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SCHOOL CALENDAR
DECEMBER 20, 2012
12/20 & 21 12/21 12/21 12/21 12/21 NO SCOOL SPIRIT BAND SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - PAJAMA DAY HOLIDAY CLASS PARTIES ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ATTEND 8:00-11:25 NO SCOOL SPIRIT BAND

12/24 - 1/4 1/1/13 1/7 1/10

1/16 1/18 1/21 1/23 1/23

WINTER RECESS - NO SCHOOL HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4:00 PM STUDENTS RETURN PTA MEETING

3:45 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING - STAFF ROOM VISION SCREENING GRADES 1 & 3 NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY SCOOL SPIRIT INTERMEDIATE BAND CONCERT SCOOL SPIRIT BEGINNING BAND CONCERT

EVERY TUESDAY IS EARLY DISMISSAL Students are dismissed at 1:30. PRE-PAY FOR CUSD LUNCHES at PAMS (Parent Account Management System) Lunchroom! You can make payments and view your students account balance online by going to http://www.pamslunchroom.com or by calling 1-888-994-5100. TO EMAIL STAFF:lastname_firstname@cusdk8.org ATTENDANCE: If your child will be absent, please call 252-5414. Ext. 6, by 8:30 a.m. to report the absence. HOMEWORK: Homework may be requested for illness absences of three days or more. Please call the office before 9:00 a.m. to request the homework for pickup after 3:00 p.m.

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Dear Gator Families! InlightoflastweeksdisturbingeventsinConnecticut,itiswithheavyheartsandthedeepestsympathy thatweexpressourcondolencestothefamiliesandcommunitiesaffectedbythetragicshootingatSandy HookElementarySchool.FollowingisamessagefromtheNationalPTA:NationalPTAandtheConnecticut PTSApledgeourunwaveringsupporttotheNewtownCommunity.Inthepastfewdayswehavemetwith PTAleadersofalloftheschoolsinNewtown,includingtheSandyHookPTAandcommunityleaders,who haverequestedourhelpinsupportingthefamilies.Forthoseofuswhoarelookingtobeofassistanceinthe aftermath,wesharethefollowingprojectinneedofyoursupport: WELCOMESTUDENTSTOAWINTERWONDERLANDWhenschool resumesforSandyHook,itwillbeinanewbuilding.Parentvolunteersare workingtoensurethatthestudentsarewelcomedbackbyaWinter Wonderlandwiththeentireschooldecoratedwithasmanyunique snowMlakesaspossible.Weencouragesenderstobeascreativeaspossible, rememberingthatnotwosnowMlakesarealike.Pleasemakeandsend snowMlakesbyJanuary12,2013totheConnecticutPTSAaddressbelow. Pleasesendallsnow;lakesanddonationsto: ConnecticutPTSA,60ConnollyParkway,Building12,Suite103,Hamden,CT 06514 WINTERLUNCHEONFORTEACHERS ThePTAheldaWinterLuncheonthispastTuesdayforallGardenGateTeachersandStaff.ThiswastheMirst ofthethreeluncheonsplannedforthisyear.TheWinterLuncheonwashostedbyallKindergartenand FirstGradeclassroomparents.TeachersenjoyedandverymuchappreciatedadeliciousMexicanlunchand delectabledessertsfromNothingBundtCakes. IamverythankfultoJanineJasonandJohnHanksfortheirhardworkplanningandorganizingthisluncheon. Thankyoualsotoallthoseparentswhocontributedtothestaffappreciationfund.Ifyouhavenotyetsentin yourcontributions,youcanstillhandinyour$5toyourclassroomRoomParent. WishyouasincereandwarmHappyHolidaysandseeyounextyear! AzmehMalik GardenGatePTAPresident azmeh_ahsan@yahoo.com
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PAGE If you enjoy working with children and are interested in a noon duty position supervising our students from 11:35 to 12:35 daily during lunch time, please contact the school office at 408-252-5414 ext. 103. The position pays $8.15 per hour.

SCHOOL SPIRIT - PAJAMA DAY

FLU FACTS The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza virus that can infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness. Signs and symptoms: Fever (not every one with the flu has fever) Cough Sore Throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue Some people have vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults). How Flu Spreads: Most experts believe that mainly droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk spread the flu. Less often a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has Flu virus on it then touching their own mouth eyes or possibly nose. Period of Contagiousness: 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Complications of Flu: Bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions. Prevention of seasonal flu: Get vaccinated Cover mouth when coughing (cough in elbow) Wash hands frequently If you are sick stay home to prevent spreading the flu For more information go to http:// www.cdc.gov/flu/ keyfacts.htm

Garden Gates Student Council is sponsoring Pajama Day tomorrow, December 16th. Students can come to school in pajama attire such as long sleeve pajama tops and bottoms or sweats. They may also bring slippers to wear in the classroom if approved by their teacher, but they must also bring their shoes. We are looking for a comfortable and cozy day!

