News & Events

We are so excited to be back to school and getting things underway! We are currently in need of some parent volunteers for Art Parent  in the classrooms. If you are interested in volunteering, we ask that you follow the signup genius link included. There will be an orientation in September. A firm date will be announced as soon as possible. We also have our first PTO meeting coming up on  September 17th at 11:30 am and would love to see you there! Thank you to all of the parents/guardians who have signed up to volunteer and another thank you to those who have donated to our Opt-Out Fundraiser! This will be an ongoing fundraiser so it is never too late if you want to participate.

We appreciate all you can give/do to help us support our students and staff!

Art Parent Link
 

Dear Grizzly Families,
It has been wonderful having our Grizzlies back in school. We are focusing on our school commitment of safety as we learn school and class routines, expectations and what it looks like to do our best Grizzly learning (engagement and participation).

Reminder:
Personal communication devices are stowed in back backs between morning and dismissal bells. Please call the office if you need to get a quick message to or would like to talk to your learner.

Safety:
Once on campus, learners need to walk their wheels (bikes, scooters, skateboards for example) in an effort to help us keep themselves and others safe.

Proactivity:
Please call the office when your child is absent and be sure to get those doctor notes to us if they miss/ are tardy for medical or therapy appointments.

Best wishes,
Mrs. Delonas

• Mon. Sep. 2nd- NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
• Wed. Sep. 4th- CAMP Grizzly activities @ 2pm
• Wed. Sep. 11th- Lego Club (must have permission slip) 2:45-3:15 make transportation home arrangements ahead of time with your learner(s).
• Tues. Sep. 17th- PTO meeting @ 11:30am Rm 20
• Wed. Sep. 18th- Walk- A-Thon @ School 2nd-3rd grades 1:10-1:30 pm/ K-1st grades 1:40-2:00 pm/ 4th-5th grades 2:10-2:30 pm
• Oct. 3rd & 4th- NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences (Schedule will be sent out closer to the date)

Our last meeting for the year will be May 7th and we will hold the Board Election. If you  are interested in being a part of the board next year, or just want to get your vote in, please plan to join us. Our current President, Vice President, and Treasurer have served on the board for 2-3 years, so it would be wonderful to get some new volunteers to fill these positions!

The much-anticipated Spring Carnival is on April 22 from 5-7pm. Look for information to come soon! Teachers have reached out asking for volunteers to run booths and help with grade level raffle baskets, so please help if you can! Look for signups soon for other items to donate in preparation for the Spring Carnival!  

Contact the PTO via email at gatecitypto@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also check out our website with regular updates on things PTO. ~ Thank you! Gate City PTO

Dear Grizzly Families,
Happy April Gate City Families. End of year testing starts April 30th. Classes will continue moving forward with new instruction and sprinkle in some review of earlier concepts. Grizzlies and staff, keep up the hard work! You are doing great.

Apr. 30th -May 3rd : All grades testing
May 7th -17th : 3rd -5th grade testing
May 21st -24th : Make-up testing blocks all grades

I will take a new attendance count on Apr. 18 th to see who has 97% attendance or better since March 1 st . Please get doctor notes to us when possible. We will be looking at a new attendance recognition system for next year. This was our first attempt and we feel there needs to be a change. If you have any good ideas let us know.

Families, your continued support of your child’s academics and positive behavior at school is so appreciated. Please remind your learner(s) of your expectations for them at school and we will stay consistent with ours. We work on being safe, kind, and being the best learner they can be.

The PTO would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who donated during  the Read-a-thon. The assembly will be held next Wednesday. We can’t wait to hand out prizes, and draw the winner of the bike from Barrie's!

March 14th is Pi Day, and what better way to celebrate than having a pizza pie from Papa Murphy's!  Help us out and mention Gate City Elementary when you order!

In April we will host the Spring Carnival! Each teacher will be asking for parents to volunteer to help run booths, and each grade level with parent help will put together raffle baskets. We are raising funds for an electronic reader-board for the school. 

March's PTO meeting is an evening meet-up on Monday, March 11th at 7 pm in the school library! Parents and teachers are all encouraged to attend. We will provide
limited childcare with the help of some of our teens. We hope to see you there! 

Contact the PTO via email at gatecitypto@gmail.com.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also check out our Website where we regularly update PTO events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.

Thank you,
PTO Board

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Employee-of-the-Month P.I.E.S. award recognizes employees who Positively Influence Educational Success. The award is for employees who go above and beyond in that effort.

This month we recognized Mr. Ife Tabakece as April’s PIES Award recipient. Mr. Tabakece is the Counselor at Gate City Elementary School and was nominated by Mrs. Kallie Lopez who submitted nominations on two separate occasions.

In her first nomination, Mrs. Lopez wrote, “Ife is always positive and happy! He supports our students every day by tending to their mental health needs. He also helps our staff with our mental health needs! We all know that Mr. Ife's office is a safe place with no judgment. Students know that they are always welcome to come visit him. He is so uplifting, inspiring, and supportive. He really deserves this award!”

In her second nomination, Mrs. Lopez wrote, “I was having a problem with a student and asked Ife if he had any creative ideas to help me. He made time in the morning before students came to come check in with me and offered many ideas and support to approach this situation with a student. Mr. Ife came to talk to my class a separate time and was able to incorporate a lesson/chat about the exact issue I was having in class, without making anyone feel bad. He did it flawlessly and I am so thankful and grateful he was able to do that.”

Thank you for your contributions to our learners and to our school district. 

Mr. Tabakece was recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and received a $50 gift card from the educational partner for this award, Lookout Credit Union.

The PCSD 25 Transportation Department is hiring bus drivers.

Apply on our Careers website.

#MoreTogether

As the school year winds down, I have reflected a lot on the many accomplishments of our district. We have indeed taken flight this year!

Instructionally, we have learned to adapt in an ever-changing world of technology and yet remain committed to personal learning and interactive experiences. Academically, we strive to meet our learners' needs in our classrooms with engaging, problem solving, critical thinking and collaborative opportunities. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities continue to flourish with numerous district, state, national and academic championships. 

As with any success, these results do not come without the preparation, drive, hard work, passion and dedication of each team member. These values are the foundation of our culture and I am fortunate to be on a team that exhibits these characteristics on a daily basis. 

In the past couple of weeks, it has been affirmed to me that our district truly embraces our motto of "More Together." In our efforts to adjust to a devastating fire, I watched, listened and facilitated multiple meetings in which representatives of administration, the Board of Trustees, Maintenance & Operations, Food Service, Transportation, Technology and a BLT came together to brainstorm ideas for solutions that capitalized on each team member's valuable input to maintain the continuity of learning and activities while making efforts to minimize disruptions. It was obvious through this experience that this type of problem solving happens continually throughout our district. Please know how much each of you are appreciated as you take part in daily discussions that have the same goals in mind. 

It is with admiration and respect that the Board and your district leadership flight team recognize all of your contributions not only this week, but the entire year. And please, enjoy a fun experience with your gift card.

Superintendent Dr. Douglas Howell

#PCSD25 #MoreTogether