Toll Gate Times
February 2019
Toll Gate Elementary
Mrs. Kristi Motsch, Principal
12183 Toll Gate Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
TGE-Growing Leaders
Phone: 614-834-6300
Message From the Principal
February 2019
As our staff looks forward to this semester, it is equally important for us to refer back to our earlier work this year. One document that we use to guide us is our building continuous improvement plan. This plan was developed by our Building Leadership Team, and acts as a vehicle to move us towards better instruction. These plans have led us, as both educators and learners, to effective methods that improve student learning & generate more authentic teaching practices. We acknowledge that our students need to be competent in communication (oral & written), collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Providing lessons that utilize these practices makes learning more relevant to our students. I am excited and honored to continue our journey towards offering the highest quality services for your children.
Educationally Yours,
Kristi Motsch, Principal
Growing Leaders
Dates to Remember - February 2019
Feb. 6 - Two Hour Delay – Professional Development
School day schedule as follows:
Gr. 1-4 – 11:15 a.m.-4:05 p.m.
AM Kndg. – 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
PM Kndg. – 2:00 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
Feb. 21 - PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 in Media Center
Leader In Me - Find Your Voice
Box Top Challenge
Valentines Day
VALENTINES DAY – Valentine's Day is traditionally a time in which friendships are celebrated with valentines or special thoughts. Please keep in mind our district's policy on food due to allergies and medical conditions. We encourage healthy snacks that are pre-packaged or non-food items. Most classes will spend some time exchanging Valentines. Your child's teacher will be sending more specific information about any necessary restrictions.
Open Enrollment Request for 2019-2020 Deadline - July 30, 2019
Form is available on the district website under District forms, Enrolling and Open enrollment. The application is necessary for the district to consider allowing students to attend a school outside their normal attendance boundaries. Interested K-6 parents must submit an application each year they are requesting intradistrict open enrollment. Application is not a guarantee that students will be open enrolled. Approval is based on staffing and space availability.
BECOME A NEWBERY READER AT
TOLL GATE ELEMENTARY!
Read 10 of the most distinguished children’s books of all time! Challenge yourself with these rigorous literary masterpieces. To be recognized as a distinguished reader you must read 10 of the Newbery Medal winners and pass the AR quiz for each book. You can earn this achievement in one school year or over multiple years. Congratulations to Aryanna S. and Sasha K., our newest Newbery members. For a complete list of all Newbery Medal Books go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners.cf
Birthday Book Club
Birthday Book Club Members
The following students have helped our library grow by purchasing a book from our Birthday Book Club Collection. Thank you for supporting our school library.
Brennen T., Cadence H., Camden S., Jacob DW., BJ G., & Olivia W