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School Phone: 408-252-5414 ~ Absence Line 408-252-5414-6 ~ FAX 408-996-9725
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GARDENGATEELEMENTARY
CUPERTINOUNIONSCHOOLDISTRICT
10500ANNARBORAVENUE
CUPERTINO,CA95014
SCHOOL CALENDARMAY 17, 2012
5/17 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOOK FAIR5/17 7:00-8:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE5/18 SCHOOL SPIRIT - SUNGLASS DAY5/21-5/25 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK5/21 6:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - MRS. MORRIS KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS5/21 7:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - ALL GRADE 2 STUDENTS
5/22 6:00 P.M. C.U.S.D BOARD MEETING5/25 STAFF LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS5/28 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL5/29 6:30 P.M. SCOOL SPIRIT BAND CONCERT - INTERMEDIATE BAND - GLC5/29 7:30 P.M. SCOOL SPIRIT BAND CONCERT - BEGINNING BAND - GLC5/30 6:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - MRS. KETCHAMS GRADE 1 STUDENTS5/30 7:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - MRS. MORRIS GRADE 1 STUDENTS6/1 3:00-5:00 P.M. FUN N SUN - GARDEN GATE FIELD6/5 ELECTION DAY6/5 6:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - MRS. KETCHAMS KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS6/5 7:00 P.M. MUSIC CONCERT - ALL GRADE 3 STUDENTS6/6 6:00 P.M. H.E.A.S.T. PERFORMANCE - GLC6/12 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ATTEND 8:00-11:20
EVERY TUESDAY IS EARLY DISMISSAL Students are dismissed at 1:30.PRE-PAY FOR CUSD LUNCHES at PAMS (Parent Account Management System) Lunchroom! You can make payments andview your students account balance online by going to http://www.pamslunchroom.com or by calling 1-888-994-5100.TO EMAIL STAFF:[email protected]: If your child will be absent, please call 252-5414. Ext. 6, by 8:30 a.m. to report the absence.HOMEWORK: Homework may be requested for illness absences of three days or more. Please call the office before 9:00 a.m.to request the homework for pickup after 3:00 p.m.
BoardofEducation
Superintendent:PhilQuonBoardMembers:
AnjaliKausar,BenLiao,
JosephineLucey,GaryMcCue,
PhyllisVogel
BrandiHucko-Principal
AzmehMalik-PTAPresident
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Join us Tonight For Open House and Book FairPlease join us for our Open House tonight, Thursday, May 17th, from 7:00-8:00 pm. Thank you in advance for keepingyour child(ren) with you at all times as you visit our classrooms. Our Spring Book Fair will also be open from 5:30-7:30p.m. tonight in the GLC.
Staff Learning Day
There is no school for students on Friday, May 25, 2012, as it is a Staff Learning Day.
Gators Rock the 37th CalChess State Championship!I recently learned that between April 20 and April 23 Garden Gate Students competed in the 37th CalChess State School Championship.These amazing chess players, many of whom are new to the game, took 1st place (1st through 3rd grade group) and 2nd place (4th througrade group). About 1,200 children participated in this tournament which was held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Please join me congratulating the following students on their incredible achievement!
Indrojyoti (2nd grade), Prerana (1st grade), Rajesh (2nd grade), Ridhi (1st grade), Shreya (1st grade), Sravya (3rd grade), Sreeya (3rd graRavindra (2nd grade), Harshit (3rd grade), Neelkanth (1st grade), Saravana (3rd grade), Pranav (3rd grade), Deepak (3rd grade), Vishal (3grade), Saketh (1st grade), Kartikeya (2nd grade), Kushal (3rd grade), Rishab (3rd grade), Aditya (5th grade), Aditya (4th grade), Harshit (5grade), Srinivas (4th grade).
