Message from the Principal

Reading Month Wrap: Congratulations to everyone that participated in Justus Gage’s Reading Month activities. Students that participated read a total of one hundred four thousand, two hundred eight minutes. Great Job students and thank you parents and staff for motivating our students. Thank you to the Justus Gage PTO and our local members of the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation for donating bikes and helmets once again this year. Your efforts and generosity is greatly appreciated!

2025 Bike Winners

From left to right: Eva Baez, Leland Carpenter, Masked Reader, Lucy Justice and Edwin Poor

Staff Masked Readers

Parents, please guess who the staff member is!

REMINDER: No School Friday, March 28, 2025 as it is the start of our Spring Break. I hope everyone has an opportunity to unwind. Take some time and enjoy your families.

Spring Testing Window and Info.: Spring testing will begin after break. Third through Fifth grade families will be receiving a letter explaining the MSTEP testing prior to their testing date. All k-5 students will also be taking the NWEA tests and K-2 students will be completing their i-Ready testing. We are always excited to see the results of these assessments so we can celebrate the growth of our students. Let's work together with our students and motivate them to do their best!

OUT-OF-BOUNDARY REQUEST: Reminder that out-of-boundary requests must be turned in to the office as soon as possible for your request to be submitted.

Carbonated/Caffeinated Pops/Energy Drinks: Thanks for working together in keeping our Justus Gage students healthy. Pop, caffeinated, and carbonated energy drinks are highly discouraged to be brought to school for breakfast, snack time and lunch. In reference to our Board Policy-8510-Wellness: The Board, however, believes this effort to support the students' development of healthy behaviors and habits with regard to eating and exercise cannot be accomplished by the schools alone. It will be necessary for not only the staff, but also parents and the public at large to be involved in a community-wide effort to promote, support, and model such healthy behaviors and habits. The district shall encourage students to increase their consumption of healthful foods during the school day. Furthermore, with the objectives of enhancing student health and well being, and reducing childhood obesity.

Schedule of Events

March 28 - No School

March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break

April 7 - School Resumes

April 18 - 1/2 Day K-12 Good Friday

April 21 - Regular Board Mtg.

April 25 - Math-A-Rama

Building Highlights

Excellent Passenger Awards

One of our newer bus drivers has been rewarding passengers who have been excellent passengers!

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

SCIENCE ROCKS!

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.

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.