The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
August 31, 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
Our Parent Curriculum Night for Grades 1-5 on Wednesday was well attended. It was a great opportunity for parents to become better acquainted with their children's teachers and the curriculum. Be sure to check with the teachers regarding conference sign up and availability times.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
FIFTH GRADE FIRST SEMESTER
CLASS OFFICERS
President: Alex K
Vice President: Erica M
Third Grade Reading Guarantee
The Third Grade Reading Guarantee is a support program that spans kindergarten through grade 3. Under the guarantee, teachers assess each student’s reading skills at the beginning of each school year. If a student is reading below grade level, the school creates a reading improvement plan for the child. That plan includes extra reading help right away and for as long as the child needs it. A student who has not gained third-grade reading skills before the fourth grade begins must continue in third grade to build his or her reading skills.
We have assessed our students using the STAR reading assessment to determine who is “on track” and “not on track” with their reading pursuant to the requirements of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. If your child was “not on track” you will receive a reading improvement plan for your child on Friday, September 14th, via email.
A Reminder of the Morning Drop-Off Procedure
By now many of you have seen our new STOP sign and crosswalk sign on the school property. Thank you for helping keep our students safe.
- 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. If the parent needs to exit the car then he/she must also use the front circle and not exit the car by the main entrance door.
- 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.
Information Regarding Reporting Student Absences
- Call the school office at 995-7500 before 8:15 am. The school voice mail is always available.
- Clearly state your name, your student's name, teacher's name, reason for absence and date(s) the student will be absent.
- For student safety all students must be called in absent.
Visitors and Volunteers at Gates Mills
All visitors and volunteers must be buzzed into the building to sign in at the office before entering our hallways.
- If you are arriving to volunteer, you must first sign in and receive a visitor's badge. This keeps us aware of adults who are in the building for security purposes. Be sure to stop back in the office to sign out.
- If you are dropping off classroom materials or lunch for your child, we will see that they are delivered for you and eliminate classroom disruptions.
- If you are picking up your child for an appointment, you must come to the office to sign him/her out and we will get your child for you.
Medication Reminder
- Have a physician's permission form on file with the school before the medication is to be given.
- Be transported to school and brought to the office by parent or guardian only.
Do not send any type of medication to school with your child. If you have any questions, please contact the clinic at 995-7503.
Birthday Policy
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
September 3 - Labor Day: NO SCHOOL
September 10 - Rosh Hashana: NO SCHOOL
September 13 - Dads & Donuts: 7:15-7:50am, gym
September 19 - Yom Kippur: NO SCHOOL
September 21 - Gates Mills Movie Night: 6-8pm, gym
September 27 - Staff PD Day: NO CLASSES