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Garden Gate Elementary School 10500 Ann Arbor Ave., Cupertino CA 95014

THE GARDEN GATE STAFF WISHES

YOU AWONDERFUL AND JOYOUSHOLIDAY SEASON!

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) NEWS & RESOURCES


Hello Gator Families,

Special SCRIP Table Hours For This Week!

Stop by and do your holiday shopping at the Scrip Table! It is the perfect gift for

teachers, friends and family! Dont forget to pick-up some movie tickets for the

holiday break as well! So please stop by and help yourself and the school!

This week well be open each afternoon, and Friday mornings too!

Last Chance For A 2009 Tax Deduction!

Your tax-deductible, direct donation to the Garden Gate PTA is by far our most important source of

funding. By donating to the Garden Gate PTA, you will help us to maintain our high quality of education

here at school. Just drop off your donation noted Direct Donation to the office by Friday, December 18th

and we will send you a receipt for your tax deductible donation!

The Walk-A-Round

The time has come to start the kick-off of the annual Walk-A-Round but we need a chairman! This

critical event needs a Garden Gate Hero so please call if you have any interest or questions. I promise I wil

not assume that you will accept the position as chairman just because you contact me! We can talk about

what is involved and the support you will receive IF you accept the position of Chairperson! You will

receive a great deal of support and also the adulation of all the children here at Garden Gate! Please call or

email me at the at the following contacts: 343-1232 or [email protected]

I wish you the Happiest of Holidays and all the best in the New Year!

Kathleen McCulloch

Garden Gate PTA President

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SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - PAJAMA DAYOur student council is sponsoring Pajama Day this Friday,December 18th. Students can come to school inappropriate attire such as long sleeve pajama tops andbottoms or sweats. They may also bring slippers to wearn the classroom if approved by their teacher, but they mustalso bring their shoes. We are looking for a comfortableand cozy day!

UPDATING RESIDENCY INFORMATIONPlease be aware that district guidelines require that any

change of residence must be reported to the school officewithin ten (10) days. This guideline is in place to ensurethat the address and contact information that the schoolhas on file is accurate. This information is crucial and isused to send official school/district correspondence and it isalso used in the case of an emergency. Failure to providecurrent residency information could result in the immediatewithdrawal of your child. If you have any questionsregarding this guideline, please contact the school office.

LOST AND FOUNDNow that the weather is colder, it isimportant to have your child dress in layerswith a heavy sweater or jacket. Remember

to include your childs name on all outsidewear and personal items. Our lost andfound cart (located at the rear of the school

office building) is overflowing with clothing and otherpersonal student items. Please stop by and claim yourchilds lost articles. For smaller personal items such askeys, watches, jewelry, etc., please check in the front office.

All items that are not claimed willbe donated to a localcharity.

SCRIPGet your gift cards from

Garden Gate PTA for yourholiday needs. We offer avariety of gift cards frommovies, entertainment,restaurants, clothing andgrocery stores. If you areplanning to give gifts to ateacher, family and/orfriends, consider thefollowing gifts: 1.GG PTAGift Certificate - anyamount (teachers can select their own gift cards.) 2. $50Visa gift card. 3. $100 American Express Gift Card. 4.Special Deal - pay $25 for a $27.50 AMC Theater gift card.

5. AMC Gold and Silver tickets. 6. Children/teens - iTunes,Toys R Us, Chuck E. Cheese, Baskin Robbins, JambaJuice. 7. Starbucks, Peets, Restaurants, clothing stores,grocery stores (see Scrip/Gift card order form on PTAwebsite,http://teacherweb.com/CAGardenGateElementarySchool/SchoolPage/ap18aspx

We will be selling Scrip outside the school office during thefollowing times:Wednesday, 12/16 - 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.; 2:00 - 2:40 p.m.Thursday, 12/17 - 2:00 - 2:40 p.m.Friday, 12/18 - 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.; 2:00 - 2:40 p.m.

CALLING IN STUDENT ABSENCESWhen calling in your childs absence, please be specific asto the reason for the absence, i.e.: My child (name), has afever due to cold, sore throat, cough or flu with 100.0 ormore temperature. Your child may return to school whenhe/she is fever free, without medication or the aid of a feverreducer for at least 24 hours. When returning to school,the student must check in with the office to be assessedand cleared of a fever before returning to class. Please donot give your child a fever reducer and send them toschool. It is necessary to keep them home in order not toexpose their illness to other students in the class.

REMINDER; PLEASE DO NOT PLAY ON THESCHOOL PLAYGROUND BEFORE OR AFTERSCHOOL.We are seeing more students playing on the playgroundbefore and after school. Please remember that studentsare not permitted to play at these times since there is noadult supervision. Students are not to be on schoolgrounds before 7:45 a.m. Also, they should leaveimmediately after school. Thank you for yoursupport in this matter.
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DISTRICT NEWS SECTION

CEEFS 2010 GALA: "DREAMS ARE MADE OF"CEEF GALA Honoring Our Teachers Of The YearSaturday, January 30, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. - Fairmont Hotel, San JoseGala Auction offers stellar valentine and group party packages on behalf of arts andinnovative applications of technology.

he CEEF Gala Committee is working to raise over $100,000 on behalf of arts and innovative technology programs at all

strict schools. The Gala live auction will offer an incredible array of unique packages including; weeks stay for 8 during thegh season in a 4 BR/4.5B Four Seasons Resort villa at Punta Mita; champage reception and $1,000 gift certificate atacys Fine Jewelers, romantic weekend stay at the Hotel Los Gatos, spa treatment for two at Spa Elia, and dinner at Dioeko for 2; gourmet cooking demonstration for 16 in the Cupertino Whole Foods Culinary Center; Wine Country getaway for Sharks luxury box for 12; dinner for 20 with paired wines at The Red Crane; festive celebration with wines for 25 prepared

y local celebrity chefs: John Gatto, John Giovanola, John Zirelli, and Phil Johnson. Proceeds will provide matching fundsr arts and innovative technology programs at all district schools. For reservations or more information, please call 408

46-2333 or email CEEF at [email protected].

TEPPARENT SUPPORT GROUPtarting January 2010 JFK University Community Counseling Center 572 Dunholme Way Sunnyvale, CA 94087ee for course: $90.00

he John F. Kennedy University Community Counseling Center invites interested parents to join a 10 week course with otherepfamily couples. You will learn the typical developmental stages that many stepfamilies go through in order to become aore harmonious and cohesive family. Couples will also have a chance to share their stories with each other in this unique,teractive learning and supportive group experience. The support group will be led by a counselor from the John F. Kennedyniversity Community Counseling Center with counseling experience in the Cupertino School District. For more informationr to register, please call the JFK Counseling Center at (408) 524-4900.

2009-2010 District Calendar

Dec. 21, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010 Winter Recess

January 18, 2010 Martin Luther KingDayFebruary 15-19, 2010 Mid-Year RecessMarch 15, 2010 Staff Learning DayApril 12-16, 2010 Spring RecessMay 28, 2010 Staff Learning DayMay 31, 2010 Memorial DayJune 10, 2010 Last Day of School
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