News & Events

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Gate City PTO Board! We are so grateful for all of the help we have received so far this school year and we are excited for our upcoming activities and events! We really would love parent/guardian input at our next PTO meeting which will be January 13th at 8:30, right after school drop off for kids! We try to keep meetings to 30 minutes so you can continue on with your day. Young kids are more than welcome! We are so grateful for your support and help. We can’t do what we do without you! 

-PTO Board

We have several opportunities to help at the school in the month of October and appreciate your willingness! Oct. 2nd, we have a  teacher meal for parent teacher conferences. A sign-up genius link will be included below. Our second PTO meeting is being held Oct.  7th at 8:30am in the library, we try to keep meetings to 30 minutes and would love to have anyone there who can make it!

The fall book fair will be Oct. 13-17th, and we will be sending out a sign up for cashiering help soon. In conjunction with that, we will have Breakfast  Buddies on October 14th at 7:45am-8:25am. All are welcome to come enjoy some time with your kiddos and browse some books! A small snack will be provided.

Thanks for all you do to help our school! ~ PTO Board

Dear Grizzly Families,

What does it mean to be a Gate City Grizzly? We show our Grizzly PRIDE. Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Empathy.  We talk about what this looks like, feels like and sounds like. We emphasize when we see our learners displaying these traits. We are  working hard on KYHFOOTY at school. It stands for, “Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.” This helps everyone to feel safe and respected. 

Thank you everyone for such a fun Walk-A-Thon. Your donations have a positive and direct impact on our classrooms. It means so  much to us. Proactivity: As we move into October please keep in mind the weather conditions and temperature vary throughout each day. Please send your learner to school with layers so they can keep themselves comfortable. Extra clothes in the backpack help on 
wet days or if an accident happens. 

Safety: In an effort to keep learners safe, between 8:20 AM to 2:45 PM (1:45 PM Mondays) adults not signed in at the office and children not attending Gate City are considered trespassing.

• If you arrive early for pick up, please remain outside of school grounds until the bell rings.
• If you are walking/driving by during recesses, please do not stop to talk to children. Staff are left to discern if you are family/friends or if they should initiate a safety response protocol.
• Remember, no dogs allowed on school grounds during school hours including pick up & and drop off time.

I know following these procedures can feel a bit inconvenient, but when families and visitors follow them it really helps. I appreciate your support and commitment to school safety.

Calendar Items: 

• Thurs. 2nd & Fri. 3rd NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences
• Tues. 7th PTO Meeting 8:30am School Library
• Wed. 8th Picture Day, Lego Club
• Mon. 13th-Fri. 17th Fall Book Fair
• Tues. 14th PTO Breakfast Buddies 7:45am-8:25am (small breakfast type snack)

Teachers will be sending information out about class Halloween celebrations. ****No face coverings/ No toy weapons/ No inflatable costumes ****Wear shoes & layers for recess and only very minimal face paint.

Thanksgiving Break November 24th- 28th NO SCHOOL

Best wishes, Mrs. Delonas

Welcome Back Gate City Families!

PTO is excited for another great year of building our school community. Our first PTO meeting will be September 9th at 8:30am. After  dropping off the kids, swing by the pavilion for some treats and mingling until we begin our official meeting at 9am. Meetings typically  only last 30 minutes so we don’t take up too much of your time! All parents, guardians and family members are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you on 9/9 @9*

~Gate City PTO Board

On Time, In School, Every Day! 

Keep the Joy Hold the Routine

Every Day Matters

December brings joy and holiday excitement - but don't let routines slide! Keeping consistent school attendance help learners stay connected and focused. Mark holiday events on the calendar and build in reminders for school days.

Let's finish the calendar year strong with the message that learning, laughter, and belonging happen across PCSD 25 every single day.

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Across PCSD 25, our schools took time to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation. Here’s a look at some of the special Veterans Day assemblies and activities that took place.

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When learners feel prepared and supported, they show up to school confident and ready. 

Create reliable morning and evening routines. Prep lunchboxes, backpacks, and outfits the night before to avoid morning stres. Staying "On Time, In School, Every Day" helps learners keep up -- and stand out.

With top notch teachers (from national awards to local recognition!) and future-ready programs, PCSD 25 is where success begins.

Because in PCSD 25, you belong here -- and Every Day Matters. 

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