Gateway Family News
May 2026 Parent Newsletter
Month at a Glance
Friday, May 1st
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
Tuesday, May 5th
SBA ELA CAT - Testing Bell Schedule
Wednesday, May 6th
SBA ELA PT - Testing Bell Schedule
Thursday, May 7th
SBA ELA (6th+7th)/WCAS (8th) - Testing Bell Schedule
Track End of Season Party in The Commons
Friday, May 8th
LIF (No Advisory) Bell Schedule
Monday, May 11th
Last PTSA Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th
SBA Math CAT - Testing Bell Schedule
Wednesday, May 13th
SBA Match PT - Testing Bell Schedule
Track Meet @Everett Memorial Stadium
Thursday, May 14th
SBA completion - Testing Bell Schedule
Friday, May 15th
LIF (No Advisory) Bell Schedule
Choir @the Mariners!
Thursday, May 21st
Together in Pride @CRC 6-7pm
Farewell Choir Concert @Everett Civic Auditorium
Friday, May 22nd
LIF (No Advisory) Bell Schedule
Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day - no school
Wednesday, May 27th
Track @Shoreline Stadium
Thursday, May 28th
Skinny D's Dine to Donate
Friday, May 29th
LIF + AM Assembly - Talent Show
May Bell Schedules
Standard Bell Schedule
LIF + Advisory Bell Schedule
Testing Bell Schedule
LIF (No Advisory) Bell Schedule
TBD *Grad Walks Bell Schedule
TBD *June Jamboree Bell Schedule
May Sports Schedules
Last PTSA Meeting - Monday, May 11th
SBA
Thank you for your continued support with SBA. We will continue testing May 12th - 14th using our Testing Bell Schedule.
Tuesday, May 12th - Thursday, May 14th: Testing Bell Schedule - SBA Math and SBA completion
• Please try to not pick up your student during the scheduled testing time, as we need to limit classroom interruptions
• Students will be mostly testing in their advisory groups, but some students will be notified that they are testing in an alternate location
• Please have your student bring hard-wired headphones. They should bring them every day we are SBA testing
• Students should charge their Chromebook every night, and bring their charger for their device
• It is also important to get a good night's rest and eat breakfast prior to testing, or bring a light healthy snack if need be
• Students should bring a book to read if they finish testing early
Tuesday, May 19th - Friday, May 22nd
• We will be assessing test completion rates and plan to hold SBA makeup testing daily based on student completion (we will not be using the Testing Bell Schedule this week).
Thank you!
Dine Out to Donate - Thursday, May 31st
Save the Date - PTSA Sponsored 8th Grade Celebration
Information from previous issues of The Parent Newsletter
8th Grade Families - Save the Date!
It's that time to help prepare our 8th Graders for high school, and to help them celebrate and transition! Please mark your calendars with these important dates:
- May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - SBA and WCAS Assessments
- June 10 (Weds) - Senior Grad Walk @GMS - 6th period
- June 11 (Thurs) - 8th Grade Celebration @GMS - PM (PTSA Sponsored, volunteers needed!)
- June 12 (Fri) - June Jamboree @GMS - all day (ASB Sponsored, volunteers needed!)
- June 15 (Mon) - Last day of school/2.5 hour early dismissal
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)
As a parent, we always want to protect our students. If you have a concern, please take a look at the district policy on HIB. If you need to report a concern, please click here.
As defined in legislation, “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 28A.640.010 and RCW 28A 642.010, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the act:
A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;
B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Gateway Student Handbook
Please take a moment to review the Student Handbook with your student. All students are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the handbook. When your student signs into their laptop, they are agreeing to these expectation.
Technical Support
Gateway PTSA
Our Mission: The PTSA strengthens our schools and benefits our children. Gateway PTSA provides programs and activities that enhance the educational opportunities of Gateway’s students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Gateway PTSA is an advocate for all students attending Gateway Middle School and Everett Public Schools.
Please consider joining our PTA!
Attendance at meetings is not required, but your support allows our students to have more opportunities. Click this link to find out more information! Click here to order Gateway spirit gear!