Justus Gage Elementary

Justus Gage Elementary Weekly News

September 27, 2024

Message from the Principal

Spirit Week and Count Day. All student attending school on Wednesday will receive a cookie, Dowagiac Chieftain bracelet and a free homecoming football game ticket. Please have your child show their school spirt and and participate in all five of the dress up days. Please see below for additional information regarding Spirt Week Dress Up Days and Count Day. Go Chieftains!

Please remember the importance of attendance and getting to school on time. Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement. Poor attendance has serious implications for later outcomes as well. Thanks for working together to keep your child healthy and getting your child/student to school on time!

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

September 27 - Fall PTO Fundraiser Kick - Off

September 30 - October 4 - Spirit Week for Homecoming

October 2 - Fall Count Day

October 4 - Homecoming

October 7 - Picture Day

October 10 - PTO Mtg

October 18 - Hero Store Day #2 and Popcorn Day, End of 1st Marking Period

October 21 - Regular Board Mtg @ PAC

October 23 - Evening Parent Teacher Conferences

October 24 - 1/2 Day, Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences

Building Highlights

Ms. Fletcher's third graders enjoying lunch today!

Third graders from Fletcher's room enjoying lunch.
Baten's buddies studying climates of different regions.

Baten's buddies studying climate from different regions.

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.

Spirit Week Dress Up Days!!

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Homecoming Parade & Map

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Fall Fundraiser

Please check your child's backpack for additional information regarding our Fall Fundraiser. Our goal for the fall is to raise $2,000. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in enhancing the Justus Gage community. Please ensure that all donations and completed forms are returned by October 4. Thank you for your support!

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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!

Community & Family Resources

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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!