This Week at Gateway
Gateway Regional Community Newsletter-May 17, 2021
Principal's Message
In this week's newsletter, we highlight our People's Choice Awards and Community Service Events. We also have have important information about both our summer academic camps and sports camps at Gateway.
Please note, we are still required to wear masks at school and follow state and county health guidelines.
This Week at a Glance
Monday (B Day)
- In-Person Instruction Cohort D: periods 5-8
- Online Instruction for Cohort C: periods 5-8
Tuesday (A Day)
- In-Person Instruction Cohort D: periods 1-4
- Online Instruction for Cohort C: periods 1-4
Wednesday (B Day)
- In-Person Instruction Cohort D: periods 5-8
- Online Instruction for Cohort C: periods 5-8
Thursday (A Day)
- In-Person Instruction Cohort D: periods 1-4
- Online Instruction for Cohort C: periods 1-4
- Prom
Friday (B Day)
- In-Person Instruction Cohort D: periods 5-8
- Online Instruction for Cohort C: periods 5-8
COVID-19 Procedures
- Masks must be worn at all times when on campus. Masks should cover the mouth and nose.
- If you are traveling, you must quarantine upon return for 14 days, unless vaccinated.
- Any individual with COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and contact their healthcare provider. These symptoms are listed on the daily health screening you complete.
- If someone in your household is sick or being tested for COVID-19 due to illness, students should stay home until the test result is received.
- Siblings of a student who has symptoms and meets criteria should be excluded from school until the symptomatic individual receives a negative test result.
Project Graduation Survivor Shirts
We are selling Survivor t-shirts as a fundraiser for Project Graduation. They will be quality white shirts with the logo attached. They will be $20 each. Sizes range from XS to 4XL. Checks can be made out to Gateway Regional High School or you can Venmo Ann Hayes: @Ann-Hayes-27 Please contact Ann Hayes or Cindy Norton to place an order. The cutoff for orders will be May 21st.
Scholarship Applications
Attention Seniors: scholarship applications are being posted on the Gateway Senior Guidance Google Classroom (Class of 2021 - Senior Guidance) frequently. Many of these awards are local and some are only for Gateway Seniors, so please make sure you are checking often! Deadlines will not be extended. Please reach out to Mrs. Pagano in guidance with any questions!
***Graduation Date***
**Please note that we are still under the Governor's Executive Order for outdoor gatherings.**
Junior/Senior Prom Date and Location
Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 7-11pm
New Location: The Orchard Garden at Masso's
The Prom will only be open to Gateway students. No students from other schools may attend.
COVID restrictions including wearing masks will apply.
Aviation Club
Aviation Program had a guest speaker at the last in-person session. Tom Schruff spoke to the students about the use of drones in farming blueberries. After a great discussion, students had the chance to fly his drone and take video for our video project.
Our next in-person meeting is Tuesday, May 25th, 3-4:30. A schedule of meetings was sent to all Aviation students, please see your email for the dates, places, times and activities. If you plan to attend the in-person meetings, please let Mrs. Broadbelt know.
Gifted and Talented
Gateway Regional is accepting screening nominations for placement during the next school year. Students eligible for screening at this time are current 6th graders who will be attending Gateway Regional in the next school year, or current 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th graders attending Gateway Regional, but who are NOT currently identified as gifted and talented.
The state of New Jersey defines a gifted and talented student as “those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.”
The Identification Process:
1. Nomination for Screening (Spring Semester of Current Year)
2. Screening to determine if student meets eligibility requirements (Spring Semester of Current Year)
3. Placement, if eligibility requirements are met (Fall Semester of Next Year)
Please direct questions or comments to Amy Lynn Mount, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at amount@gatewayhs.com or 856-848-8200 x. 219.
Please complete 1 form for each student nominated. https://forms.gle/xFrxus5b6FKBGyBT7
Annual School Plan Survey
The purpose of this survey is to collect student, parent, and community member feedback on Gateway Regional's progress and areas for growth. This information will be used to develop the 2021-2022 Annual School Plan for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education. Your participation in this process is valued and we thank you for your time. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Dr. Amy Mount, Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Health Screenings
Yearbooks!
Cost of HS Yearbook - $90
Cost of MS Yearbook - $35
Please use the link on the Gateway website under the parents/student tab.
Don't miss out on the memories! Any questions contact Mrs. Fayer at sfayer@gatewayhs.com
Vaccine for Students 12 and Older
As you may be aware the FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children over the age of 12. Gateway will be hosting a vaccine clinic through Adler’s Pharmacy on Tuesday, May 25th (2nd dose June 15th) during school hours. We are opening spots for our elementary students who are eligible. The clinic will be during the school day. Any parent who attends with their child will also be able to receive the vaccine. If you or child would like to be vaccinated please complete the attached forms and turn them into your school office by Friday, May 21st. If you have any questions, please contact Gateway’s school nurse Mrs. Alter at dalter@gatewayhs.com
Required Consent and Information Forms
PLEASE NOTE:
Students who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine when exposed, unless having symptoms
School Districts are not mandating that students need to be vaccinated to attend in-person school.
All paperwork must be turned into the main office by Friday, May 21st at 3:00pm
Congratulations to Mr. Kennedy!
Congratulations to Mr. Zachary Kennedy for being appointed to the Pre-AP National Faculty. This is an impressive achievement, and we are thrilled to have Zachary join this outstanding group of educators!
Business Presentation
It was so good to see Les Vail again and to meet Frank Plum of Workplace HCM Inc.
Les and Frank had an engaging conversation about what it means to build and run a successful business with our future Gator businessmen, Jon Gambone, Isaac Freind and Mason Broomall.
Key takeaways about successful businesses:
•Build relationships because they are the key to all success
•Become a lifelong learner to remain current in your trade
•Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you
•Take smart chances based upon research
•When you fail (and you will) learn and turn and bounce back!
Environmental Intern-Sara Sewell
Senior marine biology environmental intern, Sara Sewell was everywhere this week collecting experiences to further her future career.
Sara attended the Wenonah Farmer's Market with Americorp Watershed Ambassador, Dylan O'Brien to promote healthy waterways. She also met with the captain and crew of Cape May Dolphin and Whale Watching boat to set up her internship for the summer!
Ronald McDonald House
College and Career Readiness
Do you have big plans after graduation? We want to hear about your acceptance: College or University, Trade or Career Program, or Armed Forces of the United States. Please email Dr. Pierro with your acceptance letter. We would like to give you the recognition you deserve in the newsletter and morning announcements!
Rowan University Seeking Lifeguards
Rowan University Campus Recreation is seeking certified students to lifeguard from May – August for $13.45 per hour.
Learn more and access the application here: https://bit.ly/RowanCampusRecJobs. Individuals would apply with the non-student link.