Class Assignments for 2012-2013The Garden Gate Staff and I will soon begin the process of developing drafts of class lists. We take this task very seriously and will use acarefully articulated process in placing students. Our goal is to provide each teacher with a well-balanced, heterogeneous group of children
to provide each learner with an optimal learning environment. The following are some considerations which are made in placing students:Balance of boys and girls; Positive working relationships among students;Heterogeneous (mixed ability) learning groups in all classroomsSocial needs of individuals and groups of students; Class configurations (size, combination classes, etc); Learning needs of students;Leadership needs within all classrooms; Special circumstances. Its important to note that if your child was not placed in a combination cla2011-2012, they may be placed in one for 2012-2013. For more information about combination classes, including answers to frequently asquestions, please come to the School Office for a handout. Decisions we make with regard to your childs placement reflect our best judgmas to where individual children will be the most successful. Requests for specific teachers will not be accepted. However, if you have pertininformation regarding your childs needs or challenges related to your childs ability to learn, you may share these by completing a Parentaform in the main office no later than Wednesday, May 23.
The 2012-2013 class lists will be posted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17 in front of the school. The first day of school is Monday, AuguIt will be a regular schedule day for students, and all students must be in attendance in order to retain their place at Garden Gate.
Parent Survey Results
I was so pleased to see that 615 out of 760 families completed our Parent Survey this year - that's an 80% response rate! In the last fewGatoraids, I've shared data with you. I'll continue to share data in future Gatoraids. The Garden Gate Staff will also examine the data andidentify next steps toward improvement. Thank you for providing valuable feedback about our school! This week's data is from the"Communication" section of the survey. 560 of the 615 families (91%) who took the survey completed the "Communication"section of the survey.
91% strongly agreed or agreed: "Garden Gate communicates effectively with parents regarding school and district wideactivities/events" (6% had no opinion).93% strongly agreed or agreed: "The Garden Gate Handbook effectively communicates school policies" (6% had no opinion).85% strongly agreed or agreed: "I read the weekly Gatoraid" (11% had no opinion).91% strongly agreed or agreed: "I use the Garden Gate website to get information about the school" (5% had no opinion).88% strongly agreed or agreed: "I am kept up-to-date on my child's classroom activities through monthly classroomnewsletters" (7% had no opinion).94% strongly agreed or agreed: "By reviewing the weekly Green Folder, I am able to examine my child's corrected class workon a timely basis" (4% had no opinion).90% strongly agreed or agreed: "I am informed as necessary regarding my child's progress" (7%).93% strongly agreed or agreed: "I feel comfortable contacting my child's teacher with questions or concerns" (5% had no opinion).91% strongly agreed or agreed: "My child's teacher is responsive to my concerns" (6% had no opinion).74% strongly agreed or agreed: "I feel comfortable contacting the principal with questions or concerns" (23% had no opinion).65% strongly agreed or agreed: "The principal is responsive to my concerns" (33% had no opinion).
Next week, I'll share data from the "Curriculum" section of the survey.
PropellersDo you wonder how to connect better with your children? Do you wonder what matters to them, and how you can assist them to grow up tohealthy, caring and responsible citizens? I encourage you to try a "propeller" - a question intended to spark conversations with your childreit around the dinner table tonight!
This week's propeller: Do you think your community is a good place to grow up in?If so, describe what makes it a good place.
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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) NEWS & RESOURCES
Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95125
Hello Garden Gators And Families!
CONGRATULATIONSGARDENGATESOCCERTEAM!
LastFridaytheGardenGateSoccerTeamplayedanawesomegameagainstCollinsElementaryandwonby3goals!WehadahugeturnoutofGatorsupporters,whocheeredonourplayerstovictory.OurGatorsshowedgreatteamworkandtenacityastheyaccomplishedtheirfirstwinoftheseason.WelldoneGators!Wereproudofyou!
SPRINGBOOKFAIRISHERE!
TheSpringBookFairhasbeentakingplacethisweekintheGLC andwillbeclosingtomorrow,Friday,May18that12:30p.m.Tonight,theFamilyBookFairwilltakeplaceduringOpenHouse from5:307:30p.m.PleasetaketheopportunitytovisittheBookFair,whereyouwillfindawonderfulselectionofgiftsforeveryoneonyourlistespeciallyyourchildsteacher!AttheFair,youcanalsoviewtheteachers
wishlist,whichincludesbookstheyhavechosenfortheirclassroom.Also,witheverypurchaseyoumake,25%oftheprofitswillbegivenbacktotheGardenGatePTA.ShowyoursupportforGardenGateSchoolandvisittheBookFair.Hopetoseeyouthere!
