The Gate

Hot Lunch, Thursday, Nov 10

· Taco Bell, both campuses

· Cost $3.50 per lunch.

Questions? Please contact Yvonne Hansen at 516-2934

Veterans Day, Friday, Nov 11

No School

We will be observing Veterans Day.

K-2 Classrooms Dedication, Nov 13

Please come!!

All Gateway families are invited to attend the dedication of the re-located K-2 classrooms and Lighthouse Baptist Church Sanctuary on Sunday, November 13, 2005, at 3:00pm.

We want to show our appreciation to the Lighthouse Baptist Church for allowing Gateway to enter into this new cooperative venture for the growth of our school!

Parent Conferences, Nov 16-18

Dates: November 16, 17, and 18.

These will be minimum days.

First quarter conferences are mandatory for all families.

There will be Extended Day available from 11:45am-5:00pm for enrolled GCS students only.

Coming Events

November 10 JH Fun Night Event Gr. 6-8

November 11 Veterans Day - No School,

November 13 Lighthouse Dedication, 3:00 pm

November 15 K-5 Bake Sale

Picture Retakes

November 16-18 Parent/Teacher Conferences, Minimum Days

November 21 4^th Grade Colonial Day

November 22 Minimum Day

K-8 Casual Dress Day

FT: 4^th Grade to Gold Rush play

November 23-25 Thanksgiving Vacation - No school

November 28 GCS Board Meeting, 7:00pm GHCC

November 29 K-5 Bake Sale

November 30 K-12 Nacho Sales

K-5 Recognition Chapel

December 1-3 Holly Days Boutique

Holly Days Boutique

Place: LBC Campus

Hours: 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

All monies made will directly benefit our general operating fund.

Crafters and Volunteers needed. Please contact Lynn Stahli

at home 516-6685, or on her cell 457-0318.

The Book Fair Is Coming!

The Scholastic Book Fair is arriving soon; we’re excited about sharing the joy of books with our students! You are invited to participate in this year’s Scholastic Book Fair by volunteering from December 5-8.

Book Fair Hours will be . . .

Monday, December 5 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 18 7:45 a.m. until after Christmas Program

If you want to volunteer or learn more about our Scholastic Book Fair, please contact Mary Nijhuis at 634-8631.

Gateway Christian’s Scholastic Book Fair gives us the opportunity to bring families, teachers, students, and books together. It’s the ultimate book event!

One condition of accreditation requires that Gateway Christian have a library of at least 3,000 books. Remember, a portion of the sales benefits Gateway Christian to buy books and other library accessories with our profits. Not only can you expand your child’s reading skills, but you will also help expand our library through the profits made on this book fair. There will be Student, Classroom and Library Wish Lists available at the book fair for your consideration.

Thank you in advance for helping to make our students lifelong readers; we couldn’t do it without your participation!

K-5 Combined Chapels

Our K-5^th graders will continue to meet each Wed. for Combined

Chapel at LBC. The next Recognition Chapel and

Pancake Breakfast will be November 30

Family Envelopes Reminder

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

Important Picture Re-Take Info

Picture re-takes and make-ups are on 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.

Prayer Warriors Every Tuesday at LBC

8:15am, Lighthouse Campus. Parents of all grade level

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

K-2nd Christmas Program

Thursday, December 8, 7:00pm at LBC Campus.

Our K-2 students will be performing in “Joy Story” Based on the

movie “Toy Story”, “Joy Story” tells the true meaning of Christmas

as the toys discover the reason for Christmas.

Christmas Celebration Concert

Thursday, December 15, 7:00pm at LBC Campus. Reception to follow. Performances by:

Choir, Grades 3-5 Concert Band

Strings, Grades 3 & 4 After School Strings

Beginning Band Worship Band

School Board Up-Date

Dec. 12 is an open meeting. No Board meeting on Dec. 26.

The Board’s minutes are on-line. You can check with the Golden Hills campus office at 634-0493 to gain access.

Important Note From Accounting

GCS Parents: Please write separate checks for tuition,

Extended Day, field trips, Hot Lunches, etc. Each category

is a separate account and requires separate checks to help

each family to receive proper credit on their accounts.

We hope this does not cause an inconvenience.

Thank you for your help.

Parent Service Opportunities

Help is needed in the following areas:

Golden Hills Campus (Office 634-0493):

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

Lighthouse Campus (Office 634-9369):

· BEFORE SUNDAY, Haul off debris

· Paint skirting on portable

· Repair ceiling in the 2^nd grade classroom

· Playground supervision

· Lunch & Recess Supervision

Thank you to those who have volunteered!

Important Lighthouse Announcements

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 Linda Contreras in the LH campus office at 634-9369 for any questions or concerns.

Log on to our website at:

www.gatewaychristianschool.org

“But I trust in your unfailing love;

My heart rejoices in your salvation.” - Psalm 13:5 NIV