What a night! 🎨 Our students absolutely shined at Thursday's Night of Fine Arts, and we're still buzzing with excitement! ✨ The creativity on display was truly remarkable—from Mrs. Brecht's snack and paint station to stunning pop art, there was something magical happening in every corner. 🌟 Watching our learners express themselves through art reminded us why we love what we do. 🎭🎵 Thank you for supporting these incredible young artists! 💫
🎬 Coming Attractions at Gateway Elementary! 🎉 Want to know what's happening next? Check out our video to stay in the loop on all the exciting events coming your way! 📺✨
More Upcoming Events at GES
Mark your calendars because exciting things are coming your way! 📅✨ We have some wonderful events lined up at Gateway, and we can't wait to see you there. Click the link below to watch the video for all the details! 🎉
Gateway Upcoming Events
Stay Connected with Conneaut Area City Schools – All in One Place
Conneaut Area City Schools is making communication simpler and more streamlined for our families. We will be transitioning away from Remind and moving all district and classroom communication into our official CACS app.
Why the change from Remind to a dedicated CACS App?
✔ One app, less clutter – Reduce “app fatigue” by keeping everything in a single, easy-to-use platform
✔ Real-time notifications – Receive updates directly from your child’s teachers and the district
✔ Google Classroom integration – View classroom posts and updates without needing additional logins
✔ Cost savings initiative – Helps the district reduce expenses while maintaining strong communication tools
🚧 Coming Soon:
We are currently enhancing the app to support direct messaging between staff, students, and guardians. While this feature is in development, messaging for guardians is not yet available. We will be sure to notify everyone as soon as this functionality is ready.
We encourage all families and students to get ahead of the rollout and download the app today so you’re ready when these features go live!
Our goal is to provide a smoother, more consistent experience for parents and guardians—keeping you informed and connected without the need for multiple apps.
📲 Download the Conneaut Area City Schools app today and stay connected! The app can be downloaded from either the Play Store or the App Store for your specific device.
Android: Play Store
Apple: App Store
Just a reminder. . . .
🎵 March is Music in Our Schools Month and Gateway Elementary's 3rd grade went ALL OUT celebrating America's 250th birthday! Tuesday had us on our feet as Miss Bernardini, Miss Kohli, and Mrs. Geric's classes absolutely crushed their performances. Then Wednesday? Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Cunningham, and Mrs. Nieminen's classes brought the house DOWN with their equally outstanding show. 🎉 The energy was electric, the talent was real, and our gym was packed with families cheering on their amazing scholars. 🙌 Huge shout-out to Miss Trost for keeping the musical vibes pumped up and helping us celebrate our nation's 250 birthday in the most joyful way possible! 🎸✨
🚀 Gateway Elementary had an absolutely stellar day today! We welcomed Tech Sergeant Chris Kelly from the United States Space Force—and get this, he is a CHS graduate (Class of 2015) and he's a proud Gateway Elementary alum from way back!
During our assembly, Tech Sergeant Kelly took us on a journey through space 🌌, cracked the code on how the internet actually works 💻, and showed us the mind-bending ways messages zoom around the world 🌍 His visit was the perfect reminder that the students sitting in our classrooms today could be tomorrow's space explorers, engineers, and innovators. Nothing quite hits like seeing real-world inspiration walk through your school doors! ✨
📚 Read Across America Week has wrapped, and what a celebration it was! Gateway Elementary truly brought the magic of Dr. Seuss to life this year. From the Cat in the Hat to the Lorax, we've been reminded why these beloved characters have captured hearts for generations. 🎩✨ A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Seuss for the unforgettable stories, the quirky rhymes, and those timeless lessons about kindness, imagination, and standing up for what's right. 💚 Here's to a week filled with reading, laughter, and a little bit of Seussian wisdom that'll stick with us long after the bookmarks are tucked away. 📖🌟
#ReadAcrossAmericaWeek
📚 Read Across America Week is here and we're turning it into a fashion show! 🎉
Monday kicks off with 👕 PJ Day—because learning in your coziest outfit hits different.
Tuesday brings the 🎩 hats (top hats, beanies, crowns, you name it).
Wednesday is all about 🎨 Mis-Matched Day—the more chaotic, the better.
Thursday we're rocking 🧦 Crazy Socks that would make a rainbow jealous.
And Friday? That's when things get wild with 🎭 Character Day—channel your inner Dr. Seuss creation and let your imagination run absolutely bonkers!
This week celebrates the magic of reading while celebrating the magic of having fun. Can't wait to see what our students comes up with! 📖✨
❤️ Heart-Stopping Success at Gateway Elementary! 🎉
Our Kids Heart Challenge just blew us away! 🚀 Check out these incredible numbers that'll make your heart skip a beat:
93 students jumped into action and registered 💪
54 families learned life-saving hands-only CPR 🆘
40 students conquered Finn's Mission 🏆
Grade-level champions emerged in both participation and fundraising!
🏅Top Grades for registered students: #1. 3rd grade, #2. 5th grade, #3. 4th grade.
Top Classes for registered students: #1. Ms. Lebzelter's 5th grade, #2. Mrs. Thomas' 5th grade, and #3. Mrs. Adams' 3rd grade.
Top Grades for $$ raised: #1. 5th grade, #2. 3rd grade, #3. 4th grade.
Top Classes for $$ raised: #1. Miss Mischka's 4th grade, #2. Mr. Specht's 5th grade, and #3. Mrs. Thomas' 5rd grade.
The top class at each grade level won a pizza🍕 party! Congrats to Mr. Specht's 5th grade, Miss Mischka's 4th grade, and Mrs. Nieminen's 3rd grade.
The most jaw-dropping moment? Gateway Elementary raised an AMAZING $8,755.19 for the American Heart Association! 💖 That's not just money - that's hope, that's help, that's heroism!
Huge high-fives to every student, staff member, and family who made this possible. You're all heart heroes! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
❤️ Kindness in Motion: Our Heartfelt Challenge! 🏃♀️
Calling all heart heroes! 💕 Our Kids Heart Challenge is racing to the finish line, and we need YOUR support! Donations close Wednesday, Feb 18th - every penny is a step towards healthier hearts and brighter futures. 🩺✨ Together, we're turning compassion into action, one heartbeat at a time! Let's make this our most incredible community effort yet! 🤝🌟
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars, Gateway Families! 📅
No classes this Friday (Feb 13) for Parent/Teacher Conferences, and a long weekend ahead with Monday (Feb 16) off for President's Day! 🏫✨ Perfect time for family time or catching up on rest. Enjoy the 4 day weekend!
