Learning Gate News 2021
Congratulations NJHS Inductees!
Congratulations to our incoming National Junior Honor Society members!
Dominic C
Lukas S
Amy M
Kahlie M
Ally C
Jordan F
Alex M
Nick A
Gabriel J
Andrew M
Camila D
Hailey M
Kami M
Maya L
Shelby L
Abi A
Nico C
Katie D
Gabrielle C
Nicholas C
Callie S
Margo A
Micah P
Matthew L
Kaiden M
Lilian S
Nina Q
Julia M
Ramsi T
Tommy V
Rain T
Lacey T
Kate V
Carter W
Katie W
Jace O
Bella B C
Jose G
Cy Y
Learning Gate Read-A-Thon
It's time for our Annual LG Read-a-thon!
We will officially begin tomorrow, April 19th, and end on April 30th!
If you haven't already, please register at the link below. Your students code went home last week.

All students that register before 8:00am on Monday 4/19 will receive a small prize:)
Beginning on Monday, April 19th, your student will be able to start tracking their reading minutes and set their personal goals.

Keep your eye out for more information as we get closer!

Thank you for your support.
Please contact Chef Jill with any questions.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd-May 7th. Please help us make this week awesome for all of our teachers and staff! We are asking for donations by grade. We will be collecting items until April 28th. Items can be turned in to the front office on both campuses. All donations must be individually packaged and store bought.
Nurses Corner
Dear Families,
Listed below are the required vaccines for school entry.
Page 1 of the required physical form is pictured below and you can download and print a copy here: Physical Form Page 1
Page 1 is to be completed and signed by the parent/guardian and returned to school nurse. Page 2 of the physical is obtained from and completed by your child's primary care provider.  
 
K-12 grade Immunization Requirements 
 (Children entering, attending, or transferring to Florida schools)
·       Four or five doses of DTaP
·       Four or five doses of IPV
·       Two doses of MMR
·       Three doses of Hep B
·       One Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) (For 7th Grade Entry)
·       Two doses of Varicella, Varicella vaccine is not required if there is a history of varicella disease documented by the health care provider documented by medical provider on 680 Immunization record).
Thank you,
Nurse Pam
Summer Camp Information
link to online registration: LG Nature Summer Camp Registration
Please contact Leah Meltzer with any questions.
(813)948-4190 ex:319 (Office)
2020-2021 School Lunch Information
Important Lunch Information
Food Service Contact: jill@learninggate.org

Menu subject to change and adjustments may be made based on product availability.
All meals are served with appropriate condiments and a choice of 1% or fat free chocolate milk.
April Menu

All meals must be pre-ordered at:
Pre-order online at www.myschoolaccount.com
*IMPORTANT UPDATE*
**PICK UP MEALS**
Pre-ordered meals can be picked up on Friday for the whole week.
One pick up day for the whole week!
There will no longer be a Tuesday pick up-if you need to pick up on a different day, please contact: jill@learninggate.org

In Person Breakfast both campuses: 7:00am-7:30am available daily, pre-order necessary  

In Person Lunch Times:
Kindergarten-11:30am
1st Grade-11:15am
2nd Grade-10:45am
3rd Grade-11:45am
4th Grade-12:00pm
5th Grade-12:15pm
6th Grade-11:00am
7th Grade-10:30am
8th Grade-11:30am
Events
Mark your calendars for the last spirit night of the year at Twistee Treat!
2021-2022 Reflections Theme
Volunteer Hours
Are you good at research and emails?
5 hours at home volunteer hours available.
Please email Michele Northrup for volunteer hour opportunities: michelen@learninggate.org

Lunch Volunteers Needed for K-6th!
There are still many slots available to volunteer for your teachers class lunch time! Our teachers need a break! Please check out the signups, contact your class HRP if you need the link again. 2 hours for each day you volunteer!
Please contact Michele Northrup for more volunteer opportunities!
Parenting Hours
If you have any questions about parenting hours please contact Jennifer Bloomfield: jbloomfield@learninggate.org
(2 hours ) Emergency Card filled out and turned in
(1 hour) Parent Teacher Conference
(1 hour) per Adult that joined the PTSA
(2 hours) per PTSA Zoom meeting
(2 hours) per Board Zoom Meeting
(2 hours) What to Expect in each grade (Video on Canvas)
(2 hours) per Zoom video at Brooker Creek Preserve.com
2 parenting hours per family.
After registering print and attach the email confirmation to your volunteer/parenting hour log sheet.
2 parenting hours per family.
After registering print and attach the email confirmation to your volunteer/parenting hour log sheet.
2 parenting hours per family.
After registering print and attach the email confirmation to your volunteer/parenting hour log sheet.
The FWC invites you On a Quest for Wild Florida
From May 1 to May 9, 2021, the FWC is hosting Florida WildQuest, a unique scavenger hunt experience for players of all ages on our 47 lead Wildlife Management Areas.  
2 parenting hours per family
click on this link for more information:
Please check the Learning Gate Website for future parenting class opportunities.
Heron Outfitters
Future Sales/Buyback Dates:
(See link below for sign up slots)
April
Thursday, April 22nd
5:00PM to 7:00PM
May
Saturday, May 1st
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 5th
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Saturday, May 15th
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Thursday, May 20th
5:00PM to 7:00PM

 
Click here to sign up for your personal shopping time:

Buybacks are accepted during store hours.

Recommendations for a successful shopping experience:
1. Arrive with a list of items you need.
2.  Bring item(s) of clothing (shirt, skirt, shorts) that fit your child. Use that to compare sizes while in the store (as the fit of clothes may not be consistent across uniform stores/years).
3.  Remember, keep the white tag on clothes in case you need to return them to the store for an exchange or store credit.

Questions? Contact us at: heronoutfitters@gmail.com
Learning Gate School Board
April Board of Directors Meeting
Monday April 19, 2021 at 6PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 927 1363 2414
Passcode: ZFs3bR

May Board of Directors Meeting
Monday May 24, 2021 at 6PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 910 9016 4254
Passcode: nznvf9

June Board of Directors Meeting
Monday June 21, 2021 at 6PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 930 9999 4379
Passcode: LN3Wgf
Please check the school website for the next board meeting date, time and location.
2020-2021 Important School Year Information
Below are links to new and updated information regarding this school year. If you have any questions, please send an email to: info@learninggate.org

Canvas and Zoom
If you are having an issue with Canvas, please send an email to canvassupport@learninggate.org. If you are having an issue with Zoom please email your child’s teacher. We are the ones to fix the issues, not Zoom or Canvas
Learning Gate Community School Calendar
Stay up to date on LG events, parent education opportunities and days off!!
Learning Gate PTSA
Not a member yet? Join today and help support 8th grade celebration, Teacher Appreciation Week, Reflections Art Contest, Teacher Grants, the School Newsletter and much more. Two parenting hours are given for each parent/guardian who joins along with many other perks that are offered nationally with membership. Middle School students can earn 30 dojo points as a member incentive and there is never an obligation to volunteer. https://lgcs.new.memberhub.store/store
 
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lgcsptsa
Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lgptsa
Learning Gate Yearbook
Use our school code-1014132266383383
Treering plants a tree for every book they sell!
Help Learning Gate make this their best selling year yet!
Car Line Reminders
Hanna Road Families
Please remember that when leaving the driveway area there are NO LEFT TURNS between the hours of

Please remember to always have your yellow car tag displayed in your window at pick-up. There are additional yellow car tags in the front office if you need one.
If you are parking in the North Lot to pick your child up you must go to the office to sign in prior to picking your child up. This is only if you park and pick up.
Your child’s safety is our #1 concern.
Box Tops
For information on how to save box tops for Learning Gate: https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Amazon Smile
When shopping on Amazon, remember to use Amazon Smile and support Learning Gate

Learning Gate Newsletter is sponsored by the LGPTSA
Learning Gate Community School
16215 Hanna Rd Lutz, FL  US  33549 (813) 948-4190