The Gates Mills Gazette
Mrs. Tammi L. Bender, Principal
November 10, 2017
Gates Mills Elementary School
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, United States
Phone: 440-995-7500
Facebook: Facebook.com/gatesmillselementaryschool
Twitter: @mrstammibender
School Fees
Fees for the 2017/18 school year were due September 30th. A reminder notice was sent home a few weeks ago. Parents can log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view your student's fees; select "Fees" tab. You can pay your fees by selecting the "Payments" tab in the Parent Portal. If you need assistance logging on to the Portal, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org. Checks and money orders may also be sent to the school office. The fees are: K - $25 / Grades 1 - 5 - $42. If you have any questions, please call the school office (440-995-7500).
GM Student Council Canned Food Drive
WHY: To benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
ITEMS NEEDED: beef stew, canned soups, canned vegetables, canned tuna, peanut butter, cereal, any Thanksgiving/Winter Holiday non-perishable foods
** Collection Boxes will be on the stage in the gym. Please help us to feed needy families in our area this time of year. Please help us to help others at this time of year!!
It's Cold Weather Time Again
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to participate in outdoor recess (i.e., coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, etc.). As stated in the handbook: All students are expected to go outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees or the wind chill
is below 10 degrees. Generally, if a child is able to ride the bus and attend school, (s)he should also be able to outside at recess. The only exceptions are: a physician’s request, a written parent request for the day the child returns to school following an illness, or a request by the teacher or Principal.
PTO Newsflash
Thank you to everyone who helped support the Election Day Bake Sale - - from the bakers, to the volunteers, to those who made purchases! A special shout-out to Sara's Place for donating the delicious soup. All the proceeds from the sale of the soup went directly to our school. This event raised almost $450!
Our November PTO has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, November 15th, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Idea Lab (school library). This meeting will be focused on the upcoming December events. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the below listed events and are unable to make the meeting, please email GatesMillsPTO@gmail.com and your name will be added to the list.
December 6 - 8: Scholastic Book Fair (school day)
December 7: Holiday Concert/Open House - 7pm
December 20: Staff Holiday Luncheon - 11:45am
Coats for Kids Collection
Absence Notification
Your child’s well being throughout the day is very important to us so we ask, whenever your child will be absent or tardy, that you communicate this information to school so we know not to expect him/her. All student absences (at anytime, day or night) are to be called into the office at 995-7500 before 8:30am. Please give the student’s name and the reason for the absence; i.e., illness (also include the child’s symptoms), funeral, out of town, or doctor’s appointment.
School Departure
If you have a student going to a different location after school, a note of authorization is required. Phone calls are discouraged due to the time required to ensure the necessary arrangements are made. Do not leave voicemail messages or email them on the day of the change as we may not pick up on the information. If necessary, call back until you reach office staff. If no notification has been received by dismissal time, your child will follow his/her normal dismissal procedure. We discourage students from calling their parents regarding play dates during school time.
Important Links
October Way to Go recipients
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store to download for Android or Apple device.
Dates to Remember
November 16: Gr. 5 to Innovation Center - 10:30am - 2pm
November 22 - 24: Thanksgiving Break - NO school
November 29: Judy Bell Tree Ornament Making
December 6 - 8: Gates Mills Scholastic Book Fair
December 7: Gates Mills Holiday Concern/Open House - 7pm
December 13: PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30pm, Idea Lab
December 15: Grade 5 Door Swag Making
December 20: Elementary Holiday Parties - 1:45pm
December 21 - January: Winter Break
January 4: Classes Resume
January 10: PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30pm, Idea Lab
January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 24: Gates Mills Candid Photos
January 26: Middle School Band Recruitment (during music class)