Gates Mills Gazette
September 24, 2020
Weekly Update
It was so great to have some of our kindergarten, first grade and second grade friends back in the building this past week. Their excitement, laughter and energy helped to bring a lot of happiness and joy to Gates Mills Elementary. We are so excited to have some of our third, fourth and fifth grade students join us next week!
We are so proud of both our in-person and remote learners. Students are doing an incredible job and are succeeding academically and socially. We truly appreciate all of the support and patience as we adjust our schedules to this new routine, our staff has been working hard to prepare to best meet the individual needs of all students.
If you have questions, or are in need of support throughout this transition, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher, or our main office staff, and we will help however possible.
I wish you all a wonderful long weekend and we look forward to opening our doors for all in-person students in grades K-5 on Tuesday!
New Elementary Bell Times:
To support our enhanced safety measures involving social distancing, cleaning, and supervision, the school day has been adjusted:
Student arrival will be from 8:30 - 8:50 a.m.
Students may not be dropped off at school prior to 8:30 a.m.
The instructional day will begin at 8:50 a.m.
The dismissal process will be staggered between 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
All students must be picked up by 2:00 p.m.
Please check out Mayfield’s Return to School Guide which contains important information regarding your child's return to school!
Keep smiling,
Laurel Ravida
Principal, Gates Mills Elementary
Nature Camp - Tent Donation
Our first grade students are already enjoying this great new learning space!
Heinen's
Arrival 8:30-8:50
We will be practicing physical distancing during our arrival process.
Car Riders (K, 1st, 2nd, 4th) - enter through door #1 (main entrance)
Bus Riders (K, 1st, 2nd & 4th) - enter through door #4 (playground doors)
Car Riders (3rd & 5th) - enter through individual classroom sliding doors
Bus Riders (3rd & 5th) - enter through individual classroom sliding doors
Students arriving after 9:00am must enter through the main entrance door #1 and proceed into the main office.
Dismissal 1:30-1:50
We will be practicing physical distancing during our dismissal process, students will remain in their classrooms as buses and cars arrive.
1:30 - Car Riders - dismissal will begin at 1:30 for our Car riders in the LOWER LOT. No cars are permitted in the main school lot for pick up.
Bus Transportation Routes
The transportation department will not be sending out paper copies of bus schedules. Here are the links to transportation information
2020-2021 Morning Bus Schedule
Please note that due to COVID 19 and necessary safety protocols, students will not be able to utilize bus passes until further notice. Students must remain on their assigned buses as ridership rosters need to be maintained.
Lunch Ordering
All lunches In-Person and Remote MUST BE PRE-ORDERED
Pre-Ordering Lunch
- Go to the School Store within Infinite Campus to make your meal requests.
- The pre-ordered meal(s) will not be charged to your student's food account.
- Only one order per meal per student is allowed.
- Easy weekly ordering- All meal orders must be placed by Thursday for the following week.
- Choose either In-person Lunch, or if you are staying remote please pick-up Lunch at either the High School or Middle School
- Choose Menu Meal with milk or Menu Meal without milk or if the student wants the alternate EZ Jammer, choose EZ Jammer with milk or Ez Jammer without milk. (EZ Jammer is a soy butter/jelly uncrustable)
Please note you must go in and order by 11:59 pm Thursday for meals for the following week
Please CLICK HERE for additional information regarding Pre-Ordering Lunch.
Champions
- Before Care: 7:00-8:30 at Gates Mills Elementary School
- After Care: 1:30-6:00 at Center Elementary School (Gates Mills students will be transported to Center Elementary)
- Registration: Click Here
- Contact: Marrissa Patrone, Area Manager (330) 501-7783
Additional Champions Information
Parent Teacher Club
Gates Mills School Parent Teacher Club (PTC) provides support and enhancement for every student and family at Gates Mills School. 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 School 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 to name only a few. Volunteers are one of the reasons Gates Mills School is such a great school! If you are interested in volunteering for PTC activities, please indicate on your PTC membership form. You can also email your interest to gatesmillspto@gmail.com. Any amount of time and help is welcomed!
Membership: PTC dues at any level are an important part of making Gates Mills Schools successful. Funds help the PTC pay for classroom parties, morning breakfast events, school picnics, field trips, school wide assemblies, items for the school, ice cream socials, end of year parties, teacher gifts, luncheons, graduation activities and so much more. Membership Link: https://gates-mills-parent-teacher-club-membership.cheddarup.com
COVID19 Reporting
Pursuant to the Ohio Department of Health Director’s Order that went into effect on 9/8/2020, the District has established a reporting mechanism for parents to notify the district if their student(s) test positive for COVID 19. Parents/Guardians only need to select one of the reporting mechanisms to report a confirmed COVID 19 test. Please see the information below.
Citizen of the Day
Morning Announcements
Monday, September 28th - NO SCHOOL
Way to GO - Shout Outs!
This year, all Gates Mills community members will have the opportunity to help us celebrate those who are going the extra mile!
Is there a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond to help your family transition into this school year? If yes, please tell us about it by using the link below.
Please use this LINK to help us give a shout out to any students or staff!
Remote Learning Tools Resource
As we continue to connect with the students remotely, our goal is to provide families with as much support as possible. The following website has been created to provide resources for parents regarding technology questions. Please visit it for information about many of the remote learning tools we will be using this year.
https://sites.google.com/mayfieldschools.org/mayfield-city-schools-remote-l/home
Cashless Reminder
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in conjunction with recommendations from the CDC regarding limiting risk and exposure to the virus, Mayfield CSD will go CASHLESS for its collections of all student fees, field trips, food service, athletic ticket sales, and any other extra or co-curricular events or fundraisers.
Parents will be asked to access Infinite Campus and log a payment via a credit card. If you need any assistance, please check out the following link to access or create your IC account.
https://mayfieldschools.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/mayfield.jspSpecial - Music
Quarter 1: Music (Mr. Hall)
Quarter 2: Physical Education (Mr. Myers)
Quarter 3: Art (Mrs. Christopher)
Quarter 4: PBL (Mr. Roy)
Quarter 1 Music
Mrs. Becky Hall, Music Specialist
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:
Stay Connected
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel