News and Events

Think sunshine for Gatewood’s annual walk-a-thon!  Last year we raised around $10K, let’s make it $15K this year!  We are raising funds for Literacy (books for the classroom, the kids and for summer reading).  Please help your children get pledges for laps walked and/or donations.
For a copy of the flyer with more information...
For a copy of the pledge sheet...

Times to walk:
K/1  9:30-10:30 am
2/3  10:30-11:30 am
4/5   11:30-12:30 am

For information and/or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Kelly Faherty at mkfaherty@comcast.net or (206)713-3129.

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Gatewood Gators love to read!  We want to set our students up for a successful summer of reading.  In order to do this, we need your help.  From May 1-31 we are holding a gently used book drive.  We are looking for gently used books that would interest K-5 readers.  

Are there books in your child's home library that you have read too many times?  Perhaps you have books that your child has outgrown.  Please check your home, ask your neighbors, visit garage sales and Thrift stores and look for gently used books to donate.  

Starting, May 1st there will be boxes outside of each team.  Gently used books can be placed inside the boxes.  In June, all of the books collected will be available for our Gatewood Gators to select for summer reading.  The more books we collect, the more books our students take home for summer reading.  

Thank you for your efforts!

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Bike-to-School Month as a family project to introduce parents to the fun of cycling with their kids!  To participate, fill out the form below and return to the office by April 30.  You keep track of your trips each day you ride and turn in your passport at the end of the month.  We'll add your trips to our school total and deliver your prizes.  Everyone who rides at least once wins a prize!

For more information and a registration form...
For the Bike-to-School Passport...

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Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) and The Seattle Mariners Radio Network want to recognize those teachers that are making a difference every day. You may nominate a teacher that is making a difference by writing and submitting a short essay.  All entries are due by June 1st.

For more information a flyer with details...
or visit online at www.MyNorthwest.com/teacher

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Donor's Choose is a great organization that helps classrooms connect projects that address student needs to donors.  Many Gatewood teachers have projects that are looking for funding. The "Donor's Choose for Gatewood" to the right under additional links will take you to the Gatewood projects that are currently requesting funds.

Double your money!  Every week match codes become available from different sponsors. Search online for "donor's choose match codes" for the current week's matching codes. (FREE money for Gatewood teachers and students!)  

This week Mr Case found a match code from Savings.com. You type in SAVINGS in the match code box at check-out.  This will match up to $100. You can also use last weeks’ codes  by typing in YELP or CHASE in the match/gift code section during check out and they will send us a match we can apply immediately.  The YELP will match up to $100 and the CHASE up to $45.

Thanks - every little bit helps!

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