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GATEWAY GAZETTE

December 1, 2008

 FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

12/2                After school Gr. 5 Band practice 3:15-4:30 PM

12/8-12          Grade 4 Holiday Shoppe          

12/8                Covered Bridge Calendar orders (Gr. 5) due in Art Room.  (Orders will be    received before 12/19.)

12/9                After school Gr. 5 Band practice 3:15-4:30 PM

12/11              PTC General Meeting at 6:00 PM

                        Band Concert (Gr. 5) at CHS beginning at 7:00 PM

12/15              Gateway visits Inn-Conn – beginning at 6:00 PM

12/19              Holiday Parties beginning at 2:30 PM

12/20 – 1/4    Winter Break

1/5                  School resumes

1/16                Early Dismissal for students

                        End of 2^nd grading period

1/19                No School – Martin Luther King Day

1/22                PTC Game Night (6:00 – 7:15 PM)

1/23                Report Cards to be sent home

1/26                PTC Executive Meeting at 6:00 PM

1/30                Student Recognition

CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON JEWELL who has been named the Student of the Month for December by the Conneaut Chamber of Commerce.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BUS RIDERS AND DRIVERS  who have earned the November Blue Ribbon for safety and appropriate behavior on buses #4, 6, 7, 8, 15, 23.

WE WILL BE HAVING THE HOLIDAY TREATS AND ROOM PARTIES on Friday, December 19 beginning at 2:30 PM.   

GRADE 4 STUDENTS WILL BE SPONSORING THEIR ‘HOLIDAY SHOPPE’ PROJECT BEGINNING DEC. 8.  The shop will stock inexpensive gift / holiday items created by the fourth grade students.  All students will ‘window shop’ at the store on Monday, Dec. 8.  They may buy items on Tuesday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 12.  Most of the items will cost $3.00 or less.  Proceeds from the store are presented to local charities.  Last year, nearly $1000 was given to several programs that serve our community. This program supports the school mission of fostering active community service.             

STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EVENING OF GIFT-GIVING AT INN-CONN on 12/15 at 6:00 PM. Students will distribute the presents and cards that they have donated for their adopted friends.  There will be time for students to visit and do some Christmas caroling, too.  We hope many folks will join in this terrific evening of bringing Christmas spirit to the residents of Inn-Conn.

Ashtabula County Children’s Services Kinship Care Program is designed to provide local kinship caregivers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) with a connection to community resources, financial support, and quarterly newsletters.  Contact Katie Lane of Children’s Services at 998-1811, EXT. 160.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• All visitors and parents must sign in at the front office as soon as they enter the building.  Visitors and parents may not go directly to classrooms.
• All Conneaut schools are smoke-free sites.  Smoking is not permitted in buildings or on school grounds.  Adults may smoke in their own cars while on school property.
• Students are reminded to dress appropriately for winter weather. (We have outdoor recess daily unless it is raining or the temperature is below 20 degrees F.)  Boots, mittens/gloves, hats, scarves, and heavy coats should be worn. Snow pants are also recommended.  Additionally, some students may want to keep an extra sweatshirt or sweater in their lockers in case they find that their classroom is too cool.

PLEASE NOTE:  DISTRICT POLICY REGARDING CHARGING OF SCHOOL LUNCHES:  Students should prepay or pay daily for lunches. Lunch charges are discouraged.  An elementary school student will be permitted to charge lunch when he/she forgets to bring lunch money.  These charges should be paid the following day.  After five days of unpaid charges, the student will only be provided a peanut butter or cheese sandwich and milk for lunch.  We will continue to notify parents of outstanding charges.  Parents are encouraged to promptly pay all currently unpaid charges and keep lunch bills paid daily or in advance. 

 BEST HOLIDAY WISHES

TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF AND FRIENDS OF

 GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

JOIN US FOR LUNCH

 Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,

                You are invited to have lunch with your child during his/her scheduled lunch time.

                Each month throughout the year will be designated for certain classes to have guests in for lunch.  You may visit on any day during that month.  We ask that you notify the school three days in advance to let us know whether you will be purchasing a school lunch or bringing your own lunch.  (The cost of the school lunch for adults is $3.25 or $3.75 with milk.)  Please plan the lunch visit for you and your child only.  Do not bring food for students other than your own.

                Below is the scheduled month for each classroom and the lunch period time.  Please use the attached form three days before you plan to have lunch with your child/children.  We look forward to seeing many of you throughout the year.

 Month                          Teacher-Grade                            Lunch Period

December                             Mrs. Williams-5th                                11:30-12:00 p.m.

                                              Mrs. Vendetti-4th                                 12:05-12:35 p.m.

                                              Mrs. Nieminen – 3^rd                            12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

 January                                Mrs. Markowitz-5^th                             11:40-12:10 p.m.

                                               Mrs. Bearce-3^rd                                  12:15-12:45 p.m.

                                               Mrs. Furmage-3^rd                              12:50-1:20 p.m.

 February                               Mr. Salvaterra-5^th                             11:40-12:10 p.m.

                                               Mrs. Light-3rd                                   12:15-12:45 p.m.

                                               Mrs. Plats-3^rd                                   12:50-1:20 p.m.

 March                                   Miss Kilpatrick -5^th                          11:40 – 12:10 p.m.

           Mrs. Joslin-3rd                                  12:15-12:45 p.m.

           Mrs. Ferrick                                      12:50 – 1:20 p.m.                             

STUDENT/GUEST LUNCH RESERVATION FORM

Student Name____________________________________________________________

Guest Name(s)___________________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name__________________________________________________________

Date of Visit*____________________________________________________________

Please check one:   ______ Purchasing school lunch.  _____ Number of lunches

                                   ______ Bringing own lunch.               

*Reservations not available for  12/19, 1/16, and 2/11 .