Book It! Reading Program - Race to Save
the Words October 2010 – March 2011
Power Up with Reading! Award certificate available
each month for one free Pizza Hut Personal Pan
Pizza to motivate reading. Students may use Show
& Tell time for their book report. Only two more
school weeks in December!
Science
We finished studying the properties of rocks. This week we looked at small particles of
the “rocks” made in class a couple weeks ago. We had poured a mixture of rock particles and water in a petri dish. After the water evaporated, we used a magnifying glass to view the particles, draw and describe what we saw. Today, we explored with flashlights, prisms, mirrors & colored transparencies.
G.I.V.E. Holiday Social
Mon, Dec 6th @ 6:30p.m. Come hear the Gateway Choir and the HS
Madrigals sing. Cookies and hot chocolate will be
served! A special guest will be there . . . Ho! Ho! Ho!
Box Tops for Education
You can help support Gateway Elementary by turning your groceries into
easy cash for the school. Look for the Box Tops logo
on hundreds of products, clip them and send them
to school – each one is worth 10¢ for Gateway.
SANTA’S SECRET SHOP IS COMING!
Mrs. Struble’s K-2 Class is scheduled to visit Santa’s Secret
Shop on Tuesday, Dec 7th @ 2:00-2:45 p.m. are invited to participate in the upcoming “Santa’s
Secret Shop” program which will be set up @ the school and supervised by our parent volunteers.
They will help children select gift for the price they want. There will be a variety of gifts in different
price ranges. A “money control” envelope has been provided to help them decide who they should buy gifts for and how much they should spend.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Harvest of the Month Cooking Class
If you like the Harvest of the Month... and YUMMY FRUITS AND VEGGIES... then meet us in the PANTHER DEN on
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH AFTERSCHOOL from 2:55-4:00!
The Club is open to all students 1st - 5th... but just the FIRST 20 that sign up!!
We will explore, taste and learn about the importance of eating fruits and veggies and being active every day!
Ashley Lawless
WelCo Co-Leader and Preschool Paraeducator
Woodland Park School District
686-2051
Making a Difference One Bowl at a Time
Once again, our generous community has brought creativity and compassion together for a beautiful result! On a lovely fall evening, hundreds of folks attended Empty Bowls Night at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. A great variety of fantastic bowls made by Woodland Park students were sparkling and inviting all night long. Delicious soups made and donated by 17 area restaurants provided a yummy simple supper for all of us, as we came together to take care of Woodland Park families who need a little help.
$5,000 was raised for Community Cupboard, directed by Cathy Blough. She and her volunteers manned the ticket tables, donated bread and pies, set up and cleaned up, and made sure everyone had what they needed. Girl Scout Troop # 1617 wrapped hundreds of spoons with napkins, and carefully wrapped and packed hundreds of bowls. Wal-Mart volunteers served soup and community-conscious high school students set up, sold desserts, took tickets, washed bowls, cleaned up and advertised. Thanks to Arlette Birkes for assistance with glazing and firing bowls.
A special thank you to Paula Levy is sent out for her coordination of community volunteers and restaurants. Paula and Neil managed the soup service and kitchen cleanup as well. Thank you to Costello's in Florissant, Maximillian's, Grandmother's, Swiss Chalet, Tabeguache, Danny's, Joanie's, Mangia Mangia, Smokehouse, Mucky Duck, Wines of Colorado, The Ute Inn, The Harvest Center and JoMama's for their generous soup donations. Thank you to all the Woodland Park K-12 students who made special bowls and gave them away to show how much they care for others. Our young people give from the heart through their art!
$5,000 was raised for Community Cupboard, directed by Cathy Blough. She and her volunteers manned the ticket tables, donated bread and pies, set up and cleaned up, and made sure everyone had what they needed. Girl Scout Troop # 1617 wrapped hundreds of spoons with napkins, and carefully wrapped and packed hundreds of bowls. Wal-Mart volunteers served soup and community-conscious high school students set up, sold desserts, took tickets, washed bowls, cleaned up and advertised. Thanks to Arlette Birkes for assistance with glazing and firing bowls.
A special thank you to Paula Levy is sent out for her coordination of community volunteers and restaurants. Paula and Neil managed the soup service and kitchen cleanup as well. Thank you to Costello's in Florissant, Maximillian's, Grandmother's, Swiss Chalet, Tabeguache, Danny's, Joanie's, Mangia Mangia, Smokehouse, Mucky Duck, Wines of Colorado, The Ute Inn, The Harvest Center and JoMama's for their generous soup donations. Thank you to all the Woodland Park K-12 students who made special bowls and gave them away to show how much they care for others. Our young people give from the heart through their art!
