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Greengate Newswletter

November 3, 2016

GreengateNewswletterNovember 3, 2016

Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Hargett

At this time of the year, as we reflect on Thanksgiving and thankfulness, I want to take this opportunity to share just a few things for which I am thankful:


I am thankful for our students, who come to school every day ready to learn – they give us all a daily reminder of what is important in life and why we do what we do every day. I am thankful for the support of our parents, as they continue to share their most valuable possession with us and-in most cases- work hard and advocate to be a partner in their children’s education, safety and well-being. I am thankful for the teachers, tutors, and support staff who not only care about our student’s success, but who also really have the best interests of our students at heart. They, along with parents, are ambassadors for our school. I am thankful for our Board of Directors, who believe in, and share the vision and mission of Greengate School, and continue to make it possible for the school to be a viable resource in our community. I am also thankful for our many volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school.


In these most difficult and challenging times, we see dedicated and tireless individuals going above and beyond to make sure that great things happen in our school. They do make a difference, and the children, in their own individual ways, benefit from those efforts.


I would like to wish all of you and your families a happy, healthy and relaxing upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!

Annual Poinsettia Fund-Raiser

We have had several requests to continue this fund-raiser that Mrs. Bryant originally started, so we contacted the company and will again offer these beautiful poinsettias. They are available in red, pink and white in all three sizes. Orders are due by Monday, November 14th and will be avaiable for pick-up on Monday, December 5th from 2:00-4:00 at Greengate School. Orders forms were sent home this afternoon with students.


Prices are:


6" $10.00

8" $15.00

10 $20.00

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Red

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Pink

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White

Can-a-thon

It's time for Greengate's Annual College Football Can-A-Thon! Bring in cans (or other non-perishable food items) for your favorite college and get some points on the board! Our goal is to collect 600 cans for the food pantry at Holmes Street United Methodist, so they can feed hungry families this holiday season. On Friday, November 18th, we'll announce which fans brought the most cans! And students can earn "No Uniform" passes for every 10 cans they bring in! This picture from last year shows just how generous our students and families were to help this cause.
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Sick Days

We all get sick, and in our small school environment it is important to keep your child at home if they have been sick-fever and/or vomiting-in the last 24 hours.
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Medications

All medications-prescription and over the counter-must be dispensed by school personnel.
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Cooler Weather

As the weather starts to get cooler, please remember that students may wear a light jacket, with the Greengate logo, in the building. During the winter months, they also may need a heavier coat to wear outside for recess. We will go outside unless it's raining or the temperature drops below 40 degrees!
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Greengate's CFC #95057

If you or someone you know is a government worker or govenment contract worker, they can make a donation to Greengate through the CFC workplace giving campaign.
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Target

Did you know that every time you use your REDcard Target will donate 1% of your purchase at Target and Target.com to an eligible K-12 school of your choice. Target is on track to give $1 billion to education by the end of the year. Let's be part of it! Tell your friends and family too!
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Publix

Publix Super Markets has a great program that will enable our school to make money every time you shop at Publix. It costs you nothing and Publix sends the school a check quarterly. All you need to do is present your Publix Partners card when you shop and Publix will handle everything else.

If you need more cards for other family members, friends, or neighbors, please send a note to your child’s teacher requesting how many more cards you need.

Thank you for joining us in supporting this valuable program.

November 4-18 Canned Food Drive

Veteran's Day-No School November 11

November 18-Thanksgiving Desserts-More info coming!

November 18-Social Club Outing-TBD

Thanksgiving Break-No School- November 21-25

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Upcoming Field Trips

November 10 Museum of Art-Centaurs Only-1:30

November 17 Broadway Theater League-Sprites-Argonauts-9:30


December 2 Museum of Art-Unicorns-Perseus-1:30


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Teacher Wish Lists

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Help us keep our kids healthy!

Don't forget Art, Music, PE, Computer and Science labs!
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We can NEVER have enough!

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This helps too...

Especialy when we can't wash our hands!
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Contact Us

Email: info@greengateschool.org
Website: www.greengateschool.org
Location: 2800 Poplar Ave NW, Huntsville, AL, United States
Phone: 256 551-4439
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreengateSchool
Twitter: @Greengateschool

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