Learning Gate News 2019-2020
LG 53 Winners Congratulations!
Math Bowl Competition
Math Bowl is a problem solving competition where each team is given a series of eight math questions to solve and the team with the most correct answers in the fastest amount of time wins the competition. Schools from around the district bring teams of 4 - 5 students to work together to compete. Third grade team won silver medals, fourth grade team won gold medals, and fifth grade team won gold medals! Great job to our mathletes! Congratulations!
Third Grade:
Reid H.
Mya S.
Callum C.
Grayson B.
Alex H.
Fourth grade:
Molly B.
Stella D.
Evelyn F.
Lydia D.
Ariana B.
Fifth grade:
Ramsi T.
Enya C.
Margo A.
Nicholas C.
Giving Tuesday
Please share this with friends and family. Tell your story about why you love Learning Gate!
Learning Gate Families- Below is some information on the Magnet School Choice options for Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Now is the time to begin discussing with your 8 th grader which high school they will attend. 

The Hillsborough Application Deadline is December 31 st  at 11:59pm. The results will be available for families mid-February 2020. 

The Pasco County Magnet Application period runs from now thru December 13 th . Acceptance invitations are from February 4 th  through February 13 th .
There is a High School Preparatory tab on our Edsby page that can help guide you thru the process. Please check that tab often, we add information as we receive it. 
Please contact Donna Ford if you have any questions.   Dford@learninggate.org  
2019-2020 School Lunch Information
Important Lunch Information
Food Service Contact:   ji ll@learninggate.org
Monthly Menu : December Menu

Kona Ice Dates Hanna Campus: 12/13, 1/31, 2/28, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22
$2.00 cash only
ice cream all Fridays except Kona Ice Day: $1.00 cash only
Kona Ice Dates LLF Campus : 3/6, 4/3, 5/1 $2.00 cash only
Ice cream all days: $1.00 cash only
Lutz Lake Fern Campus
BREAKFAST 7:15am-7:45am available daily, no pre-order necessary     
SNACKS available every day during lunch time $.75 cash or pre-order $5 Snack Cards
KONA ICE First Friday of the month :  $2.00 cash only
ICE CREAM All days: $1.00 cash only
Hanna Campus
BREAKFAST 7:15am-7:45am available daily, no pre-order necessary     
SNACKS available every day during lunch time $.75 cash or account
KONA ICE Last Friday of the month :  $2.00 cash only
ICE CREAM All Fridays except Kona Ice Day: $1.00 cash only
Volunteer During Lunches!
Hanna Campus — 10:45am–1:15pm
Lutz Lake Fern Campus — 10:50am–12:30pm
No sign up necessary, please just come in!
3 shifts = one free dress pass
Family and friends welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
Holiday House Volunteer Sign Up

STEAM Volunteers needed
Middle School Students and/or Parent Volunteers are needed to help with STEAM Day on Saturday, December 14th, 10am-2:30pm.
If you are able to help, please email Michele Northrup, MicheleN@learninggate.org

Library Volunteers
We need assistance during the times classes are coming in and out of the library.
Here are a variety of volunteer opportunities that we use on a continual basis throughout the year. Want to be included in these groups?
Are You Crafty?   Please join the Crafty Crew Group! Needs will be creating items and event decor as needed.
 
Are graphics your thing?   Please join the Graphic Gurus Group! Needs will be designing flyers, banners & graphics electronically.
 
Want   to build items for LG?   Please join the Carpenter Crew!  Needs will include hammering away at our small building needs.
 
Are you a baking master?   Please join our Baking Bunch Group! Needs will include baking for staff and events when needed.

to be added to a group! Opportunities will pop up all throughout the year.

Link for a list of parenting hours: Parenting Hour Opportunities
Heron Outfitters
link to print out form: BUYBACK FORM
Lost and Found
Tuesday, December 17th, is the last day to pick up items from lost and found Hanna Campus. After that, items will be donated.
Special Announcements and Upcoming Events
Volunteers are needed to help with Holiday House. Signup below!
Learning Gate STEAM Event:
Saturday, 12/14/19 from 11am-2pm
Check In booth:
Parent Education Sign-in
Free Dress Passes will be available for $5 each!
The class with the highest attendance will win a free dress day!
Pick up map & passport!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Middle School Students and/or Parent Volunteers are needed to help with STEAM Day on Saturday, December 14th, 10am-2:30pm.
If you are able to help, please email Michele Northrup, MicheleN@learninggate.org
STEAM Highlights! 

MOSI  Robotics on the basketball court
Kagen Water  Science Station
TECO  Electric Car
USF ’s Promethean Table- App’d Up for fun! 
ColorExpress : Art for all community art project

Kindergarten:  Balloon Blow Up - Not All Bubbles Are Made With Soap!
1st grade:  Float your Boat or be Foiled!
2nd grade:  3-D Marshmallow Art!
3rd grade:  Florida Black Bear and Friends: A Scat Museum
& The Delicious Chemistry of Colloids!
4th grade:  Pan Flutes Creations!
5th grade:  Marshmallow Catapults!
6th grade:  Alka Seltzer Rockets!
7th grade:  Rabbit trailer demo!
8th grade:  Sunset in a bag science experiment!

S cience Environmental: Audio Tree Tour by the Library with QR codes
T echnology: Sphero robots chariot races! 
E ngineering: Build with nature!
A rt - Leaf rubbing station
M athematics - measure real leaves and use mirrors to locate the line of symmetry
and much much more! 

Heron Hall Shopping Bazaar! 
First 100 shoppers receive a IERNAS reusable shopping bag!
Get ready to SHOP till you DROP & support our LOCAL vendors! 

Bella Bows- hair accessories and baby onesies
Bling- custom created tumblers
Colorstreet Nails- nail polish strips
Everlast- aprons, blankets, ponchos and kitchen items
Intensity Academy- gourmet sauces & spices
Island of Formosa Creations- handmade jewelry
Jade Soap Shop- artisan natural handmade soaps & spa gift sets
Just Once 4 U- head to toe attire for American Girl Dolls
Kodi’s Pillows- the softest pillows handmade by a past LG student
Lutz Nutz- artisan roasted nut products and granolas
Lux & Nux- eco friendly designer handbags and purses
The Main Ingredient- teas, honey and more
Mallory’s Elderberry Syrup-elderberry syrup and local honey
Maverick- women’s clothing boutique 
Moon Light Sticker- unique and fun vinyl stickers
Mystic Sisters 4 Ever- natural gemstone and crystal jewelry
Outlashed- jewelry made locally
Paisley Loves Plaid- handcrafted jewelry for all ages
Paparazzi- $5 jewelry
Papercrafts- paper crafts, cards and journals
Ree Collins- holiday decor and adult hair accessories
Salty Fox Shop- handmade bags unique patterns
Soulshine- hand stamped rings and jewelry
Sunshine Creations-handmade home decor and signs

GLEE SHOWCASE MUSIC at Noon! 
Christmas Bird Count
link to register: 2020 LG Bird Count
The deadline to register is Friday, December 13th.
Link to register online: Winter Wonder Week Online Registration
Employment Opportunity at Learning Gate Aftercare
Part time job opportunity at Learning Gate Community School 
Great for a college student!
Upcoming School Tours
16215 Hanna Road 
Lutz, FL 33549
December 16th
All are at 9:00 am. 
Please check in 10 minutes prior to the tour and wear comfortable shoes.
PE Department Request
The PE department at the Lutz Lake Fern campus could use these bins to store the PE equipment. They are also looking for any tumbling/gymnastic mats too. Thank you!
Coach Hilland
Updated Learning Gate Community School Calendar
Stay up to date on LG events, parent education opportunities and days off!!
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. 
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