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.

Middle School Webpage: https://sites.google.com/avondaleschools.org/gatemiddleschool/home

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.

avondale.nutrislice.com

Congratulations to our GATE Griffins! The elementary ranked #1 in Avondale School District Elementary Schools and #4 in Michigan Elementary Schools, and the middle school ranked #2 in Michigan Middle Schools. To learn more, please click on the links below to read the U. S. News.

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/elementary-schools/michigan/district-111460

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/michigan/district-111460

11/25-11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/2- Sip and Chat with Mrs. Steward an Mrs. Castaldi, 8:30am

12/4- GATE Informational Night, 5:30pm

12/4- Intermediate Band Concert, 7 pm @AHS

12/5- NJHS Popcorn Sales at morning arrival

12/5- Advanced Band Concert, 7 pm @AHS

12/10- Picture Retake Day

12/13- PTO Event: Elementary Open Gym; more details below!

12/11-12/19- Book Fair

12/16- Board Meeting, 7pm @ Gate Magnet

12/18-12/19 - After School Play - What a Tangled Web, 5:30pm

12/19- PTO Meeting on Zoom ID 204 024 3974/ password GATEPTO

12/23-1/5- No School-Holiday Break

Thank you for your support!

For the past 20 years, the WRC has held an annual calendar contest open to 4th and 5th Grade students within Oakland County. This program is a great way to educate our youth and teach them how to get involved in discovering ways that they can help to promote conservation and prevent pollution of our freshwater resources. This year, we had 4 Monthly Winners and 3 Honorable Mention Winners! Congratulations to...

Monthly Winners:

Anna Jiang: July

Shaurya Lohia: April

Krishiv Prabhakar: May

Shivam Patel: September

Honorable Mentions:

Zan Laughman

Grace Wang

Andrew White

Maxwell Monroe, a 6th Grader at GATE, has beern a member of the Rochester Conservatory of Music for the past two years. Maxwell performed his student recital on November 16th. Maxwell's recital included both "Menuet" on trumpet as well as a vocal performance of the song "Stand By Me" Great Job Maxwell!

We are also thrilled to share Grace Wang, a 5th Grader at GATE, recently participated in the Avondale's Got Talent Show and was awarded third place for her piano performance. Congratulations Grace!

Last week, the Gazette mentioned that the GATE chess team was crowned the 2024 Michigan Scholastic Club K-5 Section Champions. Additionally, Anirudh Anand (5th grader) earned the individual first-place trophy, while Grace Wang (5th grader) secured the individual second-place trophy. The rest of the team contributed significantly and were recognized with various trophies or medals as well.

One of our goals at GATE is to empower our students to be global thinkers and active participants in their communities. We are thrilled to see so many of our classrooms and students taking the initiative to organize service projects to benefit those around them. Here are some of the projects happening throughout the building in which you may choose to participate!

Amazon Charity Links:

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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BJKGZJ0MQDL6/ref=cm_go_nav_hz

Attention Middle School Parents:
Are you interested in learning more about our Accelerated Pathways program? Click here for details and discover how your child can benefit from this high school opportunity!

Jennifer Wilson,

Accelerated Pathways Coordinator

Avondale Schools

Attached is the information for After School Programs. Registration is open.

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.

To register your child for Math Pentathlon, please click the link below.

Questions? Contact Jordan Mladenovski mladenovskijordan@gmail.com

Facebook Group: Avondale GATE Magnet School Pentathlon

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's Weekly News & Notes.

Here is the most recent Athletic Newsletter!

Thanks,

Denise

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