Principal: Anita.Steward@avondaleschools.org

Assistant Principal: Angela.Castaldi@avondaleschools.org

Secretary: Angela.Williams@avondaleschools.org

Attendance Clerk: Divya.Majjari@avondaleschools.org

Website: http://www.avondaleschools.org/gate-magnet-school
Location: 1435 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 537-6400

Hours: Full Day- 8:11a.m-3:11p.m

Half Day- 8:11a.m-11:25a.m

Early Pickup for your student and changes to dismissal ends at 2:45p.m.

If you have a question or to report your child's absence please email Mrs. Majjari at divya.majjari@avondaleschools.org.

Please review the attendance and dismissal procedures for GATE Magnet School to familiarize yourself with the process.

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Dear Griffin Families,

I hope that everyone has had a good week! Our GATE Griffins are hard at work in their classes and we completed our fall NWEA Assessments last week with a few stragglers for makeups this week. Elementary teachers meet to collaborate on decisions around content area placement. Please review the GATE Placement & Test-Out Procedures. Thank you for your support of our students as they have started off the school year.

Next Friday, October 4th is our annual GATE Fun Run! Our wonderful PTO is hard at work getting ready for this fundraiser. Please check the PTO section of this edition of the Gazette for the links to donate to the fundraiser. This is our main fundraiser for the year and contributes to the many fun things we get to do for the students and staff each school year. The funds go toward school programs/assemblies, educational enhancements in the classroom, staff and school spending requests. The more we raise, the more we can do! Please see below for more information and times that your student will be running. We welcome parents/guardians, but please remember you must bring your driver's license to be cleared through the office.

I wanted to send a big thank you to all those who drop off and pick up students. Our arrival and dismissal times can get a bit hectic with all of the traffic but in the last couple of weeks pickup and drop off have gotten better and will get even smoother as our afterschool clubs started this week. Thank you so much for your patience and consideration of others as you navigate the parking lot!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anita J. Steward

9/15-10-15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

9/24-9/27 - Fall Drama Auditions

10/4 - Fun Run!

10/7-10/10 - Spirit Week

10/9 - Parent Informational Night for the Washington D.C. trip, 6-7 pm in the Maker Space

10/10 - School Pictures

10/10 - Homecoming Parade

10/31 - Half Day Dismissal at 11:25am

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. During this time, extra recognition is given to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.

Hispanic Heritage Month Educational Resources: Find all the Hispanic Heritage Month resources you need to teach yourself and others about Hispanic heritage and culture.

Dear Families,

Next week, our school will focus on the character strength of Open-Mindedness. This means being willing to consider new ideas and try new things. It involves looking at situations from all sides and not jumping to conclusions.

Open-mindedness is about seeking out and fairly weighing evidence, even if it goes against our own opinions or goals. Open-minded people listen to different viewpoints, including those that are less popular. They are often good listeners and provide balanced advice, which makes them great friends and confidants. This strength helps individuals form meaningful and lasting relationships.

To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you will watch a video clip together and discuss a quote and three questions related to open-mindedness.

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to all who have contributed to needed supplies for MakerSace. We are set with tape and glue but please see the QR code in the flyer below for additional items that are needed!

Please click on the link below for a demonstration on how to view assignments and grades in PowerSchool.

Viewing Grades & Assignments in PowerSchool Parent Portal

Avondale Vision for Equitable Grading

The Avondale School District will implement reporting practices that clearly communicate student growth and mastery. Student learning will be supported through consistent and clear expectations. Grading will be inclusive of self-evaluation, time for reflection, academic responsibility, and opportunity to advance understanding and mastery.

https://youtu.be/clL12qfHnDc

If your child is currently in grades 4th-8th, attended GATE for the 2023-2024 school year and took the spring 2024 M-Step at GATE, their 2024 M-Step Parent Report will come home in their Friday folder on Friday, September 27th. All others who are looking for their child's 2024 M-Step Parent Report should contact the school their child attended in the school year of 2023-2024.

Our lost and found has grown considerably in the last couple of weeks! Please be sure that your student's belongings are marked clearly with their name so that when things get lost we can return it to the owner. If you child is missing any items, please encourage them to look through the lost and found.

