Justus Gage Elementary

Justus Gage Elementary Weekly News

December 6, 2024

Message from the Principal

GREAT PERFORMANCE and TURNOUT: Our K-2 students and 4-5 Special Chorus had an amazing performance Wednesday evening at the PAC. Mrs. Eckman and our students put in a lot of hard work since the beginning of October practicing for this Special Night and everyone's talent was highlighted. Thank you parents, families and friends for supporting our Fine Arts at Justus Gage. The PAC was PACKED!!!!!!! Please check out a few of the pictures below in the building highlights section.

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.

OUTSIDE RECESS:  Please dress your student appropriately for the cold weather.  It is our district policy to go outside for recess unless the temp is below 10 degrees w/windchill.

BUS RIDER PARENTS: Please have your student(s) at the bus stop 5-10 minutes early so that our bus drivers can stay on schedule in order for our schools to start on time. Thank you for helping.

SANTA'S WORKSHOP: Our PTO will again be hosting our Santa store on Wednesday, December 11th and Thursday, December 12th. Students will be able to shop for Christmas gifts during those 2 days. Please list the people who your student is to buy for along with the dollar amount that they are to spend in the envelope that was sent home on Friday, December 6, 2024.

FOOD DRIVE: Justus Gage is sponsoring a Food Drive starting December 9 and running through December 18. All nonperishable food will be donated to the First Christian Church food pantry. The Food Pantry is open every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Call the church, leave a message for the food pantry and your phone number and someone will call you back to make arrangements for pick up.

Schedule of Events

December 11 & 12 - Santa's Workshop

December 19 - Popcorn Day ... 50 cents a bag

December 20 - HALF DAY for K-12 grades

January 6 - Classes Resume

Building Highlights

Winter Music Program

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Shout Out Friday

Reminders

DRESS FOR Winter WEATHER: In case you haven't observed, Winter is here. Winter hats, gloves, boots and coats are needed. It would also be ideal if you send your little ones with snow pants.

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.

Santa' Secret Workshop

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Project Pajama

The Second Annual Project Pajama fundraiser will run through Friday, December 13. Each school will have a collection box for new, unworn pajamas, which will be donated to families in need.

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Community Events

Career Development & Work-Based Learning Forum

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Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScopxYiG3tzeRO-aF4t4lNBmJ1N86xwtNo6kgtGjPY14T-O_A/viewform

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Helpful Links

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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!

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!