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School Phone: 408-252-5414 ~ Absence Line 408-252-5414-6 ~ FAX 408-996-9725

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BoardofEducation

Superintendent:PhilQuonBoardMembers:

AnjaliKausar,BenLiao,

JosephineLucey,GaryMcCue,

PhyllisVogel

GARDENGATEELEMENTARY

CUPERTINOUNIONSCHOOLDISTRICT

10500ANNARBORAVENUE

CUPERTINO,CA95014

BrandiHucko-Principal

AzmehMalik-PTAPresident

SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

9/15 WHOLE FOODS GROCERY DAY - CUPERTINO9/15 8:15-10:00 a.m. SPECTRA ART ORIENTATION FOR PARENTS - SPECTRA ART ROOM9/15 7:30-8:30 p.m. SCIENCE CAMP GR. 5 PARENT INFORMATION MTG. - GLC9/20 8:00-9:30 a.m. PROJECT CORNERSTONE MEETING - STAFF ROOM9/21 3:45 p.m. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING9/22 6:30-7:30 p.m. SAFETY NIGHT9/23 STAFF LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL9/30 SPIRITWEAR ORDERING DEADLINE

10/3 & 10/10 6:00-7:30 p.m. HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW -GR. 5 PARENTS @ COLLINS SCHOOL

10/6-10/14 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES10/6 7:15 p.m. PTA MEETING - GLC10/7 DIRECT DONATION CONTEST DEADLINE10/7 12:00 p.m. REFLECTION ART CONTEST DEADLINE10/11 C.U.S.D. BOARD MEETING - DISTRICT OFFICE10/17-10/21 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - GLC10/19 3:45 p.m. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING10/20 5:30-7:30 p.m. BOOK FAIR10/20 6:00-8:00 p.m. FALL SOCIAL10/24-10/28 RED RIBBON WEEK10/25 6:00 p.m. C.U.S.D. BOARD MEETING10/26 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES10/28 8:15 a.m. HALLOWEEN PARADE10/28 3:00-5:00 p.m. FALL CELEBRATION - GARDEN GATE FIELD10/31 STAFF LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL

EVERY TUESDAY IS EARLY DISMISSAL Students are dismissed at 1:30.PRE-PAY FOR CUSD LUNCHES at PAMS (Parent Account Management System) Lunchroom! You can make payments andview your students account balance online by going to http://www.pamslunchroom.com or by calling 1-888-994-5100.TO EMAIL STAFF:[email protected]: If your child will be absent, please call 252-5414. Ext. 6, by 8:30 a.m. to report the absence.HOMEWORK: Homework may be requested for illness absences of three days or more. Please call the office before 9:00 a.m.to request the homework for pickup after 3:00 p.m.
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Dear Parents,

Thank you to all of the parents who attended Back-to-School Night! It was great to seeyou taking an active role in your childs education. As you continue to build relationshipswith your childs teachers, please remember that they are a wonderful resource; theycan provide advice and answers to your questions. At our Parent-Teacher Conferencesn October, each of you will have an extended opportunity to sit down with your childs

teacher and discuss goals for the year.

Congratulations to our newly tenured teachers: Miss Kuhn and Miss Trop! They were honored at theCUSD Board meeting on Wednesday, September 7.

The California Department Of Education recently released the API score for schools. The API measures theacademic performance of each public school in California. The state then sets targets for annual improvementand determines if growth targets have been met. The state goal for all schools is 800. While our overall scoredecreased by 2 points, we continue to rank as one of the highest performing schools in the state, with an API of988. I am happy to report that Garden Gate students met all growth targets set by the state. Thank you forcontinuing to value the school/home partnership that creates a positive and challenging learning environment for

our children.

Promote effective study habits for a successful school year!Homework can be a major source of conflict for parents and kids. But even if studytime goes well in your family, it's important to make sure you're covering the basics.Take small, simple steps that promote cooperation and good study habits. Rememberto:

1. Choose a regular time and place for studying. It should be somewhere quiet with no TV or similardistractions. Pick a comfortable spot and stock it with necessities. Kids study better, and with fewer complaints,when they follow a routine.

2. Allow free time first. Some kids need to blow off steam after school by exercising or chatting. Many alsohead straight for a snack or drink. Keep healthy options available that will energize your child for work and play.3. Encourage organization. Productive studying starts with a to-do list. Older elementary school studentsshould make one each day.4. Postpone screen time. Watching TV and playing video games are privileges that often take away frompriorities, including homework, reading and socializing. Save all screen time for after homework and studying.5. Pay attention. Homework time is a chance for you to learn about your child. Does she excel at reading?Struggle with multiplication? Have trouble with spelling? Work with her teacher to build on her strengths andovercome challenges.6. Be supportive. Don't do your child's homework for her. But do stay nearby to supervise. It's okay to answer

questions and guide your child through problems. But if you feel she needs too much help in an area, talk withher teacher.

Reprinted with permission from the September 2011 issue of Parents make the difference! (Elementary SchoolEdition) newsletter. Copyright 2011 The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc.

PropellersDo you wonder how to connect better with your children? Do you wonder what matters to them, and how you can assistthem to grow up to be healthy, caring and responsible citizens? I encourage you to try a "propeller" - a question intended tospark conversations with your children. Try it around the dinner table tonight!

This week's propeller: What is the hardest thing about making new friends? What is the best thing?

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) NEWS & RESOURCES

Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95125

HelloGatorFamilies,

NextThursday,September22ndisGardenGatesAnnualSAFETYNIGHT.

Pleasemarkyourcalendarstoattendthiseventthatwillbeinformativeandeducationalforbothchildrenandparents. Theprogramwillbeginat6:30p.m.andendat7:30p.m.Therewillbefun,handsonpresentationsbytheSheriffsDepartmentandtheFireDepartmentforthechildren.Parentswilllearnabout

safetyinthehomeandintheneighborhood,CityofCupertinosemergency

preparednessplans,howtosignupforAlertSSCandmuchmore!WeneedparentvolunteerstohelpusduringSafetyNight,soifyouwouldliketodoso,pleasecontactAngeliaKan@3738788.

SpiritwearYouwillbereceivingacopyoftheSpiritwearorderforminyourchildsgreenfoldertoday.ThelastdorderSpiritwearforyourchildoryourselfis Friday,September30th.Thisyear,theTshirtsareroyblueandthezipperedhoodedsweatshirtsareblack.TheyaretheperfectclothingitemsinyourchildwardrobetowearonSchoolSpiritDay,atSchooleventsandespeciallyonFIELDTRIPS.Yourchildwilovetowearit!ShowyourGardenGateschoolspiritandorderonebeforetimerunsout!

PTA - Reflections EntriesTheReUlectionscontestdeadlineis Friday,October7th!ReUlectionsisawonderfulprogramthatisstoinspirechildrentoexploretheircreativity.ThethemethisyearisDiversitymeansPleaseencourageyourchildtoparticipateandhavefuncreatinghis/herworkofart!Youcandownlo

therulesandstudententryformbyvisitingthePTAwebsite@http://www.teacherweb.com/ca/gardengateelementaryschool/gardengatePTA

HaveaHappyWeek!AzmehMalik

GardenGatePTAPresident
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NOON YARDSUPERVISORNEEDEDWe are in need of anoon duty supervisor

for our playgroundMondayFriday from11:35 to 12:35. It is apaid position at $8.15an hour. This is anopportunity to workwith wonderful

children, while helping the school maintain a safeand happy environment. If you are interested inbeing a yard duty supervisor, please contact Lindain the office at 252-5414 ext. 103. Thank you!

TUESDAYS ARE EARLY DISMISSAL DAYSPlease dont forget that Tuesdays are early dismissaldays for all students. Students in Grades 1-5 aredismissed at 1:30 p.m. Morning Kindergarten studentsare dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and afternoon Kindergartenstudents are dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Please be on time.You can also make arrangements for after school carewith the Child Development Center located in room #21on campus. Thank you!

SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS!Friday, September 30 is the last opportunity to place yourorder for a 2011-2012 Garden Gate t-shirt and/orsweatshirt. These are available in both adult and children

sizes (sample of sizes are in the school office). This is theonly window of opportunity to place an order this schoolyear. Additional forms are available in the school office.

PRE-PAY FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES ONLINE

For your convenience, you are encouraged to pay foryour childrens school lunches online. If you do nothave an account set up, go to http://www.paypams.comor call 1-888-994-5100. You will need to provide yourchilds PIN and billing information. Payments may bemade by credit/debit cards or by electronic checkwithdrawal from your bank account. You can makepayments, view your childs payment history and change

payment preferences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thisweb or phone site can also be used by parents to checkaccount balances. If parents choose not to pay on-line orby phone, the inquiry service is still free to use. Parentscan simply use their childs PIN to set up an account withno payment required. The lunch price is $2.75 forstudents. The milk and juice price is 75 cents. Lunchmenus are posted on the district web-site.www.cupertino.ca.campusgrid.net/home

LUNCH FROM HOMEIf your child forgot their lunch at home in the morning andyou are bringing it to school, please place your childsname and room number directly on the lunch bag andplace it in the lunch bin located in front of the office

before 11:00 am. Student office helpers will deliver thelunch to your childs classroom. Please note: Parents arenot permitted to sit at the lunch tables with their child.VISITING CAMPUSAll visitors, whether entering classrooms as volunteers ormeeting with teachers, Must Sign In at the office andobtain a visitors name tag when school is in session. Forthe safety of all, we need to know who is on the campus.The only exceptions are at student arrival and dismissaltimes. If you are taking your child out of school for anyreason, ALWAYS sign your child out from school throughthe office and then back in when he/she returns.

DOCTOR AND DENTISTAPPOINTMENTSThe state of California allowsmedical/dental appointments asexcused absences. Garden Gatespolicy for these must beaccompanied by a medical note.Please make appointments for after school or Saturdays.When this is not possible, children must be signed out bya parent (or someone authorized on the enrollment card)in the school office. After signing a child out, the teacherwill be notified and your student will come to the office.Students are not allowed to come to the office to sit and

wait to be picked up as they often lose valuable classtime. Again, this is for the safety of your children.

SCRIP AND eScripScrip Gift Cards and eScrip are two fundraising programs thatparents (also family and friends) can participate in to raisemoney for the PTA at NO COST to the participant. Scrip giftcards can be purchased on Tuesday afternoons between 1:15 -1:45 p.m. and also on Friday mornings between 7:45-8:15 a.m.Scrip is spent just like cash on everyday expenses. eScripalso provides an easy way to earn money for the PTA.Participating merchants donate a percentage of purchases tothe school. Parents (also family and friends) should visitwww.escrip.com to register their credit/debit cards, SafewayCard, and PW Supermarket Card. Be sure to specify Garden

Gate Elementary School (eScrip number is 139188329.) Forthose who dont have internet access, please fill out and turn inan eScrip registration form (available during scrip sales times orin the school office). Already Registered eScrip Participants:Please visit www.escrip.com and click on YES RENEW or turnin an eScrip registration form to renew your Safeway Club card.Questions? E-mail us at ggscrip.com or see us during scripsales times.Carolyn Young, Scrip
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DISTRICT NEWS SECTION

CEEF CELEBRATES SUMMER READERS!Tuesday, September 20, 2011 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Nimitz Elementary School 545 E. Cheyenne Drive Sunnyvale, CA

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our first Summer Read-a-Thon!Did you spend the summer with Jack & Annie, the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Junie B.Jones, or Harry Potter? We salute you for activating your reading powers! Join uson Tuesday 9/20 as we celebrate our readers, award prizes, and draw theLUCKY iPad 2 WINNER. Daffy Dave, LIVE children's entertainer, will also be there with jokes, music and magic!District students and family are welcome (you do not have to be a Summer Read-a-Thon registrant, just come joinfun). Organized by CEEF, a community leader for excellence in local education.

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PREVIEWChildren need to acquire accurate information about the growth and development of boys and girls so that they make responsible decisions. In keeping with this concept, the Cupertino Union School District promotes informresponsible action through instruction, which supports the home in this important area of human behavior. Parewill be provided an opportunity to preview a sampling of the Grade 5 Human Growth and Development videos will be shown to your children.

The previews are scheduled for two nights Monday, October 3 or Monday, October 10, 6:00 7:30 p.m. at CoElementary School Guided Learning Center, 10300 N. Blaney Avenue, Cupertino. Children are not recommeno attend no childcare provisions are available.

WHOLE FOODS GROCERY DAYSTurn your grocery purchases into dollars for Great Schools! Shop at Whole Foods Cupertino - 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd.Thursday, September 15, 2011 8 a.m. 10 p.m. Stock your pantry and freezer or grab lunch or dinner to go!5% of net sales all day will benefit all CUSD students. Look for upcoming Great Schools Grocery Days at www.ceefcares.org!Organized by the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation (CEEF) A Community Partner for Excellence in LocalEducation.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMThe City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Union School District have collaborated the last 16 years on providenriching after school classes for students throughout the Cupertino Union School District. The After SchEnrichment program offers a variety of educational and recreational classes for your children no further than classroom next door! The Fall 2011 brochure will be delivered to the schools the week of September 26, 20Registration will also begin Monday, September 26, 2011. In addition, there will be a brochure available onlinewww.cupertino.org and in the Quinlan Community Center front office located at 10185 North Stelling Road, Cuper95014. Classes for the Fall session will begin the week of October 17, 2011. For more information please call (4777-3120 or log on to www.cupertino.org.
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