Gatoraid 031011

8/7/2019 Gatoraid 031011

1/5

School Phone: 408-252-5414 ~ Absence Line 408-252-5414-6 ~ FAX 408-996-9725

GATORAID

BoardofEducation

Superintendent:PhilQuonBoardMembers:

AnjaliKausar,BenLiao,

JosephineLucey,GaryMcCue,

PhyllisVogel

GARDENGATEELEMENTARY

CUPERTINOUNIONSCHOOL

DISTRICT

10500ANNARBORAVENUE

CUPERTINO,CA95014

BrandiHucko-Principal

MeravTalmor-PTAPresident

SCHOOL CALENDARMarch 10, 2011

3/7-3/16 PARENT SURVEY

3/14 STAFF LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS3/16 3:45 p.m. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING3/18 SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - CAREER DAY

3/18 REPORT CARDS GO HOME3/19 CEEF GALA3/22 DISCOVERY DAY - ALL KINDERGARTENERS ATTEND 8:00-11:303/22 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MEETING3/23 6:30 p.m. H.E.A.S.T. PERFORMANCE - GLC3/25 6:30 p.m. GRADE 4 MUSIC PERFORMANCE - GLC3/30 6:30 p.m. FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT (LAST NAMES BEGINNING A-M)3/30 7:30 p.m. FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT (LAST NAMES BEGINNING N-Z)4/4-4/8 GRADE 5 - MARIN HEADLANDS SCIENCE SCHOOL4/5 GREAT SCHOOLS WHOLE FOODS GROCERY DAY4/12 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MEETING4/15 WALK-A-ROUND4/15 SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - WALK/BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY4/18-4/22 SPRING RECESS - NO SCHOOL

4/25-5/6 STAR TESTING4/26 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MEETING4/27 3:45 p.m. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING

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:[email protected]: 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.to request the homework for pickup after 3:00 p.m.

Parent Traffic Duty: March 15th - March 18th - Parents from Rm. 16A
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.pamslunchroom.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.pamslunchroom.com/http://www.pamslunchroom.com/

8/7/2019 Gatoraid 031011

2/5

Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95014

Gator Pride!

I am thrilled to share two celebrations with you!

2011 Reflections Award Ceremony13 Garden Gate students were honored at Monday night's 6th PTA

Council 2011 Reflections Award Ceremony. The 6th Council is

comprised of Cupertino, Fremont and Sunnyvale School Districts.

Garden Gate submitted the largest number of entries in the

council - 145 entries!

Gators go to Destination ImagiNation State Finals!

Two teams of students, facilitated by parents, have been sent on

to the state level competition! Join me in congratulating the second

grade "Creative Stars" team: Akil Manjesh, Santhosh Ravindrabharathy, Sirkar

Sanchu, Sherya Soma, and Neha Washikar. And, the fifth grade "Inventing Stars" team:

Pranav Muthuram, Pavithra Pandian, Varun Soma and Swetha Sunil! A very special thank

you to the parents who gave so generously of their time and energy for our children! To

learn more about DestiNation Imagination, visit: http://www.destinationimagination.org/

You make us proud! Go, go Gators!

Great Schools Grocery Days

You need to shop for groceries anyway - why not support CUSD schools while doing so?

Shop at Whole Foods on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. 5% of all sales will go to CUSD

STAR Testing

The two-week multiple choice STAR Test window for grades two through five begins April 2

2011. Please refrain from scheduling appointments for your child during the school day

between April 25 and May 6. Additionally, please be sure children get a full nights sleep,

eat breakfast, and have snacks. Concentration is difficult when children are tired or hungry

Traffic During Drop-Off and Pick-Up

I have been in contact with the Cupertino Sheriff's Department for

support around our on-going traffic concerns. Any cars that are left

unattended along the yellow curb, or in the pass-through lane may be

ticketed. The yellow curb in the front of the school is for loading or un-loading only - it is not a place to park a car. Cars parked along the cu

not only back up traffic out onto Greenleaf, but in an emergency would

prohibit emergency vehicles from entering. Cars must be parked in

designated parking spaces or on the street. Thank you for your suppor

in this matter.
http://www.destinationimagination.org/http://www.destinationimagination.org/http://www.destinationimagination.org/

8/7/2019 Gatoraid 031011

3/5

PTA CORNER. . .


