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Gateway Middle School - April 2024 Parent Newsletter
Save the Dates
Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 5th
Spring Break - No School
Monday, April 8th
UW Spring Choral Festival FT
Track Practice begins
Monday, April 15th - Friday, April 19th
Clothes for Kids Clothing Drive
Thursday, April 18th
PTSA Meeting
Public Schools Volunteer Appreciation Week
Monday, April 22nd - Friday, April 26th
Tuesday, April 23rd
School Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 24th
Jazz Bridging @ ECA
Monday, April 29th - Friday, May 3rd
PTSA Play
Check out the printable Everett School District Calendar
April Bell Schedules
Standard Bell Schedule
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
LIF + PM Assembly Bell Schedule
Buses
This is just a friendly reminder that students are not allowed to ride their friends' bus. Transportation let us know that the buses at Gateway are too full this year, so they are not allowing students to ride a bus that is not their routed bus.
April 1st - April 5th
Spring Break!
We look forward to seeing you all again on April 8th!
Spring Break Library Photo Contest
Our Spring Break library photo contest is back for students! Where will their book take them this spring? They can snap a photo of their book wherever they are reading over break and email the best picture to Mrs. Stephens. The student's photo will be added to our slideshow, and they will be entered to win a prize!
April 15th - April 19th: Clothes for Kids Clothing Drive
Help support students in Snohomish county by donating new or gently used children’s clothing. All donations will go to Clothes for Kids, an organization that provides a free shopping experience to students K-12 whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Send items with your Gateway student to be donated in the school commons. We will accept gently used or new clothing and shoes for kids & teens. There is also need for new socks and underwear. Each day is a special school spirit day to encourage donations. Even though we list particular items for each day, feel free to bring any items any day.
April 29th - May 4th: PTSA Play
Please Save the Date! Gateway MS PTSA is partnering with Forest View PTA to host Missoula Children’s Theater and the production of The Princess and the Pea. Tryouts will be held on Monday, April 29 and two performances will be held on Saturday, May 4. Stay tuned for additional information in April!
Upcoming Natural Leaders Events
Please see the linked document for information about two upcoming opportunities for prospective and current Natural Leaders families. Training information is accessible through the Natural Leaders webpage. For questions, email naturalleaders@everettsd.org.
Parent Series: Career and Technical Education 101
Friday, April 19, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm
This is a partnership event with Everett Public School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) where participants will learn about the opportunities for students to explore in-demand career pathways.
Natural Leaders Parent Orientation
Friday, April 26, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm
This event is for interested and current Natural Leader families to learn about the Natural Leaders program.
Natural Leaders and WA Alliance for Better Schools - Family Leadership Academy
This event is for interested and current Natural Leader families to learn about the Natural Leaders program. All attendees will need to register due to limited space.
•Dates: Total of 4 sessions
- In-Person, Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Virtual, Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Virtual, Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- In-Person, Tuesday, May 7, 2024
•Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
•Format: 2 In-Person Sessions and 2 Virtual Sessions
- In-Person Location: Community Resource Center 3900 Broadway Everett, WA 98203
- Virtual: Zoom
•Other information: Registration required.
- Interpretation services available.
- $250 Stipend for families who complete ALL sessions.
Big Smiles Dental Visit
Big Smiles Dental will be onsite for dental screenings and sealants on Wednesday, May 29th.
By seeing the in-school dentist, you can keep your child healthy, in school, and learning. Plus, it’s easy and convenient for you.
If you are interested, you can fill out the online registration by going to www.myschooldentist.com or by using the QR code to the right. If you would prefer a paper registration, they will be distributed to all students Monday, April 15th during 6th period. If you fill out a paper form, please send it to school with your student, and they can turn it in at the Main Office.
All registrations need to be completed/returned by Friday, May 3rd at 1:30pm.
If your student saw the in-school dentist previously, and they are eligible for services this time around, you will receive a robo call from Big Smiles a few days prior to Wednesday, May 29th.
April Parent Articles
Information from the previous Parent Newsletter
Student Rules and Expectations
We want to communicate this refresher around rules and expectations at Gateway now that Semester 2 has started. Please see our Student Handbook, which can be viewed via the following link on our website: https://www.everettsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=21282
Gum, food outside the cafeteria, earbuds, cologne, or perfume are not permitted. Hoodies may be worn, but the hood must be removed once the student is inside the building. We also want to remind students of our dress code. All these rules and expectations are in your student handbook and will be shared with families through the parent newsletter. Students not following the rules and expectations will be invited to the discipline office to review expectations.
Spring Sports
Does your student like to run, jump, or throw? If so, time is running out to sign up for Track & Field and get their sports physical if they don’t have one. If they have not yet signed up on FinalForms, please click here to access instructions for sports registration. This is a no cut sport, which means it is open to all students who meet eligibility requirements. Practice starts on April 8, so don’t delay.
Students can pick up instructions from the kiosk outside the Counseling Office. If you have any questions about Sports at Gateway, please contact Peggy Trachte, our Athletic Secretary, at 425-385-6601 or mtrachte@everettsd.org.
Connect with us!
Another way to stay connected is through our Gateway Broadcast News (GBN). On our website under the Parents tab, you can find the Morning Announcements (GBN) Archives. These announcements are read every day during 1st period, and the information is helpful for both students and parents.
To report attendance: GWYAttendance@everettsd.org
8th Grade Promotion Activities
June 18 - June Jamboree (school-day, all grades) + 8th Grade Promotion Celebration (evening)
June 20 - Moving Up Assembly (school-day, all grades)
Technical Support
Understanding Student Grades
When looking into the student gradebook online, there are a few codes to understand:
M - This means the assignment is missing or has not been turned in
NLA - This means that your student did not turn in the assignment, and it is past the time that the teacher has given for students to complete make up work, so the assignment is "No Longer Available"
TI - Your student has "turned in" work, but either the teacher has not yet graded it, OR the assignment is not for points
Parent Drop-Off and Pick-up Reminder
If you are carpooling/driving to school, please give yourself plenty of time for drop off and pick up. It may take some time to get through this line. You may also drop your student off at the overflow lot across from Forest View and allow your student to walk in. School doors open at 7:50. We do not provide student supervision before 7:50.
There is only one way in and one way out of Gateway. Please follow the flow of traffic and only drop off students in the red square area below.
Please make sure you are driving the speed limit and looking out for our students and staff. We want every aspect of all of our students to be safe.
If you have a bus issue please contact Transportation at 425-385-4144
PTSA - Volunteers for Student Store
Our Mission: The PTSA strengthens our schools and benefits our children. Gateway PTSA provides programs and activities that enhance the educational opportunities of Gateway’s students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Gateway PTSA is an advocate for all students attending Gateway Middle School and Everett Public Schools.
Please consider joining our PTA. Attendance at meetings is not required, but your support allows our students to have more opportunities. Click this link to find out more information! Click here to order Gateway spirit gear!
Parent volunteers are encouraged! Volunteer in our Student Store, Click here to sign-up for a volunteer shift!
Appointments and Absences
Whenever your student will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early for an appointment please email our Attendance Secretary at gwyattendance@everettsd.org. To excuse a student's absence, either email gwyattendance@everettsd.org, provide a handwritten note to the Main Office, or sign the student out at the Main Office. All of these options need to include the student's name, reason for the absence, and the date of the absence.
If you are needing to pick up your student early, please try and pick them at least 20 minutes before school is out. We have a lot of students getting picked up right before the end of the day recently, and finding a student right before school is out can be challenging. Thank you!