Silver Gate Elementary
March 20, 2023
REMINDER MINIMUM DAY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!!
Have a Great Week!
The first official day of spring is tomorrow, and Spring Break is right around the corner! It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of March, time really is flying! Aside from trying to catch leprechauns, our students were busy last week focusing on the wildly important by working on writing assignments, practicing presentations, and doing science experiments to name a few things. We have much to do and learn before we leave for break on Friday.
On Tuesday please have your students ROCK their mismatched favorite Socks. As we celebrate World Down Syndrome day on Tuesday. Please watch the below video with your students.
Please show video to your kids!!
FSG Nominations!

UPCOMING EVENTS
LIMITED EDITION GATOR COOKIES AT AZUCAR 3/18-3/24


Are you returning to Silver Gate next year? Please fill out the Enrollment Survey to let us know.
Believe it or not, we are already thinking ahead to next year! In order to plan our classes for the 2023/24 school year, we need to have some idea of our expected enrollment count for August 2023. Please take this survey below and let us know if you will be returning and if your 4th grader will be going to Dana Middle School. If you have enrollment questions contact Renee' Erickson at rerickson@sandi.net.
UTK UPDATE!!!
Hello parents of rising UTK students!
Universal Transitional Kindergarten enrollment is currently being processed by the District, and parents can expect to be contacted on or near April 3, 2023 with an offer of enrollment.
As a reminder, pre-enrollment into the school of residence is prioritized by date of birth. If your school of residence reaches capacity before your child is seated, you will be offered a seat in the next nearest school with space available.
Choice seats will only be offered after all residents are accommodated, with priority for siblings of concurrently enrolled Choice students. Choice enrollment offering will also be made on or near April 3, 2023.
If you have questions please visit the UTK Information webpage at https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=42363774, … or contact Neighborhood School and Enrollment Options at (619)260-2410, or your school of residence.
Thank you.
Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options
ST MATH GRADE LEVEL PROGRESS

STEAM
UTK — 2nd grade STEAM
UTK STEAM: Animal Unit
Our littlest Zoologists explored sharks and made shark fossils with clay and real shark teeth.
Kinder STEAM: Weather Unit
Kinders investigated the sun and built a UV bead mini person then were challenged to build a Lego shade structure fur the UV bead person. Each structure was tested with a UV flash flight.
1st grade STEAM: Plants Unit
Our Botanists learned all about leaves then created art with leaf rubbings.
2nd grade STEAM: Life Science
Soon we will be adding to the Silver Gate 2nd grade Butterfly Garden! So this week the students did some serious weeding. Highly recommend this work crew! ;)
2023 SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Sumer School HOTLINE!!
Do you have questions? Call the hotline 858-810-7310
Health
ATTENDANCE & SICKNESS PROTOCOL
Please do not send your child to school when they are sick.
When your child must be absent for any reason, please call the office at 858-988-2200 by 9:00 a.m. every day of non-attendance, giving the exact reason for the absence. You can also email Renee Erickson at rerickson@sandi.net
If your child is out sick please let us know what the symptoms are so we can keep track. Also, if you need any home COVID tests please contact the office.
Health questions contact our health office - Nicole Lopez at nlopez2@sandi.net or 858-988-2200 ext. 3


Other Important Links!
Please download app to your phone to keep track of your students laps.
You may also be interested in joining the Friends of Silver Gate Facebook page: | Silver Gate Website!!I also encourage you to use our school website to learn about all school events, calendars, and school contact information. We are working on updating all the information on the website. Silver Gate Elementary Website. | School Messenger!!You will receive school wide emails if you wrote and address on your enrollment packet, you may also receive text if you register with us to receive text messages follow the link and sign up |
You may also be interested in joining the Friends of Silver Gate Facebook page:
Silver Gate Website!!
I also encourage you to use our school website to learn about all school events, calendars, and school contact information. We are working on updating all the information on the website. Silver Gate Elementary Website.
School Messenger!!
You will receive school wide emails if you wrote and address on your enrollment packet, you may also receive text if you register with us to receive text messages follow the link and sign up
WE ARE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me, Tracy Rebelo, or Renee Erickson.
Silver Gate Elementary
SILVER GATE SPONSORS!

