The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 9/16/19
#thisiswhywedothis..#180daysofwhy..#students
Notes from Dr. Miller
Dear Gompers K8 Parent Community,
What a fantastic 1st week together...
GATORS are moving forward with G-R-E-E-N expectations and already receiving GREEN SLIPS!!!
Lots of 1st-week accomplishments: SSC Compliance meeting held, 1st PTA meeting held, FIBO Art with K-5 students began, 4th & 5th-grade Choirs are set, Kinders have moved into their regular schedules, and Volleyball and Football teams are set for Middle School. #GATORNATION is moving into the full swing of our learning journey.
As in years traditions, Gomper Gators wear RED Polo Shirts for picture day this week. This picture will be a part of yearbook memories. You are able to order online packages, see information and website link below.
I am concerned with the number of tardies that students are accruing each morning. Students are expected to be in their seat and learning @ 7:55 for zero periods (MS), 8:55 for (MS) and 9:00 for (ES). Being on time and prepared to learn is key. Learning and instruction begin when the bell rings. Please note, as a parent in the morning, I am rushing too to get my child off to school on time, so I know the struggle. Please support our school efforts in ONTIME LEARNING and SUCCESS!!
Looking forward to seeing and meeting more families at Back to School Night next week, Tuesday, September 17!
Respectfully,
Dr. Damita Myers-Miller - dmyersmiller@lbschools.net
#studentsaremywhy #180daysofwhy #thisiswhywedothis
Back to School Night is Tue. 9/17 - Min. Day grades 1-8 and 2:10 for PM K
Please vote for Parent Representations at Back to School Night(9/17)
Thank you for making your voice count for parent leadership.
Fall Picture Order Information - Details below...Students wear red shirts
#PTASTRONG...Join the PTA
Did you know the GOMPERS PTA is one of the strongest in LBUSD and is seen as a model for other schools?
PTA Memberships:
$10 per member.....our goal is 600 memberships this year
Membership incentive - ends 9/30:
3 memberships = 1 free Tshirt
5 membership - 2 free T-shirts
https://jointotem.com/ca/lakewood/gompers-k-8-pta/join/register
PTA news can be found on:
1. Gompers PTA website
2. Gompers Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GompersPTA
3. Gompers email: gomperspts@lbschools.net
Our school functions GREATER for students when we are all working COLLABORATIVELY for its SUCCESS!!
GATOR PRIDE = GATOR SPIRIT WEAR!!!
"every" Thursday @ 2:30
spirit wear:
Tshirt
Hoodies
Rm 15 - Student Store
Spirit Wear &
School Suppliesare available for purchase
#gators
Please Read the below information carefully.....Thanks!
Eat Lunch with your child on Fridays
1. Sign in at the office
2. Receive a visitors sticker
3. Wait for your child at the benches with the lunch
4. Lunch Times:
1st - 11:25, 2nd & 3rd grade 11:35, 4th grade -11:45 and 5th grade 11:55, MS - 12:46
Please, No drop off of "special" lunches on Fridays, parents with the child for lunch..thanks!
Scholarly Dress - is in EFFECT, Change OUTS will begin
Tops - Collard Shirts: Red, White, and Blue "uniform" Shirts
Bottom - Uniform pants/shorts (Khaki and Blue), No Jeans
Outwear - School Spirit Hoddies/Sweatshirts is highly preferred
Daily School Uniforms - Monday - Friday
School Uniform Spirit Days is Friday!-
Gator Nation Day - Wear your Gator T-SHIRT & Blue Jeans (Friday ONLY)
SPIRIT WEEK and "special" SPIRIT Days will be announced throughout the year.
Digital Devices and Cellphones
Food and Lunch Deliveries
The Office Cannot Accept Lunch, online food or Birthday Deliveries
Students Are Not Permitted To Bring Balloons, Birthday Signs, Cakes, Gifts, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Etc.
Classrooms will not be permitted to do birthday celebrations during the instructional day
Students Are Not Allowed To Sell Snack Items, Such As Chips, Chocolates Or Any Other Candy On Campus.
CROSSWALKS are to be used at all times for pedestrain safety. Use them it is not safe to cross without them!!
Safety and Security for Drop Off and PickUp
Student/Morning Drop Off Off -
Campus Supervision of students does not begin until 8:15 each morning. Students should enter through the playground entrance on Dunrobin Ave.
Afternoon PickUp -
All gates are open for exiting until 3:30 pm
Dunrobin gate
Briercrest gate
Campus supervision of student ends at 4:00 pm Playground closes at 4:00.
Kindergarten PARENTS-
Please do not double park. Lakewood Sherrif will be issuing tickets. Our neighbors on Briecrest have concerns and are contacting authorities. Please park safely to drop off your Kiner student and pick up your child.
Cross Walks is the law:
Please use the crosswalks to ensure pedestrian safety in crossing the street. Lakewood has a city ordinance on pedestrian safety and use of crosswalk. Please adhere to safety measures for your child.
Schoolwide Events & LBUSD News
Parent VUE....is KEY for knowing/accessing "ALL" of the information regarding your student(s)
PARENTVUE provides you access to all the following information:
Calendar, Attendance, Schedule, Course History, Fees, Gradebook, Health, Report Cards, Student Information, School Information, Assessments and More, School of Choice, School Messenger, Meal Program and Surveys.
All information is updated daily or per input timelines.
If you are having trouble with accessing PARENTVUE, please come into the office ASAP
Student Meal Program Information
1. New online MEAL application for free and reduced: Click the embedded link:
https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com
2. Paid MEAL Click the embedded link to upload money to your child's account:
Sept. 16 - 20
9/16 - 20 - FIBO Art - sponsored by PTA for students
w/F. Kahlo art application activities
9/16 - PTA Meeting w/ Superintendent @ 10:00 Hughes Way
9/17 - Dr. Lund MSK8 Superintendent on site
9/17 - Back to School Night
9/17 - School Pictures - ES (Students wear red polo shirts)
9/18 - School Pictures - MS (Students wear red polo shirts)
Sept. 23 - 27
9/23 - Gompers Football @ Lindberg - 4:30
9/24 - Cookie Dough KickOff (PTA)
9/30 - Student of the Month & Success Assembly @ 9:05
October
1 - SSC/ELAC Meetings @ 3:30
1 - Middle School Trip - Washington DC @ 6:00 -in library
11 - Dr. Miler's Coffee Hour @ 9:30
LBUSD News
9/25 - CAC - Special Education Forum - TRC - 6pm
10/7 - DELAC - MLK Park - 9:30am
10/10 - Superintendents Forum - Hughes Way - 9:30 am
LBUSD Parent Forum meetings:
http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Parent_U/calendar.cfm
LBUSD has reason to Celebrate video: