Gateway Elementary School Newsletter

December Volunteer Opportunities

�         Gingerbread Houses
Help the children build Gingerbread houses with graham crackers, frosting and candies just in time for the Holidays.
Date/Time: December 8th - 15th
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for help with supplies for the Gingerbread houses. Graham crackers, powdered sugar and hard candies are needed and can be brought in to the Art room beginning on Dec 8th. We will also need Volunteers to help in the Art room beginning on Dec 8th. Volunteer opportunities include; assisting with assembling and decorating houses, mixing frosting, and sorting candy.
Contact: Lauren Lehmann 686-2181

�         Holiday Social
This is a Holiday get-together for our Gateway family community. We schedule entertainment and have refreshments for all!
Date/Time: December 10th 6:30 - 8:00
Volunteer Needs: We will need volunteers to help hand out cookies and hot cocoa.
Contact: Marcy Harangozo 686-9333, mikeharangozo@msn.com or Carrie Jansma 748-2237, Jansmac@mesanetworks.net

�         Santa's Secret Shop
This annual PTO project is a lot of Christmas fun! Kids can bring in money to shop at a holiday store. Items are wrapped so the contents can be kept secret.
Date/Time: December 8th - December 12th
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed between 8:30 and 4:30 on Dec 8th - Dec 12th to assist the students with their shopping and to restock gifts as needed. Anytime you can help is appreciated.
Contact: Kara Williams 687-8372

�         Family Fun Night/Retro Night
Come boogie down with kids, families, and staff at this PTO event. Enjoy a night of carnival games and food while dressed in your grooviest retro outfit.
Date/Time: January 23rd
Volunteer Needs: Beginning in December we will be looking for help in preparing for the event.   On the day of the event we will need volunteers to help with set-up, food service, running games and clean-up.

�         Theme Basket Auction
Each grade puts together a theme basket for a silent auction during Retro Night     Volunteer Needs: In December we will need a volunteer to work as a coordinator for each classroom. Each coordinator will assist with communicating the theme to their classroom and their parents. They will set-up boxes for collection and manage all items collected. Prior to the event in January - baskets need to be filled and prepared for sale.

Contact: Lori Lays 686-2047, llays@wpsdk12.org ; Carrie Jansma 748-2237, Jansmac@mesanetworks.net; Nancy Lecky 686-0931, nancy.lecky@leckyconsulting.com

�         Read Naturally
This is a Computer based reading program that helps our students with reading fluency and comprehension. You will work with students on a computer program (Read Naturally). You do not need computer skills. You will be working one-on-one with students. You may not be in the classroom, but knowing you are present in the school may be just as rewarding for your child.
Contact: Eve Owen 686-2053, ecowen@wpsdk12.org
Day/Time:    Wed or Thurs 2:15 - 3:30
Volunteer Needs: Working with 4th grade students
Day/Time:    Mon, Wed or Thurs 9:00 - 12:00
Volunteer Needs: Working with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students
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