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Latest Newsletter - GFN - June 2008

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:49:24 -0800

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See You Next Year!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:51:08 -0800

Enjoy your summer and be sure to mark your calendars for the following back-school events:
Tuesday, Sept. 2, Back-to-School Open House, 1 to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, First Day of School
Friday, Sept. 5, Welcome Celebration for new Head of School, Percy Abram, PhD, 6 to 8 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

There's Still Time to Order Yearbooks!

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:57:47 -0800

Capture the year in fun-filled photos! It's not too late to order the 2007-2008 yearbook. Click on the Order Form in the Wednesday Flyer box at right. Fill it out and bring your payment to the Main Office. Yearbooks will be delivered to students Wednesday!

Join Us for Pizza Night!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:36:44 -0800

It's going to be a busy week! Give yourself a break and enjoy dinner at Woodstock's Pizza on Tuesday, June 10, 5 to 9 p.m. 25% of the proceeds will go to Gateway School. You need to bring the flyer in the Wednesday Flyer folder at right. More flyers will be available in the school lobby. Thanks to the GPA for arranging this delicious end-of-year fundraiser!

New Computers for the Middle School

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:06:13 -0800

Gateway has acquired 35 MacIntosh laptop computers (Macbooks) for use by the 7th and 8th grade students. Read all about it, along with other news from grades 6 to 8, in the June edition of the Middle School News, in the Wednesday Flyer folder at right.

Last Day of School Events

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:03:46 -0800

Can you believe another school year has flown by?! Join us on Thursday, June 12, for the final day of school events. There will be a parent coffee at 8:00 followed by the K-7 Step Up Ceremony at 9. Graduation takes place at 1 p.m. with a cake reception at 2:45. For more information, see the flyer at right. We hope you can join us for some or all of these activities.

Student Art Tour Begins May 27

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:23:26 -0800

Gateway students create an impressive array of art each year. Parents and families are invited to the annual Art Tour beginning on Tuesday, May 27th to view some of this incredible work. Every K-5 student will have a piece of artwork in the show, along with Middle School students who have taken a visual arts elective. The tour is self-guided, so come at your convenience. Thank you to parent volunteer Lisa Williams for coordinating the show!

Join us for David Day

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:26:02 -0800

Bid a fond farewell to Head of School David Peerless on Friday, May 30. The celebration begins with a morning coffee from 8 to 9 a.m. and continues throughout the day with classroom visits, a school-wide lunch and a 1:30 p.m. assembly. For a complete schedule please see the materials that were sent home with your child (because some of the details will be a suprise for David).

No School Monday, May 26

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:12:18 -0800

There is no school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Daycare is not available. Have a great long weekend!

Talent Show Try-Outs Continue

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:04:01 -0800

It's not too late to try out for the annual student talent show. Those who need a piano can try out in the Library on Tuesday, May 20 between 12 and 12:40. All other try-outs will be Wednesday, May 21 in the Middle School science room between 12:15 and 1 p.m. The talent show will be on Wednesday, June 11.

Helping Our Middle School Girls

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:01:20 -0800

The Middle School years can be tough on young women. What can parents do to support and nurture girls as they navigate the complexities of social relationships in the early teen years? 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents are invited to a discussion entitled, "Helping Our Girls Navigate the Teenage Years" led by Gateway parent and psychologist, Lucie Hemmen, PhD. Join us in the West Cliff Room on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, see the flyer at right.

The Sound of Music

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:41:27 -0800

The spring music concerts will take place on Sunday, May 18th at 2 and 4 p.m. at Pacific Cultural Center, located at Seabright and Broadway. The 2 o'clock show will feature students from Haley, Cathy, Jen & Julie, Sari and Bill's classes. The 4 o'clock show highlights students from Rachel, Patricia, Kaia, Kurt and Tess' classes. Be sure to arrive in costume at least 15 minutes before show time!

Life Lab Plant Sale May 9 to 16

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:24:54 -0800

The annual Life Lab Plant Sale will have special plants in beautiful containers perfect for Mothers Day gifts! Student volunteers will also be selling the plants they have grown during Life Lab classes, from sunflowers and gourds to strawberries and day lilies. Be sure to stop by, May 9th through May 16,
3 to 5 p.m. in the garden.

Gymnastics Night Returns!

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:08:42 -0800

Gymnastics Night was such a hit, the GPA is offering a second evening of tumbling fun on Saturday, May 17th at the Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center. We've even extended the hours from 5:30 to 8 p.m. so you can enjoy a bit more "adult time". You must register by Thursday, May 15th. For more information click on the flyer at right.

Bike to School May 15

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:28:06 -0800

Exercise your pedal power! Thursday, May 15th is Bike to School Day. Cycle, scooter, rollerblade or skateboard -- just leave the car at home. Breakfast for participants will be served on campus from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more information, see the flyer at right.