Gateway Family News

Friday, November 1st - Thursday, November 6th

ASB Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

Monday, November 3rd

Conferences - No School for Students

Tuesday, November 4th

Conferences - No School for Students

Wednesday, November 5th

Winter 1 Sports begin

Thursday, November 6th

Last chance to donate to the ASB Fundraiser!

Friday, November 7th

Early Release Bell Schedule

Read-A-Thon

Monday, November 10th

AM Assembly Bell Schedule - Veterans Day Assembly

PTSA Meeting 7:00pm - Library

Tuesday, November 11th

Veterans Day - No School

Wednesday, November 12th

7th Grade Hearing Re-Check

Beginning Band Showcase - Main Gym

Friday, November 14th

PTSA Art Reflections entries due

Tuesday, November 18th

Mod Pizza Dine to Donate

Wednesday, November 19th

WLA Session #1

Monday, November 24th

Fall Band Concert - Main Gym

Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th

Thanksgiving Break, including Native American Heritage day - No School

Donations close Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11:59 PM
Read-a-Thon & Pajama Day: Friday, Nov. 7

💙 Why Donate?

Every dollar raised goes directly back to Gateway students! ASB funds so many of the things that make Gateway awesome, including:

• Clubs like Yearbook, Robotics, Fandom, Cooking, Pride, and NJHS
• Sports teams, uniforms, and equipment
• Spirit Weeks, assemblies, and socials
• The after-school activity bus that helps students get home safely

Your donation supports the programs and opportunities that help students feel connected, inspired, and proud to be a Guardian!

🧾 How to Donate

1️⃣ Visit the Gateway Middle School Home Page
2️⃣ Click the Fundraiser button
3️⃣ Select your student’s 2nd-period teacher
4️⃣ Enter your student’s full name and donation amount
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If your company offers matching donations, email brichards@everettsd.org to learn how to double your impact!

💤 This Friday: Read-a-Thon & Pajama Day!

Here’s what families need to know for Friday’s big event:

• Bring a book your student loves to read — any book works!
• No backpacks on Friday — students should bring only a small bag with their book and lunch.
• Students may wear their coziest pajamas and bring one cozy item, like a blanket or stuffed animal.
• Get ready for a fun, comfy day of reading and relaxing with friends and classmates!

Questions? Contact Brooke Richards at brichards@everettsd.org

💙 Thank you for helping make Gateway a stronger, more spirited community for all Guardians! 💙

Please join our community dine-out at Mod Pizza in Mill Creek on Tuesday, November 18th! Proceeds support PTSA programs at Gateway.

Deadline is Friday, November 14th!

Submissions are due Friday, November 14th, and here is the link to the Gateway form to submit: https://forms.gle/jUnk3S7HWhh7ZkkSA

Different category requirements:

Dance Choreography Guidelines

Film Production Guidelines

Literature Guidelines

Music Composition Guidelines

Photography Guidelines

Visual Arts Guidelines

It’s time to complete the Information Update Form for your student. This important process ensures that we have the most accurate and up-to-date information on file for your child.

Why is this important?

• We changed student information systems (SIS) over the summer, and the new system tracks information about guardians in more detail than our previous SIS. This is your opportunity to review the information about you and your student that made the transition between the two systems.
• Emergency Contact & Safety: Having the correct phone numbers, addresses, and emergency contacts helps us reach you quickly if needed.
• Opt-in and out of information sharing with Colleges and Military recruiters, or family meal status to enable reduced fees for athletics and ASB activities.
• Health Information: Updated medical conditions, allergies, and medications help us keep your child safe during the school day.
• Communication: Accurate information ensures you receive school announcements, teacher messages, report cards, and district updates.
• Legal & Custody information: Verifying guardian rights and permissions helps us protect your student’s well-being. A default value was entered for guardians as part of the conversion but is not always correct.

What you need to do:

• Log in to the ParentVUE portal.
• On a computer, click “Online Registration” in the top-right corner. In the app, tap the “Online Registration” icon twice to open it in a new window.
• Select Information Update and review student record(s).
• Make any necessary changes and submit.

Please complete the Information Update as soon as possible so we can best support your child this school year.

If you have problems logging in to ParentVUE, please open a Help Desk ticket for support.

Thank you for your time and partnership in keeping our student records accurate.

• You cannot go backwards in ParentView, so please email gwyattendance@everettsd.org if the absence was for a previous day.

• Please wait as long as you can to submit an absence for your student if they might actually come to school. Parents cannot edit absences once they are submitted, and it is confusing when the student shows up after being reported absent.

• You do not need to call in absences, we actually need them in writing, so please either use ParentView or email gwyattendance@everettsd.org.

Thank you!

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department is excited to share that eligible students can receive free year-long haircuts through the Kutz 4 Kidz program! This incredible program is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Snohomish County and the Coverson Family.

Who’s eligible?
Kutz 4 Kidz supports homeless, low-income families, and students receiving free or reduced lunch, with a special focus on African American students and those facing economic hardships.

How to get vouchers?
Visit your school’s front office or speak to your school counselor, family specialist, or KIT coordinator for more information.

Everett Public Schools Board of Directors adopted a policy on use of Personal Electronic Devices in 2019.

Elementary and Middle School Students

Elementary and middle school students who choose to bring cell phones and other PEDs to school may only use them before or after the school day. During the school day, all cell phones and other PEDs must be powered off and stored (e.g., in the student’s backpack, locker, other district provided storage). Please click here to access the policy.

Parents, if you need to reach your student, please contact the office. We regularly have parents sending text messages to students during the school day. This is a distraction to learning for your student and sometimes those around them, and sometimes disrupts teaching as well. If your student is not feeling well, they should report to the health office and we will notify you. If a family emergency arises, please call the office and we will assist in retrieving your student.

We do not allow use of PEDs at anytime. ChromeBooks should only be used for academic purposes. To reduce the duration students are on screens and to encourage socialization, school ChromeBooks are not allowed to be used during lunchtime, unless a student is in the library or working with a staff member on schoolwork.

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.

District Policy 3204 P

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.

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.

Have a tech issue, please place a request for support by clicking here.

Need to change a password? Click here.

Want to check your student's grades? Click here.

​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! A packet was sent home on Wednesday, August 27th that includes information on how to sign up for PTSA.

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!