HelloGatorFamilies,

CEEFGalaSaturday,March19thTheCEEFGalaisanannualcelebrationoftheDistrictsTeachersoftheYearandanimportundraisingeventin supportofCUSD schools. Thissplendidevent isa lotof funandGardGateislookingtoputatabletogetherthatwouldincludeMs.HuckoandGardenGatesTeachOfTheYearMrs.Lee.Itisnottoolatetopurchasetickets.Ticketsare$150perperson.Pleasecontactmetolearnmore!

Congratulationstoour6thDistrictLevelArtRelectionsWinnersThese three studentswon atGardenGate, then at the Council Level, and

againatthe6thDistrictLevel.TwoofthemwillmoveontotheStatelevel!Congratulations!

AwardofMeritatthe6 thDistrictLevel:AnavChaudhry(VisualArtIntermediateLevel)

MovingontocompeteatthestatelevelAwardofExcellenceatthe6thDistrictLevel:PavanSaxena(FilmProductionPrimaryLevel)YashGupta(PhotographyPrimaryLevel)

GoodLucktoyouPavanandYash!

ParentEd.NightWhat:TylerDurman,oneofAmericastopspeakersonteenissues,willpresentaseminarbullying.When:Tuesday,March15th7:008:15p.m.Where:HomesteadHighSchoolAuditorium

incerely,MeravTalmorGardenGatePTAPresident

8/7/2019 Gatoraid 031011

4/5


Save the DateGarden Gates Walk-A-Round will take

place on Friday, April 15th

olunteers Needed awrence Hall of Science brings another academicallynriching family science night to Garden Gate on Wednesday,arch 30th. To make the experience the best it can be for the

hildren, we need 15 adult volunteers who can work thefferent stations. If you are available from 6-9 p.m. and enjoyorking with children and hands-on science projects, pleaseontact Patti Wolf at [email protected].

ead LiceWe have had several cases of head lice inthe last few weeks. Your child may havereceived an exposure notice from theoffice. Lice, which are a common age-oldpest, are easily transferred from person toperson. All age groups and localities aresusceptible. Cleanliness does not seem tobe a significant factor; lice are attracted toall children. Lice are more frequentlytransmitted through combs and brushes.Baseball hats are also popular places forhead lice.

etection - How to spot lice:its (eggs). Nits look similar to very small grains of rice ande attached to the shaft of the hair. They do not dislodge

asily. They feel like a small grain of sand, but will not move ifcked with the finger.

ce. Lice are small, gray and have six legs. They can easilyawl from head to head. Unusual scratching and itching of the

calp, especially behind the ears, may indicate the presence ofce.

reatment:Wash the childs hair with a head lice shampoo. It is essential

follow treatment directions recommended by your

hysician or pharmacist. In addition, consult a physician orharmacist regarding the treatment of family members.epeat treatment in 10 days. Comb the hair with a head liceomb to remove the nits. Wash all affected combs, brushes,aseball hats, clothing and bedding in hot soap and waterheets, blankets, towels, etc.) and dry in the sun if possible.pecial sprays are available at the drugstore to spray therniture and rugs in the home, and the upholstery in the car.

Please inform your child that sharing hats, hairbrushes or oitems that come into contact with the head is likely to spreahead lice. Please have your child check in the office before

returning to his/her class. Your child will be readmitted toschool after an inspection reveals that no nits or lice remaithe hair. Thank you for your cooperation.

Do Your Children Know TheirHome Phone Number?Almost every afternoon students come intothe office to call home, but cant do itbecause they dont know their phonenumber. We suggest that you encourageyour child to memorize phone numbers orwrite down important phone numbers andhave your child keep them in his/herbackpack. Knowing a phone number to contact a family

member is very important and helps children feel more secwhen they know that they can reach you in an emergency

Updating Residency InformationPlease be aware that district guidelines require that anychange of residence must be reported to the school officewithin ten (10) days. This guideline is in place to ensure thathe address and contact information that the school has onis accurate. This information is crucial and is used to sendofficial school/district correspondence and it is used in the of an emergency. Failure to provide current residencyinformation could result in the immediate withdrawal of you

child. If you have any questions regarding this guideline, pcontact the school office..

