The GATE Gazette
Week of August 26th, 2019
Welcome Back!
It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I would like to welcome new and current families to the Avondale GATE Magnet School! So much planning, construction and hard work has gone into preparing for a successful school year.
My name is Ms. Kate Martin and I will be your principal! I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year and I am looking forward to meeting new faces, revisiting with familiar ones, as well as hearing all about your summer adventures.
For those of you that have not met me, this is my thirteenth year in education but my first as a principal. Previously, I was the lead gifted and talented teacher in Avondale and have taught many different grade levels and subjects in three different states! I graduated from Grand Valley State University with my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Integrated Science. Additionally, I have received a Masters of Education in Middle Grades Science, my K-12 Administration degree, and my Gifted and Talented endorsement. I love to learn, lead, and I am very excited to work together to make this a successful new school year! I am looking forward to our collaboration in providing a safe and nurturing environment as well as a challenging curriculum for our students.
This will be a FANTASTIC year!
Sincerely,
Kate Martin, Principal
Important Dates
Supply Lists
Class Placement and Dismissal Slip
Bus Routes - Resident Students Only
First Day Folders
Arrival and Dismissal
One of the many important aspects of our building is that since we only have one secretary that is in the Meadows front/main office, our GATE entrance doors will be locked during school hours. This means that if parents wish to enter the building for any reason, including but not limited to walking a student to class, volunteering, bringing in a tardy student, or picking up a student early, they must go to the Meadows front/main office. This means you would enter the front Meadows parking lot off of Auburn Road.There may be special exceptions for special events such as classroom parties or the Fun Run, however it will be communicated to you if you can enter through our GATE entrance on those days.
Before and After School Care - Busy Bees
Lunch Menus and Payment
Meet Our Staff!
Ms. Gierman
Ms. Pfeffer
Ms. Ossewaarde
Ms. Burmann
Ms. Trager
Ms. Martin
Contact Information
Email: kate.martin@avondaleschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/gate-1/
Location: 1435 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 537-6400
Twitter: @KateMartinGATE