A Weekly Publication of Gateway Christian School Ÿ 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood CA 94526 Ÿ 925-634-0493

 

             January 11, 2006

                 No. 18
 
The Gate 

 

Administrator/Principal’s Up-Date

 

Short List

 

       In any organization where there are people, occasionally a difficult situation or misunderstanding arises.  This is a given.  The same is true at Gateway.  In fact, there’s probably some issue somewhere in the school that comes up daily. As a Christian ministry, however, Gateway Christian School follows the principles of Matthew 18:15-18.  I encourage each of us to read this passage again to better understand how to deal with uneasy situations and events. In short, the Mathew 18 passage commands us to go directly to the person who is responsible for the matter or situation. Going to other people than the person responsible heads off in the wrong direction and probably ends up as a chain of gossip.  The difficult task for each of us is to first seek to understand the facts of the situation without a condemning attitude.  This is tough, especially when it has to do with our children. Ninety-five percent of school issues and concerns are mostly between you the parent and your child’s teacher. Occasionally, it is necessary to go beyond to me, the Administrator. I will assist in resolving issues but expect contact with the primary individual first.

 

       As we move into the second half of this year, I want to ask all of us to keep our list of uneasy feelings, awkward situations and perhaps wronged relationships SHORT.  Please don’t let a list of these types of things accumulate.  Let’s all deal with them promptly:  (1) get the other side of the story, and (2) deal with it in a loving manner.    Keeping a very short list will go a long way to making Gateway Christian School reach its potential in the Lord.

 

Serving the savior,

 

Mr. Stutzman

 

Hot Lunch - Friday, Jan. 13

ü           “Pizza”, both campuses

Questions? Please contact Yvonne Hansen at 516-2934

 

Welcome Alexandria, Malik & Derrick!

We extend a warm welcome to our new 5th grade student Derrick Bella and our new 2nd grade students Alexandria Tellez and Malik Rahsaan.

 

Priority Re-enrollment Coming!

All current students are invited to re-enroll February 1-21

for the coming 2006-2007 school year. Re-enrollment applications  and info will be available at the OPEN HOUSE January 31!

 

 No School Mon., Jan.16

We will be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 

8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner & Auction

Monday, February 6, 5:00-8:00pm

At the Golden Hills Campus

Take a night off from cooking! Come and enjoy a delicious meal!

Each GCS Family will receive a supply of tickets to purchase and to sell. Additional info. to follow. Your support will help 8th Grade earn their trip to Washington DC!

 

Chess Club Advisor Needed

Mr. Stutzman is looking for a parent volunteer to be the GCS

Chess Club Advisor for the GHCC Campus. The meeting times

for the Chess Club are yet to be determined. Please contact Mr.

Stutzman at 634-0493 if interested. The Chess Club will be

available for students from 3rd-12th grade.

 

 

 

Coming Events

January 12                  2:30-2:55pm PEP RALLY in the GH Gym Gr. 3-12

                                    4:00pm HOME Basketball game #8: GCS v. Cornerstone CS        

January 16                  No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 18                  K-5 Bake Sale (Wed.)

                                     K-5 Nacho Sales

January 20                  End of 2nd Quarter

                                     Minimum Day all students

January 23-27             GCS Spirit Week      

January 23                  GCS Board Meeting, 7:00pm LH Campus

January 24                   K-5 Bake Sale

January 25                   K-12 Nacho Sales  

January 27                  1st-4th Spelling Bee, San Leandro

                                     5th-8th Spelling Bee, San Jose

January 31                  K-12 Leopards Assembly at GHCC

                                    GCS Family Open House & Ice Cream Social at both campuses 7:00-8:30p

February 1                   Recognition Chapel K-5

                                      K-12 Nacho Sales

February 1-21             Priority Re-enrollment 2006-07  

February 6                    8th Gr. Spaghetti Dinner/ Auction                                                        Fundraiser at GHCC, 5:00-8:00pm

 

Jan 4 Recognition Chapel Awards

Congratulations to the following students from grades K-5th

Who received their awards!

K1 (AM)   Dominic Stenger                             Joyfulness

             Britney Borbely                            Love

K2        Eric Wisniewski                          Honesty

            Cristian Tatum                             Faithfulness

            Ian Shepler                                   Patience

1st        Noah Carter                                 Contentment

            Shanelle Cuddihy                        Hope

            Nathan Hammerson                            Self Control

2nd       Makayla Ropchan                     Thankfulness

           Jadeyn Madsen                            Kindness

4th        Kristen Boyd                                 Friendliness

            Morgan Frazier                                     Determination

5th        Alex Challand                              Forgiveness               

 

No Heelies At School

Students are not to wear tennis shoe heelies (shoes which

convert to roller skates) at school. They pose a hazard on the

playground and in the classroom. Please refer to page 9 of your

“Family and Student Handbook” regarding Dress Code Policy.

 

Donation Request

The K-2 Campus is in need of rubber balls, basket balls, soccer

balls, soft footballs, jump ropes and frizbies. Donations would be

very much appreciated. Our current supply is getting low due to

wear and tear.  Donations are IRS tax deductible.

 

Tardy Reminder

All late students must pick up a tardy slip from the office

before going to their class. Please refer to page 8 of your

“Family and Student Handbook”, regarding tardy arrival.

 

Printer Needed

The yearbook class at the GH Campus needs a printer to

finish their layout work on schedule. If you have a network capable

laser (or ink jet) printer to donate, it will be gladly accepted. (IRS

tax deductible)

 

No IPODs, No Electronics

Students are not to bring any electronic devices to school. Please

refer to the GCS Family/Student Handbook paragraph on page

17 under “Prohibited Items.” (Cell phones may be brought to school for emergency use only, but not turned on.)

 

Instruments Still Needed

Please contact our GCS Strings and Band teacher, Kim Zamjahn

if you have any used instruments you can donate for her classes.

Wind instruments are especially needed.  You can leave her a

message at 634-0493.

 

Family Directory Up-Dates

Reminder to all Gateway Families, please contact either campus office ASAP regarding any changes in phone numbers, addresses or your child’s medical information. It is very important for this information to be current so we can notify you quickly in an emergency.

                             Thank you for your help!

 

Parent Service Opportunities

Help is needed in the following areas:

¨  Move Roam-A-Thon booths to LH Campus (easy task!!)

¨  Lunch Supervision GH 12:00-1:15 M-F

¨  Playground Supervision LH 8:00-8:20 am M-F

                                           LH AM & PM  W & F

 

Prayer Warriors Every Tuesday at LHC

8:15am at Lighthouse Campus for K-12 grade parents. Contact Terri Ketchel at 321-2973.

 

It is good to praise the Lord

And make music to your name,  O Most High,

to proclaim your love in the morning

and your faithfulness at night.

                                   - Psalm 92:1-2