Gearity PDS
4.19.24 Family Message
Greetings Gearity Families
End of the Year Activities Starting: It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year. We will have 26 school days left next Wednesday and want to have some fun with closing out the school year. We will once again use our A, B, C alphabet countdown to mark the approach to the start of summer. Each week, I will share the 5 letter themes so you can prepare your student to participate. For next week:
A = Animal bring a stuffed animal small enough to fit in your backpack
B = Bright Day: wear bright colors
C = Crazy Hair and Sock Day
Book Fair: The Spring book fair will take place the week on April 22-26. Students will have an opportunity to preview materials and we will set up the digital wallet so they do not have to bring money to school. Please see the graphic below for details on the digital wallet. This is a great opportunity to build your families home library.
Muffins with Moms: We will honor our mother's and important female care givers (Grandmothers, aunts, step mothers, older sisters, etc...) that support our students on April 25th. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us from 8 - 9 am for Donuts, pastries, juice and coffee. Your students are encouraged to participate with you and this is a great way to meet the families of their school friends.
Tornado Drill on Friday: we will have the first of two required tornado drills next Friday. State law dictates that we have tornado drills during April and May. Please remind your students to follow adult directions as they will have to transition to a safe spot in the building and get silently into the safety position before being released from the drill.
Have a great weekend,
Patrick McNichols
Principal
PTA Needs Your Help!
Help us finish the year strong!
We need volunteers to help with the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, which is April 22-26. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FA5AD29A0FC1-48619548-book to view available slots and to sign up. The book fair brings joy to our students, builds a culture of literacy, and helps fill home libraries. Please consider supporting!
Teacher Appreciation is next month and planning is underway. The salad bar last year was a big success so we will be sending a sign up soon asking parents to donate ingredients/components so the teachers and staff at our beloved school can enjoy a refreshing and healthy lunch! Be watching your email, Mr. McNichols newsletter, and more for information. We have a few other plans up our sleeves and will need some volunteers to help drop off items, set up, etc.
Tiger 5K is being held Saturday May 18th. We are looking for any and all of the following:
- Participants - sign up to run/walk the race. Get a team from Gearity together to run and raise funds for all the CHUH elementary PTAs.
- Race day volunteers - direct on the course, cheer on the runners, and support the event and event organizers
- Gift Basket Makers - do you love making gift baskets? Help Gearity PTA in putting together baskets to raffle off during the event!
If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please let me know! I can be reached via text/call at 216.548.3278 or you can email me at kelly.hatgas@gmail.com.
When we work together we build a stronger school community! Thank you for your consideration:
Sincerely,
Kelly Hatgas, Gearity PTA
District Plan for Communications with Persons with Disabilities
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
Upcoming Events
April 16th - 1st day of Math OST Grades 3, 4, & 5
April 17th - 2nd day of Math OST Grades 3, 4, & 5
Week of April 22nd Spring Book Fair
April 23rd and 24th 5th Grade Science OST
April 25th Muffins with Moms
May 1st Spring Concert - 10 am and 6:30 pm in the gym
May 1st 5th grade field trip to JCU
May 6 Reading Olympics Start -each class is representing a country!
May 7th Instrumental Concert @ 10:00 am in the gym
May 9th School Market
May 10th 5th Grade Transition Visit for Middle School
May 12th Mother's Day
May 24th PAWS Assemblies and Kickball Incentive Staff v Students
May 27th Memorial Day - No School
Field Day TBA
May 29th 5th Grade Sendoff
May 30th Last day of School