The Gator Gazette
Volume 14: November 9 - November 13, 2026
Table of Contents
Scroll to see it all! (All sections are published if applicable)
- Upcoming Events
- Reminders/Announcements
- Gators in Action
- Sign-Ups
- Foundation/PTA Updates
- Fifth-Grade Committee
Upcoming Events
November 11: Panda Express Dine Out (See Fifth Grade Committee Updates below)
November 20: Ruby Bridges Walk (New Date)
Reminders/Announcements
Veteran's Day Holiday
There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.
Conference Week: Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20, 2026
All days during Conference Week will be minimum days to allow our educators time to meet with families.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conference Week: Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20, 2026
All days during Conference Week will be minimum days to allow our educators time to meet with families.
Complete the 2026–27 Impact Aid Survey Today
The annual Impact Aid Survey is now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families are asked to complete the form by Friday, December 18, 2026.
Impact Aid provides essential federal funding that supports all students across San Diego Unified — including those living on federal property such as military bases.
How to complete the form:
Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal (or use the mobile app).
Select Forms.
Choose 2026–27 Impact Aid Program Survey Form.
Follow the prompts, sign and submit.
If you need help accessing the Parent Portal or setting up an account, visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact our front office.
Every completed survey helps bring valuable resources to our schools — thank you for your participation!
Noon Duty Wanted
We are hiring noon duty again!
Every day except Wed
11:10-12:40p
Approx $18/hr
We are looking for 3 people!
Please email Amanda at akop@sandi.net
School Choice Window
2027-2028 School Choice Priority Window
Monday, October 5 - Sunday, November 15, 2026
Please click here for information:
Call or email Aly Ayers in the front office if you have any other questions!
858-988-2100
😀 Volunteer Applications! 😀
From your dear front office staff:
Please, complete your volunteer applications AT LEAST 2 weeks before the day/event you would like to volunteer for, otherwise, we cannot guarantee that you will be cleared in time to attend. In fact, if you have even an inkling that you might want to volunteer or chaperone in the future, apply now. Remember, application need to be completed yearly!!!
Go to gage.sandiegounified.org and click on the little hands "Want to volunteer?"
Lost and (Hopefully?) Found
LOST & FOUND: We will be clearing it out over Thanksgiving Break so come and get your stuff!
Get you Gator Spirit Wear!
Gators in Action
Continuing the Learning
In Maestra Navarro’s class, students partnered up to practice and strengthen their Spanish reading fluency!
Ms. Volpp’s and Mrs. Shields’ classes incorporate the fall season into art!
Día de Muertos Celebration
We are so grateful to our dedicated parent committee and all the families who came together to bring this vision to life. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your time, collaboration, and commitment to our Gage community!
This year marked our first time honoring our loved ones as an entire school community. We enjoyed the sweet treats, colorful performances, and the opportunity to learn about how some of our families honor and remember their loved ones. It was a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and remembrance.
Veterans Day Celebration
On Friday, Gage welcomed families with loved ones who are veterans or currently serving in the military. We came together to build awareness of the unique experiences, transitions, and strengths of our military-connected students and families. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated parent committee and all the families who helped bring this gathering to life.
As we continue to recognize and celebrate these families, we also take time this Wednesday to observe Veterans Day. We honor all who have served and those who continue to serve in our military, and extend our deepest gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
Special thank you to Patrick Henry High School JROTC for joining us as well.
Sign Ups
- Book Fair: Volunteer Signup Page
- Gators Got Talent: Between now and November 30th, please click this link to complete the Google Form to sign up your amazing student
- Lost and Found: Help us organize the mayhem! Sign up here.
Events, PTA and Foundation Updates
Foundation Meetings
The next Foundation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 6:30pm in the auditorium or via Google Meets. We hope to see you there!
The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in San Carlos is a grassroots, community-led celebration that brings Ruby’s message of courage, inclusion, and standing up against racism directly into our own community. Our 5th Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day will be on Friday, November 20.
Ruby Bridges Information Link is where you will find everything including information about the event, registration (by school), T-Shirt order form, volunteer information and a map of our route. The first 150 people to register will receive a swag bag. New for 2026: there will be 2 pre-registration events so participants can pick up their items prior to the day of the walk. One event will be at Patrick Henry High School and the other will be at McDonald’s 8770 Lake Murray Blvd.
Food Drive 2026
To donate monetarily, visit the Gage Elementary Virtual Store here: https://vfd.sandiegofoodbank.org/drive/hfd-2026/gage-elementary-schools-annual-food-drive-29x3t. If you would like your donation to count towards your student's classroom total, email GageGatorsFoundation@gmail.com with a screenshot of your donation confirmation receipt along with the classroom you would like credited for the donation.
Thank you for your support of the food drive!
Meet Us at the Ice!
Join Gage Gators families for Gulls Hockey Family Night 🏒 on Saturday, January 30th at 6pm for Emo Night! With every ticket purchased, a portion goes back to the school to help fund programs, activities, assemblies, and much more! Purchase tickets here. Have questions? Contact gagegatorsfoundation@gmail.com
Book Fair is coming the week of Nov 16 – Nov 20!
View the books in advance: [Our school’s fair page]
Volunteers needed! We can’t do it without you. [Volunteer Signup Page]
All sales benefit our school! Come before or after your parent/teacher conference or during bonus hours Wednesday afternoon/evening. From our fair page you can also set up an eWallet so your kids can shop independently or even get donations from family to get books!
Yearbook on Sale
The Gage Yearbook is already in the works! Click here to preorder, share photos, or volunteer virtually.
Fifth Grade Families
Committee Update
5th Grade Fundraiser – Panda Express Dine-Out!
Join us on Wednesday, November 11th for an all-day dine-out fundraiser at Panda Express in Grossmont Center! Enjoy some delicious food while supporting our 5th graders. 20% of event sales will be donated to the 5th Grade Committee!
Order online at PandaExpress.com or through the app using fundraiser code 3868236, or bring in the flyer sent home when ordering in person.
📍 Panda Express – 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa
🕘 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!
