GANT GATOR NEWS
2022-2023 School Year #3 Sept. 14, 2022
Back to School Night
The schedule is as follows:
5:30 – 5:40 p.m. Welcome Address and Introductions will be held on the Grass Area in Front of the Auditorium
5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Presentation 1
Transition
6:20 – 6:50 p.m. Presentation 2
The TK-5 classroom presentations will be held in two sessions so parents will be able to visit more than one classroom, if necessary.
*This is a NOT A DISTRICT WIDE minimum day
School is dismissed at 1:30 as usual on Thursdays. (**TK and K still 1:00 on the 15th!)
*Please remember this is an evening for PARENTS ONLY, this enables parents to direct their full attention to the message delivered by the teacher.
Supervision is not provided.
Kindergarten Update
Monday, September 19 TK and Kinder students will start attending school from 8:00 to 2:00. Please note the schedule change.
Counselor's Corner
Dear Families
Welcome to a New School Year!!!!
My name is Laurie Wheels, School Counselor at Gant. This is my 3rd year at Gant. All your students know me. No, they are not in trouble , Ha Ha. I have been going into classrooms for years. Even when we were online, I was on their zooms. I want the students to know that I am here to help work through any difficult situation together. I taught for 10 years and have been a counselor for 24 years. I truly love being in the classrooms helping student make better choices.
This year I am already starting lessons in my 1st, 3rd , 4th and 5th grade classes. I will be meeting with the other grades this coming week. I am attaching a video that all students will see to help them "Unstick their Brain".
We talk about strategies we can do when we get stuck in a feeling and try to change that feeling, to help us make better choices.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at Gant or email me at Lwheels@bschools.net. I do work at 2 schools, so email is sometimes faster.
Gant students are some of the best students I have met, and I know there is a lot of work from home that goes into getting them ready for school.
Thank you for al you do!
Mrs. Wheels
Check out this video from GoNoodle
Back to School Picnic Family Night
What: Welcome Back Picnic
When: Friday, September, 16 5:30-7:30
Where: Grass area near lunch benches
Why: To meet and greet other Minnie Gant families and strengthen our school community
Bring your blanket, folding chairs, and picnic spread to feed your family.
There will be music, trivia and special announcements throughout the event! Come join the fun and get to know your fellow Gant families.
PTA Membership Drive!
Gant Community,
I am reaching out to you for your help. Whether your child or family member is still a student of Gant, has moved on to another elementary, or is an alumnus, we could still use your continued support. Membership is $10, and any amount of donations over the membership dues will all benefit Gant students. A part of the membership dues and all donations allows Gant’s PTA to provide additional resources to our kids that are not funded by the school district.
“Behind every child who believe in himself is a parent who believed first.” – Matthew L. Jacobson
Would you please help support our kids and Gant by renewing your membership and making any donations that you can?
Spread the Word Post this link https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/minnie-gant-elementary-pta, flyer, or QR Code on your social media platform to get additional memberships and donations to make an even greater 2022-2023 school year for our kids. The more contributions we get, the more we can give back to our kids.
Thank you,
Olliesha Kwesi
Membership Chair
Attendance
*Today's Date
* Student's full name
*Students grade and teacher
*Date of absence
*Parent name and contact information
PTA Association Meeting!
Uniform Requirements: UPDATE!!!!
* Any Gant spirit shirt can be worn any day.
Valet Drop Off
Drop Off and Pick Up
Office Hours
Our office is open from 8:00 am–4:00 pm, the phone number is 562-430-3384.