Gateway PTSA 7.3.72
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Keeping the lines of communication ​open between parents, teachers, and administrators of
 ​Gateway Middle School 15404 Silver Firs Dr Everett, WA, 98208.

​Our Mission: The PTSA strengthens our schools and benefits our children. Gateway PTSA provides programs and activities that enhance the educational opportunities of Gateway’s students, teachers, and the surrounding community.  Gateway PTSA is an advocate for all students attending Gateway Middle School and Everett Public Schools. ​

What's Happening?

Friday, June 10, 2022 – Early Release (School is out at 12:15pm)

Monday, June 13, 2022 – Gateway PTSA Membership Meeting @ 6:30pm 
Gateway PTSA June Membership Meeting  
Time: Jun 13, 2022 06:30 PM 
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275382939?pwd=dGZJYzVkVWYydVZjelI3STNzOTV0Zz09   

Meeting ID: 852 7538 2939  
Passcode: GWPTSA7372  

Thursday, June 16, 2022 – June Jamboree

Monday, June 20, 2022 – Juneteenth (No School)

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – 8th Grade Celebration, 5pm – 8pm

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – Last Day of School (Early Release 12:15pm dismissal)
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
​2022-2023 Executive Committee Election

Thank you to everyone who submitted nomination recommendations for our 2022-2023 Executive Board.  Our nominating committee is proud to present the nominating report with the following slate for office of:

President - Lisa Syravong & Sheena Bailey
VP of Volunteers - Heather Morgan
VP of Fundraising - Jenn Lyons
VP of Membership - Alisha Crawley-Davis
Secretary - Craig Willis
Treasurer - Jaishrie Bhattacharya 

Any qualified person who is not on the Nominating Committee's slate of candidates and would like to run for a position has the right to be nominated.  If interested, please notify us at gatewayptsa7.3.72@gmail.com by May 11, 2022.

We will hold a special membership meeting virtually on Monday, May 16, 2022 to elect our 2022-2023 Executive Committee positions. Please join us on zoom on May 16th to elect our slate of officers.  Thank you!

Nominating Committee
Gateway PTSA 7.3.72
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GUARDIAN WEAR
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Our new PTSA Guardian Wear website is up and running! Check out the great selection of shirts, hoodies, shorts, hats, and more! Order anytime at your convenience and all merchandise is delivered to your home. Questions? Please email Nicole Fornicola at gatewayguardianwear@gmail.com.

Gateway PTSA Guardian Wear Online Store


​STAFF APPRECIATION
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Thanks to our Staff Appreciation team of Andrea Rosen and Melissa Hinze for bringing cake and apple cider to help celebrate teacher and staff birthdays for November, December, and January.​

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FUNDRAISING
Starting December 3, 2021 Gateway PTSA is partnering with Smith Brothers Farms on an easy and delicious fundraiser. It's a simple way to earn funding for our PTSA, and a great way for you to get milk and other groceries delivered to your home. If you're interested, just set up a new account for a home delivery at smithbrothersfarms.com and use Gateway PTSA at check out. You'll get $15 off your first delivery order and we'll get $50 for each family that signs up! You'll also get the iconic porch box with your 1st delivery, which is pretty fun.
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To get started, follow the link--and be sure to use the "GatewayPTSA" coupon code at checkout.


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VOLUNTEERS

​8th Grade Celebration is fast approaching, and we are asking for raffle items for this special event. Some ideas for teens include- bath and body products, cell phone chargers, sports equipment, giant candy, and gift cards (Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Forever 21, Target, Game Stop, etc).
Please bring raffle items to the main office by Friday, June 17.
Email Melissa Hinze (melissahinze1@gmail.com) with questions. Thank you!
 
We are asking for someone to help schedule food trucks (we’ve already booked an ice cream one) for the event and for parents to help with set up after school on June 21.
 
Please email Melissa Hinze (melissahinze1@gmail.com) if you can lend a hand. Thank you!


JUNE JAMBOREE is back! The all-school field day event is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, and needs about 40 parent volunteers to make it a huge success! 

All volunteers must have an approved EPS volunteer application on file. https://www.everettsd.org/volunteer

Please contact Mary Olander (MOlander@everettsd.org) if you would like more information or would like to volunteer. Thank you!


