UPCOMING EVENTS

April Apr. 26 – 2nd Grade Play – Goin’ Buggy 6554 – Gymnasium 5-6:30 p.m. Apr. 27 – Boys Soccer vs. John Adams Apr. 28 – 1st Grade Field Trip – Sacramento Zoo 9a.m. Kindergarten Field Trip – The Hamburger Farm 8:30 a.m.

May May 1 - PSP General Meeting 6:30 p.m. 6550-Second floor hub May 2 – Family Literacy Night 6:30 p.m. 6550 Multipurpose Room May 4 – Boys Soccer vs. MMCA May 9 – Boys Soccer vs. WSCA May 11 – Boys Soccer vs. EV Cain

Family Literacy Night Mark your calendars and join us for 'Once Upon a Time...' Family Literacy Night on May 2, 2017 at 6-7:30pm. There will be games, a photo booth, spirit wear for sale, food, fun, and readings from Mother Goose herself! It is not too late to RSVP for food (pizza, popcorn, and/or water), extra flyers can be found in the office. SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE WENDY BOYD BEYOND THE CALL AWARD In 2012, the Rocklin Academy Board of Directors created the “Wendy Boyd Beyond the Call Award” to honor former Chairwoman Wendy Boyd for her extensive volunteer service to the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools. This is the highest award presented to a volunteer in our organization. We are in search of nominations for this special honor and would like to acknowledge a volunteer in one of our schools who has truly gone “beyond the call”. Criteria Throughout their service to the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools, nominees must have demonstrated the ideals of the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools in both our schools and beyond. Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools including students, parents, volunteers, faculty, staff and administration. Submit your nomination to Doug Johnson at doug.ra@att.net and please include the full name of the person being nominated, the school site they are affiliated with, their role (parent, staff, etc.), and examples of their volunteer efforts and accomplishments. The deadline to nominate a candidate is May 1st. Pennies for Patient Update: Hello Families! We are proud to announce our grand total for our P4P fundraiser! Our school came together and not only met our goal, but went over and beyond! Together, we raised $11,302.72 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!! A special shout out to the classes that met or exceeded their goal of $300:

THE GATOR GAZETTE

The Official Gator Newsletter

April 26, 2017 •Rocklin Academy Gateway •6550 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin, CA 95765

K-Boyle 1st-Moraru 1st-Foster 1st-Ortega 2nd-Hobbs 2nd-Byrne 3rd-Klementic 4th-Niedzwiecki (3rd place!) 4th-Albonetti (1st place!) 6th-Watkins 6th-Jackson 6th-Jimison 6th-Collie 6th-Levy 6th-Peterson (2nd place!) Student Leaders would like to send you all a huge "THANK YOU" for "Helping Leukemia Fly Away!"

Core Knowledge Showcase Our Core Knowledge Showcase is scheduled for Thursday, May 11. This open-house style event allows students an opportunity to show parents their great learning this year, highlighting our Core Knowledge curriculum. The event also will showcase students’ artwork through our Art Docent program. Drop in when you can during the windows below, based on your student’s schedule. Schedule A - 5:30-7:00 Schedule B and C - 6:30-8:00

2017-18 SCHOOL CALENDAR Please click here for the 2017-18 school year. Please remember to plan around school breaks when scheduling vacations and appointments.

Tech Tidbits Has your student ever forgotten to charge their iPad at night? If so try giving the iPad a quick charge in the morning by plugging it in and turning on Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode is supposed to provide a faster charge to the device. Additionally,

Apple recommends that once a month you go through a complete charging cycle. This means that you let the battery charge to 100% and then don’t plug it in again until the device has no power and turns off. This will help keep the electrons in the battery flowing and will help prolong the life of the battery. Of course doing a charging cycle like this would be great on a weekend. Concert in the Park! We are revamping our Core Knowledge Showcase this year to be focused on the classroom and our art program, which is scheduled for May 11th. In addition,

we are planning an incredible all-school event at Johnson-Springview Park! This amazing event will bring families together to celebrate our growing music program. All students will have an opportunity to perform Core Knowledge music selections, and our evening will end with our band and choir students. Food will be served, games will be played, and music will be enjoyed. Save the date for Thursday, May 18, for this wonderful all-school end of year celebration. More information about both events will be provided soon. MORNING and AFTERNOON TRAFFIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need parents to sign up for Traffic Safety Volunteers for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up for the month of May. We need 5 parent volunteers for each shift who are available: Monday through Friday Morning Drop-Off 7:30AM to 8:30AM Monday through Friday Afternoon Pick-Up 2:45PM to 3:45PM

Volunteers will assist students out of their cars and/or guide the flow and speed of traffic, direct drivers to use the designated school routes and crosswalk safety. Each volunteers will earn 2 volunteer hours per shift. If you would like to volunteer, please here.

