The Grizzly Roar
November 21, 2015; issue 46

Collaborating with the Community - Mt. Gap to Conduct Athletic Shoe Drive throughout December

Heels for HEALS
"A Step in the Right Direction"

Purchase a NEW pair of athletic shoes suitable for boys or girls and place in the collection boxes located in the upper campus lobby and outside the Welcome Center.

Shoe sizes needed most
Male sizes: Child 9.5-4.5 & Adult 6.5-13
Female sizes: Child 9.5-4.5 & Adult 5, 5.5, 8-12
Socks sizes: All sizes for males or females

To learn more about Heels for HEALS, click here

Heels for HEALS is a 501C non-profit organization. 
Mt. Gap Spirit Night 
Mark your calendar!
The first Tuesday of each month will be Mt. Gap Spirit Night from 5-8pm. Different student groups will be hosting each month and all proceeds benefit the hosting group. 

We would love to see everyone come and support our students. 

Tuesday, December 1
TBD

PTA Membership

Have you joined PTA? Please share the membership form with grandparents, neighbors and community members. 

Attention Mountain Gap Alumni
 
All Mountain Gap Alumni are invited to join the Mountain Gap Alumni Facebook  page  as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.  Starting in November, we will be posting interesting facts and memories and we invite you to share with us as well.  Look for announcements about 50th anniversary events and happenings that include alumni.
Santa Shop

Mountain Gap PTA will be sponsoring Santa Shop for grades Pre-K - 5 December 8, 9 and 10.

We are in need of volunteers to help children shop, keep the tables stocked with goodies to purchase and help with checkout.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email clayliover@gmail.com.
Lunch News

New Grab and Go Lunch Choice!!

Contains: Yogurt, string cheese, goldfish crackers, animal crackers, fresh fruit and water bottle

Student lunch: $2.25
School Calendar

For all school clubs and after school activities, please check the calendar on our school website.

To help minimize the amount of calls to the school regarding events, please check out the school website for important events on our school calendar.
 
Please stay in the know! 
 
Go to  www.mountaingapschool.org and click on the calendar icon at the top right of the page.
Grizzly Pride Magnets

The new magnets are in! Send in the order form with payment to the Welcome Center, and we will deliver the magnets to the student within a week. (while supplies last)
Old Yearbooks for Sale

We have some extra yearbooks for sale and you can purchase for only $5 while supplies last. 

Please see Mrs. Babiak in the upper campus office to purchase.





1992-1993        1
1993-1994        2
1995-1996         1
1996-1997        2
1997-1998        1
1999-2000        2
2001                    3
2002                    1
2003                    3
2004                    3
2005                    4
2006                    2
2007                    1
2008                    2
2009                    11
2010                    1 box
2011                    14
2012                    2 boxes
3rd Annual Grizzly 5K/Fun Run

The 3rd Annual Grizzly 5K/Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 and we are in the planning phases now. 

We are in need of someone to design our logo for tshirts and advertising.

If you are interested in being on the Grizzly 5K committee, volunteering or in sponsorship, please email  mgsgrizzly5k@gmail.com 

Upper Grades Parent Support

If you are interested in volunteering for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade support please contact the representatives below:

6th grade - Christa Brockway ccecil523@hotmail.com

7th grade - Mandy Nelson mandynelson735@gmail.com

8th grade - Melanie Jones melanieshayjones@yahoo.com

Mountain Gap Basics  at a Glance

Click  here to read 
MGS P-8 Students of the Month


The Mountain Gap student of the month is chosen based on qualities such as character, leadership, and citizenship, not necessarily academics. The student of the month must be a diligent student, completing his/her assignments on time, showing strong effort to learn the subjects. The student of the month demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, is well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers.  Lastly, the student of the month shows exemplar character through his/her compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty in creating a positive school environment.
 
A student can only be awarded once a year. One girl and one boy from each grade will be selected each month. 

K - Elaina Irrgang, Kenneth Kuykendall
1 - Zoe Bhiak, Tyler Park
2 - Lareeta Ashton, El McGee
3 - Lily Berg, Edem Yao-Kumah
4 - Aniaja Cosby, Seth Winward
5 - Nora Adams, Jack Dennis
6 - Shania Ree, Christian Dunkle
7 - Anna Goodman, Thomas Moore
8 - Camri Stone, Elijah Wilson

We encourage parents to stop in and see our November Superheroes bulletin boards!!

Lower grade bulletin board is located across from the large cafeteria. The upper grade bulletin board is  located next to the girls' locker room.


Need to contact a school counselor?

Did you know that our school counselors have their own page on the school website? Check it out for all the services they offer.  Click  HERE .
Community Bulletin Board

Our Mountain Gap families are welcome to submit a note for this section of the newsletter. Email  mgsptaevents@gmail.com .


Bailey Cove Friends of the Library to Host Breakfast with Santa  -  December 12, 2015 9:30 - 11:00 am .   Cost:  $18.  Santa will mingle with children as they are served breakfast biscuits, muffins, fruit and juice.  Entertainment will include caroling and a puppet show.  Each child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa individually.  In order to accommodate the greatest number of children, only the children will be seated and served breakfast.  Parents are welcome to stay in the meeting room during the event.  Space is limited.  Tickets will be available at the main desk at Bailey Cove Public Library beginning  November 2 .  For more details, email  baileycovefriends @ gmail.com .
Community Sponsors

If you own a business, you can have your logo in the newsletter each week. Email  mgsptaevents@gmail.com for info.

Thank you to our community sponsors for their donation to our PTA so that we can help the many different programs within our school succeed! 



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