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Important Notes:
Coming up in March - 4th Grade Diversity day and a Student Counsel Sponsored Rockin' Jump Night!
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(some dates are tentative and subject to change)
Mar 9
4th Grade Diversity Day
Mar 23
Student Council Sponsored
Rockin' Jump
Apr 6
Parents' Night Out
Apr 10
General PTA Meeting
Apr TBD
tentative: Sock Hop Rain Date
Apr 24 - 26
Used Book Sale
May 7
4th Grade Chorus Concert
May 18
Middle Gate Madness with
Talent Show
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FOURTH GRADE DIVERSITY DAY - FRI MAR 9
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4th Grade Diversity Day - Parent Volunteers Needed!
Friday March 9 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Diversity Dayis a dynamic educational event where 4th graders visit a range of different interactive stations to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes". The aim of this day to gain a better awareness of the challenges people with disabilities face every day while encouraging understanding, empathy, and kindness. Parent volunteers run each station, helping students understand and appreciate our differences. You will be trained the morning of the event. ALL grade level parents can help. (If you are a 4th grade parent, this is one of the last great events for your 4th grader that you can help with!)
Thank you for making this educational experience great!
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NEEDED DONATIONS- FOR EASTER BASKETS
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Stuffed Animal and Basket Donations Needed
Gently used (or new) stuffed animals, baskets. Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) will be assembling Easter baskets and distributing to needy children in town and the surrounding area. Mandy Monaco will be placing a collection box by security starting in February and
collect donations until mid-March!
Thank you!
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PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
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Middle Gate is proud to participate in Newtown Public's School collection campaign to support the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Pennies for Patients" campaign over the next few weeks. Students will be asked to collect spare change to donate in collection jars in the classroom. Please consider making an online donation here:
http://events.lls.org/pages/ctwhv/MiddleGateElementarySchool-2018
Collections run through March 30
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NEWTOWN NIGHTHAWK CHALLENGE - SUN MAR 11
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Newtown Nighthawks Challenge - An indoor obstacle course competition!
March 11 - Newtown High School
On March 11th 12-2pm at Newtown High School, come cheer on teams of Newtown High School Students as well as Teachers and Faculty across Newtown Public Schools and the Board of Education. Fun, food, and refreshments will be served.
The Newtown High School PTSA suggests a $1 minimum donation per attendee (children 6 and under free).
Purchase tickets on
Eventbrite.com "Nighthawks Challenge Event"
https://nighthawks-challenge-event-tickets.eventbrite.com or at the door.
An inflatable obstacle course, pie throw, cupcake war, build a tower, dance challenge and 3-point throw are just a few of the challenges. Proceeds will go to an NHS student-voted cause and to the NHS PTSA College Scholarship Fund and Classroom Grant Programs."
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STUDENT COUNCIL - ROCKIN' JUMP - MAR 23
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STUDENT COUNCIL is sponsoring
MGS Night at Rockin' Jump
When:
Friday, March 23rd
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost
: $15.00 per 1 per jumper for a 1-hour pass (socks $3.00)
Student Council will receive $5.00 for every ticket sold. We are grateful for your support.
Tickets will be sent home with student on Wednesday March 22.
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NEWTOWN SEPTA
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A new PTA has been created in town. Newtown SEPTA (Special Education Parent-Teacher Association) is open to all families and staff to join. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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SOCK HOP - TRYING TO BE RESCHEDULED
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We are trying to make a rain date for the Sock Hop -
possibly in April
We will keep you posted.
I know you will all be excited to get to wear those poodle skirts and leather jackets!
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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT - FRI APR 6
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Parents' Night Out is Friday, April 6th!
Includes Silent Auction
In case you missed the email sent over the weekend, here is the invitation, RSVP, and payment information for the Parents' Night Out
Click the invitation below or here
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SILENT AUCTION
We are looking to our MG families who have goods or services to donate; let's get creative for our kiddos! Message or email us at
[email protected] for ideas.
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| SAVE THE DATE AND COLLECT BOOKS - USED BOOK FAIR |
Save the Date for the Used Book Fair 
Used Book Collection: Week of Apr 9
Used Book Sale: Apr 24 - 26
Please start collecting your gently used Books, magazines and DVD's! We will start collecting these items the week of
April 9th. The
Used Book Fair will run Tuesday April 24th to Thursday April 26th. All classrooms will have a chance to shop this fair favorite! Details to follow.
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| BREAKFAST WITH BUDDIES - APR 25 - 27 |
Save the Date for Breakfast with Buddies (formerly known as Muffins with Mom)
This is a chance for students to invite a special guest to join them for breakfast, before school, in the cafeteria. Breakfast with Buddies will run
Wed April 25th to Friday April 27th.
Details to follow
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MG MADNESS AND TALENT SHOW - FRI MAY 18
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SAVE THE DATE for Middle Gate Madness and our 2nd Talent Show!
Friday, May 18th from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Middle Gate Madness, one of our largest fundraisers, is an evening of fun for the entire family! There are games, hands-on activities, touch-a-truck, a dunk tank with some familiar faces, food and more!! Last year we introduced our first talent show to Middle Gate Madness which featured our very own children (along with some parents) and, WOW, what talent! There were solos, duets and small groups performing acts like dance, music, skateboard tricks and magic to name a few! It was such a special addition to this extraordinary night that we are doing it again. So, start brainstorming!! Forms for sign up will be coming out before April break.
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YEARBOOK PHOTOS
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Send Yearbook Photos To: Kelley Michael
PICTAVO IS BACK UP AND RUNNING FOR iOS!
Please upload any pics you'd like to see in the yearbook!
-first day of school
-ice cream social
-fall celebrations/Halloween
- Veterans Day
-movie nights
-sports
-scouts
-etc
***4th Grade parents*** you can upload your child's baby pic there too! Use the 4th Grade Baby Pics folder.
Or send pictures for the Year book to Kelley Michael:
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