STAFFAPPRECIATIONWEEKISMay21st-May24th
NextweekisGardenGatesTeacherAppreciationweek.ThePTAisorganizinganactionpackedweekof
events.Parents,pleasehaveyourchildprepareacard,writeapoemorstory,ormakeapictureforhis/her
teacherandbringittoschoolonTuesday,May22 nd.WealsoaskforyourhelpbycontributingtotheparentsponsoredlunchesthatwillbeprovidedforthestaffonMay22 nd(ChineseLunchfromparentsofstudentsingradesK2)andMay23rd(MexicanLunchfromparentsofstudentsingrades35).Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreaboutnextweeksschedule,pleasecontactyourClassroomRepresentativeorourCoordinators:[email protected]@yahoo.com
WehopeyouwillsupportthePTAandmakethisaspecialweekforourteachersandstaff.
GETREADYFORFUNINTHESUN!
Pleasemarkyoucalendarforourendoftheyearevent,FunintheSun,tobeheldonFriday,June1 stfrom3:005:00p.m.Weareplanningloadsofactivitiesandgamesforthiseventandtherewillalsobeairbrushtattoos,popsicles,andJambaJuicetobuy,amongotheramazingthingstodo!Weneedvolunteerstohelpour
teachersruntheboothsandactivities.Ifyouareinterestedtohelp,orifyouhavequestions,[email protected] [email protected]
Hopeyouhaveasafeandwonderfulweek!
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GARDEN GATE BANDCONCERTS THIS MONTHThe Garden Gate Band Concertwill be held on Tuesday, May29th in Garden Gates GLC. We
have separate times for theBeginning and Intermediate Bandperformances. There is no strictdress code for these concerts, but students areexpected to dress "nicely" (no T-shirts or jeans).Following is the schedule:
Intermediate Band 6:30 p.m.-GLC (Arrive at 6:15 p.m.)Beginning Band 7:30 p.m.-GLC (Arrive at 7:15 p.m.)
MISSING TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY BOOKSPlease take a moment and search under beds and onstudent bookshelves for any overdue books from our
library or lost classroom textbooks. You will receive abill for any books that have not been returned.Yearbooks and report cards will be held until allbalances have been cleared. If the book is found afteryou have paid, your money will be refunded. Thank youfor your support in teaching responsibility to ourstudents. The library will be closing May 29 in order totake inventory.
SCRIPPlease take a moment and stop by the Scrip table onTuesday afternoons between 1:15 and 1:45 and Fridaymornings between 7:45 and 8:15 to purchase giftcards from the PTA. Keep in mind, they can be used forStaff Appreciation, End of the Year Gifts, Memorial DayWeekend activities and your summer shopping! ALLPROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE NEWPLAYGROUND PROJECT. Alternatively, you can alsodrop off your scrip order in the school office.We have many different gift cards available in each ofthe following categories: Dining/Restaurants,Entertainment, Grocery Stores, Gas, DepartmentStores, Specialty Stores and American Express giftcards (no fee). You can also purchase Garden Gate giftcertificates which give teachers the ability to select theirown gift cards.
SUMMER FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE INTHE SCHOOL OFFICEThe school office has many pamphlets and fliers fromseveral organizations offering activities and programsfor students over the summer. They include: Athleticopportunities, summer enrichment programs, camps,etc. If you are interested in receiving any of these,please stop by the school office.
BEFORE YOU MAKE TRAVEL PLANSAt the end of the school year students must be inattendance on the last day of school, June 12, 2012 toretain their place on the roster for the 2012-2013school year. At the beginning of the school year,
students must be in attendance on the first day ofschool, August 20, 2012 or they will not retain theirplace on the roster. When you are making travel plans,please consider the possible ramifications. If you haveany questions, please contact Student Assignment at(408) 252-3000 ext. 110.
