Golden Gate Seagull Newsletter

December 17 - Brighter Bites - 3:15 - 4:15 PM

December 10 - Winter Festival 5:00 - 7:00 PM

December 20 - Field Day

December 23 - January 3 - No School

Harry Chapin Food Bank - Mobile Food Pantry Farmer’s Market

Location:

Golden Gate Community Center

4701 Golden Gate Parkway

Naples, FL 34116

Wednesdays from 9-11 am

December Dates:

December 4th – 9-11 am

December 11th – 9-11 am

December 18th – 9-11 am

Brighter Bites Program – Distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables every other Tuesday at Golden Gate Elementary School:

December 17th – 3:15 – 4:15 pm

The Brighter Bites program has started. You can still enroll! Dates for December are the 3rd and 17th. Every child deserves to live a happy and healthy life. Pick up time is at 3:15 - 4:15 PM, located near room 1-101 by our front office.

The Blessings in a Backpack program steps-up by feeding children on the weekend. Every Friday afternoon, children receive backpacks filled with kid-friendly, ready-to-eat items. Students return every Monday morning with an empty backpack, a full stomach, and an eager mind. In the schools we work with in Lee and Collier County, test scores, reading skills, positive behavior, general health, and attendance have improved dramatically as a result of children getting the nourishment they need.

Students can "Dress Down" for a small donation of one dollar every Friday. Students must adhere by the district dress code. This money will go back to our school to purchase supplies or other items for our GGE Seagulls. No open toe shoes or crocs.

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Our number one priority is safety! To help with the safety of our car line, we ask the following:

• Please aim to be in the carline between 7:15 - 7:45, the line is smooth sailing and it will help alleviate the heavy congestion of the carline.
• Please use the car line. Please do not park on other's properties, or driveways.
• Please DO NOT drop students off before 7:15 AM, as there is no supervision at this time.
• Please pull ALL THE WAY UP to the white line, so we can get more cars into the car line.
• Please use the carline and if you can help it, avoid crossing with your child at the cross walk. The increased pedestrian traffic is slowing the car line.
• Please do not park by the crosswalk and let your kids cross in the crosswalk by themselves. If you must utilize the crosswalk, please park in a parking space and cross with your child.
• Have backpacks staged and ready to go
• If your child is capable of opening the car door on their own, they are allowed to do so
• Please refrain from cell phone usage during carline

As always, we appreciate your patience and support with our GGE car line!

Our goal is to have students at school all day, every day. However, we realize that student sickness, or emergencies occur. We ask that if your child is absent, to please call the front office at 239-377-6900 to VALIDATE the absence. If your child is sick and you have a doctor's note, please email the note to scranj@collierschools.com or bring into the front office. Only a doctor's note will EXCUSE an absence. Religious holidays are also excused. At 5 absences, a auto dialer is sent to the parent/guardian. At 7 and 10 absences, a letter is mailed to the residence. If your child has numerous absences that are unexcused, you may receive a phone call or letter to attend an attendance meeting to discuss ways GGE can support your child's attendance.

Instruction begins promptly at 7:55 AM. Students who arrive after this time, with the exception of a late bus, will be considered tardy and have to check in with our front office staff. Please give yourself extra time in the morning to ensure your child arrives on time.

There are times when children should not attend school. Keeping your child home at these times will help to prevent the spread of illness to other children at school. The solutions to health care problems and the treatments for illnesses should always be specific for

your child’s needs. When your children are sick they need your special and individualized attention.

The following guidelines for some common illnesses may help you decide when to send your children to school and when to keep them

home.

Colds – A runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough and red eyes are symptoms of a cold.

 A runny nose is often the way a child’s body responds to pollen or dust or sometimes simply a reaction to a change in season.

 A bad cough or sore throat may indicate a severe cold or the flu, but can sometimes also signal pneumonia.

 If your child is not acting like he/she normally does, has a fever, difficulty breathing, or is not taking fluids, this may signal a

serious problem.

 Children can also become dehydrated and this can lead to other very serious problems.

 Check with your doctor, clinic, or health care provider right away, if any of these symptoms exist.

*If your child does not have a fever or discomfort and can fully participate in school activities, or has been seen

by a health care professional recommending return to school, then he/she should come to school.

Fever - Fever is defined as a temperature of 100.0 or above, orally.

 Normal body temperature for most children is 98.6º F. orally {from the mouth} or 99.6º F. rectally {from the bottom}

 If you think that your child has a fever, always use a thermometer. Never try to guess by feeling their forehead or using other

non-measurable techniques.

 If your child truly has a fever, you may choose or be directed by a health care professional to use fever-reducing medications

such as Tylenol.

o When your child is taking these medications and their temperature returns to normal, they should not come back to

school immediately.

o Your child’s temperature should be normal without any fever–reducing medications for at least 24 hours

before returning to school.

o For example, if your child had a fever during the night, they should not go to school the next morning, even if their

temperature is normal in the morning.

 Your child’s temperature may be normal in the morning, but may rise to fever level by the afternoon.

Diarrhea and Vomiting - These symptoms can make children very uncomfortable.

 If your child has repeated episodes of diarrhea and/or vomiting, with fever, a rash, or general weakness, consult your

physician or health care provider.

 Keep your child out of school until this type of illness passes or your doctor or health care provider recommends that they

return to school.

 If your child vomits during the night or has 2 episodes of vomiting in 24 hours it is best to keep your child at home until he/she

is able to tolerate a regular diet.

 Diarrhea has many causes and it may be difficult to know the specific reason. Without a health care professional’s evaluation,

treatment and recommendations for return to school, children who experience diarrhea may not return to school until

symptoms have resolved and they are able to participate in school activities.

Ear infections/Earache – Ear infections are also serious health concerns.

 Unless properly treated, ear infections can lead to permanent hearing loss.

 Hearing is one of the most important senses that we have and is one of the most important senses for learning.

 Earaches should never be ignored.

 If your child complains of an earache or there is any drainage or discharge for the ears, consult your health care professional.

 Your child should be able to participate in school activities and be free of fever, and drainage before returning to school.

Contagious Infections and Infestations – Health conditions such as pink eye (conjunctivitis),

impetigo, ringworm, lice and scabies must be properly treated and your child should be symptom free before returning to school.

 Consult with your health care provider for treatment options and recommendations for when your child should return to school.

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Anyone wishing to report suspicious activity can also:

• Call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300
  
  
• Submit a tip via FortifyFL App
  
  
• Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477
  

We need students, staff, parents, and community members to have heightened awareness and be vigilant of recognizing potential threats. If you see something that concerns you or looks like a possible threat of school violence, please report it. No concern is too small.

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.​

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.​