September Newsletter
2023
From Principal Wilken
Dear Tully Families,
I couldn't be prouder to be the principal of Tully GATE Magnet! We are having a beautiful start to this school year. Our students came hungry to learn and our teachers worked throughout the summer to start the year off running. And we did! We started off with a nice welcome back from our community partners bringing school supplies, snacks and smiles to welcome all of us back; students and teachers alike. Parents, give yourself a pat on the back. You did a great job transitioning your kids back to school. Our community time is back and more exciting than ever. Last month, Mr. Waugaman (our new 4th grade teacher) introduced a playground activity he does with 3-5 grade students during recess. It's called Rock - Paper - Scissors - Jump (The photo above is the students and staff learning how to play it during community time). Ask your child about it. They would love to play it with you. If you haven't attended a Friday Community day, you are missing out on the highlight of our week. We start at 9 and are usually finished before 9:30. Stop by, your kids would love to have you join us
With warm regards,
Principal Wilken
🗓️Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
September
- 9/4 - No School - Labor Day
- 9/5 - Girl Scouts Lunch Activity
- 9/7 - Hiking Club Orientation
- 9/11 - 21st Century After School Program begins
- 9/13 - Family Engagement Meeting (4:00 PM on ZOOM)
- 9/19 - Girl Scouts Lunch Activity
- 9/20, 21, 22 - Early Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences (11:45 AM)
- 9/27 - Family STEAM Night (5-7 PM)
- 9/28 - Student of The Month Awards (5 PM)
October
- 10/2-10/6 - Walk & Bike to School
- 10/3 - Girl Scouts Lunch Activity
- 10/6 - NO SCHOOL - Grading Day
- 10/9-10/13 - NO SCHOOL - Enjoy your Fall Break!
- 10/17 - Girl Scouts Lunch Activity
- 10/18 - Family Night (5-7 PM)
- 10/20 - Quarter One Awards (9 AM - grades K-2)
- 10/20 - Quarter One Awards (2 PM - grades 3-5)
- 10/23 - Site Council Meeting (3 PM)
- 10/25 - NO SCHOOL - District Professional Development
- 10/26 - Peter Piper Pizza Night (5-8 PM)
- 10/30 - Scholastic Book Fair
- 10/31 - Girl Scouts Lunch Activity
Family Engagement Meeting
We are proud to have all our returning team members back this year! Thank you; Christine Gomez, Stella Peterson, Mary Fischer, Goly Villa, Michelle McCollum and Sean Wilken. We are so excited to welcome our newest members; Monica Tovar, Rene Rogers and Josh Glyn-Anderson.😀
If you would like to be a part of the planning team for the Family Engagement activities, please consider joining us. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 13th on ZOOM at 4:00. Please follow the link below to join:
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Girl Scouts are Back!
Girl Scout leaders come and do fun activities with the students during lunch recess. It is not just for girls! We have students in all grades participating and making fun make and takes! This past week they made paper rockets with straws for the rocket boosters!
We are also looking at starting a Girl Scout Chapter here at Tully. If you are interested, please email Goly.
Family STEAM Night
Don't miss our first Family STEAM Night! PSOMAS Emerging Professionals volunteers will be here to ensure that you leave with a better understanding of what STEAM is and how Tully is STEAM EmPowered! . Look for more information coming out soon This event is on Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 5:00 PM
🏫Updates from the Front Office
Dear Parents and Students
Thank you for making the start of this year so great. We have the kindest parents and we really appreciate you and all you do for your children. We continue to be here to support you and your student's needs. Please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have any questions or concerns.
*It's exremely imprtant that your child arrives to school on time, all the time and every day. But in the event they will be absent, please call the office. Thank you. 😊
- Call 520-225-3402 or email Susan
- Call 520-225-3400 or email Glenda