Safety Tips. . .Never leave your vehicle in the parking lotunattended. Use corners and crosswalks to get toschool. Crossing between parked cars isvery dangerous. Always come to a complete stop at stopsigns and make sure the intersection isclear before proceeding. Yield the right of way to children and all

pedestrians. Do not block neighbors driveways. Please be respectful to our traffic volunteers. They are outhere to keep our children safe!
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

8/7/2019 Gatoraid 031011

5/5


CEEFS 2011 GALA: "A NIGHT AT THE OPERA"Saturday, March 19, 2011 5:30 p.m. Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

Please join the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) for a Night at the Opera on Saturday, March 19, 201he San Jose Fairmont located at 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113. The CEEF Gala is the annual celebratiohe Districts Teachers of the Year and CEEFs most important fundraising event. Over the last 25 years, the Gala has raised o

$1 million in support of CUSD schools. For more information or to add your name to the invitation list, visit www.ceefcares.org

2011 SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE

The Cupertino Union School District continues to face major budget cuts from the state. As a result, there will be no availaunds to implement the Districts summer school program. As a result, there will be no regular education, CLIP, or ELD sumschool this year. Special Education Extended School Year is not affected and will be available for students currently identand enrolled in Cupertino Union School District Special Day Classes (SDC) whose IEP includes summer school. Registraorms will be available from the SDC teachers beginning April 2011.

DE ANZA COLLEGE SUMMER EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM 2011De Anza College in partnership with the Cupertino Union School District will offer the Extended Year Program this summmornings only, from June 20 to July 15, 2011.

Students entering grades 6 through 10 - Classes will be held at Kennedy and Miller Middle Schools, and will include JProgramming, Geometry, Intro to Algebra, LEGO Robotics, Speech and Debate, Fashion Design and many others.

Students entering grades 1 through 5 - Classes will be held at Eaton Elementary School, and will include Pre-Algebra P

Writing: Paragraphs to Essays, Critical Reading Skills, Math & Art, Spelling Bee Vocabulary, Journalism/Writing, and more!

Program brochures will be sent home in early March and will also be available at your school office. More information is availaat www.extendedyear.deanza.edu . Early registration is by mail only and will begin on March 7, 2011 and ends on May 21, 20There will also be walk-in registration available from May 31 to June 7, 2011.

2011 STAR TESTING DATES

STAR Multiple Choice Testing will begin the week of April 25, 2011 and continues for two weeks. The STAR Progrs a state accountability measure that helps us assess how we are meeting the needs of our students. You can hprepare your child for the test by ensuring your child goes to bed on time, eats a good breakfast, and leavesschool with a positive attitude. Please do not schedule any family trips or doctor appointments during this time.

DISTRICT CALENDAR 2010-2011

March 14, 2011 Staff Learning DayApril 18-22, 2011 Spring RecessMay 27, 2011 Staff Learning DayMay 30, 2011 Memorial DayJune 7, 2011 Last Day of School

DISTRICT CALENDAR 2011-2012 (NEXT SCHOOL YEAR)August 15, 16 and 17, 2011 Teacher Work DaysAugust 18, 2011 Students ReturnSeptember 5, 2011 Labor DaySeptember 23, 2011 Staff Learning DayOctober 31, 2011 Staff Learning DayNovember 11, 2011 Veterans DayNovember 21-25 2011 Thanksgiving Recess

December 19-30,2011 Winter RecessJanuary 3, 2012 Students ReturnJanuary 16, 2012 Martin Luther King DayFebruary 20-24, 2012 Mid-Year RecessMarch 19, 2012 Staff Learning DayApril 16-20, 2012 Spring RecessMay 25, 2012 Staff Learning DayMay 28, 2012 Memorial DayJune 12, 2012 Last Day of School
http://www.extendedyear.deanza.edu/http://www.extendedyear.deanza.edu/http://www.extendedyear.deanza.edu/http://www.ceefcares.org/http://www.ceefcares.org/

Documents

Gatoraid 031011