join Our PTSA
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
Connect with Us!
