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Marcy Hendress, Principal
Suellen Gause, Secretary
301 Oak Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460 phone
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JUSTUS GAGE NEWSLETTER
“Our mission is to educate our students to their maximum academic
and social potential in a stable and safe environment.”
December 14, 2012
Schedule of Events:
Dec. 17 7:00 p.m.—School Board
Meeting at Dowagiac Middle School Cafeteria
Dec. 18-19 Santa’s Secret Shop
Dec. 21 Market Day Orders Due
Dec. 24- No School—Christmas Break
Jan. 4
Jan. 7 School Resumes
Jan. 8 3:15-4:15 p.m.—
Market Day Pick-Up
Jan. 17 6:00 p.m.—PTO Meeting
Jan. 18 Second Marking Period Ends
Jan. 21 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Teacher Record Day &
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 22 Third Marking Period Begins
Jan. 28 7:00 p.m.—School Board Meeting at Dowagiac Middle School Cafeteria
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WE NEED WRAPPING PAPER TUBES!
Mrs. Eckman is collecting the cardboard tubes from inside rolled wrapping paper for a fifth grade project. They will use the tubes to make rain sticks—what a great way to recycle!
CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 15:
The Cass County Parent Coalition is hosting a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Squires Elementary School, 725 Center Street, in Cassopolis. There will be games and activities for children ages
0-12, hot chocolate and cookies, a visit from Santa, and free vision screening compliments of the Lions. Thank you for supporting your Cass County Parent Coalition!
WINTER MUSIC PROGRAM WAS A HIT!
The Justus Gage Winter Music Program held Monday evening was wonderful, thanks to the direction of Mrs. Eckman and the musical talents of our kindergarteners, second graders, fourth graders, and Special Chorus members. We would like to thank those of you who attended for supporting our students—they worked very hard to put on such a great performance!
TOYS FOR TOTS ENDS WEDNESDAY:
We are proud to announce that Justus Gage is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program again this year! From Monday, November 26, through Wednesday, December 19, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as Christmas gifts to needy children in our community.
JUSTUS GAGE NEWSLETTER “Our mission is to educate our students to their maximum academic and social potential in a stable and safe environment.” December 6, 2012
Schedule of Events: Dec. 10 K-5 Students to Dowagiac Middle School for Rehearsal of Justus Gage Winter Music Program Dec. 10 7:00 p.m.—Justus Gage Winter Music Program at Dowagiac Middle SchoolKindergarteners, Second Graders, Fourth Graders, and Special Chorus Members Will Perform. Dec. 11 7:45 a.m.—Justus Gage School Improvement Meeting Dec. 13 6:00 p.m.—PTO Meeting Dec. 17 7:00 p.m.—School BoardMeeting at Dowagiac Middle School Cafeteria Dec. 18-19 Santa’s Workshop Dec. 21 Market Day Orders Due Dec. 24- No School—Christmas Break Jan. 4 Jan. 7 School Resumes Jan. 8 3:15-4:15 p.m.— Market Day Pick-Up PENNY CHALLENGE RESULTS:The Justus Gage Toys for Tots Penny Challenge has ended, and winners have been declared! The classroom that collected the most pennies (after deducting the sum of all nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar bills in their jar) was Mrs. Hartsig’s class with $18.53 in pennies! Mrs. Northrop’s class was second with $17.43 in pennies, and Mrs. Page’s class was third with $13.29 in pennies. The classroom that collected the most money (including all nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar bills) was Ms. Brooke’s and Ms. Angela’s Inside Track preschool classroom with a total of $227.25. Mr. Henry’s class was next with $190.56, and Mrs. Price’s class followed with $163.86. The total of all money collected in all classrooms was an amazing $1,206.42, which will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program!
TOYS FOR TOTS TOY COLLECTION:
We are proud to announce that Justus Gage is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program again this year! From Monday, November 26, through Wednesday, December 19, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as Christmas gifts to needy children in our community.