Justus Gage Elementary

Justus Gage Elementary Weekly News

May 2, 2025

Message from the Principal

Teacher Appreciation Week: Please take the time to thank your personal teachers of the past as well as the teachers of your children. May 5th through the 12th is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 6th. Thank you to all of our Justus Gage teachers and support staff. Each and everyone of you make Justus Gage a wonderful place and I feel very fortunate in being part of the Justus Gage Team.

Congratulation Justus Gage GSRP Staff: Debbie Luthringer, Emily Mead, Brooke Ward and Angela Mosier, we are so proud of you as educators and we are very fortunate in hosting two GSRP classrooms. Please click on the following link to learn more about earning the highest honor with National Accreditation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mzFVMeZjqDCb-1aM7EepFmRbaZO8jqqy/view?usp=sharing

ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School Schedule: Please click on the following link for more information and the schedule for our ABC Countdown Days. The countdown begins on Thursday, April 24th. Countdown Info and Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4PGUB7WhacoN7Xh9NZCpCUFdFl-4lfJ/view?usp=sharing

Fitch Camp: Fitch Camp Registration forms are being sent home to all 2nd-5th grade students. Forms are to be turned into the secretary at each building or scanned to Mr. Turner at, jturner@dowagiacschools.org. Registration will be cut off when we have reached our limit so make sure you get registered sooner rather than later. We will send a message over Facebook when registration is cut off.

Fitch Camp Form

Fitch Camp Facebook Page

Spring Testing Window and Info: As a reminder we are currently in the middle of our Spring Testing Window. All k-5 students will also be taking the NWEA tests and K-2 students will be completing their i-Ready testing. As always, please remember that your children need adequate sleep and healthy breakfast. If you would like for your student to eat breakfast at school, please make sure they arrive by 8:30. We never want a child to feel rushed on any school day, especially on test days!

Parent Input/Student Learning Style Forms: These forms will be available in the office on Monday and are do by Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Schedule of Events

May 6 - Teacher Appreciation Day

May 8 - Fine Arts Night

May 14th - Fifth Grade Band Fittings and Young Writers Day

May 16th - Popcorn Day

May 23rd - Hero Celebration #4

May 26th - No School, Memorial Day

May 27th and 28th Field Days

May 29th 1/2 Day, Kinder Celebration

May 30th 1/2 Day and Last Day of School

Building Highlights

Math-A-Rama

3rd Grade

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L to R: Jace White, Ella Samuel, Michael Doorn, Nevaeh Damouth, Blair Turrell

4th Grade

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L to R: Colton Dwyer, Graycin Emerson, Leland Carpenter, John Bakeman, Vincent Dwyer

5th Grade

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L To R: Evan Suasto, Bronson Race, Abel Hall, Jacob Slates, Liam Sandberg

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.

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

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Report Card Information

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Community Happenings

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Dowagiac Elks JR Golf Program

Be on the lookout for copies being sent home with students! This program is for boys and girls aged 8 to 14.

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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!