Weekly Howler
September 6th, 2019
Imagine this...
Imagine you're owed $20 for a shirt you returned to the store. But the store takes your shirt and refuses to give you the money back. You have to complain to corporate who says they will return your money for an additional $5 fee.
That's what's happening to charter schools in PA.
Write Your Letter Today!
We have an opportunity as school choice and charter school supporters to make our voices heard!
We are sending our mailers to our families, like this post card! Please watch for the self-addressed envelopes and letter template samples on their way to you to make it easier for you to write down your story! Let us know how else we can support you.
^ Tap here to find out more! ^
Raffle Donations
Donations for baskets include Family Fun, Movie Night, Goodreads, Science Fun, Tidy Home, and more! Anyone who donates will receive 5 raffle tickets for their donation.
So Many Clubs!
There are lots of options for your children to choose from! You can browse through the options on our website or stop by the schoolhouse to pick up the applications/permissions!
Interested in Playing Chess?
Pick up a Chess Club Permission Slip from Mr. Major in the Special Education Office OR on the table in the foyer.
Chess Club practice will tentatively begin on Thursdays in October.
Book Reviewers Club
Available for grades 6-12
Help GCS expand their Good Reads list & find great living books!!!
Join the Book Reviewers Club!!
Pick up an application on the table in the foyer.
Enjoy Trivia?!
Join Academic League! Available to grades 7-12
Compete against other schools in the county to answer questions about a broad range of subjects.
Meets during lunch on rotation Days 1 and 4.
Permission slips on the table in the foyer, or contact Mr. Potteiger ext. 134.
Wolfpack Sports
Fore!
The Gillingham Golf Club swung into action as they endeavored in their inaugural season at Mountain Valley Golf Club. Student athletes partook in iron instruction, driving teachings, and the discipline of putting prowess. Golf claps abound...
The golfers even had an impromptu nature study!
Mr. Macsisak coached the new team.
More nature study friends.
First Home Cross Country Meet
Come & Cheer for Gillingham's Cross Country Team!
Interested in helping out? Contact Coach Martin
570-606-7990
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019, 03:00 PM
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, Maple Avenue, Pottsville, PA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
G-Wear
Thanks for your patience!
Some G-Wear purchases are on back order - Ms. Shive will call you when it's in!
Please expect about 2-3 weeks until arrival.
Questions? Call Ms. Shive at ext. 135
If you have yet to complete the back-to-school forms, please follow these steps:
1. Go to this link:
https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedugillinghampa/seplog01
2. Select Family/Student Access from the drop down menu.
3. Enter your username and password.
4. Select your student's name on the left side bar. You'll need to complete the steps for each child.
5. Review each step and click "Complete Step" when finished.
6. Make sure each step has the green check next to it & submit!
TIPS:
Call the school if you have trouble logging in. We may be missing your email address.
Try using a computer instead of a phone.
There is free public access to computer & internet at the library.
Gillingham Charter School
Email: ehutchinson@gillinghamcharterschool.org
Website: gillinghamcharterschool.org
Location: 915 Howard Avenue, Pottsville, PA, USA
Phone: 570-955-3830
Facebook: facebook.com/GillinghamCharter