Toll Gate Times
April 2017-18
Dates to Remember- April 2017-18
- April 4 - 2 Hour Late Start-Professional Development
- April 13 - No School-Professional Development Day
- April 19 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in media center
- April 27 Carnival
- Weeks of April 9 & 16 - STAR testing
- SPRING AIR TESTING SCHEDULE – 2018
- 3rd Grade - AIR - ELA
- April 9th - Part 1
- April 10th - Part 2
- 4th Grade - AIR - ELA
- April 11th - Part 1
- April 12th - Part 2
- 3rd Grade - AIR - Math
- April 23rd - Part 1
- April 24th - Part 2
- 4th Grade - AIR - Math
- April 25th - Part 1
- April 26th - Part 2
REMINDER: May 25 is our last school day!!
Letter from the Principal
Mrs. Kristi Motsch, Principal
12183 Toll Gate Road
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-834-6300
April 2018
Dear Parents:
Spring is definitely in the air and, with it, many important dates. It is hard to believe but summer is just around the corner and we have already started planning for the next school year.
Third and fourth grade testing dates are listed in this newsletter and we ask that you please make sure that your child arrives on time to school these days. Students arriving late will be unable to go to their classroom until testing is completed. We also ask that you avoid scheduling appointments in the morning on testing days.
Earth Day is April 22 and we want to encourage everyone to recycle all paper products in our recycling bin. Please help our school by recycling all paper products in the recycling bin located in our parking lot! We cannot accept phone books, food containers, cardboard or laminated paper.
Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather with your family.
Educationally Yours,
Kristi Motsch
Mrs. Kristi Motsch
School Fees
The end of the school year is quickly coming upon us and we have reviewed our records regarding unpaid fees. If you have not paid your school fees this year, please do so as soon as possible.
KG- $19.00
First - $17.00
Second - $17.50
Third - $22.00
Fourth - $22.00
Your child’s fees can be viewed in the parent portal. For more information on how to access this information visit the following website: www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/contentPage.aspx?schoolid=0&cid=482. The district has posted instructions for activating accounts, using the Infinite Campus portal, and getting help for portal-related issues on this website.
You now have three payment options available to you to pay your student's fees.
1. Go to the link campus.pickerington.k12.oh.us/campus/portal/pickerington.jsp, and pay online via credit card or e-check,
2. Mail your payment to: Pickerington Local Schools
Treasurer's Office
90 N. East Street
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
3. Pay in person at your student's building, or the Treasurer's Office.
All checks or money orders should be made payable to Pickerington Local Schools and reference your student's name or student ID. Cash payments cannot be accepted by mail. Any questions regarding your student's fees, please contact their building of attendance or the Treasurer's Office (614) 833-2112.
Birthday Book Club Members
The following students have helped our library grow by purchasing a book from our Birthday Book Club Collection. Thank you for supporting our school library.
Birthday Book Club Members
Rylee H. Clare H. Isabella S. Madison H.
Brooklyn H. Cecilia S. Addison M. Blake G.
Gabe S. Chloe G. Colin R. Jameson L. Elizabeth A.
Newbery Club Members
Congratulations to Oliver H., Ryan Z., Julia W., & Sarah M. for earning their spots in the Newbery Club by reading 10 Newbery Award winning books and passing the AR quizzes. Great job! If you haven't read a Newbery Award winning book why don't you challenge yourself to read one during this last quarter of the year?
For a complete list of all Newbery Medal Books go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners.cf
4th Grade G.O.O.D. Students
Our 4th grade students participate annually in the G.O.O.D. (going on or defeated) program. Ron Derry, former educator, discusses his handicap with the students and talks to them about the decision he had to make when he lost his sight. He could either go on or be defeated. He encourages the students to always try their best and each 9 weeks one student who exemplifies the spirit of this program is chosen from each classroom to receive a G.O.O.D. t-shirt. The students’ chosen for these 9 weeks are: Abby B., Sophie S., Anne M., Kaylee S., Megan H.,& Adryanna C.
Nurse Notes
Reminders about Medications at School...
As we go into the spring season, I’d like to remind parents about the school district policy for sending in medications to school. This policy states that a note from the parent and/or doctor must accompany the medication. Below you will find information regarding the Medication Policy for Prescription and Non-Prescription Medications.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION can be administered at school, if necessary, following all of these steps:
1. Note from physician with: **
a. Name of medication
b. Dosage
c. Time to be administered
d. Side effects
e. Start/ End Date
f. Signature of the physician
2. Note from the parent giving permission to administer (with parent’s signature)
3. Medication must be in the original pharmacy labeled container.
** You may obtain a Request for Administration of Medication by School Personnel Grades K-12 form in the school office or on the PLSD website.
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (like cough drops, Tylenol, cough syrup) can be administered, if necessary, and requires:
1. Note from parent with: ***
a. Name of student
b. Name of medication
c. Time to be administered
d. Dosage to be given
e. Signature of parent and date
2. Medication must be in the original container
3. Dosage must be age and weight appropriate for your child.
(i.e., We cannot administer medication to children under 12 if the label says: “Do not administer to children under 12, except under the direction of a physician.” We need to have a note from the doctor in order to give a dose of medication that is different than the dose stated on the bottle.)
*** You may obtain an Administering Nonprescription Medication-Grades K-12 form in the school office or on the PLSD website.
Any questions, please contact the School Nurse:
Tami Tackett, RN, BSN
Toll Gate Elementary
Heritage Elementary
Toll Gate Middle School
Staff Recognition
“YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD
Has your child been helped in some special way
by an adult at Toll Gate Elementary?
If so, won’t you please take a moment to let us know by filling out the form below? Toll Gate Elementary is very fortunate to have an outstanding staff that love working with your outstanding children. We all need a little “pat on the back” from time to time. We will make certain that this commendation is delivered to the appropriate staff member and that they are properly recognized. Please mail or return this form to the school office, to Mrs. Motsch’s attention. We thank you for your continued support.
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Name of Employee Position
I would like to commend this employee for:
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My Name
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My Child’s Name and Grade
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________
LET US HEAR FROM YOU!!
LET US HEAR FROM YOU!
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