Gates Mills Gazette
April 5, 2024
Weekly Update
Dear Fox Family,
We will experience a once-in-a-lifetime event on Monday, April 8, 2024 when a total solar eclipse stretches across Ohio. Students will not be in school on April 8th as part of the district’s scheduled Professional Development Day (previously scheduled on April 12th). Classes will resume April 9th and continue for the remainder of the week. Enjoy this celestial event with your family and friends!
RESOURCES
2024 Solar Eclipse I Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
2024 Ohio Total Solar Eclipse I Ohio Emergency Management Agency
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 I Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Please SAVE THE DATE for our spring concert/open house on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm in the Gates Mills School Gymnasium. This event will include performances from first, second, third and fifth grade. The book fair will also be available and classrooms will be open for you to view your child's amazing work.
Please feel free to call our office at (440)995-7500 or email me at lravida@mayfieldschools.org if you need anything.
Keep Smiling,
Laurel Ravida
Principal, Gates Mills Elementary
Spring Fest
We hope you can join us on Friday, April 19th for our annual Spring Fest! Please RSVP by Friday, April 12th so we can plan for this fun event.
State Testing
The state of Ohio is requiring that all students take the Ohio State Tests this spring. These tests inform us how well our students are growing in their knowledge and skills. They also help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are preparing our students for long-term success in school, college, careers and life.
- 3rd Grade Tests - English Language Arts & Math
- 4th Grade Tests - English Language Arts & Math
- 5th Grade Tests - English Language Arts, Math & Science
Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and eats a healthy breakfast the week of testing. It is important that your child has headphones for this assessment. The headphones help block out noise and truly help to keep students focused. If your child does not have headphones please ensure you get a pair before testing.
School Supply Boxes
School supply box sales for the 2024-2025 school year are on! Make your life easier by getting all of the items on your teacher’s supply list, delivered directly to the school before the start of the year! Check out
http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=80957 for more information.
Spring Spirit Wear
The Gates Mills and Mayfield Spring Spirit Wear Sale is underway! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/72113 and
4th Grade - Fine Arts Showcase
Our 4th graders will be performing at the Mayfield Fine Arts Showcase on Saturday, May 4th at 1:30 pm. We look forward to their amazing performance.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration is now open!
Coffee Talks
We hope you can join us for coffee and conversation about our Focus Forward Pillars. Please see the dates and times below.
Gates Mills PTC
The Gates Mills Elementary School Parent Teacher Club (PTC) provides support and enhancement for every student and family at Gates Mills. This is done through a variety of educational, social, and service events. The PTC at Gates Mills is an active and positive group that welcomes participation at any level.
Our parent volunteers at Gates Mills are extremely valued and important. There are numerous opportunities throughout the year to participate in your child’s education, including in the classroom, on field trips, and as a member of the PTC. Volunteers are part of the reason Gates Mills Elementary is such a great school! If you are interested in volunteering for PTC activities, please email your interest to gatesmillsschoolptc@gmail.com or join us at one of our monthly zoom meetings. Any amount of time and help is welcomed!
- Meetings take place the first Tuesday of each month via zoom
Contributions: PTC contributions at any level are an important part of making Gates Mills School successful. Funds help the PTC pay for classroom parties, school social events, picnics, field trips, school wide assemblies, items for the school, teacher gifts, luncheons, graduation activities, and more.
Contribution link: https://gates-mills-school-parent-teacher-club-2023-2024.cheddarup.com
2023-2024 PTC Board
Meghan Perez, President
Becky Manning, Vice President
Suz Rea, Treasurer
Larissa Gregorin, Secretary
Community Flyers
Please check out the community flyers link below:
Before & After Care
The Mayfield City School District will be partnering with Right At School for before and after school care and enrichment for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see the below link for additional information about their program and for registration.
Please make sure you register at Center Elementary School. There will be busing to and from Center for all Gates Mills Students.
Lunch Menu
April - Lunch Menu
Annual Update OLR
OLR Update - Must be completed for ALL students
Please update each student's OLR (On line registration) in Infinite Campus prior to the first day of school. Even if there are no changes you must go through each screen for each student to verify all information is current. This process is not complete until you press the submit button. Thank you for making sure all emergency contact information is up to date for us.
District Calendar
Our District Calendar has gone digital! Our District Calendar will be automatically updated as dates and events are changed. You can access the District Calendar via this link:
Contact Information
Laurel Ravida, Principal, lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Chris DiMarino, School Counselor, cdimarino@mayfieldschools.org
Megan Dougherty, School Psychologist, mdougherty@mayfieldschools.org
Michele Ambrogio, School Secretary, mambrogio@mayfieldschools.org
GATES MILLS ELEMENTARY
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel