The Gates Mills Gazette
December 19, 2019
Holiday Greetings & Warm Wishes
For a Wonderful New Year
From
The Gates Mills Staff
A Special Thank you to the PTC
- For the delicious food for out annual staff holiday luncheon this afternoon
- All the awesome Room Parents who helped at the Jingle Bell Ball
- For providing the DJ, snacks and light up rings at the Jingle Bell Ball. The students had an awesome time and were all dressed up for this special event!
Thanks to all who helped our 1st grade class build gingerbread houses!!
A.V.I.S. Awards
Owen B - Gr. K
Riya S - Gr. 1
Anthony F - Gr. 2
Weston S - Gr. 3
Anish K - Gr. 4
Ayanda M - Gr. 5
Citizen of the Day
Kate G
Giovanni I
Hanvika K
Hayden H
Amelia K
Pranav K
Aliyah H
Olivia K
Ryan J
Ashton K
Sara S
Lilly T
Rae'ven J
Inside the Idea Lab
On December 18 we celebrated Polar Express day during library time! Many students and staff wore their pajamas just like the children on the Polar Express train did! Each class began with a read-aloud of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, author/illustrator of Jumanji and many other books. After we heard our story, we created our own jingle bell just like the one the boy received in the story. Students could choose to make a bracelet, ornament, or necklace; older students had the option of embellishing their creation with beads as well. We listened to holiday music on our big screen TV with a fireplace graphic to set a calming mood. Students selected books for check-out and were given their mitten ornaments from last week to take home. Some classes had a little extra time to finish up Plus-Plus or Lego projects from last week. Check out some of our wonderful creations in the photos below.
Have a safe and relaxing winter break, and please encourage students to continue reading over the holidays! Our next library day is Wednesday, January 8th. Please help students remember to bring their books back after break. We’ll see you in 2020!
It's Cold Weather Time Again!
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to participate in outdoor recess (i.e., coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.). As stated in the handbook: All students are expected to go outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees or the wind chill is below 10 degrees. Generally, if a child is able to ride the bus and attend school, (s)he should also be able to outside at recess. The only exceptions are: a physician’s request, a written parent request for the day the child returns to school following an illness, or a request by the teacher or Principal. We have a limited amount of clothing for students to change into should they get wet or muddy outside, so please consider sending in an extra set of clothing for their children.
January Specials Schedule
School Fee Reminder
Kindergarten: $25.00/Reduced $5.00
Grades 1-5: $42.00/Reduced $8.40
Healthy Tips
Lunch Menus
Annual Update OLR
Annual Update OLR is the electronic process for parents to go into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal in order to update and confirm all student data that is currently in our system. This must be completed for each student even if there are NO changes. You will need to go through each step and click submit. For step by step instructions, please see the link below.
Annual Update OLR Instructions
It is recommended to use Windows IE 11, Firefox or Safari. Windows must be Windows 7 or later. Annual Updates cannot be done via a handheld device (iOS or Android). If you need assistance with your Parent Portal Login, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org
Important Dates
December 23 - January 3: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January 6: Classes Resume
January 16: Gr. K to Innovation Center, 8:30 - 11am
January 29: Gr. K to Innovation Center, 8:30 - 11am
January 31: Gr. 4 & 5 GM Library Innovation Hour (robotics)
January 22: Gates Mills Candid Photos
February 7: Family Fun Night - 6 - 7:30pm, gym
February 11: Gr. 3 to Innovation Center, 8:15 - 11:15am
February 14: Valentine Breakfast - 7:15 - 7:50am, gym / Valentine Parties
February 28: Gr. 4 & 5 GM Library Innovation Hour (light bot coding)
Important Websites
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
Gates Mills PTC: Gates Mills PTC
Supply Lists: Gates Mills Supply List
Information for Parents: Summer Central
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Bus Information:Transportation
Detailed School Information: Elementary Student Handbook
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
Community Flyers: Community Flyers
Friday Folder: Friday Folder Web Page
Alternative Address Form: Alternative Address Form
District Calendars: District Calendars
District Parent Mentor Information: District Parent Mentor Information
Drop Off & Dismissal Procedures: Drop Off/Pick Up
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store for Android or Apple
Gates Mills Elementary School
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel