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SCHOOL CALENDAR
OCTOBER 29, 2009
10/30 8:15 a.m. HALLOWEEN PARADE10/30 READ- A -THON OCTOBER SHEETS DUE11/2 & 11/4 7:00-9:00p.m. GR. 5 - PARENT PREVIEW OF HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENTMATERIALS AT MEYERHOLZ SCHOOL11/3 8:00-9:30 a.m. PROJECT CORNERSTONE PARENT GROUP - STAFF ROOM11/4 STUDENT PICTURES - GLC11/5 7:15 p.m. PTA MEETING11/10 8:00-9:30 a.m. PROJECT CORNERSTONE PARENT GROUP - STAFF ROOM11/10 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MTG. - DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
11/11 VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL
11/13 FIRST TRIMESTER ENDS11/16 SECOND TRIMESTER BEGINS11/18 3:45 p.m. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING11/20 SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - “TWINS”11/20 6:30-7:30 p.m. GENNIFER CHOLDENKO, AWARD WINNING AUTHOR - “ADULTS ONLY”
11/25-27 THANKSGIVING RECESS - NO SCHOOL
12/3 7:15 p.m. PTA MEETING12/4 REPORT CARDS GO HOME12/8 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MTG. - DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
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 andview 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.orgATTENDANCE: 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.
Parent Traffic Duty: November 2nd - 6th - Parents from Rm. #22
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) NEWS & RESOURCES
Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95014
Hello Gator Families!
DIRECT DONATION POPSICLE PARTIES
The Direct Donation Classroom Contest came to an end with a celebration for “class teamwork” in rooms who had 100%participation of the Direct Donation envelopes returned! Each class with full participation attended an assembly thisafternoon to cheer for their classroom and to enjoy a popsicle at the end of the day. Congratulations to all of theclassrooms for their efforts! Together they have made a difference at Garden Gate!Even though the classroom contest is over, you can still make a Direct Donation! If you were not able to donate earlier this school year, you can still help Garden Gate by making a donation to the PTA anytime during the year. Simply makeout your check to the
Garden Gate PTA
, write
Direct Donation
in the memo, and drop it off in the school office! Your continued support and generosity is very much appreciated.
COME TO OUR HALLOWEEN PARADE AND GET SPOOKED!
The Halloween parade is this Friday, October 30th at 8:15 a.m. on the field. All parents are welcome to attend.Remember to bring your camera! The PTA Board wishes everyone a very fun, exciting, and safe Halloween. Here are afew tips on how to be safe on Halloween Night!
Carry a flashlight.
Walk, don't run.
Stay on Sidewalks.
Obey traffic signals.
Stay in familiar neighborhoods.
Don't cut across yards or driveways.
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume).
Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible props.
If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.
Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
Approach only those houses that are lit.
Stay away from, and don't pet animals you don't know.
Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween!Kathleen McCulloch, Garden Gate PTA, Lead Volunteer
SCRIP DRAWING - WIN A $10 GIFT CARD
The Scrip drawing for the month of October will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd at 1:15 p.m. at the Scrip table thatis located outside of the school office. For every $20 of scrip/gift card purchased, you will receive one drawing ticket. Itis not necessary to be present to win. The September Scrip drawing winner was Diane Polgar.A special “thank you” to everyone who continues to purchase Scrip and helps to raise funds for Garden Gate School.For more information, please visit the scrip table outside the school office on Tuesdays between 1:15-1:45 p.m. or Fridays 7:45-8:15 a.m. You can also contact Carolyn Young atcsyoung26@yahoo.comThank you for your continued support!Carolyn Young
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