The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
August 24, 2018
Gates Mills Elementary School
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, United States
Phone: 440-995-7500
Facebook: Facebook.com/gatesmillselementaryschool
Twitter: @mrstammibender
The year is off to a great start and the building is buzzing with learning! A special thanks to the PTC and Danielle Lazuka who welcomed our new kindergarten parents at the Boo-Hoo Breakfast on Monday, August 20th.
As you know, safety is our number-one priority at Gates Mills School. The staff is diligent about making sure your children are safe from the time they enter the building until the time they are reunited with you at the end of the school day. We need your help to ensure a safe environment. We are asking all parents to be vigilant when entering the building by not holding the door open for other adults who are unknown to you. Please remember to stop by the office to sign in and receive a visitor badge. Thanks for your continued support and cooperation in keeping our students safe.
Grades 1-5 Curriculum Night
Our annual Parent Curriculum Night is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 29th. This event provides an opportunity for parents to become better acquainted with their children’s new teachers and the curriculum of their new grade level. Your attendance is one of the most important “first” steps you can take in the year-long communication process between home and school. While we love your children, we request that this evening be attended by adults only. The program will begin promptly at 6:30pm in the gym with an important all-school presentation from Mrs. Bender and the Gates Mills PTC. Each teacher will make a formal presentation in their classroom following the all-school presentation. Conference sign-up sheets will be in each classroom.
Harvest Basket Winner
We have harvested our first batch of veggies and flowers from our Gates Mills Garden in front of the school. The students planted the garden last spring and was taken care of over the summer by various families.
Our first raffle winner is Karen C. This Gates Mills resident purchased a 'First Harvest' raffle ticket at the Community House on Election Day 2017.
Information Regarding Reporting Student Absences
- Call the school office at 995-7500 before 8:15 am. The school voice mail is always available.
- Clearly state your name, your student's name, teacher's name, reason for absence and date(s) the student will be absent.
- For student safety all students must be called in absent.
Visitors and Volunteers at Gates Mills
All visitors and volunteers must be buzzed into the building to sign in at the office before entering our hallways.
- If you are arriving to volunteer, you must first sign in and receive a visitor's badge. This keeps us aware of adults who are in the building for security purposes. Be sure to stop back in the office to sign out.
- If you are dropping off classroom materials or lunch for your child, we will see that they are delivered for you and eliminate classroom disruptions.
- If you are picking up your child for an appointment, you must come to the office to sign him/her out and we will get your child for you.
Medication Reminder
- Have a physician's permission form on file with the school before the medication is to be given.
- Be transported to school and brought to the office by parent or guardian only.
Do not send any type of medication to school with your child. If you have any questions, please contact the clinic at 995-7503.
Birthday Policy
Important Links
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
Drop Off & Dismissal Procedures
District Parent Mentor Information
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store to download for Android or Apple device.
Dates to Remember
August 29 - Gates Mills Picture/Panorama Day
August 29 - Grades 1-5 Parent Curriculum Night: 6:30pm, gym
September 3 - Labor Day: NO SCHOOL
September 13 - Dads & Donuts: 7:15-7:50am, gym