Destination Imagination
Please come (with kids) to a meeting in Gateway Elementary school across the hall from Mrs. Jackson’s GT room in Mrs. Struble’s Cottage school classroom.
Destination Imagination Kick-Off
Thursday, Dec. 2nd at 2:55 (or as soon as you get here –if coming from another school)
until 4pm
We will :
Discuss and try to build teams
Introduce parents as helpers (who attend and help or just support their students’ participation from afar)
Introduce some parents as leaders
Introduce projects and TRY to make choices
Do an Instant Challenge (improvised problem solving activity)
Bring friends you want to work to be part of your team!! Or don’t and meet new friends while you work together
What is it?
Great opportunity to get involved in leading groups or helping with groups of students that are ready to be creative, work as a team, learn new things, and excel in leadership as well as 21st Century skills!!
Go to website and check it out:
ww.idodi.org
Destination Imagination Kick-Off
Thursday, Dec. 2nd at 2:55 (or as soon as you get here –if coming from another school)
until 4pm
We will :
Discuss and try to build teams
Introduce parents as helpers (who attend and help or just support their students’ participation from afar)
Introduce some parents as leaders
Introduce projects and TRY to make choices
Do an Instant Challenge (improvised problem solving activity)
Bring friends you want to work to be part of your team!! Or don’t and meet new friends while you work together
What is it?
Great opportunity to get involved in leading groups or helping with groups of students that are ready to be creative, work as a team, learn new things, and excel in leadership as well as 21st Century skills!!
Go to website and check it out:
ww.idodi.org
Friday, November 12, 2010
EMPTY BOWLS NIGHT
please come to
EMPTY BOWLS NIGHT
November 11/18/2010 @ the Ute Pass Cultural Center 5:30- 8 pm
All donations ($10 FOR SOUP AND A BOWL BY A STUDENT) goes to the community cupboard
Art work by Nikki Reason and Boone Brannon
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Christmas in Divide
Please join us at Summit Elementary School
in Divide for:
Christmas in Divide
Saturday, November 13, 2010
9:00 am– 3:00 pm
Summit Elementary School
Craft Fair
Live Music
Bake Sale
Silent Auction
Door Prizes
Pictures with Santa (10am-1pm)
Proceeds help the Divide Chamber of Commerce support
such organizations as Teller Historic and Environmental
Coalition and Summit Elementary School.
For more information, please call 686-7587.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November Events- Updated!
November Events
Spirit Wear Sale - Wednesday, November 3 - Get suited up with Gateway spirit wear for Spirit Day!
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
In front of the school
GIVE Exchange Meeting – Wednesday, November 3 - This meeting will provide an opportunity to meet and ask questions of our guests; Superintendent Dr. Jed Bowman, Greg Davis, our counselor, and Gateway Principal Kay Lynn Waddell. A meet and greet time with refreshments will begin at 6 p.m.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Gateway Cafeteria
Childcare provided
GIVE Monthly Meeting – Friday, November 5th - These meetings are for discussing/planning upcoming events. A Gateway update is also given by our principal, Kay Lynn Waddell.
8 - 9:00 a.m.
Panther Den
childcare provided
5th Grade Music Program - Thursday, November 11th
6:30 p.m.
Gateway Gym
Volunteer Needs: If you can help with costumes and/or scenery, please come to the art room at 10:00 a.m any day from November 8-11.
Empty Bowls Night - Thursday, November 18th - This very special event lets our Woodland Park students know that they can make a difference in their community through their art. They are making bowls and donating them. Proceeds will go to non-profit organizations helping families in our areas.
5:00 p.m.
Cultural Center
Volunteer Needs: We will need help packing and unpacking bowls prior to the event.
Contact: Paula Levy 686-0339, palbunch@hotmail.com
Volunteer Needs: We will need help packing and unpacking bowls prior to the event.
Contact: Paula Levy 686-0339, palbunch@hotmail.com
Coming in December:
Gingerbread Houses - Mrs. Lehman will need help assisting the students in making Gingerbread houses in December.
