Gates Mills Gazette
May 31, 2024
Weekly Update
Dear Fox Family,
We have some exciting changes occurring at Gates Mills Elementary School next year.
Mrs. Michelle Panyathong will be stepping away from fourth grade to teach Gifted and Synergy at Gates Mills. We are excited to have a full time Gifted Intervention Specialist at Gates Mills and for Miss Beach to have someone to collaborate with for specials.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Jeff Schiller as our new fourth grade teacher. Mr. Schiller will be joining us from Center Elementary. Here is a welcome letter from Mr. Schiller:
Hello Gates Mills Family,
I am very happy to be joining the team at Gates Mills Elementary this fall. I have had the privilege to work at Center for the past nine years as an administrator and I am excited to come back into the classroom. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching, and running. Thank you in advance for welcoming me into your community and getting the opportunity to work with your children in the fall.
Have a wonderful rest of the school year,
Mr. Jeff Schiller
Upcoming Events
Monday, June 3rd - 5th Grade Graduation 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 4th - Community Day
Wednesday June 5th - Field Day
Thursday, June 6th - All School Picnic
Please feel free to call our office at (440)995-7500 or email me at lravida@mayfieldschools.org if you need anything.
Keep Smiling,
Laurel Ravida
Principal, Gates Mills Elementary
Summer Raffle
See below for some summer raffle opportunities. Tickets will also be available at the end of year picnic on Thursday, June 6th. Thank you in advance!
Summer Central
Summer Central is your online location for information regarding your Mayfield City Schools student(s) heading into the 2024-2025 school year:
- Supply Lists
- Summer Reading
- 2024-2025 Annual Update ORL - is required to be completed at the beginning of each new school year.
4th of July
We are looking for students to participate in our annual 4th of July parade. Students will be able to sit on the Gates Mills Elementary float and throw out candy during the parade. If your child is interested in being in the parade please contact Mrs. Ravida at lravida@mayfieldschools.org.
5th Grade Graduation
You're invited...
Yearbooks
We have additional yearbooks for sale! If you didn't purchase a yearbook but would like to please send a check or cash to the main office. Yearbooks are $23.00 and checks should be made payable to Gates Mills PTC. Thank you!
Bus Drivers Needed
The Mayfield City School District is looking for Bus Drivers!
The district will be holding a Bus Driver Test Drive Event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone 21 years and older with a valid driver’s license are invited to attend.
Attendees will be able to take a bus for a drive around the high school parking lot and learn more about what it takes to become a member of our transportation team.
School Supply Boxes
Order Now --> http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=80957
Spring Spirit Wear
Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/72113 and https://1stplace.sale/105902
Gates Mills PTC
The Gates Mills Elementary School Parent Teacher Club (PTC) provides support and enhancement for every student and family at Gates Mills. This is done through a variety of educational, social, and service events. The PTC at Gates Mills is an active and positive group that welcomes participation at any level.
Our parent volunteers at Gates Mills are extremely valued and important. There are numerous opportunities throughout the year to participate in your child’s education, including in the classroom, on field trips, and as a member of the PTC. Volunteers are part of the reason Gates Mills Elementary is such a great school! If you are interested in volunteering for PTC activities, please email your interest to gatesmillsschoolptc@gmail.com or join us at one of our monthly zoom meetings. Any amount of time and help is welcomed!
- Meetings take place the first Tuesday of each month via zoom
Contributions: PTC contributions at any level are an important part of making Gates Mills School successful. Funds help the PTC pay for classroom parties, school social events, picnics, field trips, school wide assemblies, items for the school, teacher gifts, luncheons, graduation activities, and more.
Contribution link: https://gates-mills-school-parent-teacher-club-2023-2024.cheddarup.com
2023-2024 PTC Board
Meghan Perez, President
Becky Manning, Vice President
Suz Rea, Treasurer
Larissa Gregorin, Secretary
Community Flyers
Please check out the community flyers link below:
Before & After Care
The Mayfield City School District will be partnering with Right At School for before and after school care and enrichment for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see the below link for additional information about their program and for registration.
Please make sure you register at Center Elementary School. There will be busing to and from Center for all Gates Mills Students.
Lunch Menu
June - Lunch Menu
Annual Update OLR
OLR Update - Must be completed for ALL students
Please update each student's OLR (On line registration) in Infinite Campus prior to the first day of school. Even if there are no changes you must go through each screen for each student to verify all information is current. This process is not complete until you press the submit button. Thank you for making sure all emergency contact information is up to date for us.
District Calendar
Our District Calendar has gone digital! Our District Calendar will be automatically updated as dates and events are changed. You can access the District Calendar via this link:
Contact Information
Laurel Ravida, Principal, lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Chris DiMarino, School Counselor, cdimarino@mayfieldschools.org
Megan Dougherty, School Psychologist, mdougherty@mayfieldschools.org
Michele Ambrogio, School Secretary, mambrogio@mayfieldschools.org
GATES MILLS ELEMENTARY
Email: lravida@mayfieldschools.org
Location: 7639 Colvin Road, Gates Mills, OH, USA
Phone: 440-995-7500
Twitter: @ravida_laurel