Gage Community Newsletter

November 18-22: Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:15 dismissal all week)

November 25-29: Thanksgiving/Fall Break

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BRIEF SURVEY RELATED TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

Regular school attendance in elementary school is crucial for a child's academic, social, and emotional development. Consistent attendance fosters a strong foundation in essential skills like reading, writing, and math, which are building blocks for future learning. It also helps children develop routines, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to build positive relationships with peers and teachers. When students miss school, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities and may struggle to catch up, potentially leading to gaps in knowledge and decreased academic performance. Establishing good attendance habits early sets the stage for long-term educational success and engagement.

• Bringing Attendance Home Parent Video
• 10 Facts About School Attendance

DATA REGARDING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Subject: Federal Impact Aid Survey Begins Monday, October 14

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are reaching out to remind you that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will begin on Monday, October 14. This important survey helps our district secure additional funding to support our schools and students.

We encourage all families to complete the survey through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Your participation is crucial, as the data collected plays a key role in ensuring that we receive the resources necessary to continue providing quality education for all students.

Please take a moment to log in and complete the survey as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our office.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Gage students recently competed in the qualifying tournament for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), which featured 24 teams, and we’re excited to share that they advanced to the regional tournament in December! Most of our team members are current or former Gage students.

The team was also honored with the “Breakthrough” award for their outstanding performance. This award recognizes teams that have shown remarkable growth in their confidence and abilities in both the robot game and the innovation project. It celebrates those who embody core values and understand that what they learn is more important than what they achieve.

Our practices take place in a backyard belonging to a Gage family where the team designs, codes the robot, and prepares to present their work and innovation project to judges—an effort that includes a 30-minute presentation!

From Jillian and Josiah Rego

About Us

We are a brother-and-sister team who graduated from the Gage Elementary and Pershing Middle School Immersion programs. Josiah (currently a junior at Patrick Henry High School) has completed the Immersion program and received a Biliteracy Seal in Spanish. Jillian (currently a freshman at Patrick Henry High School) is also in the program, with just one more year to go. We are both fluent in Spanish and eager to help your student succeed.

How It Works

Sign up for a 30-minute session at the San Carlos Library. After registering for a time slot, with your permission we can contact your teacher so we can address specific needs.

Cost

We charge $25 per 30-minute session.

We have a sign-up genius that we refer everyone to for more information or they can email us at gagetutoring@gmail.com.

Here is the sign-up with info.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ABA72CA1F4C07-52485538-gage

The Lost and Found has reached "max capacity" status and could now double as a pop-up thrift store! If you’ve noticed your child coming home a bit lighter on hats, jackets, or that favorite lunchbox, we just might have it here—along with a few mystery items that defy explanation. Please swing by and take a peek; we have everything from water bottles seeking hydration partners to hoodies looking for their long-lost owners. Help us give these items the happy reunion they deserve before they set off on a new adventure!

• We want to expand our efforts of recognizing our educator colleagues (both inside and outside the classroom) beyond a once a year celebration. We will begin a monthly celebration of educators across our district and across roles through a nomination process that can be accessed via this LINK
• We encourage everyone to have access to this nomination form (colleagues, students, families, community members, etc) and will be circulating it throughout our larger community. This is how we will Live Our Values Every (LOVE) day, week, and month.
• Please share the following pdfs that have a direct live link and/or QR code to help us spread the word:

• Print and Share Version: LINK

• Online/Clickable Version: LINK

• This nomination process will be celebrated monthly. Thank you for joining us in recognizing all of the hard working staff that contribute to the education of students across San Diego!

We are excited to invite feedback on our recent Veteran’s Day celebration! This meaningful event, led by dedicated parent volunteers, was an opportunity for our community to come together and honor the service of our veterans. We value your feedback to ensure the event was both impactful and engaging for everyone. Please share your ideas, suggestions, or ways you’d like to contribute. Your support and feedback help make this celebration a special tribute to those who have served. Thank you for being an essential part of this event!

Veterans Celebration Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/HkRiL6huEQdhEtGa8

We are looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming Book Fair a success! If you have some time to spare, we would love your assistance with helping students and families shop and cleanup. Volunteering at the Book Fair is a great way to support our school and share the joy of reading with our students.

If you're interested, please sign up here. Your support makes a big difference, and we truly appreciate it!

Thank you for considering being part of this special event!

Now is the time! Use this form to submit your 5th graders Baby Photo, Throwback Photo and Well Wish to the yearbook! What is a well wish? A short message to your student that will be printed in the yearbook. Only one Baby Photo & Well Wish per 5th grader. https://bit.ly/2025YearbookUpload

Deadline for Well Wishes & Baby Photos is 12/20/2024

Reminder - no need to purchase a yearbook for your 5th grade student. One will be purchased for every 5th grader from the 5th Grade Committee.

This week we will be asking the 5th graders for their shirt size for their 5th grade shirt. Please let them know we will be asking and prep them with the answer if they don't know their size! :)

Have a 5th grader but not receiving emails from the 5th Grade Committee? Email: gage5thgrade@gmail.com to be added to the list!

Tuesday, November 26th

Mountain Mike's Pizza

7377 Jackson Dr, San Diego

Look for the flyer in backpacks this week

Support San Diegans in need this holiday season by contributing to the annual Gage Food Drive! Gage families can participate by donating virtually or bringing non-perishable food items to their student’s classroom, where donations will be counted daily. The class with the highest number of donations will earn extra recess time!

Donations will be accepted from December 2nd to 6th and will be given to the San Diego Food Bank to help those in need. Please ensure that all items are non-expired and non-perishable. The most needed items include canned proteins like chicken or tuna, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and soup.

Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference in our community!

To donate monetarily, visit the Gage Elementary Virtual Store here: https://fooddriveonline.org/sandiegofoodbank/GageElementarySchool. If you would like your donation to count towards your student's classroom total, email GagePTA@gmail.com with a screenshot of your donation confirmation receipt along with the classroom you would like credited for the donation.

Kids absolutely love our monthly Bingo event during lunch, and we have a few volunteer slots still available! If you have about 90 minutes to spare, you could bring so much joy to our Gators. To volunteer, you must be cleared through the office, a process that needs to be completed each school year. If you haven’t done so yet, please contact the office—it’s quick and easy!

Sign up today and make a group of Gators very happy! Please review the available slots and SIGN UP HERE.

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Monday, November 18th - Friday, November 22nd: Book Fair

· Wednesday, November 20th: Dance Party Recess

· Friday, November 22nd: Spirit Day (Wear Blue or Green)

· Monday, December 2nd - Friday, December 6th: Gage Food Drive

· Wednesday, December 4th: PTA Meeting

Make sure you are up-to-date on all Gage PTA/Foundation Events.

Stay connected here: https://linktr.ee/gagepta

Any Questions? Email GagePTA@gmail.com or GageGatorsFoundation@gmail.com