GATE Gazette
March 22, 2024
SCHOOL INFORMATION
About Us
Principal: Anita.Steward@avondaleschools.org
Secretary: Angela.Williams@avondaleschools.org
Website: http://www.avondaleschools.org/gate-magnet-school
Location: 1435 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 537-6400
Hours: Full Day- 8:11a.m-3:11p.m
Early Dismissal- 8:11a.m-1:15p.m
Half Day- 8:11a.m-11:25a.m
Early Pickup for your student and changes to dismissal ends at 2:45p.m.
Attendance Questions or Reporting an Absence
Please be reminded Ms. Grace, is no longer at GATE Magnet School. If you have a question or to report you child's absence please email Mrs. Williams at angela.williams@avondaleschools.org.
Upcoming Events
3/22- Half Day-Records Day
3/24- Palm Sunday
3/25-3/29- NO SCHOOL Spring Break
3/28- Holy Thursday
3/29- Good Friday
4/1- Easter Monday
4/2 - School Resumes
4/2-4/8- Spring Conferences (Invitation Only)
4/4- Spring Pictures
4-4- 7th Grade Invasion of the AHS (Avondale High School)
4/5- 5th Grade Invasion of GATE Middle School
4/9-4/26- M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress)
4/11- Half Day
4/17- PSAT8
April Lunch Menu
For more information about our Food Services, please visit https://avondalefns.start.page/
Welcome to the GATE Family!
A special welcome to:
Mr. Z.
Building Substitute Teacher
Ms. Swinson-Tuck
Substitute LSS Resource Room Teacher
Ms. McIntosh
Speech and Language Pathologist
Congratulations to Mrs. Burmann and Emily McKelvey
Congratulations to Mrs. Burmann and Emily McKelvey for being recognized by the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education program.
4th Grade Battle of Books
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2024 Auburn Hills Public Library 4th Grade Battle of the Books.
1st Place
Super Readers: Adhrit Mishra, Ananya Karandikar, Harsimar Kahlon, Krish Iyer & Veer Pandey
2nd Place
Beetos: Vivian Neff, Elinor Fails, Carolina Rodriguez Garza & Tolina Bunce
3rd Place
Book Crushers: Anirudh Anand, Anish Padiyar, Ankit Padhi, Dhruv Iyer, Krishna Baalu & Mihir Kapoor
Congratulations - FPS Regional Qualifiers
For the past 10+ years Avondale has participated in the Michigan Future Solving Program! As the coach of the Avondale FPS Chapter I am very excited to share this year's regional qualifier results! This year all of the Avondale teams/individuals qualified for the State Championship! Below is the list of each team and individual.
- Avondale Gate Magnet School Team- Shraeya Mehta, Anna Ferrero, Hitaa Thakur, Lily Pursell
- Avondale High School Team- Connor Good, Matthew Lloyd, Ben Lam, Noah Bates
- Avondale High School Individual Writer - Anish Jain, Connor Good, Renzo Ferrero, Kavin Venkatesan, Maryann Stach
Thank you in advance for acknowledging their hard work and dedication!
Thanks,
Anish Jain
Griffin Post
The Griffin Post just published its 12th edition! Read this March edition to learn about music, natural disasters, Shakespeare, and more! Below is an excerpt from the "Novel Notes" section! Go to griffin-post.weebly.com to read the entire article!
"Pax is a touching and honest book. It is very open about war, struggles, and strong bonds. Pax is a great book for people who like reading about animals, adventures, and long, difficult journeys. I would definitely recommend Pax for pretty much any reader."
-Maya Lovria
Positivity Project Trait of the Week
Character Strength for the week of April 1st-5th
Grades & Progress Information
We are approaching that time of year where you might be looking for reports regarding your student’s grades and progress. GATE operates on a two semester calendar for the school year. Grades are provided in January and in June. If you are looking to gain insight on where your child is academically, we encourage you to sign into our ParentConnect app, or website, and take a look through their grades on April 5th. You can find information regarding logging into ParentConnect below.
Directions for logging into ParentConnect Webpage
Access ParentConnect here
Login Using your PIN and Password. Below are the directions in the event you forgot your PIN or Password.
Directions for logging into the ParentConnect App
Download the ‘Q ParentConnect’ App from your app store on your mobile device.
You will be prompted to select your student’s school district to continue the login process. You will select the state, country, and district.
You will then login using your PIN and Password. You can follow the steps above if you have forgotten your pin/password.
Once you are logged in, you will have access to your student’s attendance, grades, and information.
Spring Conferences
Invitations for spring parent-teacher conferences the week of April 2nd, for those students who at this time present a concern academically, socially and/or emotionally were sent out March 8th. If you did not get a letter from your child's teacher requesting a conference, and you have questions or concerns, please email your child's teacher.