PHONE NUMBER?

Do Your Children Know Their Home Phone Numbers?... Almost every afternoon, students come into the office to call home, but cant do it without our help because they dont know a phone number to contact a parent or care giver. Knowing a phone number to contact a family member is a life skill that all our students should have. It will make them feel more independent, and you will feel more confident that they can reach you in an emergency. For those too young to remember multiple numbers, we suggest that you write down important phone numbers and have your child keep them in his/her backpack for easy access.

COLD WEATHER REMINDER

Now that the weather is getting colder, please send your child to school with a jacket, sweatshirt, or extra layer of clothing. Whether at physical education, recess, or lunch, students have outdoor activities unless it is unusually cold, windy, or rainy. Please remember to label all jackets, umbrellas, hats etc. This will enable items to be returned in case of loss.

REMINDERS:

For the protection of students, please remember that students are not to be on the campus before 7:45 a.m. There is no adult supervision until 7:45 a.m. Please do not congregate outside of the classrooms while school is still in session. This is very disruptive to both the teacher and the students and could be a distraction from valuable learning time. Every Tuesday is early dismissal day. Please remember that all a.m. Kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and all p.m. Kindergarten students along with students in grades 1-5 are dismissed at 1:30. Please remember to pick up your children promptly.

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INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION AND OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WINDOW FEBRUARY 5 14, 2013 If you are currently residing within the CUSD boundary and your child will have his/her 5th birthday between October 2, 2012 and October 1, 2013 you may register your child on-line or in person during the Kindergarten Registration window, February 514, 2013 at your attendance area school. Otherwise, you may register on-line or in person at your attendance area school when you become a CUSD resident any time after February 14, 2013. Visit the CUSD website for More Information at www.cusdk8.org. A 2013-2014 Kindergarten student who has successfully registered at their attendance area school may apply to one school or one Alternative Education Program School during the Open Enrollment Window, February 814, 2013. Visit the CUSD website for More Information at www.cusdk8.org.

II. TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK) REGISTRATION WINDOW FOR ALL ATTENDANCE AREA SCHOOLS FEBRUARY 5-14, 2013, will occur at the Cupertino Union School District Office. A child is
eligible for Transitional Kindergarten if he/she is currently residing within the CUSD boundary and will have his/her 5th birthday between October 2, 2013 and December 2, 2013. Otherwise, you may register when you and your child become CUSD residents any time after February 14, 2013. Visit the CUSD website for More Information at www.cusdk8.org.

III. OPEN ENROLLMENT WINDOW (Requests for Grades K-8): FEBRUARY 8-14, 2013: Students residing in the Cupertino Union School District may apply to only one attendance area school or one Alternative Education Program School during the Open Enrollment window only (February 814, 2013). Duplicate requests will result in cancellation of all requests. Open Enrollment results will be mailed the week of April 1, 2013. Visit the CUSD website for More Information at www.cusdk8.org. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Incoming 2013-2014 Kindergarten students must register during the Kindergarten Registration
window (February 5February 14, 2013) to be eligible for an Open Enrollment request during the February 8-14, 2013 Open Enrollment window. Open Enrollment applications are to be submitted to the requested school by 4:00 p.m. on February 14, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted.

IV. REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS IN GRADES 18 for the 2013-2014 school year starts March 1, 2013: Parents with students currently residing within CUSD who are not currently attending a CUSD school, may register on-line or in person starting March 1, 2013 at the attendance area school.

MARINA FOOD GROCERY DAYS

Turn your grocery purchases into dollars for Great Schools! Shop at Marina Food, 10122 Bandley Drive, Cupertino, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 8 a.m.10 p.m. Stock your pantry and freezer, enjoy the hot deli, or grab lunch or dinner to go! 3% of Net Sales all day will benefit all CUSD students. Look for upcoming Great Schools Grocery Days at www.ceefcares.org! Organized by the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) A Community Partner for Excellence in Local Education

CEEF & TINY PRINTS TEAM UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS This Season Your Gift of Holiday Cards Benefits Our Great CUSD Schools!

Are you sending holiday cards to friends and family this year? Want to help CEEF benefit educational excellence in our Cupertino Union School District? Thanks to a new partnership with Tiny Prints you can now order your holiday cards and benefit our great schools too: 13% of the proceeds from holiday card orders placed through the CEEF storefront will be donated to benefit CUSD schools. To place your order today go to: http://www.tinyprints.com/storefront/CEEF Organized by the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) A Community Partner for Excellence in Local Education Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95125