Gates Mills Gazette
May 10, 2024
Weekly Update
Dear Fox Family,
It was great to see so many smiling faces at Muffins in the Morning! Thank you to The Karen Eagle Group for sponsoring this special event. And as always an extra special thank you to our PTC for organizing the event. I want to wish all of our mothers, grandmothers, aunts and mother figures a Happy Mother's Day this weekend.
Congratulations to Miss Beach and our 4th graders on an amazing performance during the Fine Arts Showcase this past weekend. We are so proud of all your efforts!
Please join us for our spring concert/open house on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm in the Gates Mills School Gymnasium. This event will include performances from first, second, third and fifth grade. The book fair will also be available and classrooms will be open for you to view your child's amazing work.
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 13th - Friday. May 17th - Book Fair
Tuesday, May 14th - 4th Holden Field Trip
Wednesday, May 15th - 5th Holden Field Trip
Wednesday, May 15th - Spring Concert/Open House 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 16th - Career Day
Wednesday, May 22nd - 5th Visit MMS
Thursday, May 23rd - 4th Gorge Hike
Friday, May 24th - K Graduation 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28th - 3rd End of Year Field Trip
Tuesday, May 28th - Library Visit 1:30 pm
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
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!
Scholastic Book Fair
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from Monday, May 13th – Friday, May 17th at Gates Mills Elementary. Please feel free to stop in and shop with your child's class.
· 3rd Grade – Monday, May 13th 9:00 am
· 5th Grade – Monday, May 13th 10:30 am
· 1st Grade – Wednesday, May 15th 9:00 am
· 2nd Grade – Wednesday, May 15th 10:00 am
· Family Shopping – Wednesday, May 15th 5:30-7:00 pm
· 4th Grade – Friday, May 17th 9:00 am
· K – Friday, May 17th 1:00 pm
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
Book Drive
School Supply Boxes
School supply box sales for the 2024-2025 school year are on! Make your life easier by getting all of the items on your teacher’s supply list, delivered directly to the school before the start of the year! Check out http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=80957 for more information.
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
Rescue Village Support
The first graders have been busy making dog blankets and cat toys to donate to Rescue Village, but we wanted to do more and get all of Gates involved! They will be collecting donations for Rescue Village the week of May 13th – 17th. Please see below for a list of donations. They can be dropped off in the first grade classroom.
They will also be selling raffle tickets during homeroom for an Animal Themed Gift Basket. The basket includes: A large paw print tie fleece blanket, a movie (Hotel for Dogs), a dog Squishamallow stuffed animal, Scooby Snacks, popcorn and candy. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ms. Stephenson will draw for the winner on Friday, May 17th over the announcements. All of the money from the raffle will be donated to Rescue Village.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration is now open!
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
May- Lunch Menus
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