Message from the Principal
PICTURE DAY: Monday, October 6, 2025 is fall picture day at Justus Gage. Please send the picture form back to school with your child.
Fall Fundraiser Reminder: Please use this weekend to finish up the Justus Gage fundraiser and return the envelope on Monday, October 6. We have individual and classroom incentives for our students to earn. Our building-wide goal is $2,000. Thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting our PTO.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conference slips were sent home today with your student. Look for a PINK slip of paper and return it as soon as possible so that we can accommodate your time needed. Thank you.
ROAR Assembly: Our students and staff welcomed Al the Respect Guy for our R.O.A.R assembly on Tuesday. If you were not aware, October is Bullying Prevention Month and we felt that Al, the Respect Guy, would be the best person to reinforce our HERO Expectations as we entered the month of October.
Two very Important messages that we learned were:
R-Respect
O-Others
A-Act
R-Responsibly
And use your WITS to prevent and stop bullying.
W-walk away
I-Ignore
T-Tell/report to an adult
S-Stand up for yourself/Scream/Yell and get away for safety so others can help and will hear!
Halloween PTO Candy Monster: 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!
Building Wide HERO Celebration #1 What: Justus Gage Hero Celebration #1
When: Friday, October 17, 2025 (during the school day)
Theme: Game Day/Fall Sweet Treat
How do I earn this: Any student that does not receive any SWISS “Major” Referrals for the date range of September 15 - October 16, 2025 will be invited to attend.
In order to earn the opportunity to be a part of future HERO Celebrations, a student must follow the HERO expectations the entire date range without receiving any “Major” SWISS referrals.
Please support our efforts in making Justus Gage Elementary an incredible school by communicating with your student about the HERO Expectations.
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!
ARRIVAL TIME: The first bell of the day RINGS at 8:27 for BREAKFAST. Students are allowed in the
