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Faculty Update from Percy
At the end of February each year, our faculty return employment contracts for the following school year. While some are continuing their work with Gateway's students, parents, and faculty, others have decided to explore different opportunities in their lives. This year, I regret to announce that three teachers will not return to the school next year in order to pursue a life beyond Gateway. I actually did not realize that one could exist.
Music - As many of you may have noticed our beloved music teacher, Kristin, is pregnant with her first child. Kristin has decided to take a one-year maternity leave to spend precious time with her new baby. Ty and Kristin are very excited about this new chapter in their lives and we wish them the very best. Kristin is due in July, and will remain at the school through graduation. Fortunately, Kristin lives close by, so we hope to see her and the new baby around next year.
Physical Education - Rajiv Martel has informed me that this will be his last year at Gateway School. After twelve years of service to the students and the community, Rajiv has decided to explore other job opportunities. Rajiv is an avid cyclist, hiker, and outdoorsman (and an accomplished wood worker) and will most likely put these formidable skills to work in his next endeavor. Rajiv played a large role in augmenting the school's athletic programs, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
6th Grade Core - After twenty-four years teaching, advising, mentoring, and serving in various administrative capacities at Gateway School, Lydia Parker is "retiring"as permanent teacher. She has offered - and we quickly and gladly accepted - to serve as a full-time substitute for the school. Lydia has taught in most of the grades during her time here and we are grateful and relieved to have an educator with her expertise and experience working with our students next year. Lydia's co-teacher this year, Lauren Hulphers, will assume the role of 6th grade Core teacher full-time next year.
While it will be difficult to see these teachers go, even temporarily, we must embark on the process of finding someone to fill their large shoes. We will begin our search for their replacements this week and welcome any referrals for qualified candidates.
When you see Lydia, Rajiv, and Kristin on campus, please take the opportunity to thank, congratulate, and wish them the best in their future endeavors.
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Town Hall Meeting March 9th, 7-8:30pm
In this annual community gathering, Percy will give an informative presentation about activities and programs at the school this year. We encourage all parents to attend and learn about what's happening at Gateway. If you have any questions, feel free to email Percy at
percy.abram@gatewaysc.org.
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40 Acts of Kindness Updates
Pet Supply Drive:All classrooms have a container for any donations for this student-led project. If your family is able to, please help support the pet supplies drive.
Human Race Walk-a-thon: Gateway will be putting together a Championship Team to participate in the Human Race on May 9, 2011. Any interested parents and students who are willing to participate in this fundraising event are invited to an organizational meeting on March 8th 3:15 at the picnic tables. Students who participate in the team will vote to select which non-profit the school's team will support at this meeting. For more information or with questions, please contact parent coordinator Viriginia Ganley at virginiag@cruzio.com.
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Auction News
Online Auction 3/19-3/27
Auction Gala 4/2
Invitations to the Gala were mailed last week. We expect tickets to sell quickly, so please respond right away. Auction proceeds support our Financial Aid program and a portion of the 2011 proceeds will support the Beach Flats Community Center.
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Thank you for Brain Rules
Thank you to Anne Rowley, Gateway Trustee, for being our lead parent volunteer organizing the visit of Dr. John Medina. As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations these two days of presentations from Dr. Medina help enrich our local educational community. We are very grateful to our sponsors who have helped make his visit possible and especially to Anne for her vision and generosity in spearheading this unique collaboration with Cabrillo College and the County Office of Education.
Thank you to our 40th Anniversary Sponsors NAVIGATOR Anonymous Gateway Grandparent Family Christina Falco and Mike Frumkin Majorie Sale Arundel Fund for the Earth Corie and Fane Opperman, Alumni parents Anne and Mat Rowley TRAIL BLAZER Angela and Rob Chesnut Ginny Troyer and David Zicarelli
Sandy and Keith Wells VOYAGER Ross and Shivaun Clark Jennifer and Dale Fahrion Lisa Jensen and Karen Hovekamp
Katharine Martin and David Laurits Karen and Jonathan McCormick The Randolph, Rowell and Tabb Families, Alumni parents Meredith Marine and Neal Sample Polly Pack Rowley EXPLORER Anonymous Family Harold and Cindy Brockman, Alumni parents Denise Lee and Bob Hall Hannelore and George Herbig ITL Events, Inc. O'Neill Yacht Charters Lauren and Tom Tobin Pushya and David Wahl |