Santa's Secret Shop - Dec 6th - 10th
Holiday Social - Dec 6th 6:30 - 8:00
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3rd News
Book It! Reading Program - Race to Save the Words October 2010 – March 2011
Power Up with Reading! Award certificate available each month for one free Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza to motivate reading. Students may use Show & Tell time to give their book report which may include showing the book, drawing/coloring pictures, writing down the title of the book, etc.
School Pictures
Re-takes/new-takes will be in the morning for K-2 Cottage Class and in the afternoon for 3-5 Cottage Class on Thursday, Nov 4.
Science
The class is making “mock” rocks.
Spanish
The class is learning basic Spanish words: Blue–azul, White–blanco, Black–negro, Yellow-amarillo, Pink-rosado, Red-rojo, Brown-café, Purple-morado, Orange-anaranjado, Green-verde, Home-casa, Mother-mama, Father-papa, Brother-hermano, Sister-hermana, kitchen-la cocina, dining room-el comedor, living room-la sala, bedroom-la recamara, bathroom-el bano, house-casa., Monday-lunes, Tuesday-martes, Wednesday-miercoles, Thursday-jueves, Friday-viernes, Saturday-sabado, Sunday-domingo.
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
Congratulations to Mila Hancock for placing 1st in the “Most Original” category for First Grade entries.
Fall Harvest Party
A fun time was had by all who attended. Special guests included Willy Wonka, Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Olivia the Pig Princess, Ninja Warrior, Sleeping Beauty, & Rootin Tootin Cowgirl Fairy. The refreshments were delicious and the “Silly Science” experiments were entertaining. Thanks to all who participated!
‘GIVE (Gateway Inspires Volunteers Everyday) Exchange Mtg, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 , 6:00-7:30 p.m., Gateway Cafeteria: Focus will be “What’s new at Gateway?” There’s been a lot of changes this year including new Superintendent, newly hired school Counselor, earlier start/end times, different lunch/recess schedules, and renaming our PTO to GIVE. Guests include Superintendent Dr. Jed Bowman, Gateway counselor Greg Davis, and Gateway Principal Kay Lynn Waddell. A meet and greet time with refreshments will begin at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided (donations welcome). Feel free to send any specific topics or questions that you would like addressed to give@wpsd12.or or place them in the ‘GIVE Exchange Box’ located on the side table inside the front doors of the school.
Power Up with Reading! Award certificate available each month for one free Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza to motivate reading. Students may use Show & Tell time to give their book report which may include showing the book, drawing/coloring pictures, writing down the title of the book, etc.
School Pictures
Re-takes/new-takes will be in the morning for K-2 Cottage Class and in the afternoon for 3-5 Cottage Class on Thursday, Nov 4.
Science
The class is making “mock” rocks.
Spanish
The class is learning basic Spanish words: Blue–azul, White–blanco, Black–negro, Yellow-amarillo, Pink-rosado, Red-rojo, Brown-café, Purple-morado, Orange-anaranjado, Green-verde, Home-casa, Mother-mama, Father-papa, Brother-hermano, Sister-hermana, kitchen-la cocina, dining room-el comedor, living room-la sala, bedroom-la recamara, bathroom-el bano, house-casa., Monday-lunes, Tuesday-martes, Wednesday-miercoles, Thursday-jueves, Friday-viernes, Saturday-sabado, Sunday-domingo.
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
Congratulations to Mila Hancock for placing 1st in the “Most Original” category for First Grade entries.
Fall Harvest Party
A fun time was had by all who attended. Special guests included Willy Wonka, Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Olivia the Pig Princess, Ninja Warrior, Sleeping Beauty, & Rootin Tootin Cowgirl Fairy. The refreshments were delicious and the “Silly Science” experiments were entertaining. Thanks to all who participated!
‘GIVE (Gateway Inspires Volunteers Everyday) Exchange Mtg, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 , 6:00-7:30 p.m., Gateway Cafeteria: Focus will be “What’s new at Gateway?” There’s been a lot of changes this year including new Superintendent, newly hired school Counselor, earlier start/end times, different lunch/recess schedules, and renaming our PTO to GIVE. Guests include Superintendent Dr. Jed Bowman, Gateway counselor Greg Davis, and Gateway Principal Kay Lynn Waddell. A meet and greet time with refreshments will begin at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided (donations welcome). Feel free to send any specific topics or questions that you would like addressed to give@wpsd12.or or place them in the ‘GIVE Exchange Box’ located on the side table inside the front doors of the school.
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