The Gate

February 8, 2006      No. 22

A Weekly Publication of Gateway Christian School 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood CA 94526 925-634-0493
Administrator/Principal's Up-Date
Three Winners
After the great successes of the Gateway events of the past three weeks, I am wonderfully encouraged that the LORD is re-shaping Gateway into a very solid school. Here's what I mean…
Spirit Week was fabulous fun for our students dressing up in theme costumes each day. The 6th-12th grades also enjoyed five days of exciting activities. As two teams, the Lions and the Hawks, students competed in "sumo" wrestling, balloon volleyball, a box lunch auction, zany dress and overall spirit. Congratulations to the Hawks who won Spirit Week. Thank you Mrs. McCormick for organizing it all!!

OPEN HOUSE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL was another hit. The teachers at the Lighthouse campus reported that there was a constant stream of new families inquiring about enrolling at Gateway. The same was true at the Golden Hills campus. Mrs. Zamjahn's Advanced Band serenaded everyone. And thank you to Loard's Ice Cream for supplying the ice cream.

Spaghetti Dinner Auction Fundraiser raised more funds for the 8th grade class trip to Washington, DC than anyone imagined. Thank you to auctioneer, Mr. Weinert, and to all who attended and purchased all of those wonderful cakes, donuts and other forbidden desserts. Everyone had a great time together.
Happy Valentine's Day!        Serving the Savior, Mr. Stutzman
Priority Re-Enrollment - February 1-21
All current students are invited to re-enroll February 1-21 for the coming 2006-2007 school year. There is a $50 discount per student until February 21. Secure your child(ren)'s spot right away!

No School, Monday, Feb. 13 We will be observing Lincoln's Birthday.

Hot Lunch - Friday, Feb. 10 " "Taco Bell", both campuses Questions? Please contact Yvonne Hansen at 516-2934

Character Trait Award Results for Feb. Congratulations to the following K-5 Students:
K-1 Kayla Sipes Encouragement
K-2 Ashley Harrison Friendliness
Tyler Treff Courage
Zachary Cole Persistence
1st Renzo Del Barba Patience
Claude Lang Humility
2nd Bandon Tatum Compassion
3rd Matt Stahli Leadership
Rachel Wirtz Thoroughness
4th Sarah Zamjahn Thoroughness
Dominique Wright Obedience
Dan Joseph Williams Joyfulness
Madison Campbell Contentment
5th Shane Garcia Diligence
Brian Treff Love
Position Open Extended Day Supervisor needed Mon.-Fri. from 3:00-5:00pm; experience preferred. Contact Mr. Stutzman at 634-0493.

Family Envelope Information If returning information back to the office in your child's "Family Envelope", please indicate the items enclosed on the comment form attached to the front of the envelope. Thank you, GCS Office Staff.

Request To Parents We are requesting that each student bring in one box of Kleenex tissue to share with their class. Due to cold season, our supplies have run out. Thank you for your help.

ACSI Piano Festival Information Sign-up applications are due in by February 22. Festival date is April 1. For questions, please call the school office at 634-0493.

Lost And Found Reminder Our Lost and Found articles are accumulating. Please check for any lost items your child may be missing.

Prayer Warriors Every Tuesday at LHC 8:15 am at LH Campus for K-12 grade parents. Contact Terri Ketchel at 321-2973.

6th Annual Gateway Golf Classic April 8 April 8, 2006 at Shadow Lakes Golf Club We still need sponsors, prizes/donations and golfers. Please call Ken Cuddihy at 368-8948! Thank you Lynn Stahli for designing the brochure!

We love because he first loved us. - 1 John 4:19 NIV

Happy Valentine's Day!
6th Grade Candy Fundraiser Thank you to all the families who helped our 6th grade students earn money towards Science Camp!
*GH Campus High See's Candy Sellers: Natalie Stickney, Kyle Treff, Hannah Rose, Alex Stenger and Matt O'Boyle
*LH Campus High See's Candy Sellers: Hannah Pilgrim, Alexandria Tellez and Austin Haven.
There are extra boxes at both offices for purchase at $4 each.

Parent Service Opportunities
Help is needed in the following areas:
     Golf Classic Volunteers - various tasks
     Urgent: Reinforce (1) lunch table at GH Campus
     Lunch Supervision GH 12:00-1:15 M-F
     Playground Supervision LH Campus
          8:00-8:20 am M-F
          AM & PM Recesses W & F
Contact the respective campus offices if you can volunteer your time and talent!

Coming Events

February
13     Lincoln's Birthday Observed - No School
14     FT: 3rd Gr. To Lawrence Hall of Science
15     K-5 Bake Sale (Wed.)
         K-12 Nacho Sales
20     Washington's Birthday - No School
21-24     Missions Week
22     K-5 Bake Sale ( Wed.)
        K-12 Nacho Sales
23     Missions Luncheon K-12 at LH Campus
24     ACSI Band Festival, Modesto
27     GCS Board Meeting, 7:00pm LH
28     K-5 Bake Sale

March
1      3Q Progress Reports Go Home
     Recognition Chapel K-5
      K-12 Nacho Sales
      ACSI Math League Gr. 7-12
4 (Sat.)       ACSI Math Olympics Gr. 3-8, Sacramento
7       K-5 Bake Sale
      PTF Meeting, 7:00pm at LH
8       K-12 Nacho Sales