5th Grade Invasion
On April 5th, the 5th graders will invade the Middle School to shadow some of the middle school students and experience what the middle school is like at GATE. If any of our 5th grade parents have any questions, please see your child's 5th grade teacher.
M-STEP
4/9-4/26 Grades 3-8th
The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, is a 21st Century computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. The M-STEP will be April 9th-26th.
State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice has released a letter to Michigan families discussing the Spring 2024 assessments.
PSAT8
April 17th 8th Grade
The PSAT 8 is an assessment taken in eighth grade. It helps establish a baseline for students as they enter high school and begin preparing for college and career readiness.
For more information visit:
After-School Tutoring
After School Activities & Clubs
Soccer -3:20-5:15 pick up at Meadows doors Tuesdays: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun 4 - $139 https://skyhawks.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=837
Golf via TGA 3:20-4:20 pick up at Meadows doors Wednesdays Apr 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 5 $175 - https://semichigan.playtga.com/pd/2925/avondale-gate-spring-2024?txt=Gate%20&returncom=productlist&source=search
Paddles and Racquets - 3:20-5:15 pick up at Meadows doors Thursdays Feb 22, 29 Mar 7, 14, 21 Apr 4, 11, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
WILL GIVE NEW INFO: Karate - 3:20-4:20 pick up at Meadows doors Mondays: Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 26 Mar 4, 11, 18// $104 + $25 for strike pads https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyi63QSJX1cqHMdAGfQy_p_5tMG3GM7/view?usp=sharing
Karate
To GATE Winter Karate students and parents,
This letter is to inform you about the make-up day for the class we missed in February due to the election.
The last day for the winter 2024 Karate class will be on: Monday, April 8th. Parents are invited to a demo by our students at 4PM on that day.
Additionally, April 8th will ALSO be the first class of the spring session. New students will have the opportunity to warm-up with experienced students, be introduced to basic techniques and watch the demo on that day. Click on the link to register.
Classes are going well at GATE. Students are enthusiastic about learning Karate and have made much progress this year.
Looking forward to seeing our students and parents on Monday, April 8th.
Avondale Spring Sports
Junior Golf
Sign up today!
Tennis
Grades 6-8th
Middle School Track
Practice Starts on 4/15 at 3:00 on the track.
Students 6th - 8th grade. Physical must be on file with the athletic office. Pay to play is $100. Any questions please reach out to Coach Gilbert at sarah.gilbert@avondaleschools.org
PTO
Spring Family Meet Up!
Please join us for our spring community event. Join us on the playground, after pick up on April 8th to watch the *almost* total eclipse. If you did not purchase glasses from the PTO, please bring glasses as glasses will not be available for sale.
We hope to see you there! *All children must have a parent accompany them.* *The PTO is not responsible for the weather.*
Science Expo!
The PTO is looking forward to our big Spring event this year...the first ever Gate Science Expo!
Hoping we have lots of projects to exhibit and a big crowd in attendance.
See you there!!!
Below is the link for the Science Fair Project Guidelines, Resources and Sign Up info.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wNSIvT4N3G2w1WHS6jhrktyQfFsUDYvJ6rzi86BgmzQ/edit?usp=drivesdk
GLOW PARTY
Join the PTBOARD
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Spring Conference at Avondale High School
Come join us at Avondale High School in April! Ms. Gierman will be presenting a breakout session. There will also be some wonderful, well renowned speakers speaking about gifted education.
If you are an Philanthropists, have unused gift cards, or other gifts, please consider donating silent auction items for this conference. The proceeds will help fund gifted students scholarships for summer programs, which is a great cause. Many gifted students and their families do not live near free public gifted education schools, and cannot afford private gifted programming. This help those families in need!
Use the link below to donate!
24-25 School Year Calendar
Detailed calendar to be shared in the near future.
Enrollment for Summer Camp and the 2024-2025 School Year
Enrollment for Summer Camp and the 2024-2025 school year is open! Click on one of the following links to start the enrollment process for your student:
- If you want to enroll your student in the ELC Summer Camp, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 3 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 4 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.
All current ELC students are only eligible to attend the ELC Summer Camp, not the Busy Bee Summer Camp. Busy Bee Summer Camp is for students who have completed a year of TK/Kindergarten.
Thank you!
Tiffany Mellado
Join us for a parent night and learn important information as you and your student explore high
school opportunities.
zoom link: https://avondaleschools-hs-org.zoom.us/j/2664090899?pwd=VzJCTGdocUtZMkgvUFMxUDlBZ3NOQT09.
Avondale Theatre Company Summer Drama Camp
Community
Magic Soccer Programs
JOIN A MAGIC SOCCER CLUB TEAM!
Call Today to set up day for FREE Training & Meet Team!
PLEASE CALL 248-941-5160 OR LAS1978@comcast.net