The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
January 18, 2019
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
PTC Newsflash
The PTC is sponsoring Family Fun Night on Friday, February 1st, from 6-7:30pm in the school gym. Mrs. Bender will be calling Bingo and the PTC will provide pizza and drinks. We are asking for dessert donations. A flyer was sent home today with all students. Be sure to complete and return to school as soon as possible.
Valentine's Day is Thursday, February 14th, and our Annual Pancake Breakfast will take place from 7:15 - 7:50am in the school gym. All families are invited to attend. Classroom parties will take place in the afternoon. We ask all Room Parents to check into the office at 1:40pm and then report to your designated classrooms. The PTC is providing a craft and snack.
Inside the Idea Lab with Mrs. Stephens
January is National Puzzle Month so we celebrated this week with some new puzzles in a variety of brands, sizes, and themes. Working on jigsaw puzzles teaches students visual-spatial reasoning skills, problem solving skills, patience, and perseverance. It also reinforces teamwork and improves memory.
On Monday we practiced coding in grades two, three, four, and five. Their coding skills have become quite advanced. If you’d like to see what your children have been learning, check out hourofcode.com and have your student teach you a thing or two! Kindergarten and first grade worked on building Lego letters (following blueprints) and puzzles.
On Thursday, all grades worked on age-appropriate jigsaw puzzles (our new tables are perfect for working on puzzles in teams) and checked out books. Please help your students get their library books turned in so that they can check out new ones. In coming weeks we will be working on keyboarding skills, using new tech toys, starting our brackets for March Book Madness, and more!
It's Cold Weather Time Again
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to participate in outdoor recess (i.e., coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.). As stated in the handbook: All students are expected to go outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees or the wind chill is below 10 degrees. Generally, if a child is able to ride the bus and attend school, (s)he should also be able to go outside at recess. The only exceptions are: a physician’s request, a written parent request for the day the child returns to school following an illness, or a request by the teacher or Principal.
School Fees
Important Links
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
Drop Off & Dismissal Procedures
District Parent Mentor Information
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store to download for Android or Apple device.
Dates to Remember
January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 23 - Gates Mills Candid Photos
February 1 - Family Fun Night: 6-7:30pm, gym
February 9 - Green Tie Gala: 6pm, Landerhaven
February 13 - Staff PD - NO CLASSES
February 14 - GM Valentine Breakfast - 7:15-7:50am, gym / Elementary Parties - 1:45pm
February 18 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL