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    The Gates Newsletter

    Volume XIII, Issue 12 Charting the course for excellence March 19, 2010
    Scituate Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
    sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________http:/www.scituate.k12.ma.us__________________________________

    Principal’s Corner

    April is almost here—I think most of us find this a little hard to believe! And right now, the
    weather is very May-like, quite a reprieve from last weekend‘s soaking rainstorm. Every season
    reminds us of different things; as tomorrow, March 20th, is officially the first day of Spring, there is
    a host of topics which may come to mind. There is ‗March Madness‘, as the NCAA basketball
    tournament has already begun. We start the process of MCAS testing (ELA, grade 7, March
    23rd) just as the crocuses are nudging to the soil‘s surface. Golfers begin to anticipate the
    Masters tournament in Augusta in April, students and teachers continue to work hard in their
    classes, boaters start priming their hulls, parents continue to taxi their children from one event to
    another, and the planning process for the next school year continues in earnest. The pace
    quickens so much so fast, it‘s almost as if people emerge from hibernation (although we‘ve all
    been busy all winter!), because our schedules suddenly seem much more hectic. Parents,
    teachers and students all strive to ‗fit everything in‘ before the end of the school year.

    This is also the time when we have Town Meeting and Town Elections. Town Meeting is
    scheduled for April 12, 2010, while our Town Election will be on May 8th. Important decisions will
    be made by our community which will determine the desired level of services for our town.
    Which candidates can best provide the management philosophy which will benefit our students,
    our town, and our level of services? The opportunity to vote is truly a cornerstone of our
    democracy. Often, it is referred to as ‗our civic duty‘. Well, that‘s fine, and certainly going to the
    polls demonstrates an important responsibility which adults in our country and other democracies
    share. But I like to think that the level of voting participation from a community also reflects the
    commitment of a community, especially when the Town Warrant contains Articles which affect
    everyone in town. This year, no constituency is left out. Our votes will determine everything from
    class sizes in our schools, to the quality of curriculum in our classes, to important planning
    issues, to how our capital improvement money is spent. Our votes will influence how we allocate
    our Community Preservation dollars and what easements should be adopted. So please take
    the opportunity to exercise your right to vote—the quality of our community depends on it!
    From the Literacy Corner

    Check out the Literacy webpage:

    http://267msullivan.googlepages.com/home

    Happy Reading! ~Mrs. Sullivan

    KEEP THE DATE!!!

    Gates First Annual Family Math and ELA Literacy Night


    Wednesday, March 31st from 7-9 pm
    Media Center

    Come join us as we celebrate both sides of the brain!


    Participate in a myriad of literacy activities!
    Try your hand at math games!
    Participate in parent Information Sessions:
    Gateway to Conversations: Using novels as a discussion point for
    adolescent issues
    Understanding Middle School Novels: Survey popular novels and understand
    the significant differences in maturity and content level.
    Engaging middle school students in literacy
    “I can’t study math!” Test preparation and test study strategies at middle
    school
    “I can’t help my student with the math!” Resources to assist students with
    math
    Check out a demo of Dimension M, the immersive video game that engages
    students in the instruction and learning of mathematics!
    Explore popular websites!
    Check out the Gamewright Table! Gamewright is a game company founded by
    parents with the purpose of providing fun, interactive literacy games! Games will
    be available to preview or buy!

    Enjoy some homemade goodies from the bake sale table!


    Foreign Language Department:

    Latin News:
    .
    March 15, was the Ides of March, the date in 44 BC that Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Roman
    Senate by being stabbed to death by more than 20 Roman Senators.
    The seventh grade Latin students commemorated his death by watching a video on his life, having
    already studied about him in class. The eighth grade Latin students acted out Act III, Scene I from William
    Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. All students enjoyed refreshments while they commemorated the
    memory of Julius Caesar

    QUEBEC CITY FIELD TRIP:


    The final balance check is due no later than Wed. March 24th along with roommate preferences. Merci!
    Mme Dufault.

    Gates Dates: May 3 Faculty Meeting


    March 19 Term II Report Cards May 5 PTO Meeting
    March 23 ELA Long Comp MCAS, Grade 7 May 7 Term III Progress Reports
    March 24 Band Recital 7pm, SHS May 11 Math MCAS Grade 7/8
    March 25 Principal Coffee, 5:45-6:30 pm May 14 Math MCAS Grade 7/8
    March 25 Parent Conferences (evening) May 14 Dance
    March 25 Early Release Day May 19-20 Science/Tech MCAS Grade 8
    March 26 Sports Dance, 7-9pm May 25-26 MCAS Make Ups
    March 29 ELA MCAS Grade 7/8 May 27 National Junior Honor Society
    March 31 Literacy Night May 31 Memorial Day, no school
    April 1 ELA MCAS Grade 7/8 June 2 Spring Concert, Gym
    April 2 Good Friday, No School June 2 PTO Meeting
    April 5 Faculty Meeting June 4 Great East Festival, Canobie
    April 7 PTO Meeting Lake
    April 7-8 MCAS Make Ups June 7 Faculty Meeting
    April 9-11 Gates School Play, SHS June 11 8th Grade Boat Trip
    April 19-23 Spring Recess June 11 Grade 6 Step up Day
    Introducing...
    Principal Coffees

    Date Time Topic

    March 25 5:45-6:30 pm Transitions - to/from Gates

    Parents and Guardians of Gates students are welcome to join Principal Dick Blake and Vice
    Principal Sharon Seyller for an informal discussion on the above topics. No need to RSVP – just
    come as you are! Meetings will be held in the Gates Library. Please note that the March dates
    are evening coffees.

    GUIDANCE NEWS:

    MCAS testing for English/Language Arts will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd (7th grade only), Monday,
    March 29th (7th & 8th grade), Thursday, April 1st (7th & 8th grade). Students should have a #2 pencil with
    them to take the test. Please ensure that your child has a good night‘s rest the night before testing. Also,
    having a nutritious breakfast is highly recommended for students to maintain a strong focus level during
    the exam. We are also asking that students be on time for their testing dates. As always, we thank you
    for your support. If you have any questions, please call the guidance department. The complete
    schedule has been emailed to parents and can be found on the Gates Intermediate School website.

    Gates Band:

    The Gates Band Recital will be held on March 24, at 7:00 PM. The recital venue has been changed. It
    will be held in the Scituate High School Auditorium. Please join us for a wonderful evening of music
    making!

    Gates Drama Club:

    Our student actors, actresses and dancers have been rehearsing for the annual Drama Club production.
    This year the musical comedy, ―Flapper‖, an uproariously funny show set in the 1920‖s, will be performed
    at the High School Auditorium on April 9, 10 and 11 so mark your calendars now. Tickets will be available
    for purchase at school. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and seniors.

    The Drama Club members will be running a fundraiser on the night of parent conferences, March 25.
    That evening they will be selling baked goods, coffee, tea, sodas and water to raise money for the
    purchase of props and special effects for the shows. In addition the club will be selling snacks during the
    Literacy Night to be held in the Gates Library on March 31st. We hope you will please support them!
    Thank you.

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