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The Gator Gazette

Volume 12: October 26 - October 30, 2026

The Gator GazetteVolume 12: October 26 - October 30, 2026
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Upcoming Events

October 26-30: Spirit Week

November 4: Coffee with Principals/ELAC

November 4, 6:30pm: PTA Meeting

  • In the auditorium
  • or on Zoom (Meeting ID 794 231 0458, Password: Gators)

November 6: Veteran's Day Celebration

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Coffee with Principal/ELAC

Date Correction: Coffee with Principal/ELAC B-8


Join us Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. for a special morning of connection and conversation!

Let’s Connect and Learn Together!


We are inviting our STEAM and Spanish Immersion families to participate in deeper conversations about their experiences at Gage. Ideally, we hope to have two parent representatives from each grade level within each instructional program.


By Tuesday afternoon, families will receive a Google Form to express their interest in participating.

These conversations will give us an opportunity to listen, share perspectives, and better understand our families’ experiences, needs, and hopes for Gage. By learning from one another, we can continue strengthening our school community and making sure every family feels welcomed, heard, and valued.

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😀 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?"

Gators in Action Gators in Action

Building Numbers to Ten with Ms. Volpp

Ms. Volpp’s class is exploring how numbers work together to make ten! Through hands-on activities and mathematical exploration, students are discovering different combinations that add up to ten. These foundational number sense skills help students recognize patterns, build fluency, and develop confidence as mathematicians.

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Math Talk in Action with Maestra Getch

Maestra Getch’s class is putting their math thinking into words! Students practiced accountable talk as they shared strategies for solving a challenging word problem. By explaining their reasoning, listening to classmates, and comparing different approaches, students are building both their mathematical understanding and their communication skills.

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Dia De Muertos Celebration

Help us celebrate and bring this beautiful Gage tradition to life. We're looking for volunteers to help with planning and day of activities to make this special celebration possible. Sign up here!

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Veteran's Day Celebration

Veterans Day celebration coming up on Friday November 6! Please RSVP, submit a photo, or apply to sing the National Anthem via these links!

  • RSVP for Assembly & Reception: https://forms.gle/fNencYkFPu22LTwF8

  • Bulletin Board Photo Submissions: https://qrcc.me/slsckydoob8u?s=url

  • National Anthem Submission: https://qrcc.me/slrxang3x2rc?s=url

If you’re interested in volunteering, please email: GageVetDay@gmail.com

Book Fair is coming the week of Nov 16 – Nov 20!

12:15-2:15 pm every day (early dismissal for parent/teacher conferences all week) and BONUS HOURS Wed afternoon/evening 11/18, 4:00-6:00 pm

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!

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Yearbook on Sale

The Gage Yearbook is already in the works! Click here to preorder, share photos, or volunteer virtually.

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Calling All Talented Gage Gators

It's time to sign up for this year's Gators' Got Talent variety show, which will take place at the end of February 2027!


If your child has a talent to share, whether that's jokes to tell, dance moves to show off, or roller skating skills that will blow our minds, or they have backstage talents and want to help move props, make signs, or sell snacks, let us know!


Between now and November 30th, please click this link to complete the Google Form to sign up your amazing student. And help your child prepare for an Act Preview mid-December! Email Christie Furnival and the Gators' Got Talent committee at gagevarietyshow@gmail.com with any questions!

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Fifth Grade Families Fifth Grade Families

Committee Update

Thank You for Supporting Boo Grams!
A big thank-you to all the families who purchased Boo Grams and helped support our 5th graders! All Boo Grams will be delivered to classrooms and distributed on Friday, October 30.

Donuts & Coffee at Running Club | Friday, October 30
Join us for our next Donuts & Coffee morning during Running Club! We’ll be set up outside the Highwood Drive entrance gate from 7:15–7:45 AM. Stop by for coffee and donuts while supporting our 5th graders!

All sales support our 5th graders and their end-of-year activities!

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