Percy's Blog - Homework, Learning & Brain Science
I was helping a young girl with math homework this week - for the sake of this article, let's call her Laudia - who was becoming increasingly exasperated with a particularly problem. In her frustration she exclaimed, "I'm no good at math." This particular refrain raised my ire as a parent and an educator. I have seen "this child" complete problems in the past that required a solid conceptual understanding of math. So what was it about this particular homework assignment that was giving her trouble? Click here to read more. |
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Open House - Friday Nov. 11, 9-11am
If you have any friends or neighbors who are investigating school options for next year, please encourage them to attend an open house. RSVPs recommended. Please contact Colleen at x.302 or colleen.sullivan@gatewaysc.org
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Gateway Middle School
Information Night Wednesday Nov. 16th, 6:30pmBring a friend...win an iPad! Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to look forward to the middle school years. Curriculum presentations from faculty, alumni panel discussion, performance by Glee Club elective class. Come find out why Gateway's Middle School program is so exemplary. To encourage Gateway families to help us get non-Gateway 4th-6th grade parents to come see this presentation and consider enrolling in our Middle School, we are holding a drawing for a new iPad! Any Gateway parent who brings a non-Gateway 4th-6th grade parent to this Info Night will be entered in the iPad drawing. Questions? Contact Colleen at ext. 302.
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Gateway Gear and Snack Sales - Fridays after school
Friday Snack Sales: As a fundraiser for this year's 8th grade class trip to Washington DC, 8th graders will be selling healthy snacks from 2:30-3:15 on the blacktop on Fridays in November. Snacks are $2.00 each
11/11 - bagels
11/18 - pizza
Thank you in advance for helping support the 8th graders' trip to Washington D.C.!
Gateway Gear: Just in time for the colder weather, the new official Gateway Gear has arrived!
$20 Kids hooded pull-over sweatshirts, $30 Adult zip sweatshirts, $10 T-shirts and warm $10 Beanies in a variety of colors and sizes.
Get the latest school spirit fashion while supplies last! All proceeds go directly to the GPA. On display (for sale) Friday afternoons on the playground from 2:15pm to 3:15pm - weather permitting. |
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Zero Waste Lunch Challenge - Tuesday Nov. 15th
Gateway School is participating in a Zero Waste Lunch Challenge, an event sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz on November 15, 2011. All students are asked to bring lunches with zero waste (i.e., items that can be eaten, reused, recycled, or composted, and as few items as possible that must be thrown away in the trash).
We think it is important to teach our students resource conservation. By participating in the Zero Waste Lunch Challenge, our students become more aware of how they can reduce waste at school, and reduce the amount of garbage headed to the landfill. Help us meet this challenge!
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After School Enrichment Program Session 2 - Nov. 28th
Sign up now for Session 2 of After School Classes. Session 2 is 12 sessions - beginning the week of Nov. 28 - ending the week of Feb. 14. Click here for the brochure and to register.
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Mindfulness Blog - To Flip or Not to Flip, that is the Question?
Rachel Sattinger, 1st Grade Faculty
Have you ever "flipped your lid?" Gotten really angry and reacted in a way that you later regretted? I'll admit it. I have. As it turns out I'm not totally responsible! Wow! What a relief to know that! Ok...ok...so that's not really the whole story. Let me back up and begin at the beginning. With the brain.
Check it out in the diagram below.
To read more of Rachel's blog, click here. |
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Dr. Dan Siegel speaks Feb. 22, 2012
Click this link http://www.gatewaysc.org/pdf/Siegelflier.pdf for a flier on this very special evening. Please promote this event to your friends and colleagues. |
