Gates Mills Gazette
November 18, 2022
UPDATE
Dear Fox Family,
On behalf of the entire Gates Mills School family, we wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Please stay safe and enjoy the down time. Please know that we appreciate all that you do to support our students and our school! There will be no Gates Mills Gazette next week due to the shortened week.
Just a reminder that next week we are closed on Wednesday 11/23, Thursday 11/24 and Friday 11/25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume on Monday 11/28.
Please SAVE THE DATE for our Specials Holiday Showcase on Thursday, December 15th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Come and see all of the wonderful things your children have been working on during their specials block. You will also have a chance to visit the Scholastic Book Fair.
Please feel free to call our office at (440)995-7500 or email me at lravida@mayfieldschools.org if you need anything.
Keep Smiling,
Laurel Ravida
Principal, Gates Mills Elementary
COLD WEATHER
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Monday, December 12th – Friday, December 16th at Gates Mills Elementary School. Each classroom will have the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair during school hours.
- Monday, December 12th: 5th Grade 9:00 am
- Tuesday, December 13th: 1st Grade 9:00 am & Kindergarten 10:00 am
- Wednesday, December 14th: 3rd Grade 9:00 am
- Thursday, December 15th: 2nd Grade 9:00 am & 4th Grade 10:00 am
- Thursday, December 15th: Family Shopping during Holiday Showcase 5:30-6:30 pm
- Friday, December 16th: Wrap Up Shopping Day
This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.
Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gatesmillselementaryschool1
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
TOY DRIVE
NOTE FROM THE CLINIC
LETTER TO PARENTS
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
I am sure you all are aware of the recent spikes of viruses hitting our youth. We are asking for your help and diligence in slowing down the spread of illness. For latest updates, be sure to follow reliable sources like the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html
You should observe your child for the following symptoms: runny nose, nasal congestion, poor appetite, irritability, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing. If your child has these symptoms, we urge you to keep your child at home and to contact your doctor for advice.
Incubation period of RSV: 2-8 days. Usually 4-6 days
Contagious period of RSV: 3-8 days, depending on symptoms
RSV is spread through direct contact with droplets from the infected person spread from sneezing, coughing or talking.
Should your child develop RSV, he should remain at home and please ask your physician for further advice.
Along with RSV, we are still experiencing cases of COVID and the flu. Please have plans in place for when students need to remain at home. We appreciate the help and support!
If tests are pending for COVID, flu, and RSV please do not send the student to school.
We have also included Mayfield Guidelines of when to keep a child home from school to help in the decision make process.
Thanks for your understanding!
FREE TUTORING
Dates: Now - April 29th on Saturdays
Times: 9:45-12:00 pm (with a snack break at 11:00 am)
Session Focus: Reading, Writing, Math
*Students are encouraged to bring homework and school work
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please contact:
Janice Wieder
Email: janicewieder@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 440-382-8598
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
HOLIDAY CHEER
PORTRAIT OF A WILDCAT
PARENT TEACHER CLUB - PTC
If you haven't had a chance to pay your PTC dues yet, please see the below Welcome Letter for information on how to contribute. Thank you for your support!
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The Mayfield City School District will be partnering with Right At School for before and after school care and enrichment for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the below link for additional information about their program and for registration.
Please make sure you register at Center Elementary School. There will be busing to and from Center for all Gates Mills Students.
FOOD SERVICE
Free and Reduced Applications
The national, free schools meals have ended. Households must apply for free or reduced priced meals. The free reduced meal application is also used to determine eligibility for free or reduced school fees and/or P-EBT benefits. Please complete an application if you are interested in applying for any of the above benefits. Applications can be submitted online by logging into your Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) and clicking on More-Meal benefits. You can click on link below for more info: Free and Reduced Information
Lunch Information on the Parent Portal
Parents can see lunch account information and easily apply payments. Just click the following link and follow the directions: Lunch Account Directions
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. This MUST be done BEFORE the first day of school. For step by step instructions, please see the link below.
Annual Update OLR Instructions
If you need assistance with your Parent Portal Login, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org
COMMUNITY FLYERS
Below are Community Flyers links for local camps, events and classes:
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Our District Calendar has gone digital! Our District Calendar will be automatically updated as dates and events are changed. You can access the District Calendar via this link:
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 23 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 24 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving
November 25 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 6 - PTC Meeting 6:00 pm
December 12 - December 16 - Scholastic Book Fair
December 14 - Board of Education Meeting 6:00 pm
December 15 - Specials Holiday Showcase 5:30-6:30 pm
December 16 - Jingle Bell Ball
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laurel Ravida, Principal, lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Chris DiMarino, School Counselor, cdimarino@mayfieldschools.org
Brittany German, School Psychologist, bgerman@mayfieldschools.org
Michele Ambrogio, School Secretary, mambrogio@mayfieldschools.org
GATES MILLS ELEMENTARY
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel