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Breakfast is available every morning for purchase in the kitchen – “grab ‘n go” style!

If your child wants to purchase breakfast, your child should get off the bus at the 2nd Gayhead bus stop (Main Entrance) and go through the small cafeteria to the kitchen. The children will chose items for their “grab ‘n go” bag, then head right to their classroom where they’ll eat and drink what’s in their bags as students settle down to start the day. Wrappers and containers go back in the bag which are then are tossed in the trash.

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GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST -- $1.15

Choose One:

* Egg Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bagel or Roll

OR

* WW Bagel/Roll w/Cream Cheese or Butter

OR

* Breakfast Bar

OR

* String Cheese with ½ Bagel or Roll

Choice of Juice – Apple or Orange

Choice of Milk

Breakfast may be purchased with cash or your child may use his/her account (PIN number). If your child is eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch,--the reduced meal price is $.25.

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Gayhead School is all about being a safe, nurturing place for students to feel comfortable and confident.

Being true to our school’s mission statement, we continue to focus on instilling in our students the knowledge, attitudes and skills to become humane problem-solvers, creative thinkers and responsible citizens. We respect the unique qualities of each child, and encourage their individual abilities and dreams. We will foster self-confidence, interdependence and respect for ourselves and for others.

During the month of October teachers will be discussing bully prevention and teaching their students the strategies they need to stand up to or report bullying. They will be discussing our 6 problem solving strategies.

* Tell Them to Please Stop,

* Work it Out,

* Ignore It,

* Take a Break,

* Share and Take Turns,

* Say I'm Sorry. 

Since we expect students to proactively use these strategies, we want families to be aware of them as well. They are currently available on our school website under character education (problem solving strategies). Practicing how to use these strategies at home is a great way to ensure your child(ren) will be able to handle conflict when it arises. Mr. Olavarria and Mr. Seipp include the Gayhead Anti Bullying Pledge in our school’s morning announcements every day.

Gayhead School Anti-Bullying Pledge

I make a COMMITTMENT to stand up against bullying

I will treat others with RESPECT and KINDNESS

I will show EMPATHY towards others

I will have the COMPASSION to not be a bully

and the COURAGE to not be a bystander

It is my RESPONSIBILITY to help others being bullied

and to report bullying

The end of bullying begins with ME

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If you would like to receive weekly bulletins, the latest information about special events at our building, and notification about school delays and cancellations via e-mail, please email our Assistant Principal, Eric Seipp at eric.seipp@. He will then send you an email with an invitation to join).

October 2012 2012November

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On Friday, September 21, Mrs. Dodge, one of our

kindergarten teachers, helped to organize the

whole school in a program celebrating the United

States Constitution. It was a great success!

Our fifth graders recited the poem, "I Am

America." They were incredible! Seniors from

John Jay High School came to Gayhead and performed "The Preamble" (Dan, Callie, and Lindsay ) and were such great role models for the younger students.

We extend sincere thanks to all who helped with this program:

From our Music Department, Mrs. Banda and Mrs. Spinella did a splendid job with the performances, the music, and the sound system -- everything was just perfect!! Mrs. O’Gorman, our librarian, recorded the performance and put it on the school’s common drive for the students to enjoy watching afterwards.

Ms. Griffith's class made the perfect sign to sum up the whole event! Thanks to our PTA members, who were helpful and supportive in assisting students, while they took their assigned positions.

Our custodians, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Thom assisted with roof top logistics.

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October 2012

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October 2012

Mon., 10/8 No School-Columbus Day

Tue., 10/9 Board of Educ. Mtg @ WJH 7:30

Wed., Thur., Fri 10/10, 11, 12 Gayhead Book Fair

Friday 10/12 Evening Book Fair & Ice Cream Social 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wed., 10/16 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

Mon., 10/22 Board of Educ. Mtg @ WJH 7:30

Tue., 10/23 SLT Mtg (primary library) 8:15 am

Wed./Thur., 10/24, 25 School Picture Days

November 2012

Mon., 11/5 Board of Educ. Mtg @ WJH 7:30

Tue., 11/6 No School--Superintendent’s Conference Day

Mon., 11/12 No School—Veterans’ Day

Thur., 11/15, 16 & 19 11:30 am Dismissal for all grades—

Parent Teacher Report Card Conferences

Mon., 11/19 Board of Educ. Mtg @ WJH 7:30

Tue., 11/20 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

Wed., Thur., Fri., 11/21, 22, 23 No School — Thanksgiving Recess

Tue., 11/27 SLT Mtg (primary library) 8:15 am

Have a wonderful autumn!!!

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Our children…Our future

15 Entry Road

Hopewell Junction, NY

12533

Phone:

845-227-1756

Fax:

845-227-1764

Gayhead Elementary School

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In the interest of speed and convenience, as well as saving paper, this newsletter will be available on the Gayhead School website under “Newsletter.” We will not be copying it for distribution. Please check out past newsletters as well.

