News & Events

As we head into the holiday season, we as a PTO want to thank all those who volunteer time, supplies and anything else to help our  school! We had a very successful fundraiser with Soda Barn where we raised over $600 for our school! Thank you so much for your  support! As a reminder, we have started a GroupMe for the PTO to communicate with parents more effectively. If you want to join we  would love to have you!
GroupMe Link

Here is a quick update on upcoming events. On December 18th, Buddy the Elf will be visiting during the school day. On March 3rd we  will be hosting a school carnival. We have some fun new ideas for the carnival this year! Volunteer sign-ups will be sent out as that  event gets closer. 

We wish everyone a happy holiday season! 

- PTO Board

Dear Grizzly Families,
Happy December everyone. We have three jam packed weeks of school this month. Core instruction will continue to move forward  and build from day to day. When possible, please send your grizzlies to school so they do not miss out on class instruction and fun learning  and social opportunities. We have access to new donated children’s coats. If you need help getting any of your children coats please  call the office. Reminder: Winter break starts Dec 23rd. Our first Day back to school is Monday, Jan. 6th. Safety: Please do not have  learners arrive before 8am. We open doors for breakfast at 8am and send staff out to monitor at 8am. All learners should head home  right after the final bell instead of lingering on the playground. Staff return inside from monitoring no later than 3pm. Proactivity: We go  outside in this cold Idaho weather. Please help your learner(s) dress in layers to they keep themselves comfortable inside and outside.  Right before Thanksgiving break we hosted a visiting author, Jolie Taylor. She is from Idaho Falls. Jolie shared her journey to become a published author and parts of her book “The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings”. It is sold on Amazon, in person at Desert Books and  in some Barnes & Nobles. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break and happy new year! 

Best wishes,

Mrs. Delonas

December

• Tues. Dec. 10th PTO meeting in the library @ 12pm All are welcome and littles can tag along
• Wed. Dec. 18th Scheduled grade level visits w/ Buddy the Elf between 8:50 AM-12:30 PM
• Mon. Dec. 23- Fri. Jan. 3rd- NO SCHOOL- Winter Break 
• Mon. Jan. 20th- NO SCHOOL- MLK Jr. Day

A huge THANK YOU to all of the parents that helped with and supported our Book Fair and Breakfast Buddies this past week! Your help and support is greatly appreciated!

We have an awesome fundraiser coming up in November at The Soda Barn! Head over to the ISU or Chubbuck Soda Barn locations On November 12th from 3pm-10pm. Let them know you are with Gate City Elementary and 30% of the nights proceeds with go to our school. We are so thankful to Soda Barn for organizing this event with us and hope to have a great turn out!

Gate City PTO

 

Dear Grizzly Families, 

As a staff, we are so grateful we get to work with you and your children. I hope you plan intentional time to enjoy your kids while they are home with you the week of November 25th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Please ensure learners come to school in layers so they can keep themselves comfortable while in school and outside at recess. We go outside in the cold and wet.

Safety: Please remind your kiddos who get to school independently to follow pedestrian rules and to watch for cars.

Proactivity: Please send a change of underwear, pants and socks in your learner’s backpack. No matter the age, accidents happen (bathroom issue, wet weather or a water bottle/food spill) it will save both you, your learner and the office time. 

 As a district, the goal is to average two or less absences per month to help ensure continuity in learning and to meet state attendance expectations. Thank you parents who have been calling the office to let us know when your learner will be absent and why. 

Here are some November dates to pencil in on your calendar.

Tues. Nov. 12th PTO Meeting @ 11:30am RM 20 

****SODA BARN Fundraiser Nov. 12, 3pm-10pm and mention Gate City when you order****

Wed. Nov. 13th Lego Club 2:45-3:15 

Nov. 14th-15th NO SCHOOL Record Day and planning time 

Wed. Nov. 20th All school CAMP Grizzly Activity @ 2pm

Nov. 25th-29th NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break 

Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd NO SCHOOL Winter Break

 

Best wishes, 

Mrs. Delonas 

 

The PTO has a couple volunteer opportunities for parents this month with Book Fair and Breakfast Buddies coming up. If you are able/willing to help, please follow the links included and sign up for what you can! We would also like to thank the parents who have volunteered to help with a teacher meal this Thursday evening! Teachers are always so grateful to have that available to them as they are meeting with parents all day.

Thanks for all you do to support our school!

~PTO Board

Book Fair: sign up to help.
Breakfast Buddies: sign up to help

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.

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