*** GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION ***
*** The CommuniGator
***
*** Monday,
February 12th, 2008 ***
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The
CommuniGator is a bi-monthly publication of the Gateway Parent Association
(GPA)
featuring
the latest news and notes on Gateway High School's activities, learning
resources,
and
volunteer opportunities for parents, guardians and students.
The
Gateway Parent Association (GPA) uses this electronic newsletter as a way for
our
staff
and board members to communicate with our large and far-flung Gateway family.
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*** DATES TO REMEMBER ***
February
12th (Tue.) GPA Meeting @6-7pm (More Info)
February
15h (Fri.) Valentines Day
Dance @7-11pm
February
18th (Mon.) NO SCHOOL (Presidents’ Day)
February
19th (Tue.) Tuesday Schedule
(Mid-quarter grade mailing)
February
20th (Wed.) Senior Panoramic Picture @10:45-11:28am
February
29th (Fri.) Community Service Day
March
3rd
(Mon.)
Friday Schedule
March
3rd (Mon.)
EAP Writing Exam
March
11th
(Tue.)
CAHSEE (Exit Exam) Make-ups
March
11th
(Tue.)
Early Release
March
11th
(Tue.)
Educational Panel @4:30-5:45pm
March
12th (Wed.) CAHSEE
(Exit Exam) Make-ups
March
12th (Wed.) Early
Release
Keep up to
date! Check our online calendars for last minute changes/additions (HTML
edition only):
Home Page:
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*** GATEWAY ANNUAL FUND ***
If you
haven’t already done so, don’t forget to donate generously to our Annual Fund.
It is
one of the most important things we, as parents, can do for our children and
our school.
Remember, your
gift to the Annual Fund provides for:
•
The Learning Center
•
College Counseling
•
Athletics
•
Arts
•
Project Week
•
Small Class Sizes
•
A dedicated and talented faculty
Gateway
is a Legacy of Love and a gift we give to our children. Last year
82% of Gateway
parents made a contribution to support the Annual Fund.
Let’s make it 100% this year!
Please support our
School and give as generously as you can, whatever you can to help
support our unique
programs.
All amounts welcome and pledges are happily accepted.
To those of you
who have already contributed, many, many thanks.
For those of you
who are ready to make a thoughtful gift today, there are easy ways :
1.
Log onto the website at www.gatewayhigh.org and push
the “DONATE NOW” button
on
the website and we receive your online donation instantly!
2.
Mail or drop off your donation at the school anytime.
3.
For further information or to set up a plan for easy payments, please contact
Tina McGovern: tmcgovern@gatewayhigh.org
or call 415-749-3600 ext. 19
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*** ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS!!! ***
The deadline for
submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is
March 2,
2008. Filing a FAFSA
will allow your family to be evaluated for federal,
state and
institutional aid. To file the FAFSA please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The state of
California awards eligible college bound students (vocational, 2-year, and 4-year)
with grants
off-setting tuition and in some cases living expense.
To apply for the
Cal Grant, please download the Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form
and return to Mr.
Rangel or Ms. Schafer by February 15. 2008.
GPA's must be
submitted by March 2 in order for Cal Grant consideration.
For the Cal Grant
GPA Information Release Form please visit http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/currentnews.pdf.
If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Rangel (jrangel@gatewayhigh.org)
or Ms. Schafer (cjschafer@gatewayhigh.org).
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*** ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS !!! ***
2nd Simulated
SAT coming in March
First
of all, thanks to all the juniors and their parents for arriving on time for
our
first
Simulated SAT, even though it was a very rainy Saturday morning!
We
especially thank the parents that helped proctor the exams.
We
will be administering the second Simulated SAT on Saturday, March 8.
The
exam will begin at 8am and should end between 12:30 and 1pm.
We are
looking for 5-6 volunteers to help proctor exams. This a great
opportunity
for
parents to get a better idea of the how the exam is run and what students are
facing
when they take their SAT exams.
If you
are available and would like to participate, please let our College Counselor
Joel Rangel
know
by sending him an email: jrangel@gatewayhigh.org
He’s
very excited and encouraged by the enthusiasm that the class of 2009 has
brought
to the
college counseling program, and hopes to see it flourish as the semester
progresses.
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*** EAT, DRINK, AND MAKE THEIR PROM DREAMS COME TRUE ***
The 2008 Prom
Committee will be having a fundraising event at all San Francisco Chevy's
restaurants to
raise money for this year's prom.
Chevy's
will donate 25% of each bill (excluding tax and alcohol) to the Prom Committee.
Feel
free to invite all friends and family and ask them to mention Gateway when
they
pay their bill. We will be passing out flyers as a reminder closer to the
date.
