The Gates Mills Gazette
December 13, 2019
Holiday Family Night / Open House
Inside the Idea Lab
This week in Idea Lab we had great fun making mitten ornaments for our Idea Lab tree! First, we watched a video of Jan Brett reading her best-selling picture book, The Mitten. Then we decorated our mittens with our favorite animal from the story. After our ornaments were finished we picked our books for checkout, then used our voice and choice to select an activity for the few minutes of class time left. Several students are getting really good at making 3-D Plus-Plus creations, and we also had a great time using Snap Circuits, Circuit Maze, Legos, and Magna-Tiles. Students are always welcome to use this time to read, and several do so regularly.
DECEMBER 18 IS POLAR EXPRESS DAY!
DON’T FORGET THAT STUDENTS MAY WEAR PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL THAT DAY!
Jingle Bell Ball - Thursday, December 19th
Holiday District Gift Giving Policy
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. We have a limited amount of clothing for students to change into should they get wet or muddy outside, so please consider sending in an extra set of clothing for their children.
December Specials Schedule
School Fee Reminder
Kindergarten: $25.00/Reduced $5.00
Grades 1-5: $42.00/Reduced $8.40
Healthy Tips
Lunch Menus
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. For step by step instructions, please see the link below.
Annual Update OLR Instructions
It is recommended to use Windows IE 11, Firefox or Safari. Windows must be Windows 7 or later. Annual Updates cannot be done via a handheld device (iOS or Android). If you need assistance with your Parent Portal Login, email: ichelp@mayfieldschools.org
Important Dates
December 16 - 19: Mayfield STEAM Bus at Gates Mills Elementary
December 18: Gr. 1 Gingerbread Extravaganza, 8-9:30AM
December 19: Jingle Bell Ball, 1:45-2:15PM / End of Second Quarter
December 20: Teacher Work Day - No Classes
December 23 - January 3: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January 6: Classes Resume
Important Websites
School Website: Gates Mills Elementary
Gates Mills PTC: Gates Mills PTC
Supply Lists: Gates Mills Supply List
Information for Parents: Summer Central
School Lunch Information: Food Services
Bus Information:Transportation
Detailed School Information: Elementary Student Handbook
Attendance Matters: House Bill 410
Community Flyers: Community Flyers
Friday Folder: Friday Folder Web Page
Alternative Address Form: Alternative Address Form
District Calendars: District Calendars
District Parent Mentor Information: District Parent Mentor Information
Drop Off & Dismissal Procedures: Drop Off/Pick Up
Mayfield City Schools App: Visit the App Store for Android or Apple
Gates Mills Elementary School
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/gatesmillselementary_home.aspx
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel