The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
February 10, 2018
Gates Mills Elementary School
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, United States
Phone: 440-995-7500
Facebook: Facebook.com/gatesmillselementaryschool
Twitter: @mrstammibender
Valentine's Day
The Gates Mills PTO invites all students, their families and faculty to the Annual Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, February 14th, from 7:15 - 7:50am in the school gym! They will be serving pancakes, turkey sausage, syrup, grapes/bananas, apple juice, orange juice, milk and coffee.
At 1:45pm, the students will be celebrating Valentine's Day in their classrooms with parties sponsored by the PTO. Students are not permitted to pass out candy with their valentines. Instead of candy, please consider non-edible objects such as pencils, erasers or stickers. PTO will be providing pretzels, rice krispy treats and juice purchased through food service. Please do not send in any additional treats to share with the class.
PTO Newsflash
Family Fun Night was a success!! It was great to see so many of our Gates Mills families come out to enjoy a fun night of pizza and Bingo. Thanks to Tina Iacampo for coordinating the evening and all the volunteers who helped make it a success!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 14th, Valentine's Day! We will start the day with the annual PTO Valentine's Day Breakfast in the school gym from 7:15-7:50am. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juices and milk will be served. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast with your favorite valentine!
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14th, at 6:30pm in the Idea Lab (school library). Please note that the February meeting is cancelled. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the below listed events, please email GatesMillsPTO@gmail.com and your name will be added to the list.
February 14: Valentine Breakfast - 7:15 - 7:50am
April 18: Salad Bar - 11:40am
A Reminder of the Morning Drop-Off Procedure
- If you are dropping your child(ren) off at the main entrance door, please have your child(ren) exit the car on the curb side. If your child needs assistance or needs extra time to exit the car, then we ask that you use the front circle after 7:45 a.m.
- You are not permitted to pass cars that are dropping their child(ren) off at the main entrance door. Please wait patiently in line as you proceed around the back parking lot to exit the school grounds.
- Remember it is a school parking lot, so please drive slowly when entering and exiting and be aware of pedestrians.
Kindergarten Registration
Feel free to contact Registrar Laura Cantrell @440-995-7243 with any questions pertaining to registering, or email
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
FIFTH GRADE SECOND SEMESTER
CLASS OFFICERS
President: Adesewa A
Vice President: Evie H
Third Grade Economics Project
Yearbook Order Form
It's Cold Weather Time
School Fees
Fees for the 2017/18 school year were due September 30th. Parents can log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view your student's fees; select "Fees" tab. You can pay your fees by selecting the "Payments" tab in the Parent Portal. If you need assistance logging on to the Portal, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org. Checks and money orders may also be sent to the school office. The fees are: K - $25 / Grades 1 - 5 - $42. If you have any questions, please call the school office (440-995-7500).
Absence Notification
Your child’s well being throughout the day is very important to us so we ask, whenever your child will be absent or tardy, that you communicate this information to school so we know not to expect him/her. All student absences (at anytime, day or night) are to be called into the office at 995-7500 before 8:30am. Please give the student’s name and the reason for the absence; i.e., illness (also include the child’s symptoms), funeral, out of town, or doctor’s appointment.
Important Links
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store to download for Android or Apple device.
Dates to Remember
February 14: Gates Mills Valentine Breakfast, 7:15 - 7:50am / Valentine Parties
February 19: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
February 28: Gates Mills Night @Board of Education Meeting, 7pm - CO
March 1: Staff PD Day - NO SCHOOL