Gator Family Newsletter
September 26- September 30
Gage Elementary School Website
PTA MOVIE NIGHT
SAGE Garden, Nutrition, and Culinary Lessons Have Begun
Teachers and students are very excited about the garden classroom. Students are taught regenerative and sustainable methods for growing food while taking care of the earth. The SAGE Garden Project is an example of a PTA-funded enrichment program that benefits all students on campus. Our amazing educators, Miss Aimee and Miss Kristina, will conduct bi-monthly lessons for all classes. Come join us at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 29 to meet them and find out how you can help in the garden or with a lesson. Thanks to the incredible team of volunteers including Cynde and Dave Lane, Stacey Schaefer, and Mrs. Debra Skaar.
Back To School Night
This event will be held in person at the times listed below.
- 5:45-6:30 p.m. Grades 3rd-5th
- 6:20-7:05 p.m. Special Education
- 7:00-7:45 p.m. Grades UTK-2nd
School Site Council Nominations
Proposed Attendance Area Changes
As many of you know, the number of students attending Gage over the past few years has been increasing. As we project out the expected growth for the next few years, there is a concern that we will not be able to house all of the students that are expected to enroll at Gage. One of the solutions for this is to redistrict the attendance lines and move some of the attendance areas from Gage to Benchley-Weinberger. This redistricting WILL NOT affect any family currently enrolled at Gage. This means that if you have a child currently enrolled at Gage, they will stay at Gage and their younger siblings will be allowed to enroll at Gage. This change will only impact any family currently not enrolled at Gage.
We will be discussing this more at our first Coffee with the Principal on September 30th. For more information, please see the flyer below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PvPIk22LvE3kXttAWmvME--_3Jo7r-eL/view?usp=sharing
Coffee with the Principal
The meeting will be held on zoom from 9:00- am-10:00 am. Please use the zoom link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/87652016739
Meeting ID: 876 5201 6739
Password: 583679
Running Club Updates
Remember, if you lose your scan card, you can get a replacement card on Mondays. In the meantime, you can still join us for running club.
Running Club REWARDS and eligibility:
Each student is eligible to receive the following rewards based on their tracked mileage milestones – (another reason to remember their badge every day):
- 1 Foot Charm = 10 miles
- Ribbon and Popsicle*= 25 miles
- Marathon Medal = 26.2 miles
- Ribbons for each mileage milestone = 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 & beyond miles
- Off-Site Field Trip June 2023 (location TBA) = 150+ miles by 5/25/23
- Participation Certificates = all students that ran any mileage will be awarded a certificate
*Popsicles will be distributed on the last Friday of each month, starting Sept. 30, 2022, to all qualifying students. A Running Club Volunteer will set up a table by the flag poles to pass out popsicles 10 minutes before the bell rings. Mileage Accumulation will be cut off the 2nd to last Friday. Sorry, no make-ups if the student is absent on popsicle day.
Volunteers Needed
Running Club Volunteer Needed
Do you and your Gage Gator like Running Club?
- Do you love seeing your Gator active before learning time?
- Have you noticed how it may help your student focus easier in the classroom?
- Does your student love the challenge of competition with themselves or their peers?
- Do your kids love the social time before school?
- If you answered YES to any of these questions…please consider volunteering your time for 25 minutes 1-2 xs/month, in the morning, to keep our Running Club active!
This program used to be run by the PE teachers, but then…COVID hit. So, some PTA parent volunteers stepped up to get it back in motion. WE COULD ALWAYS use more help! If you are interested in helping, please send us an email gagerunningclub@gmail.com
Volunteers are always needed to help scan students' laps! Come to the field during the morning that works for you. You will need the ezscan 2 app on your phone.
Volunteers Needed for Monthly Lunchtime Bingo
This is a fun tradition that began during COVID. Students participate at lunchtime and earn fun prizes. Sign up to volunteer HERE
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Each year, the federal government asks schools to obtain information regarding their population. This information is used to determine the funding the school district and the individual schools will receive. These cards will be mailed home to everyone on or before October 5th. Please make sure we have your most current address. If you need to update your address, please email Aly at aayers@sandi.net.
On-Site COVID Testing
PTA news
Thursday, September 29, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm: Dine Out Day/Night at Rubio's (Proceeds go to 5th Grade Committee). Show the flyer if ordering in person, or order online using the coupon code "DONATE." Flyer will come home before the event.
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 pm: PTA Meeting in the auditorium and on ZOOM (Meeting ID 862 5732 8984, Passcode: Gators
Tuesday, October 11: Jog-a-thon
This BIG fundraiser of the year needs everyone's participation to be successful. Our two-week donation period kicks off this week. Be on the lookout for the packet coming home with your student. There will be awesome prizes for individual and classes for running and fundraising.
November 14-18, Book Fair: Please email gagepta@gmail.com to volunteer at the book fair. We are in need of additional volunteers.
Please continue to support all of our wonderful programs by Joining PTA.
Seeking Classroom Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
PTA invites you to be the CCL for your student's class! This role serves to disseminate information for parents in the classroom. CCLs may also coordinate events/projects for the teacher, including teacher appreciation week. Email gagepta@gmail.com if you are interested or fill out the form here if interested.
Free Community Events
Kids are Free for the whole month of October at the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Legoland, tons of Museums, and Birch Aquarium
https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree/
Most Museums are Free on the 1st and 4th Tuesday of every month
Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesday for Residents and Military - Some Balboa Park museums are free on 1st - 4th Tuesdays of each month to locals (San Diego Cal. City & county residents), and active military and their families. The free admission is on a rotating basis, and is more limited during COVID-19. Check out the Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.
Every Kid Outdoors-4th Graders get free National Park Passes (parks, land, and waters all year long)
Let's Keep Our Community Safe
Please DO NOT
- Let children out of your car and have them run across the street. They should always cross at a crosswalk.
- Block the driveway of our neighbors
- Get out of your car while in the loading zone. If you want to walk onto campus, you will need to find street parking.
- Park in the staff parking lot, these spots are reserved for staff members
Upcoming Events
September 28 District B (our district) School board candidate forum. See link for details.
September 29 Back to School Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m. location TBD
September 29 Dining at Rubio's, 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 30 Coffee and Tea with Administrators @ 9:00 a.m. via zoom
September 30: ELAC @ 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM (Zoom ID: 211 557 0872)
October 5: PTA Meeting, 6:30, auditorium and ZOOM (ID: 862 5732 8984, Passcode: Gators)
October 11: Jog-A-Thon
October 22: Fall Festival 3:00-6:00 p.m.