COURIERS NEEDED The office needs parent volunteers to sign up for courier service for the month of May. We need 1 parent volunteer per shift to transport our interoffice mail on ho is available on the following days and between the hours of:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Gateway to District Office 7:45AM–8:30AM & 2:30PM-3:15PM Tuesday/Thursday: District Office to Gateway 7:45AM–8:30AM & 2:30PM-3:15PM We are looking for a driver that can transport our interoffice mail from Gateway to District Office and District Office to Gateway. Each volunteer will earn .5 volunteer hours per shift. If you would like to volunteer, please click here. LATOR GATORS! General Registration will be open for two weeks, beginning Monday May 1, 2017, through Monday, May 15, 2017. Applications will not be accepted for the school year after May 15th Registration General Registration will open May 1st, 2017, at 8:00 am. New registering families, please use the following website: https://www.ezchildtrack.com/parent3/ParentLogin.aspx?c=latergators Once logged in, select the "New Customers/Open Account" tab. Next, please enroll in the 2017/2018 school year. Families that already have a Parent Portal Account can go to their portal and register on the left hand side under the "2017/2018" tab.

Once an application has been submitted and reviewed you will be sent an "Application Sent" and "Application Approved" email. Please be advised: An application sent and application approval email does not mean that your student has been accepted in the Later Gator program. When a student is admitted to the Later Gator program an "Approved Enrollment" and "Welcome" email will be sent to the family. Students who are not admitted to the Later Gator program, due to full enrollment, will be put on the wait list. Families will be updated bimonthly as to the status of the wait list and their child's place on the wait list.

PSP Information

A HUGE thank you to all our families and students for participating in our Jump for the Gym fundraiser. We raised $24,388.29 for our gym! Congratulations to our winners………. Principal for the day-Nathan Erickson Vice Principal for the day-Sophia Lane Top 10 Students

1. Nathan Erickson 2. Sophia Lane 3. Emily Wiese 4. Cole Morell 5. Alana Moraru 6. Sophia Calvillo (tie) 7. Makenna Rhodes (tie) 8. Megan Heath 9. Nina Curbelo 10. Ariel Petito

Top Classes

1. Anderson 2. Ortega 3. Moraru

Top Class Participation

1. Moraru 75% 2. Byrne 71% 3. Ortega 58%

Volunteers Needed! 4/28/17 - 7th & 8th grade Spring Fling Dance 6:30-9:00pm. The dance will take place in the gym of 6554. In order for this event to be successful we need parent volunteers, click here to sign up. 5/1/17 – 5/5/17 - Teacher Appreciation - (flyer attached) we want all our teachers to feel loved and appreciated, we couldn’t accomplish that without your help! Click here to sign up. 5/2/17 Family Night - (flyer attached) we need parent volunteers to help the evening to run smoothly, please click here to sign up.

5/11/17 – Concert in the Park - Please click here to sign up.

Upcoming Events • Teacher Appreciation Week - 5/1-5/5 • Family Night......May 2nd from 6-7:30pm • PSP General Meeting 5/1, 6:30-7:30pm. If you’re interested in being on the 2017-2018 PSP

board complete the attached application and return it to the office. Elections will be held at the May General meeting.

• Scholastic Book Fair – 5/8–5/12 • Sami Circuit Family Night with Scholastic Book Fair – 5/10

Come join us for our RA Gateway 7th and 8th Grade Dance! Friday, April 28, 2017

6:30-9:00pm

6554 Gym (student drop off and pick up will be on the backside of 6554)

Tickets will be sold during lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the door

*Dress code must adhere to the school dress code policy*

Best Teachers in the World!

Amore Monday, May 1st

Students are asked to write a message on a piece of paper, no larger than 4”x6” for their teacher.

High Tea Tuesday, May 2nd Bring in a flower for your teacher.

Flowers will be available for purchase from the PSP ($1 each) during morning drop off.

We’re Fortunate Wednesday, May 3rd Room parents are asked to bring in the teacher’s favorite drink.

All-American Thursday, May 4th Donate a book (new or used) to your classroom library.

Fiesta Friday, May 5th Bring in an item from your teacher’s Favorite Item list.

Please Note: Although families are encouraged to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week, it is not required. Do what you can, on the days that you can. Let’s make it fun!

Please join us for night of Fairy tales and fun at

Rocklin Academy Gateway!

Readings by Mother Goose, games, food, spirit wear sale, a

Photo- Booth

Once Upon a Time, in a land off Lonetree…

May 2, 20176:00-7:30pm

**Tickets will be available for purchase for food

2017-2018 PSP Executive Board Application

Name: ________________________________ School Site: _______________________ PSP Executive Board Position desired: _________________________________________ Why would you like to serve on the PSP? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What past experiences have you had that may benefit you in this position? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Are you able to complete a live scan and TB test with Rocklin Academy, if elected? __________ Yes, I have already been live scanned and TB cleared _________________________

RA Gateway PSP 2017 Calendar of Events

April:

4/3 PSP General Meeting 6:30pm

4/3-4/7 Jump for the Gym Fundraiser

4/13 Golfland Fundraiser 4-10pm

4/28 7th & 8th Grade Dance

4/29 Math Olympiad Tournament

May:

5/1-5/5 Teacher Appreciation

5/1 PSP General Meeting 6:30pm

5/2 Family Night (Tk-5th Grade)

5/8-5/12 Scholastic Book Fair

5/10 Sami Circuit Family Night

5/11 Core Knowledge Night- Art Showcase

5/24 OMG

June:

6/5 PSP General Meeting 6:30pm

*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*