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

 

             November 2, 2005

                 No. 10
 
The Gate 

 

Administrator/Principal’s Up-Date

 

Cookie & Pancake Successes

 

            What a wonderful climax to our Cookie Dough Sale are the gross receipts of more than $22,000!

I want to especially thank Gina Manzo, our Cookie Dough Fundraiser Coordinator, for working long days and hours to make this event a success.  And thank you to all parents, students, teachers and staff who sold (and purchased) with such enthusiasm.  Our cookie dough sales representative said that Gateway sold as much cookie dough as schools with 800 students.  Well done to everyone!

            Another worthy fundraiser that happened this morning (7:00-8:00 am at the Lighthouse Campus) was the first monthly 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast.  Thank you 8th grade students and parents (especially Connie Stickney) for making this happen.  The proceeds help pay for the 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip in May. Look for the next Pancake Breakfast coming in December at the new Lighthouse Campus  Fellowship Hall. Have a great week!

 

Serving the Savior

Mr. Stutzman, Administrator/Principal

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences have been changed from November 17 and 18 as full days off to three minimum days as follows: November 16, 17, and 18.  These first quarter conferences are mandatory for all families.  Conference schedules were sent home last Wednesday. There will be Extended Day available for enrolled GCS students only.

K-5 Combined Chapels

Beginning Nov. 9, our K-5th graders will continue to meet each

Wed. for Combined Chapel at LBC.

 

Family Envelopes Reminder

Family Envelopes come home every Wednesday and are to be returned the next school day for all students K-12.

 

Enclosed will be the The Gate, and any other important news such as from PTF, School Board, etc.

 

Please remember to sign and date the envelope before returning it the next school day.

 

Important Picture Re-Take Info

Life Touch Photography will be returning to both campuses for picture re-takes and make-ups, Tuesday, November 15.

In order to have a picture re-taken, your child must turn in the unwanted Picture Packet to the photographer at picture time.

 

Coming Events

November 3                          K-12 Hot Lunch

                                                FT: 1st grade to Jelly Belly Factory

                                                FT: 2nd to USS Hornet

                                                FT: 6th Grade Caverns

November 4                          Minimum Day AM, Teacher Prep PM

November 8                          K-5 Bake Sale

November 9                          K-12 Nacho Sale

                                                1st Quarter Report Cards go home 

November 10                       JH Fun Night Event, Gr.  6-8

November 11                       Veteran’s Day - No School,

November 13                       Lighthouse Dedication

November 15                       K-5 Bake Sale

                                                Picture Retakes

November 16-18                 Parent/Teacher Conferences, Minimum Days

November 21                       4th Grade Colonial Day

November 22                       Minimum Day

                                               FT: 4th Grade to Gold Rush play

November 23-25                 Thanksgiving Vacation - No school

November 28                       GCS Board Meeting, 7:00pm GHCC

Minimum Day, Friday, Nov. 4

Due to Teacher Repot Card Prep, Friday will be a minimum day.

Our early dismissal schedule will be as follows:

11:45am – K-2nd

11:55am – 3-5th

12:05pm – 6-12th

 

 Hot Lunch Thurs., November 3

·         Burger King at LH Campus

·         Pizza at GH Campus

·         Cost $3.50 per lunch.                                                                       Questions? Please contact Yvonne Hansen at 516-2934.

 

Prayer Warriors Every Tuesday at LBC

Parents in Prayer meet every Tuesday in the Sanctuary

after opening at the Lighthouse Campus. Parents of all grade level

students are welcome. Contact Terri Ketchel at 321-2973.

 

Lighthouse Dedication

There will be a Lighthouse Baptist Church Dedication of the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 13, 2005. All Gateway families are invited to attend.

 

Katrina Relief Offerings Received For October

The total amount of donations for October came to $309.50!  This

money will go to help ASCI schools in need.

 

Thank you to our Room Parent Volunteers

Thank you to all our parents who signed up as Room  Parents.

·         Thank you to Erin Stenger our new 6th Grade Room

           Parent, and

·         Thank you to Annette Martini our new 9-12th Room    

        Parent.

All of you are a blessing and very much appreciated.

 

Holly Days Boutique Is Coming!

Gateway Christian School will be sponsoring our annual Holly

Days Boutique on December 1, 2 & 3, 2005 at the

Lighthouse Campus. Hours this year will be as follows:

            Thursday, 12/1 – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

           Friday, 12/2 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

           Saturday, 12/3 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Our Holly Days Boutique is a wonderful way to get

involved in our community. All monies made will directly

benefit our general operating fund.

We are still in need of Crafters and Volunteers. If

you are able to help, or know of any interested crafters,

please contact Lynn Stahli at home 516-6685, or on her

cell 457-0318.

 

Donated Instruments Needed

Mrs. Zamjahn is accepting donated instruments on behalf of the

GCS Music Program. All donations are IRS tax deductible. Here

are needed instruments: Violins (1/4 to full), viola, cello, clarinet,

oboe, tenor sax, French horn, trombone, tuba and timpani.

 

 

Parent Service Opportunities

Help is needed in the following areas ASAP:

Lighthouse Campus (Office 634-9369):

·         Haul off debris from Lighthouse Campus w/ pick-up truck

·         Paint skirting on portable

·         Repair ceiling in the 2nd Grade classroom

·         Playground supervision

                      8:00-8:15 am

                      9:45-10:15   Mon., Tu., Wed., and Fr

      1:45-2:00   Tu., Wed., and Fri..    

·         Lunch & Recess Supervision

      11:20-12:20   (Subs) Mon.- Fri.

 

Golden Hills Campus (Office 634-0493):

·         Lunchtime supervision 12:00-1:15 Mon.,- Fri.

Thank you to those who have volunteered!

 

Important Lighthouse Announcements

Arrival at Lighthouse Campus:

*     The gates open at 8:00am. Please do not  arrive any earlier.

*     Please do not use cell phones in the drop-off zone.

Keeping Lighthouse Campus Clean and Safe:

*     It is the responsibility of GCS room moms & parent helpers to

       help keep the kitchen & other amenities clean after each use.

*     The kitchen is off limits to children at all times

*     Pastor Beale’s office, Nursery room & Sunday School room

      (next to office) are off limits to GCS at all times.

*     Classrooms are off limits to children unless there is adult

      supervision.

*     Please supervise your younger non-GCS children at all times

      when on campus.

 

We thank you for your consideration. Please contact the Lighthouse Campus office at 634-9369 for any questions or concerns.

 

School Board Minutes

Reminder to GCS Families, the Board’s minutes are on-line. You

check with the GHCC campus office at 634-0493 to gain access.

 

You Can Visit Our Gate On The Web!

Log on to our website at:                                                       

                    www.gatewaychristianschool.org

 

Your love, Lord,

means more than life to me.

                                                    - Psalm 63:3 CEV