GATES Family Newsletter
December 2023
Important Dates
February 15th: Financial Aid Dinner
February 19th-23rd: Midwinter Break and President's Day, No SchoolEarly release Wednesdays: 2/7, 2/14/, 2/28
Updates From Principal Jones
Dear Parents,
I hope this letter finds you well. We are officially halfway through the school year and the clock toward graduation is ticking for our seniors. This is an exciting time! You will be receiving a copy of your child’s progress report for Learning Cycle 2 as well as a copy of their credit check. Please take a moment to review this with your child and feel free to reach out to any of our team members if you have any questions.
As we navigate through the school year, I wanted to take a moment to emphasize a couple of issues that may be a barrier to the success of your child. First, I want to emphasize the crucial role that regular daily attendance plays in your child's education. It not only ensures that your child receives the necessary instruction but also helps in the development of essential life skills such as time management, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
We understand that there may be occasional circumstances that lead to absences, but we encourage you to prioritize regular attendance whenever possible. We appreciate your efforts in making attendance a priority in your child's education.
In addition to emphasizing regular attendance, we would like to address the responsible use of cell phones. You will be receiving a letter with your child’s progress report and credit check addressing concerns and asking for your support in monitoring responsible cell phone use during school hours.
We are appreciate the active role you take working together and thank you for your continued support in your child's education.
Sincerely,
Val Jones
Principal
GATES High School
Email: klevendoski@fpschools.org
Website: https://gates.fpschools.org/
Location: 4608 128th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GATESHSgators