Learning Gate News 2023
Congratulations Math Bowl Winners!
We won 2nd place at the second grade math bowl in Plant City!
Way to go:
Deklen F.
Lochlan C.
Maximo F.
Benjamin P.
Aiden K.
Congratulations March Fab 5 Winners!
Middle School Hollywood Spring Dance
What:  Middle School Hollywood Spring Dance
Where: Lutz Lake Fern Campus
Who: All currently enrolled 6th-8th grade LG students. Students must attend school at least 1/2 day on the day of the dance to attend the dance.
When: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 7th and 8th Grade: 5pm-7pm
     6th grade: 5pm-6:30pm
 
Cost: $10 includes admission, snacks, and all activities.  
 
$10 Payment must be submitted on SchoolPay by 3/22/2023 to attend.
Students will be able to purchase entry on 3/23 and 3/24 for $20.
 
Dress Code:  This is a free dress event and students may wear red carpet worthy attire. Clothing must be appropriate length and cannot contain inappropriate pictures, words, logos, advertisements, anything discriminatory, violent and may not be suggestive of drugs or alcohol. Masks are prohibited along with any prop that represents a weapon. Entry will be denied to any student not in appropriate dress.
 
Volunteers: The success of this event is made possible by parent volunteers. Please visit the following site to sign up for donations, setup, cleanup, and chaperoning opportunities. Parent volunteers hours will be awarded.  
7th Grade Pathfinder Field Trip
Final Payment Reminder for 7th Grade Overnight Pathfinder Field Trip (Only for families that submitted the initial deposit during the 1st semester)
What: 7th Grade Pathfinders Overnight Field Trip
When: May 3 - 5
Time: Students will depart from LG at 6:30am on Wednesday 5/3 and return at 5pm on Friday May 5th
Payment: $425
Payment due date: March 31, 2023
Payment includes:  All transportation, lodging, food, equipment rental, and activities.
Waivers and liability forms: Families must complete the online waiver to participate on this trip: Https://Www.Waiverfile.Com/B/Pathfinderoutdooreducation/Waiver.Aspx?Id=Dff7ec8b-0ecf-4ef1-Ba82-254e4f6a19a8
Medication: Parents must complete an overnight medication form and return it by April 10, 2023. These forms are available in the Lutz Lake Fern front office. Administration of any medication, including over the counter meds, requires a doctor's order.
Middle School Sports
The boys flag football teams and girls' soccer team had a great season! Thanks to all who came out and supported these amazing teams! Girls' soccer will be in the play offs! Stay tuned for more details!
Co-Ed Street Hockey Tryouts!
Girls Flag Football Tryouts!
Learning Gate Summer Camp
Please email Leah Meltzer with any questions
LG Dad's Club
Dad’s Club Sponsored Event:
Road & Campus Cleanup
There were 34 bags picked up weighing nearly 700 lbs of garbage!
Auction Night 2023!
LET'S GET READY TO AUCTION!
Baskets are done! Get ready to bid high for LG!
Auction Night Class Baskets
There are so many amazing basket themes again this year! Which ones will you bid on?
Call For Auction Sponsors!
LG Community, We Need YOU!
We are currently having an all call for sponsors for our 2023 auction.
Sign up is here:
Questions: 8139484190 ext 313
Spring Learning Gate photo shoot
March Community Food Drive
The month of March is canned veggies!
2022-2023 School Lunch Information
March Menu
Lunch ordering must be completed by 12pm on Wednesdays for the following Mon-Fri.
We have a new vendor that requires us to send the orders early so please order ahead!
All meals must be preordered. Sandwich meals will be provided if hot meals are not preordered: My School Account

Breakfast is available at both campuses from 7-7:30am.
Kindergarten-2nd Grade students are sent to their classrooms at 7:30am.
3rd-6th grade students are sent to their classes at 7:45am.
Please allow enough time for your student to eat and be to class on time. 

Please pack water bottles every day!

Volunteers welcome at Hanna campus from 10:45am to 1:15pm. 
Heron Outfitters
Heron Outfitters provides a retail outlet that offers a sales and buyback program of gently used uniforms and accessories.
This program benefits our Learning Gate families by offering an alternative to purchasing new uniforms and benefits Learning Gate Community School by assisting with funding major projects.
Keep a look out for the Travel basket donated by Heron Outfitters! Bid high for LG!
Questions? Contact us at: heronoutfitters@gmail.com
link to print out : BUY BACK FORM
Yearbook
Go to: Treering
Use our school code-1014132266383383
Treering plants a tree for every book they sell!
Help Learning Gate make this their best-selling year yet
Volunteer Opportunities
REMINDER!
Please turn in your current volunteer & parent education hours sheets. If you need help obtaining hours please contact MicheleN@learninggate.org
Each family is required to complete 30 hours of approved volunteer time each school year.
Volunteer Hours Log Sheet: Click to download:  LG Log Sheet
We have many ways you can get volunteer hours on nights & weekends!
Here are some options including on campus needs:

Auction Night Volunteers: we need help sourcing items from area businesses.

Ecofest:

Bird Banding:

Lunchroom Volunteers Needed

Are You Crafty?  Please join the Crafty Crew Group!
Parenting Hours
Each family is required to complete 10 Parent Education Hours per family. Below is the list of hours you may have or are able to complete:

Possible Earned Hours:

Nature's Classroom Open House
APR 1 AT 10 AM – APR 2 AT 4 PM
We will be open to the public for one weekend. Open April 1st and 2nd 10AM to 4PM. The price for admission is $20 per car-load. CASH ONLY!
2 hours per parent who attends

Brooker Creek Seminars:
March:
February:
January:
December:
October:
September:
August:

Turning in School Required Paperwork- before August 11, 2022

Complete this important survey by September 1st- 1 Parent Education Hour per parent.

Our Wildest Place Guided Hike
Sat, August 27, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Sensing Nature Webinars
(2) Parenting Hours per webinar watched. Here is the link: Home (sensingnature.com)

UF Extension Videos 
Watch these University of Florida Videos. The videos are (2) parent hours per family per video watched.

LGCS Board Meetings- (2) per family

LG Nigh Hike-1 hour per parent that attends

EcoFest, April 2023- (2) per family

If you have any questions about parenting hours please contact Jennifer Bloomfield: jbloomfield@learninggate.org
Please check the Learning Gate Website for future parenting class opportunities.
Learning Gate School Board
March 2023 Board of Director’s Meeting
Monday March 27, 2023 at 6PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 996 7496 8806 
Passcode: qS8UTT
Dee Newell – Parent Representative Hanna Campus 
Jennifer Schauble – Parent Representative Lutz Lake Campus

To see who the 2022-2023 Learning Gate Board of Directors are, click on the link below

Attendees that wish to provide public input should follow the process below:
To sign up to speak during the public input segment of the Board of Director’s Meeting you must sign up online 2 hours prior to the meeting.

Click Here to sign up to speak at the 3/27/2023 Regular Board Meeting.

When called upon, the attendee should state their first and last name for appropriate record keeping in the meeting minutes.
All attendees will be muted until they are called on by the board president.
If you would like to submit public input to the board to be read at a future meeting, please email the board at this email:
Submissions must be 1000 words or less, so they may be read with in the time limits of public comment.
Emails that are deemed inappropriate will not be read in a public forum.
The Civility Policy does apply.
You may participate in public comment either virtually on Zoom or through submitting your online comments, but must choose one.
Upcoming Events!
April Spirit Night!
May Spirit Week!
EcoFest 2023
2023 BioBlitz Save The Date!
Our 6th Annual Bioblitz Event is coming up in a few months and you definitely won’t want to miss it! Put it on your calendar and be looking for more details to come:)
2022-2023 Arrival and Dismissal Information
Dismissal Reminders
Please pull into the lane assigned for your oldest child's grade level. We will have all siblings together and ready to go.

Please have your tag visible. Children will not be placed in a car that does not have a car tag displayed. You will be required to park and show ID in the front office before being allowed to take the child. This is for their safety!

Please do not be on the phone or have loud music. We want everyone to have their eyes and ears open and help to keep the kids safe!

If there is dangerous weather, students are dismissed from the front porch and the wait time can be a bit longer

Grade Time Location
Kindergarten 2:00 Green Bench Lane (interior)
First Grade 2:15 Log Cabin Lane (exterior)
Second Grade 2:30 Green Bench Lane (interior)
Third Grade 2:45 Log Cabin Lane (exterior)
Fourth Grade 3:00 Green Bench Lane (interior)
Fifth Grade 3:15 Log Cabin Lane (exterior)
Sixth Grade 3:30 Green Bench Lane (interior)

There will be lots of staff outside to help!!
2022-2023 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

Learning Gate Community School Calendar
Stay up to date on LG events, parent education opportunities and days off!!
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