🦷 Smile Bright, Gateway Families! 🏥
Dental care is coming to our school on February 17, 2026 courtesy of Ohio Dental Outreach.
Registration forms were sent home in December, so make sure to complete yours and return it to Gateway by January 16, 2026.
Misplaced your form? No worries! You may also use the registration link below for easy sign-up.
Link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/
Healthy smiles start here! 🌟

🎒 School bells are ringing again! We're officially back in action on Monday, January 5th, 2026! 🎉
Hope everyone had the most wonderful Christmas break filled with cozy moments, family fun, and maybe a few too many cookies 🍪 (no judgment here!).
Time to dust off those backpacks, sharpen those pencils ✏️, and get ready for another amazing semester of learning and growing together!
Can't wait to hear all about your holiday adventures and see those bright, rested faces back in the classroom! 😊✨

May this year overflow with those magical "aha!" moments 🤯, countless giggles during homework time (yes, it's possible! 😄), and maybe even a few peaceful mornings getting everyone ready for school 🌅
Wishing you health, happiness, and just the right amount of coffee to fuel all those adventures ahead ☕️ Here's to another year of watching your incredible scholars grow, learn, and surprise us all! 🌟
Happy New Year! 🎉

Wishing your families joy, laughter, and magical moments together this holiday season! 🎁❤️ May your homes be filled with warmth, your hearts with happiness, and your cookie jars... well, hopefully still have a few left! 🍪😄
Thank you for sharing this incredible 2025 - here's to more adventures ahead in 2026! 🌟

Think reindeer with googly eyes 🦌, snowmen that light up ❄️, or maybe that sweater with jingle bells that plays music every time they move 🔔 The more outrageous, the better!
This delightful tradition fills our hallways with laughter and holiday cheer 🎉 There's something magical about seeing kids embrace the silly side of the season while celebrating together 💫
So grab that sweater that makes you giggle and get ready for a day full of festive fun! 🎁

We're cranking up the holiday spirit and want everyone to get creative with their festive fashion! Think holiday overalls, snazzy suspenders, jolly ties, cozy vests, or any holiday accessories that make you smile 🎅👔
Time to raid those closets and show off your most wonderfully wacky holiday style! Who knew overalls could be so merry? 🎉🎁
Let's make December 18th a day to remember with our fantastic fashion choices! 👗🎊

Time to dig through those closets and find the most festive headwear you can imagine! 🧢🎅 Whether it's a classic Santa hat, sparkly reindeer antlers, or that quirky elf beanie from last year's family photo, we want to see it all!
This is our chance to turn the hallways into a winter wonderland of creativity 🌟 Every hat tells a story, and we can't wait to see what holiday magic your scholars bring to school!
Get ready for some serious hat envy and maybe a few giggles


Tuesday, December 16th is officially "Grinch Day" and we're ready for some serious holiday mischief (LOL - no mischief please)! Your scholars can rock their best green outfit or transform into any school appropriate holiday character their hearts desire 🎭
Will we see tiny Grinches roaming the halls? Maybe a few elves? Perhaps even a reindeer or two? 🦌 The possibilities are endless and the excitement is real!
Thanks for helping us make these Holiday Spirit Days absolutely magical ✨ Your enthusiasm turns ordinary school days into memories that last a lifetime! 🎉

🎄 Monday, December 15th is Merry Monday at Gateway Elementary! 🎉
Time to raid those closets for the most festive colors you can find! We're talking red and green like Santa's workshop 🎅, gold and silver that sparkles like tinsel ✨, or that perfect frosty blue that screams winter wonderland ❄️
Your scholars get to turn our hallways into a walking holiday card 🎨 It's amazing how a splash of seasonal color can transform an ordinary Monday into something magical!
Who's ready to see our school shimmer with holiday spirit? 🌟

Gateway Elementary is pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Ohio Dental Outreach mobile dentists.
You scholar is brining home dental permission forms TODAY. The form is due back to Gateway by 1/16/2026.
They will be at Gateway on February 17, 2026 (LPS 2/18, CMS 2/20 and CHS 2/23). This is different from the mobile dentists in the past, as this clinic will be set up inside the building. They will also accept patients with both Medicaid and private insurance.
Want to register your scholar online? Click the online registration link below.
Day 67 at Gateway Elementary calls for something special! 🎄✨
We're turning our milestone into magic with the 67 Christmas Doors! These doors represent our learning, laughter, and growth this year 📚🌟
Picture this: these festive doors create a winter wonderland that celebrates both how far we've come AND the joy of the season 🚪❄️ It's like our academic journey got dressed up for the holidays!
The kids are absolutely buzzing with excitement as they watch their daily progress transform into something truly spectacular 🎨🎉 Who knew counting school days could be this merry?
This display isn't just decoration - it's a beautiful reminder that every single day of learning matters, especially when wrapped up in holiday cheer! 🎁📖

Get ready to sparkle! ✨ December 10th is Dress Your Holiday Best day, and we're expecting some serious holiday fashion magic! 🎄👗
Time for your scholars to raid their closets for their most festive finds! Whether it's a shimmery sweater, fancy holiday dress, or that bow tie they've been saving for a special occasion - this is IT! 🎀✨
We can't wait to see the runway show that will happen in our hallways! From elegant to adorable to downright dazzling, every outfit tells a story. 📸 Don't forget your cameras - this is definitely a day for the memory books!
Winter break is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by letting our students shine in their holiday finest? 🌟 Let the festive fashion show begin! 🎉

And speaking of magic... Holiday Spirit Days are here! 🎉 We're starting strong Wednesday 12/3 with "Jingle Toes" day - time to dig out those festive socks hiding in the drawer! Think reindeer, snowflakes, candy canes, or whatever holiday joy you can wrap around your feet. 🧦✨
The kids are going to love showing off their holiday spirit from the ground up. Can't wait to see the creative sock game they bring to school!









It's Parent/Teacher Conference day at Gateway Elementary, which means your little scholars get to kick off their weekend early! 🎒✨
Enjoy that extra day of family time, sleeping in, or whatever makes your three-day weekend special! 😴🏡
See everyone back and refreshed on Monday! 🌞

🌟 Gateway Elementary is CRUSHING IT this quarter! Our incredible scholars just wrapped up 9 weeks of pure academic brilliance! 📚✨
The numbers speak for themselves - 4 Personal Success champions, 73 Merit Roll achievers, 116 Honor Roll stars, and a whopping 112 Honor Roll scholars with perfect 4.0s! 🔥
But wait, there's more! 18 students gave 100% effort (literally!), 19 showed amazing improvement, 19 demonstrated outstanding citizenship, and an impressive 101 students never missed a day! 🏆
Our Gateway Elementary students prove daily that excellence isn't just something we talk about - it's what we live! Keep soaring, superstars! 🚀 The sky is just the beginning! ✨

