The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 9/23/19
#thisiswhywedothis..#180daysofwhy..#students
Notes from Dr. Miller
Dear Gompers K8 Parent Community,
WOW...What a FANTASTIC Back to School Night!!
Thank you, thank you and Thank you for partnering with us to support your child on their learning journey for this school year......Ohhhh Yeah it's gonna be #AMAZING!!!
If you were unable to attend, please connect via email or phone message to your child(s) classroom teachers. If you missed or were unable to attend Dr. Miller's welcome presentation to parents, click the link below.
You asked for it you got it.....COOKIE DOUGH fundraiser is here...KICKOFF is this week!!!!
As a reminder....Students walk through the gates of success...SCHOLARLY DRESSED. Please ensure your child is following the expectations...change-outs are beginning.
Respectfully,
Dr. Damita Myers-Miller - dmyersmiller@lbschools.net
#studentsaremywhy #180daysofwhy #thisiswhywedothis
SSC Representative Election
We need 3 parent representatives to be parent leadership voices for our school and making decisions on instructional program.
These parents are part of the elected parent voice for SSC for the next 2 years.
Please note, Allllll parents are welcome to attend SSC, next meeting on 10/1 @ 3:30pm
Let's support our Fall PTA fundraiser and raise money for our school's PTA enrichment programs
#PTASTRONG...Join the PTA
Did you know the GOMPERS PTA is one of the strongest in LBUSD and is seen as a model for other schools?
PTA Memberships:
$10 per member.....our goal is 600 memberships this year
Membership incentive - ends 9/30:
3 memberships = 1 free Tshirt
5 membership - 2 free T-shirts
https://jointotem.com/ca/lakewood/gompers-k-8-pta/join/register
PTA news can be found on:
1. Gompers PTA website
2. Gompers Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GompersPTA
3. Gompers email: gomperspts@lbschools.net
Our school functions GREATER for students when we are all working COLLABORATIVELY for its SUCCESS!!
GATOR PRIDE = GATOR SPIRIT WEAR!!!
Rm 15 - Student Store "every" Thursday @ 2:30
PTA sells spirit wear: Tshirt & Hoodies and even School Supplies
Please Read the information carefully thanks: Gompers and LBUSD news
CROSSWALKS are to be used at all times for pedestrain safety. Use them it is not safe to cross without them!!
Safety and Security for Drop Off and PickUp
Student/Morning Drop Off Off -
Campus Supervision of students does not begin until 8:15 each morning. Students should enter through the playground entrance on Dunrobin Ave.
Afternoon PickUp -
All gates are open for exiting until 3:30 pm
Dunrobin gate
Briercrest gate
Campus supervision of student ends at 4:00 pm Playground closes at 4:00.
Kindergarten PARENTS-
Please do not double park. Lakewood Sherrif will be issuing tickets. Our neighbors on Briecrest have concerns and are contacting authorities. Please park safely to drop off your Kiner student and pick up your child.
Cross Walks is the law:
Please use the crosswalks to ensure pedestrian safety in crossing the street. Lakewood has a city ordinance on pedestrian safety and use of crosswalk. Please adhere to safety measures for your child.
Eat Lunch with your child on Fridays
1. Sign in at the office a
2. Receive a visitors sticker
3. Wait for your child at the benches with the lunch
4. Lunch Times:
1st - 11:25, 2nd & 3rd grade 11:35, 4th grade -11:45 and 5th grade 11:55, MS - 12:46
Please, No drop off of "special" lunches on Fridays, parents with the child for lunch..thanks!
Student Meal Program Information
1. New online MEAL application for free and reduced: Click the embedded link:
https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com
2. Paid MEAL Click the embedded link to upload money to your child's account:
Families needing additional support - access information in file below
Scholarly Dress - is in EFFECT, Change OUTS beginning
Tops - Collard Shirts: Red, White, and Blue "uniform" Shirts
Bottom - Uniform pants/shorts (Khaki and Blue), No Jeans
Outwear - School Spirit Hoddies/Sweatshirts is highly preferred
Daily School Uniforms - Monday - Friday
School Uniform Spirit Days is Friday!-
Gator Nation Day - Wear your Gator T-SHIRT & Blue Jeans (Friday ONLY)
SPIRIT WEEK and "special" SPIRIT Days will be announced throughout the year.
Digital Devices and Cellphones
Food and Lunch Deliveries
The Office Cannot Accept Lunch, online food or Birthday Deliveries
Students Are Not Permitted To Bring Balloons, Birthday Signs, Cakes, Gifts, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Etc.
Classrooms will not be permitted to do birthday celebrations during the instructional day
Students Are Not Allowed To Sell Snack Items, Such As Chips, Chocolates Or Any Other Candy On Campus.
Washington DC - Informational Meeting - 10/1
Tuesday, October 1 @ 6:00 in the Library
This trip is for 6th & 7th graders.
Boys Football Game
Game Held at Lindbergh
Time: 4:30 pm
Ms Sports Program
#GATORPRIDE
and let's root for a
V-I-C-T-O_R_Y!!!!
Girls Volleyball Game 9/23
Game held at Lindbergh
Time: 4:30 pm
Sept. 23 - 27 - Scholarly Dress!!
9/23 - Gompers Football @ Lindberg - 4:30
9/24 - Cookie Dough KickOff (PTA)
Sept. 30 - October 4 - Scholarly Dress
30 - K8 Celebration/Student of Month - Assembly: 9:05 am -
(Select Students)
October
1 - SSC/ELAC Meetings @ 3:30
1 - Washington DC TRIP 6th & 7th - Info Meeting @ 6:00
11 - Dr. Miler's Coffee Hour @ 9:30
LBUSD News
9/25 - CAC - Special Education Forum - TRC - 6pm
10/7 - DELAC - MLK Park - 9:30am
10/10 - Superintendents Forum - Hughes Way - 9:30 am
LBUSD Parent Forum meetings:
http://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Parent_U/calendar.cfm
LBUSD has reason to Celebrate video: