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Community Forum Jan 25 and a district survey about staff development days due Feb 1
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Jan 25:
Community Forum
Jan 30 & 31:
100th Day Projects Due
Feb 1:
100th Day Celebration
Feb 2:
Student Council Fundraiser
at Rockin' Jump
Feb 8:
PTA General Meeting 7pm
Feb 10:
Little Miss Valentine
(Parks and Rec event)
Feb 15:
Fourth Grade Diversity Day
Feb 27 & 28:
Pizza with Dad
Mar 3:
Sock Hop
April 22 (TBD):
Parent's Night Out with
Silent Auction
May 19 (TBD):
Middle Gate Madness
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COMMUNITY FORUM
- JAN 25
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Roles and Responsibilities: Students and Staff in a School Setting
The continued series of C
ommunity F
orums will be held on
Wednesday, January 25, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Newtown High School. The community is encouraged to attend, as the hour will include a
n update from administration on the present practice of how bullying is identified and the consequences for off-center student behavior.
The hour will also include information and conversation on how all students, independent of race, color, or creed, should feel comfortable and supported by peers and staff in a school setting. There will be quality time within this hour to better understand the voice of the student and the parent.
If there are any questions regarding the January 25 Community F
orum,
please call the Superintendent's Office at 203-426-7621.
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100th
DAY CELEBRATION - FEB 1
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Bring Projects in Mon Jan 30 or Tues Jan 31
Middle Gate will be celebrating 100th Day on Wednesday, February 1st. All students are invited (but not required) to bring in a project that shows 100 of something. Projects are all displayed in a "museum" that all classes visit throughout the day. Projects often include jars or bags of pennies, Lego structures, and posters with stickers, stamps or pictures.
Please send projects in to your child's classroom on Monday, Jan. 30 or Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Please make sure your child's name and classroom teacher's name are clearly written on the project. We ask that you do not send in any food items due to allergies, as all projects will be displayed for all students to see.
Thank you for your help in making this such a special day for all our students!
Jill Bracksieck
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DISTRICT SURVEY - FEB 1
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Please complete this survey for the District PTA by Feb 1
The Newtown PTSA/PTAs are collecting opinions from district parents and guardians about their preferred timing of district staff development days to share with Superintendent Erardi before next year's calendar is finalized.
The deadline for responses to this survey is
Wednesday, February 1 at 5 p.m.
Each school will be sending this survey link to its subscribed parents and guardians; we apologize that you will receive multiple emails if you have children enrolled in more than one school.
Thank you,
Middle Gate School PTA
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HAVE A ROCKIN' GOOD TIME - FEB 2
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Save the Date!! Thursday February 2: 6pm - 8pm 
The 4th Grade Student Council is excited to announce its upcoming fundraiser at Rockin' Jump in Trumbull. This is open to all Middle Gate families.
Rockin' Jump will be exclusive to Middle Gate School for 2 hours (6-8 pm) on Thursday, February 2nd.
$15 Tickets for a 1-hour jumping pass can be purchased at Middle Gate starting Monday January 9th until
Tuesday January 31st. (If it snows, tickets can be used at anytime.) Checks should be make out to MGS and be brought directly to me (Suzanne Hurley) in the library. (You can print out attached form and send in with payment).
Proceeds from the sale will be for the 4th Grade Student Council.
Socks can be purchased at Rockin' Jump $2.25/$5.25. An online waiver must be completed prior to jumping. You can access that here.
Here is the flyer
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
Suzanne Hurley
Library Media Specialist
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PTA GENERAL MEETING - FEB 8
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Wed Feb 8 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The next PTA General Meeting will be held on Wed Feb 8 in the Cafeteria. Come be a part of your child's school and help to plan activities and school improvements.
All are welcome, and babysitting is always available and free!
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LITTLE MISS VALENTINE DANCE - FEB 10
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A Newtown Parks & Rec Event 
Friday,
February 10th 2017 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sandy Hook Elementary Café Semi Formal Event $20 per Daddy/Daughter CoupleJoin Newtown Parks and Recreation, and enjoy an evening of music, fun games, refreshments, snacks, and get your photo taken by: Sandra Lynn Photography!
Get ready for a great daddy/daughter evening Pre-Registration is required. Space is limited
(Girls aged 8-12 years old)
Please Register by Friday, February 3rd. Register Online: Activity# 214103 A
http://parks.newtown-CT.gov
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| 4th GRADE DIVERSITY DAY - FEB 15 |
Fourth Graders Celebrate Diversity - Volunteers Needed 
Many parent volunteers needed for Wednesday, February 15th from 9am-12:00pm. ALL grade level parents can help. Parent volunteers will help 4th graders understand and appreciate our differences and to choose kindness!!At this dynamic educational event 4th graders will visit 3/4 interactive stations to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes" and to gain empathy and acceptance. ** 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! Don't miss your chance, SIGN UP NOW: Please sign up via Volunteer spot http://signup.com/go/cdcbRS
Contact: Jennifer Chaudhary jen@4newtown.com or text: 203-240-6038.
(Once the volunteer list is complete, you will be contacted via email with more detail as the date gets closer).
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| BOX TOPS DUE - FEB 17 |
Box Tops Reminder!
The Winter/Spring Box Top contest has begun! Our next Box Top contest starts now and will end on February 17th! Be sure to write your child's full name as well as their teacher's name on the baggies or envelopes that your child submits so appropriate credit will be given.
The class who turns in the MOST Box Tops will win. We will have two winners: one class from grades K-2 and one from grades 3-4. Each of the two winning classes will receive the famous "Box Tops Class Champion Trophy" for their time as reigning champion AND a special class PIZZA LUNCH PARTY!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you all for your continued support and GOOD LUCK!
Your Box Top for Education Coordinators:
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YEARBOOKS NOW ON SALE
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Order Yearbooks! On-Line Order Only.
no order forms will be distributed.
Soft Cover $27
password:
middlegate
Please remember to upload your photos from events and activities at Middle Gate. The kids love looking through the yearbook at the end of the year and remembering all the fun times with friends. If you haven't already uploaded the APP, it's easy and convenient. The Pictavo Community APP and the school id is 63963. Any questions, please contact kelleymmichael@charter.net
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A SWEET DEAL FOR YOUR VALENTINE
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Shutterfly only through 2/15
Here's another sweet deal from Shutterfly that
gives back 13% of your purchase to Middle Gate!
Now through
2/15/17, if you order a ceramic mug you can get
40% off AND get FREE chocolate! All you have to do is click on the link below, make your purchase (don't forget to enter the promo code) and Middle Gate will receive a 13% of the sale. We thank you for continued support!
We are just about $83 away from reaching our goal of $500 - just for sharing your memories!!
Here are the details:
PROMO: 40% off Mugs and Get FREE Chocolate
(note the landing page does not show up well in Firefox)
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BUDGET SEASON SCHEDULE
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Budget Season is here!
Mr. Geissler's budget was submitted to the Superintendent and the Superintendent's budget was submitted to the Board of Education. We need parents to be involved in this process to avoid more cuts in the budget. We will provide updates periodically regarding meetings, voting, etc. Here are a few dates to keep in mind:
1/31 - Board of Education PUBLIC HEARING
2/2 - Board of Education ADOPTS THE BUDGET
2/16- Board of Finance PUBLIC HEARING
3/8 - Board of Finance TO Legislative Council
3/22- Legislative Council PUBLIC HEARING
4/5 - Legislative Council ADOPTS THE BUDGET
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