If you do not have access to a computer and would like a paper copy sent home with your child, please email the Mrs. Gabriel, the Principal’s Secretary at patricia.gabriel@wappingersschools. Please put on the subject line Newsletter; include your child’s name and teacher’s name or room number. We’ll make sure to send you a paper copy each month.

When you call us at Gayhead School…....

to report your child absent & request homework, press 1

to reach the main office, please press 0

to reach the Nurse’s office, please press 3

for school closings and delays, press 2

for the Principal, Mr. Olavarría, press 7

to reach the Assistant Principal, Mr. Seipp, press 8

for the Psychologist, Social Worker and Special Education office, press 4

for the Library, press 5

for the Kitchen, press 6

If you are keeping your child home because of illness (or for any other reason), it is necessary that you call the school at 227-1756 and press 1 for the attendance line. That is a voice mail extension on which to leave your message. Please give your child’s name, grade and room number and the reason for the absence. Please state a specific ailment. For example, please tell us stomach virus, fever, strep, etc., instead of “sick” or “not feeling well.”

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we move forward into the school year, I’m happy to tell you that we are in full swing here at Gayhead. Parents As Partners Nights were very successful with almost 100% of our parents attending. I hope you enjoyed the evening as much as our teachers, Mr. Seipp and I did. Our Twenty-five Book Campaign is well on its way. Progress charts are beginning to appear on the walls outside the classroom doors. Each group is making a concerted effort to get all students involved.

Gayhead School is a busy place in the weeks ahead. Columbus Day is October 8th, therefore there is no school. There is a Board of Education meeting on October 9th and 22nd at 7:30 for public session at Wappingers Junior High School. Our PTA Book Fair is coming up soon – October 10, 11 and 12, culminating with the Ice Cream Social Friday evening from 6:00-8:00. Both events are always exciting and fun for everyone. The Gayhead PTA meets at 7:00 p.m. on October 16th. The Gayhead SLT meets on October 23 in the primary library at 8:15 a.m. We look forward to school pictures, at the end of the month, on October 24 and 25. Our Gayhead PTA volunteers do a wonderful job presenting and organizing all our events.

The following month of November is very busy as well. School will be closed on November 6 for Columbus Day and on November 12 for Veteran’s Day.

There will be early dismissal at 11:30 for all grades on November 15, 16 and 19 for report card conferences. There is a PTA meeting on Tuesday November 20 at 7:00 p.m. School will be closed for the Thanksgiving recess is November 21, 22, and 23

There is a Board of Education meeting on November 5th and 19th and the Gayhead School Leadership Team meets at 8:15 a.m. on November 27 in the primary library.

If you have not scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please call him/her at 227-1756. It is very important to each child’s progress that parents and teachers meet to discuss the first quarter of the school year. If you have any questions concerning your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. Please do not wait until the November report card conferences if you have concerns about your child.

The Gayhead Kitchen offers breakfast every morning. As soon as they get off the bus, students who wish to purchase breakfast can go to the small cafeteria kitchen where a selection of breakfast items is available. The cost is $1.15. Please see the flyer in this newsletter for further information.

Please visit our website to keep up with what’s going on in our school and for important dates and announcements – go to , click on SCHOOLS on the top bar, look on the left side of the page for Gayhead Elementary School and click there. When our page comes up on your computer, you can choose from several different links to find information. On the left side about mid-way down you’ll find a link to our calendar to learn about events here at school. You’ll also find a link to our newsletter which we hope you will check out each month.

If you wish to be notified in the event of an unexpected emergency early dismissal, please send a note to the principal’s office with your child’s name, teacher’s name, the name of the person who should be notified and the telephone number where that person can be reached.

Sincerely,

José J. Olavarría

This October 1st we welcomed Eric Seipp as our Assistant Principal. Mr. Seipp has hit the ground running. He visits the classrooms often and is getting to know the students quickly. Mr. Seipp is a pleasure to work with. We are very lucky to have someone with his knowledge, experience and skills, as well as his kindness, join us.

As we move forward into the school year, I’m happy to tell you that we are in full swing here at Gayhead. Our Twenty-five Book Campaign is on its way. Progress charts are beginning to appear on the walls outside the classroom doors. Each group is making a concerted effort to get all students involved.

Our PTA Book Fair and Ice Cream Social were a great success. Both events are always exciting and fun for everyone. We are just completing school pictures, which is a big undertaking at our school. The PTA volunteers are doing such a wonderful job presenting and organizing these events.

In the weeks ahead, we have a busy schedule. There is a PTA meeting on Wednesday November 9 at 7:00 p.m.; school will be closed on November 11 for Veteran’s Day; there is a Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Wappingers Junior High School; all students will be dismissed at 11:30 on the report card conference days scheduled for the 16th, 17th, and 29th of November. If you have not scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please call him/her at 227-1756. It is very important to each child’s progress that parents and teachers meet to discuss the first quarter of the school year. School will be closed for Thanksgiving recess on November 23, 24, and 25. There is a Board of Education meeting on Monday November 28 and a School Leadership meeting at 8:15 on November 29.

Sincerely,

José J. Olavarría

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