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THANK YOU
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Thank you to Eileen Sugimoto for donating a flat screen tv for the orchestra classroom.

Thank you to the Gateway PTSA Awards Committee members - Hai Evans, Andrea Rosen, and Melissa Hinze. 

Our PTSA Student Store has been a huge hit on Fridays! Thanks to the many volunteers who helped on May 6 & 13: Teri Murray, Danica Drenkow, Hai Evans, Jenn Lyons, Lisa Syravong, Stephanie Poole, Lynette Kelly, and Melissa Hinze.
Thank you to the many Gateway families who contributed a monetary donation for pizza during Staff Appreciation Week: Lisa Wininger, Sandra Sivananthan, Angeline Kanimalar Alex, Sheena Bailey, Irene Obispo, Lynette Kelly, Jen Pasinetti, Hai Evans, Michele Anslow, Jaishrie Bhattacharya, Dawn Gagon, Rosalie Han, Danica Drenkow, Jane Yuen, Melissa Hinze, Margaret LeFauve, Cassy Chatterson, Mari Steele, Charlene Madrid, and Kim Greaves.

Thank you to Andrea Rosen and Melissa Hinze for planning the special days for Staff Appreciation Week and to Hai Evans for picking up the pizzas and delivering them to school.
We have a few openings in May if you are interested in lending a hand. All Student Store volunteers must be Gateway PTSA members and have an approved EPS application on file. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449a8a82aa7ff2-student
Please contact our VPs of Volunteers (Andrea Rosen - benay100@hotmail.com or Melissa Hinze - melissahinze1@gmail.com) for more information. Thank you!

Gateway PTSA Membership 
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/gatewayptsamembership

Everett Public Schools Volunteer Application 
https://www.everettsd.org/volunteer



Message from the School District About Covid-19 Precautions
https://www.everettsd.org/Page/39821​


Current Member Total: 252     Goal:  360   Prior: 2020-21: 286 2019-20: 391 2018-19: 336 2017-18: 337 


​Become a member - join the Gateway PTSA today!

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Print out PTA membership form here and return to school with cash or check.  
Join Gateway PTSA
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Our online 2021-2022 Membership registration and renewal is now available.  Join Gateway PTSA today!


​Member benefits and discounts are available to all Washington State PTA members. https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-benefits/

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~ Updates ~

Volunteers Needed 
We are in need of several committee chairs to join our PTSA.  The following opportunities are available:

Reflections - OPEN

Student of the Month / Guardian's Breakfast - OPEN


Please contact our VP-Volunteers, Andrea Rosen, if you are interested.  Thanks!

​Membership Sign-Up and Guardian Wear
Our membership sign-up and renewal and our Guardian Wear Online Store is now available!  Join Gateway PTSA
here and order your Guardian Wear for the spring here.

Chromebook Assistance
We now have additional support options for ChromeBooks specific to Gateway. To troubleshoot ChromeBook issues from home, click this link. If you cannot resolve your issue, you can call 425-385-6746 to speak to a tech, or leave a voicemail for a return call. Live in-person assistance is available at Gateway M/W/F and you can book an appointment by clicking this link. For non-ChromeBook technology issues please create a work order by clicking this link and a tech will contact you.

eBlast

Gateway Middle School PTSA sends out a weekly eBlast to keep the families and staff informed on many areas.
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Included in eBlast issues: calendar, PTSA information, Gateway information, District information, Community information, etc. 
If you do not current receive the weekly eBlast by email, please click the link below to be added to the distribution list.
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PTSA 2021-22 Officers
Hai Evans and Eileen Sugimoto - President 
​Craig Willis- Secretary
Theresa Murray-VP Fundraising
Marcia Witherspoon-Treasurer
Andrea Rosen and 
Melissa Hinze – VP Volunteers
Alisha Crawley-Davis and Maria Reyes- Membership
Laura Bangerter - Webmaster


Membership Meetings: 
TBD

Board of Director Meetings: 
TBD

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    • Thank You
  • Advocacy
  • Programs/Activities
    • Fundraising
    • Reflections
    • 8th Grade Celebration
    • Guardian Wear
    • Staff Appreciation
    • Student of the Month
    • Student Store
    • PTA Awards
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