Gator Community Newsletter, Vol. 38

• June 4: Spanish Kindergarten Sing, 8:00 AM
• June 4: STEM UTK and Kindergarten Sing, 1:30 PM
• June 5: Fifth Grade Promotion PRACTICE, 8:15 AM.
• Please arrive to school on time.
• June 5: Juneteenth Flag Raising, 8:00 AM
• June 6: Last Day of School, early dismissal (12:15 PM), Fifth Grade Promotion

Dear Gage Elementary Families,

As the school year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. What an incredible year it has been! From the first day of school jitters to the triumphant cheers at the end-of-year celebrations, we have shared countless memories, achievements, and yes, even a few humorous moments that we will cherish forever.

First and foremost, thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. Whether it was helping with homework (sometimes using methods that are, let’s say, more "creative" than we taught in class), attending parent-teacher conferences, or cheering from the sidelines at school events, your involvement has been crucial to our success. Your children are truly a joy to teach, and it has been a pleasure watching them grow, learn, and occasionally sneak in a good laugh during lessons.

To our wonderful fifth-grade families, congratulations on reaching this important milestone! As your children move on to middle school, we wish them all the best in their future endeavors. We know they will carry the lessons, friendships, and experiences from Gage Elementary with them. Remember, middle schoolers still need their parents, so brace yourselves for more adventures and maybe a few more gray hairs. We will miss you and hope you stay in touch!

As we head into summer, we hope you all find time to relax, explore new hobbies, and spend quality time with loved ones. Encourage your children to dive into books, explore the outdoors, and maybe even learn a new skill or two. And don’t forget to keep up with those math facts – perhaps through a friendly family competition (loser does the dishes for a week?).

Thank you once again for making this school year so special. Your support, kindness, and sense of community have made all the difference. Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing many of you back in the fall for another great year at Gage Elementary!

Warmest regards,

Your Gage Admin Team

As we approach the exciting day of our fifth-grade promotion ceremony, I wanted to remind everyone that students should arrive at school at the regular time on Thursday morning. Please do not hold them at home and bring them just for the ceremony, as this would create significant disruption. It’s important for the students to be present during the beginning of the day ensure a smooth and organized celebration for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this a memorable event for our students.

Our 5th-grade promotion will occur on June 6th. We will be holding promotion on the field which will allow us to have a larger number of family members attend. Each 5th-grade student will be randomly assigned a number using a random number generator which will determine heir seating order. A seat will be provided for each 5th grader, but we ask all other family members to please bring a chair to sit in during promotion.

Dear parents/guardians,

The district is currently collecting Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) data for the 2024/25 school year! The LCFF is hallmark legislation that fundamentally changed how all local educational agencies (LEAs) in the state are funded, how they are measured for results, and the services and supports they receive to allow all students to succeed to their greatest potential.

If you haven't done so already, please submit a response by next Thursday, June 6 via one of 3 methods: Parent Portal, SurveyMonkey, or paper scan form. All responses will potentially increase the district's opportunity to receive funds from the state. The information is kept confidential and only used for allowed purposes.

Thank you for your continued support!

Aly Ayers

School Clerk

Gage Elementary

Read, Renew, Repeat during the Summer Reading Program! People of all ages are encouraged to participate in this conservation-focused event aimed at protecting, maintaining, and restoring the city's diverse habitats, ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Sign-up begins June 1st and the program will last through August 31st.

Program Details

Reading Prizes, Rules & Reading Log

• Participants can log books, hours, and activities online by clicking here OR by completing a paper log. Print from home or stop by any San Diego Public Library to pick up your reading log starting June 1.
• Prizes are available for pickup starting June 8 at any of our library locations.
• Prizes given while supplies last.
• Download reading log here: English | Spanish

Finisher prizes*:

Children (Ages 0- 11)

• 1 Book

• Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)

• Pass for 2 for The San Diego Model Railroad Museum

• Pass for 2 for the San Diego Automotive Museum

• Pass for 4 for The San Diego New Children’s Museum

• Free 3 oz yogurt from Yogurtland

• Free kid's meal from Mendocino Farms

• Free kid's meal from Panda Express

Teens (Ages 12-17)

• 1 Book
• Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)
• Pass for 2 for The San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• Pass for 2 for the San Diego Automotive Museum
• Free 3 oz yogurt from Yogurtland

Adults (Ages 18+)

• Free book at participating Friends of the Library Book Sales and Used Bookstores
• Pass for 2 for The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT)
• 1 reusable utensil kit

*Please read each pass for additional details.

Raffle Drawing Prizes:*

• Ages 0-5: Storytime Activity Kits
• Ages 6-11: Announced soon
• Ages 12-17: Announced soon

• Ages 18+: Announced soon

*Raffle Prizes will be pulled from online reader accounts and paper logs. Winners will be contacted in late September.

This image now appears on the Gage website homepage. By clicking it, it will take you to a link to report a student absence. Click it from this newsletter to check it out!.

Parents,

Please remind students not to run to class or to run in the hallways after the dismissal bell. It is important to maintain a safe walkway for students and families.

Please remember to be respectful to our school safety patrol and observe traffic and parking laws.

Please DO NOT

• Let children out of your car and have them run across the street. They should always cross at a crosswalk.
• Block the driveway of our neighbors
• Get out of your car while in the loading zone. If you want to walk onto campus, you will need to find street parking.
• Park in the staff parking lot, these spots are reserved for staff
• members

Upcoming Gage PTA Events

That's it for the PTA events 2023-2024 school year! See you all at the PTA events next school year.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all Gage PTA Events. Stay connected:

1. PTA email list (Join PTA to get on the list! https://bit.ly/GagePTA)

2. Bookmark the Gage PTA website

3. Follow us on social media: Facebook or Instagram

Any Questions? Email GagePTA@gmail.com

Minimum day is on Wednesdays, pick up at 12:15 p.m.

• Highwood and Hudson running club gates open at 7:25 a.m.
• All other gates open up at 7:43 a.m.
• ALL gates close at 7:55 a.m. (Please leave campus prior to gate closure)