An important event in our Avondale Community is the Homecoming Parade, followed by the Football game. The Homecoming Parade is Thursday, October 10th. We would love for GATE to be represented in the parade with a float. The overall theme is "A Night in the City." Each school in the district is choosing a city from around the world. Some of the selections so far are: New York, Honolulu, Houston, and Las Vegas. Stay tuned for GATE's city selection.

GATE has selected Orlando for a Disney Theme. We are looking for parent volunteers to help us build a float for the parade. We are also in need of candy and/or any other small Disney trinket that students can to toss to on lookers as we walk in the parade.

Please contact the school if you would like to volunteer or donate. Thank you.

Mr. Arbulu and Ms. McIntosh are starting a board game club! To view their flyer and register, please click the link below.

Attached is the information for After School Programs. Registration opens Friday, Sept. 6th.

Mad Science will begin on Monday, September 30th. The make-up from the canceled class on Monday, September 23rd will be a 2-hour class on the last day of the Fall term, Monday, December 16th.

Please click the link for GATE MOEMS & MATHCOUNTS OFFERINGS information to find the following:

- Registration form for MATHCOUNTS Club

- Registration form for MOEMS (Contests Only) - Middle School Division

- Update on status of MOEMS - Elementary Division offering

2025 MATH KANGAROO

Due to logistical issues Avondale GATE Magnet School will not be able to be a Math Kangaroo Center for 2024/2025 School year.

Thank you for your support.

Sanja

avondalegatemathcounts@gmail.com

Leading Class Spirit Day Choice -Sports Day!

Mrs. Talbott's 2nd Grade

Since last Friday, we have surpassed our $10,000 incentive and are SO CLOSE to the $15,000 incentive- Elementary and Middle School Movie!

Currently, we are at 59% of our fundraising goal with about only 47% of our student body registered. Please keep those registrations coming! For those of you that have already registered, thank you!!! Keep sharing our webpage! For those who have not registered, please consider logging in and to help us achieve our registration goal of 80%! You can use the QR code or click here to register:
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register...

Again, if you do not feel comfortable registering, but STILL want to make a donation for your runner towards the Fun Run, you are able to still contribute! Send an envelope with your student to school with it labeled for the Fun Run, their name, teacher, and cash or check to the office. It will be collected and your student will receive credit!

All proceeds raised will go toward events throughout the school year for your students, staff, and GATE community- events and initiatives that we have been highlighting all of this week. We could not be able to do any of these events and purchases for GATE without all of you!

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There is also the Fun Run sign up for volunteers:

Calling All VOLUNTEERs!! We have a great opportunity for you!!

Fun Run volunteers are needed for Oct. 4!

Click the link below or go to gate.ptboard.com to SIGN UP. If you plan to volunteer, you must have a volunteer form on file. Please see the document, fill it out, sign, and return to Ms. Angela Williams at angela.williams@avondaleschools.org. All forms must be completed and processed before Oct 4th.

THANK YOU!!

https://gate.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=b1bb4446-d18e-4ef9-894b-8ef8c5cbd099~s.9223370310187966829

9:00-9:40am- 2/3rd grade track (until 9:20) and then popsicles on playground

9:40-10:20am- 4/5th grade at the track (until around 10) and then popsicles on playground

10:20-11:00am 6-8th at the track (until 10:40) and then popsicles on playground

Being part of a committee is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school community, develop new skills, and collaborate with fellow parents, teachers, and students.

Important: Each individual can sign up for a maximum of two committee spots. This ensures that everyone has a chance to participate and contribute meaningfully.

Explore the different committees and find the ones that match your interests and strengths. We look forward to your involvement and the great ideas you'll bring to our school!

Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to making our school the best it can be!

To view and sign up for our PTO committees, click HERE

Please click to read this week's Avondale News & Notes.

Avondale will be celebrating a district-wide Lions Spirit Day next Monday, September 30. Let's cheer on our Detroit Lions and ROCK our favorite Lions gear!

LET'S GO LIONS & LET'S GO AVONDALE!💙🤍💜💛

Please see the most recent Avondale Athletic Newsletter.

Thanks!

Denise and Kenny

Please see the 24-25 Middle School Cheer Schedule.

Please see the 24-25 Middle School Cross Country Schedule.

Please use the Google doc link to sign up for the program.

The deadline to submit the application for the Gift of Giving Holiday Drive is Friday, October 11th. Click on the link below to be directed to the application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XAnnL-8B2QNdw-xE7XCmOh3VtmBRcv469d812TANrig/edit#responses