Justus Gage Elementary

Justus Gage Elementary Weekly News

October 18, 2024

Message from the Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences: Conference Slip appointments went home today on yellow paper. We always make it our goal of having 100% attendance during fall conferences. Please contact the office at 782-4460 if you have a time conflict.

1/2 Day Reminder: Half Day Dismissal time is 11:56. Our first 1/2 day of the year is Thursday, October 24.

HERO Celebration #1: All students who have not received a major discipline(SWIS) referral during the date range of September 23rd - October 23rd will be able to participate in their GL Ice Cream Sundae Social. They will receive their ice cream sundae on Friday, October 25th. Starting Monday, everyone will have a clean slate and have an opportunity to be able to participate in the second marking period Hero Celebration.

Fall PTO Fundraiser Results/Winners: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fall PTO Fundraiser. Miss Quist's second grade classroom and Mrs. Hannapel's fifth grade classroom were the two classes who raised the most money. Individual prize winners will be recognized and will have their picture in next week's newsletter. Congrats!!!

BOOK FAIR: Our book fair will open on Monday, October 21. Students will be able to shop Monday through Thursday during school hours. Parents will be able to shop during conference times which are Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and then again on Thursday, October 24 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. See you at conferences!!

Popcorn Volunteers: Thank you so much to our three volunteers who popped delicious popcorn today. Julie Miller, Faye Maggert and Lory Schoff. The Justus Gage staff and PTO truly appreciate you!!!

END OF DAY CALLS and PICK UPS: You must call the office by 3:00 p.m. to make arrangements for your student to go home a different way. This is a policy that we have had in place and unfortunately have to enforce. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Schedule of Events

October 21 - Regular Board Mtg @ PAC

October 21 - Justus Gage Book Fair

October 23 - Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

October 24 - 1/2 Day School, Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:30 p.m.

October 25 - Building-Wide HERO Celebration #1

October 30 - PTO Trick or Treat

November 15 - Hero Store Day #3/Popcorn

November 25 - Grandparents' Day

November 25-27 -Thanksgiving Break

Building Highlights

Mrs. Munson's Fifth Graders investigated ways to determine if a common food item is an acid. They observed no reactions, fizzing and color changing! 

5th Grade Science Pic
More 5th Grade Science

More Fifth Grade Science, Learning and Fun!

Michigan Big Apple Crunch

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Shout Out Friday

Reminders

OUTSIDE LUNCHES:    The district does not allow outside lunches to be delivered to school for students.

SICK CHILD:  Please call the office and report that you are keeping your child home due to illness. The Cass Van Buren Health Department requires schools to report illnesses every week.

FLIP FLOPS & SANDALS:  Please do not send your student to school with flip flops or sandals.  Tennis shoes are best for this time of year.

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Link to our Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jgage

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You can find this guy in the office until our annual trick-or-treat night, October 30th.

We are accepting CANDY DONATIONS from now until then.

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Transportation Website: https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/transportation

Transportation App:

My Ride K-12

  • Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115?platform=iphone

  • Microsoft App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

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Form Link

Please click the link to give any staff member a shout out!

Reading is Fun!

Our schools and the Dowagiac District Library have come together to encourage reading. Elementary students who attend the Adventures in Bookland Club (ages 6-8) and Inkwell Explorers Book Club (ages 9-12) will receive Hero Tickets they can use at their school's Hero Store.  

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Dowagiac District Library: https://www.dowagiacdl.org/

Building Information

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Principal:

Bryan Henry

bhenry@dowagaicschools.org

Phone: (269) 782-4460

Fax: (269) 782-4461

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Secretary:

Carol Primley

cprimpley@dowagiacschools.org

Phone: (269) 782-4460

Fax: (269) 782-4461

Drop Off Time: 8:27 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:27 a.m.-8:41 a.m.

Building Times: 8:41 a.m.-3:37 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 11:56 a.m.

Phone: 269-782-4460

Social Media

Justus Gage Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/jges

Justus Gage Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JustusGageElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dowagiacschools/

GO CHIEFTAINS!