Message from the Principal
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES/ 1/2 Day Reminder: As a reminder, we have Parent/Teacher Conferences next Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, we have a half day and dismissal time is 11:56. SEE YOU AT CONFERENCES!!
BOOK FAIR NEXT WEEK: Justus Gage will be having their annual fall book fair during the week of conferences. Students are allowed to purchase items from the book fair Monday - Thursday of next week. Parents may purchase items from the book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences. Reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 - 8:00 and Thursday, October 23 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
HALLOWEEN PTO CANDY MONSTER: FEEDMEFEEDMEFEEDMEFEEDMEFEEDMEFEEDME! We are accepting candy donations for our PTO JG Halloween Night. Any donations are appreciated!! Please make sure all candy donated is individually wrapped. We always have a wonderful turnout for this event!
NO POKEMON or ANY KIND of TRADING CARDS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL!! Please remind your students that no Pokemon or any trading cards are allowed at school. Thanks for working together in keeping everyone's trading cards at home.
HERO TICKETS: H: honest, E: earning and giving respect, R: responsible, O: orderly & safe All throughout the day Justus Gage students have the opportunity to earn HERO tickets. Once a month Mrs. Nelson/Ms. Beam visits every classroom with a cart of PRIZES for students to use their earned HERO tickets on. We have set up a display for students to see what is available to purchase or save up for!! Please remind your student how EASY it is to earn several HERO tickets per day.
How did students earn the HERO Celebration today? Any student who was present today and that did not receive a SWISS “Major” Referrals for the date range of September 15 - October 16, 2025
Please stress the importance of HERO expectations with your student(s).
ST. FRANCIS OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry at the Catholic Church in Dowagiac on Oak Street is open every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. No necessary papers to complete.
Dismissal Time Reminder: Please remember to park Northbound on James St., Eastbound on Wayne St. and Southbound on Oak St. when you are picking up your child. GSRP and Kindergarten parents are to use the parking lot which is accessible off of James Street and then please exit onto Wayne St. Thanks for working together in keeping everyone safe!
Attendance: We can't wait t see how many students had perfect attendance for the month of September! Keep up the great work!
