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IMPORTANT DATES - January 2018
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January 3 - School Resumes
January 9 - GEPTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m. All parents are invited to attend.
January 10 - Spelling Bee for 4th and 5th grades. 1:45 p.m. All Purpose Room at Gompers
January 15- NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day
January 19 - Early Release at 11:35 a.m.
January 19- End of 2nd Quarter
January 21 - GEPTO Fundraiser at Red Robin. Dine in or Dine out.
January 22-26- School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
January 22- 2nd Semester Starts
January 26 - GEPTO "Game Night" at Gompers
Important Dates for
February 2018
February 9 - NO SCHOOL/ Staff only
February 13 - GEPTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m. All parents are invited to attend.
February 16- Winter Festival
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Mondays at 1:55 p.m. and
T-F at 3:27 p.m.
Important Numbers
Gompers Office - 204-4520
Health Office - 204-4383
Badger Bus - 298-5471
For Spanish (Angie) - 204-4554
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Dear Gompers Families,
Welcome back from our Winter Break!
I hope all of you had a wonderful time with family and friends.
As we move into 2018, we will soon be approaching the end of first semester, with report cards coming home for you to review your child(ren)'s progress. Do not hesitate to be in touch with teachers if you have any questions. We consider our report cards an important tool as we communicate with you regarding your students' progress.
Happy New Year! Looking forward to working with all of you in 2018.
Kindly,
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Parents,
We have early release days and no school days coming up soon. Please check our calendar and mark your calendar. Thank you!
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Safe Arrival Phone Number: 204-4522
Please call this number by 8:30am when your child will be absent or tardy.
Parents - please remember: The best way to ensure that your child is correctly marked for an absence is to call the Safe Arrival phone number directly. Other messages and notes may not be relayed to the correct person for record keeping. Thank you!
Use our online form to report your child absent from school. You are welcome to continue using our Safe Arrival / Attendance Line phone number if you'd prefer. The online form is simply an additional option for attendance reporting.
LEARN MORE
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
United Way of Dane County is launching the
Imagination Library, you may have seen the article this weekend by Simpson Street Free Press. Families with children ages 0-5 can now sign up to get a book mailed to their home every month until the child turns age 5! FREE! Get free books delivered to your homes - all it takes is entering your address and answering a few questions to get enrolled.
MUNCH will be at the following neighborhoods on Saturdays, Sundays and other non-school days:
FREE lunch on all non-school days!
| Site Locations |
Times |
| Oak Park Terrace |
11:20 - 11:35 am |
| Ridgecrest |
11:40 - 11:55 am |
| Vera Ct. (in front of 714 Vera Ct.) |
12:00 - 12:15 pm |
| Woodland Park |
12:20 - 12:35 pm |
| Brentwood (on Trailsway) |
12:40 - 12:55 pm |
| Packers Townhouses |
1:00 - 1:15 pm |
| Northport Apartments |
1:20- 1:35 pm |
| Kipling Dr. (corner of Scott Dr.) |
1:40 - 1:55 pm |
For any questions, comments or volunteer opportunities, please contact the MUNCH staff at:
(608) 442-8815
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January 22-26 is
School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
. Please say thank the following crossing guards when you bring your child/children to school.
They keep all of our children safe every day.
George Flatman - Comanche/Wheeler
Kathy Rutlin, Wyoming/Esch Lane
Timothy Kerns - Delaware/Esch Lane
WHAT TO BRING TO SCHOOL?
We want to encourage all students to bring warm clothes each day. Students are welcome to store outerwear in their lockers during the cold months. We do have clothing supplies in the cafeteria for anyone who needs a warm pair of boots, snow pants, hats, etc... for the year.
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MEET OUR NEW CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER, NATE WALZ
Thank you to everyone for a warm welcome into this wonderful school! My name is Nate Walz and I am the new Cross Categorical Teacher at Gompers. I have the privilege to work with students both in second and third grade this school year. I am extremely excited to work with such kind, hardworking, and respectful students. Some background about me, I was born and raised in Waukesha, WI. I attended school and graduated from Winona State University in Winona, MN. I am happy to be back in WI to start my career in a city as awesome as Madison. When I am not teaching you can find me playing or coaching any and all sports, going fishing, hiking, or riding my motorcycle. I absolutely love being outdoors, especially out on the water. Again, I am thrilled to start my new adventure at Gompers Elementary and I look forward to getting to know everyone better!
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GEPTO OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018
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President - Amanda Kruse
Vice President - Jen Klutterman
Treasurer - Jenny Camponeschi
Secretary - Vacancy
Community Outreach Coordinator - Lynnea Nielsen
Communications Coordinator - Kelly Hauser
Volunteer Coordinator - Vacancy
Box Top Coordinator- Heathere Irwin
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News from Gompers Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (GEPTO)Family
Upcoming Fundraisers
Amazon Smile
When you shop on Amazon, you can support GEPTO at the same time. Once you've filled your Amazon cart, go to Smile.Amazon.com and choose Gompers Elementary Parent Teacher Organization from the list of charitable organizations. We receive 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases.
Family Game Night Date Change
The date for Family Game Night has changed, and it is now Friday, January 26. (The original date was one week earlier on Friday, January 19.) We'll have a selection of games in the library, and families are welcome to bring a favorite game from home. Hot cocoa and treats will be served in the All-Purpose Room (Cafeteria). We hope you can join us on the 26th!
Red Robin Restaurant Night
Our next Restaurant Night will be at Red Robin on Sunday, January 21, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. GEPTO will receive 20% of all purchases made by anyone who has a Gompers flyer or shows the event invitation on their phone.
Getting Ready for Winter Festival
Planning is underway for the Winter Festival on February 16. The evening will include a "Dress Your Best" dance, book fair, silent auction, and bake sale. We will need volunteers to work at the book fair cash registers, keep an eye on bidding at the silent auction, make bake sale items, and decorate at the dance. If you can help, please contact GEPTO President Amanda Kruse at Amanda@gomperspto.org.
Sharing Information with You!
GEPTO shares information with families through flyers in backpack mail, Facebook (you can "Like" us at Gompers Elementary Parent Teacher Organization), and this email newsletter. We plan to send this newsletter twice a month.
If you prefer not to receive these emails in the future, please send a message to Kelly Hauser, GEPTO Communications Coordinator, at kelly@gomperspto.org.
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NEWS FROM THE NURSES' OFFICE
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Have a Safe Healthy Winter!
This time of year often comes with cold weather and snow. These weather changes pose special risks, especially for children. Here are a few tips on keeping yourself
and your children healthy this winter!
-Take frequent breaks: When spending extended periods outside in the cold it is important to take breaks somewhere to warm up.
- Watch for frostbite: Watch for this when outside for extended periods of time or when temperatures are below -15. Frostbite is when a body part starts to freeze. It starts with the skin becoming red and tingly.
-Wash hands frequently: The winter season falls in the middle of flu season and hand washing is one of best ways to prevent yourself and others from getting sick.
Clothes needed at the nurse's office
The nurse's office is in need of a good supply of extra kid's clothing, especially BOYS AND GIRLS PANTS FOR K-3! Life happens, and sometimes life requires a change of clean clothes! Pants, shirts, and underwear are needed for K and UP! Send your clothing items to the office. Thank you!
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