

Bandit Bulletin
June 2, 2023
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Important Dates
June
8 Last Day of School
Upcoming Events
July 10-- Let's Do S'More Learning at Gaston 4:00-6:00pm
July 11 Student Registration
July 13 Student Registration
August 17-- Bandit's Back to School Bonanza 4:00-6:00pm
August 30- Back to School Night 5:00-6:30pm
4 Year Old Kindergarten 2023-2024
4K is a full-day program taught by DPI certified teachers. SDB uses fun, engaging, hands-one learning to prepare students for their future education. The daily activities develop early math and reading skills while cultivating their language and cognitive skills. Art, music and PE is integrated into the school day. Our social emotional curriculum fosters positive social skills, self image and citizenship. Dual-Language Immersion is an option for 4K families. Students must be age 4 by September to be eligible for enrollment.
For more information visit our 4K program page link.
Here is the link for new student enrollment website
Online student enrollment link direct digital link to register
If you have any questions about enrolling you can call 608- 361-4023.
Bandit Staff Shout-Outs
If you would like to recognize a Gaston Bandit Teacher or Staff Member for their support or extra effort, please fill out this form:
Gaston Spirit Wear
Gaston Gear available!
Order your Gaston Spirit Wear here:
Part of the money will come back to support our students at Gaston!
Important Phone Numbers and Office Info
608-361-2300 Gaston Office/ Attendance Line
608-361-2305 Secretary, Mr. Martinez
608-361-2310 Principal Lewis
608-361-2343 Asst.Principal Mr. W
608-361-2388 Mr. Williams School Psychologist
608-361-2312 Ms. Lathrop School Counselor
608-361-2341 Mr. Stempski School Social Worker
608-361-2347/608-361-2643 Ms. Mercedes- Home/School Liason- Speaks Spanish
608-361-2315 School Nurse or Health Room Assistant
WE HAVE BANDIT PRIDE
Our Mission:
The Gaston community will honor diversity, and ensure equity, respect, safety, and responsibility among its members. We will work together to provide the highest quality, engaging, and culturally responsive educational experiences for our scholars while fostering a love of learning.
Our Vision:
Gaston is a safe, responsive, equitable learning environment that empowers every student to be prepared, confident, and successful now and in the future for the Beloit community and beyond.
At Gaston We Believe In:
ALL students. - All students can and will learn in a safe, calm, inclusive learning environment.
The WHOLE child. - Social-emotional learning and participation in the fine arts and wellness activities ALL contribute to a high quality education.
ALL students, families, and the community. - We are strengthened by diversity.
A diverse, inclusive and equitable learning experience. - Everyone belongs.
High-quality instruction and positive relationships with ALL students - Engaging instruction and trusting relationships lead to student engagement.
School, family, and community partnerships - These partnerships are vital to ALL students’ education.
ALL Gaston staff. - They bring valuable expertise to our learning environment - we believe in and lift up each other.
Lifelong learning. - There is always more to learn
Contact Information
Email: flewis@sdb.k12.wi.us
Website: www.sdb.k12.wi.us
Location: 1515 West Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: 608-361-2300
Facebook: facebook.com/schooldistrictbeloit
Fonda Lewis
608-361-2310
Jason Wilhelm
608-361-2343