Gaston Family News
September 9th-13th
Upcoming Events
September 10: Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting 5:00 @Gaston Elementary
September 11: Early Release Wednesday 1:30
September 13: Celebrating Gaston Grandparents 7:45-8:30 (see below for details)
September 16: Gaston Beyond-the-Bell Afterschool Program starts 3:00-4:45
September 18: Early Release Wednesday 1:30
September 25: Early Release Wednesday 1:30
First Gaston Assembly
Celebrating Gaston Grandparents
Gaston Staff Share WHY They Love School
Drop - Off and Pick-Up
-pull in and drive forward as the cars ahead of you move, thanks for your patience
-stay in your car, you may not park in the drop off circle
-your child should exit the car on the sidewalk side and then go to the playground/line up area
-please don't drop your child off in the middle of the parking lot
Pick-Up Locations:
K-1 on West Grand Exit
4K on McKinley Exit
2-3 on Forest Exit
Before School
At 7:45 all students will line up in their designated spot for school staff to lead them into the building. If there is rain or extreme cold, students will be allowed to wait in the school gym with supervision starting at 7:30 am.
7:45 Students will eat breakfast in their classrooms.
8:00 Classroom Instruction Starts
**students will be marked tardy after 8:00
Pick Up
Teachers will walk their students out for dismissal.
4K students will be released on McKinley Avenue
K and 1st graders will be released near the circle drive off of West Grand Ave.
2nd and 3rd graders will be released on the Forest Street side of the school
Siblings who leave together will meet by the gym.
Children who ride the bus will exit on McKinley Avenue.
WEDNESDAYS EARLY RELEASE @ 1:30
- child does normal routine, gets picked up, rides bus, walks home
- child stays at Gaston for activities until 3:00, then must walk home or get picked up (no bus)
- child stays at Gaston for activities until 3:00, AND stay for Afterschool Care until 4:45with The Boys and Girls Club-sign up for this is at Open House
A form was sent home to indicate what your child should do on Wednesdays. Turn the form into the office. Let the office know if you need another form.
Gaston Classroom Wish List
- tissue/kleenex
- baby wipes
- dry erase markers
3rd Grade Teacher-Megan Griffiths
Hello!
My name is Megan Griffith and I will be joining the 3rd Grade team this year. I am very excited to teach at Gaston! I have taught in many various teaching settings including Head Start, small group elementary intervention, and a 4K collaborative setting. I completed my degree at UW Whitewater in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.
I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, our pets, and the rest of our extended family. Spending time in Wisconsin Dells is one of our favorite things to do! I know this will be a great year full of learning, growth, and discovery.
The Value of Picture Books
Gaston LOVES Our Families
Ways to be involved:
- join the PTO (parent-teacher-organization)
- attend events
- attend parent-teacher conferences
- read with your child at home
- ask your child about their school day
- read newsletters that come home
- contact your child's teacher or principal about questions, concerns or how to help your child
- volunteer in your child's school
These are options, and not every option works for every family. Choosing 1 or 2 is a great way to start!
Ask your child's teacher about signing up on ClassDojo!
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/gastonelementary