Gale Elementary School
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Location: 678 South Gollob Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-731-4500
Greetings Tiger Families,
Welcome to April! Whether you’re a longtime member of our school or new to the family, we’re so glad you’re here. Spring is bringing fresh energy, new opportunities, and plenty to celebrate together!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Spring Fling and those planning to visit Bahama Buck’s on April 1 or the Scholastic Book Fair which starts on the 28th. These events aren’t just fun—they help strengthen the connections that make our school community so special. We love seeing our Tiger families come together!
Key Updates
April Acceleration
This is an important month for attendance, with testing happening across all grade levels. Please help your child stay on track by ensuring they arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Every moment in the classroom matters!
Learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings, and we’re here to support you. If your family needs academic help or other resources, please reach out—we’re happy to help!
Looking Ahead
Your child’s teacher will continue sending weekly newsletters with classroom updates and school news. These are a great way to stay connected and involved in your child’s learning journey.
As we embrace this season of growth, thank you for entrusting us with your amazing Tigers. We’re committed to creating a learning environment where they feel valued, supported, and excited to learn.
Together, we make a difference! If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Let’s make it a fantastic April!
With gratitude,
Direct line: 520-731-4504
All students receive free breakfast and lunch daily, with a variety of healthy options to choose from! Even if your child brings lunch from home, they are welcome to go through the line and select anything that looks delicious.
Breakfast on Testing Days: Ms. Ashley stays open later on testing days. Classroom teachers are able to send students down to have breakfast so that they are prepared to do their Tiger best on tests.
Ms. Ashley and Ms. Sue efficiently feed all of our Tigers each and every day and are greatly appreciated!
Gale Domino's Pizza Day: 4/25
🐯🐯 Join our Tax Team for Tigers 🐯🐯
Please remember to make a tax credit contribution to Gale Elementary School. Contributions can be made at TUSD Tax Credit website or by clicking the link/button to the right! Donations for 2024 can be made until April 15, 2025.Thank you for your continued support and generosity. You ROAR!
Important Dismissal Reminders for a Safe & Smooth Process
o ensure a safe and efficient dismissal, please follow these important guidelines:
✅ Valet Loop: Only vehicles are permitted in the valet loop. Please remain in your vehicle and have your name card visible to help speed up the process. Remind your child to listen carefully for their name.
⏳ Patience & Respect: Our students are always watching and learning from us. Unfortunately, we have recently witnessed disrespectful behavior toward our volunteers and staff. That is NOT the Gale way. Let’s model kindness and respect for our Tigers.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe!
🌹April
April 1 Bahama Bucks
April 11 PTC Meeting
April 18 Spring Holiday No school
April 24 Site Council Meeting
April 28-May 2 Scholastic Book Fair
April 30 Art Walk Night
🎉May
May 2 Talent Show
May 5-9 Staff Appreciation Week
May 9 Spring Band Concert 1:00 p.m.
May 13 Peter Piper Night
May 16 Spring Orchestra Concert 1:00 p.m.
May 16 PTC Meeting
5/22 6th Grade Promotion 9:00 a.m.
5/22 Last Day of School
Family Engagement
Last month, our focus was on Spring Fling, which our largest event of the year. We have many events planned for the remainder of the school year but we need your help. Please reach out if you are able to volunteer. We will especially need volunteers for our Scholastic Book Fair and Art Walk Night (prepping volunteers needed ASAP) which are both coming up at the end of this month.
Contact our School Community Liaison, Chrissy Van Cleve, for event information, student support, or community resources. You can contact her by email or at 520-731-4567. Family engagement and support are among our primary Title I goals, and Chrissy is here to help.
If you’re interested in getting involved in our Parent and Teacher Club (PTC), Chrissy can provide you with all the details. Our next meeting is on April 11 at 2:15 in our library. We are stronger together!
Email Chrissy Van Cleve
Phone: direct line 520-731-4567 or 520-731-4500
Character Strong and Tiger Traits are basically character traits we teach and encourage children to use in order to help them be more successful students and members of our society.
You can support our efforts by discussing the meaning of each trait and the role it plays in your child’s life. It is important for you to notice and recognize your child as s/he practices using their traits even at home.
Weekly Tiger Traits Recognition
Each week, we focus on a different trait, and our teachers select a student who exemplifies that quality. During our Tiger assembly, we also proudly honor students.
Fourth Quarter Tiger Trait Recipient's Celebration: All fourth quarter Tiger Trait recipients will be invited to attend a breakfast bash hosted by Ms. O on Wednesday, May 21 from 8-9 a.m. The celebration will be facilitated by the following AMAZING team: our office manager, Mrs. Turkin, andour counselor, Mrs. Lewis.
This month’s Character Strong and Tiger Traits are creativity, curiosity, and sense of humor.
We look forward to celebrating more outstanding Tigers!
Important Reminder: Zero Tolerance for Play-Fighting
I want to take a moment to address a serious matter regarding student behavior. We have a zero-tolerance policy for play-fighting. Statements like "I was just kidding" or "we were just play-fighting" are not acceptable excuses. Even when it starts as a joke, play-fighting can quickly escalate, and it's too easy for situations to get out of hand—especially when everyone wants to be the one to get the last shove.
Our priority is to maintain a safe environment for all students, and we ask for your support in reinforcing this message with your children. Please remind them that physical interactions of any kind that resemble fighting and or use of inappropriate language are not allowed, and there will be consequences if this policy is not followed. Repeat offenders are receiving consequences using the TUSD Code of Conduct.
In March, students in grades 3-6 also attended a Know Slur Campaign presentation sponsored by our African American Student Services Department. Our staff will be receiving a follow-up presentation on April 2 during our weekly professional development session.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and respectful for everyone.
Free Camping Weekend with Camp Wildcat!
Camp Wildcat, a student-run nonprofit organization at the University of Arizona, is offering our 5th and 6th grade students a free weekend camping trip!
During the trip, students will take part in engaging activities focused on higher education, sustainability, science, art, team building, diversity, and more. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn, explore, and build lasting friendships in a fun outdoor setting.
Trip Details:
- The 5th Grade Trip on March 21–23 was a huge success!
- 6th Grade Trip: April 11–13
Students will be picked up from school on Friday at 5:00 PM and returned on Sunday at noon.
Registration forms with details were sent home. We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this unique experience!
Hello Tiger Families,
In March, we focused on empathy, managing anxiety, and test-taking strategies, helping students build important skills for success. This month, we’re continuing and building on those topics by focusing on positive self-talk, affirmations, navigating anxiety/worry, and mindfulness. These lessons will help students stay calm and confident, especially as they prepare for state testing. I’m excited to see how these strategies help our students feel empowered and prepared.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our students thrive!
Katherine Lewis
Professional School Counselor
Gale Elementary School
questions, concerns, or comments by sending me an email.
COPE: We have a FREE Mental Health partnership with COPE. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Note: Pictured above is our Spread Kindness Tree created by our Ms. Lewis and Mrs. Van Cleve
STEM Day at Davis Monthan Airforce Base
Our fourth-grade students attended STEM Day at DMAB. One of the awesome experiences they had was to get up close and personal with a helicopter.
Tucson Village Farm
First grade students got to learn about gardening during a field trip to Tucson Village Farm. They also got to pet a chicken. 😀
We’re finding items all over campus, especially on the playground. We continue to find piles of unlabeled jackets and water bottles on the playground. Please use permanent markers to clearly label all of your child's belongings. When items are labeled, it not only helps us return them to the right owner but also teaches children to be responsible for their things. This way, teachers can focus more on teaching.
Thank you for your support!