When: Thursday, February 21
Time: 4:30 - 9pm
Chevy's
Locations: Stonestown,
Embarcadero, Van Ness, and 3rd Street
Call Denise Olivera (749-3600 x31) or Marisa Pena (749-3600 x30) with any questions!
Thanks for your
support!
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*** WE’RE STILL DESPERATELY SEEKING TUTORS!!! ***
Support
Gateway’s Tutor Program after school!
Math
tutors/ coaches of any level are most welcome to volunteer in the
Learning Center
or
the Math Lab., on any Monday through Thursday after school.
If anyone can
tutor a subject during the school day, we can also match you up with a student
during a Free block
THERE
ARE NEVER ENOUGH ONE-ON-ONE TUTORS FOR OUR STRUGGLING STUDENTS.
We also
need volunteers to give out snacks to the students between 4 and 5pm,
Monday through Thursday.
If
someone could donate just one hour for one of those days in the week, our
students would be most grateful!
Sometimes,
our students cannot focus on their assignments because they are so hungry at
that time of the day.
Please contact our Tutor Program Coordinator, Joanne Wells, if you
can help in any way:
jwells@gatewayhigh.org
or phone: 415-749-3600 ext. 10
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Thank You Gateway
Families !
Huge
thanks for donating microwaves - Doug Thorne, Mirna & Gualberto Salinas,
Amy
Joseph and Sophie Clavier, all gave brand new microwaves to Gateway. Our students
and
teachers are all happy to be able to heat up their lunches and are most
grateful for
everyone’s
quick response and generosity!
We
would also like to thank Kim Le Nguyen (Official Gateway Bread Fairy) for all the great
donations
of nice breads for our students and teachers!
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*** INTERNATIONAL NIGHT THANKS & APPRECIATION ***
International Night
Chairperson Suzanne Feycock wants to send out a big thank you to
all the students,
faculty and parents that braved the stormy weather and made our
International
Night Potluck dinner a success. We enjoyed great food and great company.
Setup and cleanup
was a breeze with the help of our volunteer student and parents,
you guys were
great!.
Special thanks to Jenny Hart for making our white table cloth.
And thanks to our
amazing volunteers:
Mabel
Chen
Jenny
Hart
Yvonne
Green
Debbie
Taylor
Briana
Taylor
Many Thanks to
you, Suzanne Feyock for chairing the committee
and doing
such a great job!
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*** YEARBOOKS!!! ***
Get ‘em while they’re still cheap!
Our
full-color yearbooks are for sale!
Your
student can order a yearbook during lunch on Wednesdays in Room 101,
or
after school any day.
Yearbooks
are $45 and will be at this price only through February 15th, so order them now.
This
year, we're offering, for an additional $5, the option to have your name
imprinted on your yearbook.
All
checks must be made out to Gateway High School. Cash is accepted.
Also,
if you'd prefer, you can order your yearbook online this year: just go to
www.ybpay.com.
When
you order online, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an iPod Nano
Don't
forget to order your yearbook before February 15: after school or
Wednesday
at lunch in room 101 or place your order online.
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***GATEWAY STUDENT PLANNERS ON SALE!
Some
students may have lost or misplaced their school planners or just don’t
have one. The remaining few will be
On
Sale for $3 each, while supplies last. Students can buy them in the Main Office
or the Student Support Office.
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*** COME TO THE NEXT GPA MEETING ***
Tuesday, February 12 in the Library, 6pm-7:30pm
Parents
and Guardians are always welcome to attend the Gateway Parent Association
Meetings.
Join us in the Library on Tuesday, February 12 from 6p-7:30pm
Tuesday
topics include:
-The
Gateway Safety Policy/Plan for our students, faculty and administrators
in the
event of an emergency
-Committee
formation for the upcoming Senior Garage Sale
-The 2008
Graduation Reception (a Junior family tradition)
-A GPA
fundraising opportunity with the Green Zebra Book
Come
see how you can be involved.
***Now
you can read the minutes from the Gateway Parent Association meetings on
the
Gateway website. Visit the Community page (Click Here)
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*** 2ND ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION SUMMIT ***
Saturday
March 1, 2008
California
State University, East Bay
25800
Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward,CA
Register
online: http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit
Check-In
starts at 8 a.m.
workshops
and sessions from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Event
High lights include:
-College
information and resources
-Financial
aid and Scholarship Information
-Entertainment,
Vendor Expo and a Kids Zone
-Continental
Breakfast and Lunch provided
Workshops
include:
For
Students - Getting in and staying in college
For Parents
- Creating a pathway to college
For
Educators - Developing a college going culture
On the
spot admissions will be available for eligible high school seniors who have
applied
by March 1st. Contact Amanda Segura at amanda.segura@csueastbay.edu
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GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
"Measuring Success One Student At A
Time!"