UPDATING RESIDENCY INFORMATIONPlease be aware that district guidelines require that anychange of residence must be reported to the schooloffice within ten (10) days. This guideline is in place toensure that the address and contact information thatthe school has on file is accurate. This information iscrucial and is used to send official school/district
correspondence and it is used in the case of anemergency. Failure to provide current residencyinformation could result in the immediate withdrawal ofyour child. If you have any questions regarding thisguideline, please contact the school office.
LOST AND FOUNDBe sure to have your children checkfor lost items in our Lost and Foundarea located behind the administrativebuilding. Remind your child that itoften takes a few days for an item tofind its way to the Lost and Found, so
checking more than once is recommended. Lost non-clothing items, such as glasses, keys, and jewelry, canbe found in the office. Please remember to label yourchildrens clothing and lunch boxes. This will help usreturn lost items. Any clothing items remaining afterJune 12th will be donated to a local charity.
LUNCHESTo encourage responsibility, childrenshould bring their lunch with them toschool in the morning. Werecommend that each child havemoney in his/her lunch account sothat in the event of a forgotten lunch,
the child can purchase a hot lunch.Please remember to mark all lunches brought to schoolwith the childs name and room number and place it onthe cart outside the school office by 11:00 a.m. Theywill be delivered to the classroom lunch cart by studenthelpers. Lunches cannot be delivered to the classroomor lunch tables by parents. Students are not permittedto wait by the office for parents to bring a lunch tothem. This is against our school safety policy. So besure to place the lunch on the cart before 11:00 a.m.
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INTENT TO RETURN SURVEYThe District is in the process of conducting an Intent to Return Surveyfor the 2012-2013 school year for current registestudents as of May 4, 2012. All parents of registered students who provided a valid email to the District have been contactedparticipate in this online survey. The data collected will assist the District in staffing our elementary schools more efficiently.
The Cupertino Union School District is attempting to identify the number of students planning on returning to a Distrschool for the 2012-2013 school year in grades 1-5 . Once you complete the survey for your family, there is no other actneeded on your part.
If you havent done so already, please take a moment to complete a short survey to inform us if your child(ren) are returninghis or her assigned elementary school in the Cupertino Union School District in August, or if they will be attending a scho
outside of the District. The survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cusdsurvey2012-2013Thank you for your participation!
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM INFORMATIONIt now appears that the State Legislature will include the funding for the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program in the upcomstate budget. As a result, the Cupertino Union School District will be moving forward to implement our TK program for next ye
TK registration for all Cupertino Union School District attendance area schools will be held from May 14 18, 2012child is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten if a child will have his/her 5th birthday between November 2 and December 2, 20Parents/guardians may register their child(ren) for Transitional Kindergarten at the Cupertino Union School District OffStudent Assignment Department, from May 14 18, 2012. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The District Office is located at 10301 VDrive in Cupertino. The TK program will be housed at Regnart Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School. Plea
visit www.cusdk8.org for more information.
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED INSURANCE COVERAGE?Illness and accidents are a part of everyday life. California has a free or low-cost health insurance programavailable for children. Whether your child gets sick or hurt, needs regular check-ups, immunizations, dentalcare or a physical to participate in school or community sports, call toll free 1-888-747-1222 or visit
www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov
DISTRICT CALENDAR 2011-2012(ALL SCHOOLS EXCEPT MURDOCK-PORTAL)
May 25, 2012 Staff Learning Day
May 28, 2012 Memorial DayJune 12, 2012 Last Day of School
DISTRICT CALENDAR 2011-2012(ALL SCHOOLS EXCEPT MURDOCK-PORTAL)August 20, 2012 Students ReturnSeptember 3, 2012 Labor DaySeptember 21, 2012 Staff Learning Day
October 29, 2012 Staff Learning DayNovember 12, 2012 Veterans DayNovember 19-23, 2012 Thanksgiving RecessDecember 24-January 4, 2013 Winter RecessJanuary 21, 2013 MLK, Jr. DayFebruary 18-22, 2013 Mid-Year RecessMarch 18, 2013 Staff Learning Day
April 15-19, 2013 Spring RecessMay 24, 2013 Staff Learning DayMay 27, 2013 Memorial DayJune 12, 2013 Last Day of School
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