Gators can Give Back to the Community by eating PIZZA!
Fri, Jul 24 9:30pm
Are you looking for something FUN to do? Are you bored with nothing to do at HOME? Make Your Own Pizza At Home We've heard you and have just the cure for those COVID-19 boredom blues: build your ... [More]
Flippin Pizza Tuesday/ Martes 5/26 & Wednesday/ Miércoles 5/27 Both Days! / Dos días
Mon, May 25 6:31pm
Gates Elementary 2 Day Fundraiser ONLINE ORDERS use code “GATES” 25% of sales are donated back to our school! Date Tuesday, May 26th & Wednesday, May 27th (11:00 am-8:00 pm) All Day Flippin’ Piz ... [More]
Support our TWI program with Smile.Amazon.com!
Sat, May 16 3:55pm
Now you can support our two-way immersion students while you shop online. Follow the instructions to add Advocates for Language Learning as your charity. It's easy!
A.L.L. Open Offices & Positions: Join Us and Help Support the TWI Program!
Sat, May 16 3:51pm
A.L.L.’s Nominating Committee is working hard to provide a slate of officers for next year’s board, 2020-2021. If you are interested in any of the following positions or know someone who would be a ... [More]
ALL Board Elections for the 2020-2021 School Year
Sun, May 10 12:01pm
ALL Board elections for the 2020-2021 school year are approaching! To vote, please attend our ALL General Meeting via Zoom on June 2, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Email admin@allsvusd.org for the link b ... [More]
Online Book Fair Next Week to Support Gates!
Sat, Apr 25 4:02pm
Shop our Book Fair online from April 27th-May 10th! Click Here to Shop! Even though school is closed, we still want to make the Book Fair available for our school community. There are over 6,0 ... [More]
Order Your 2019-2020 Gates Elementary Yearbook Today!
Sat, Apr 18 5:18pm
Yearbooks are now available for purchase online. Shipping is free and they will be mailed directly to your house! How to Order Your Yearbook: 1. Go to site: https://commpe.pictavo.com and create ... [More]
Low-Interest Loans for Small Businesses and Independent Contractors
Sat, Apr 4 5:28pm
Coronavirus Relief Options Do you own a small business, or are you an independent contractor, that has been affected by the Covid-19 outbreak? You may qualify for economic help for lost wages and ... [More]
Spring Break Next Week: April 6 - 10
Sat, Apr 4 5:13pm
Next week is Spring break April 6-10 Teachers will be disconnecting and spending time with their families. We hope you do the same. We will see you back online on April 13th!
Message from SVUSD Superintendent: School Closure for 2019-2020 School Year
Sat, Apr 4 5:08pm
Message from Crystal Turner, Ed.D. Superintendent of SVUSD Wednesday, Governor Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ton ... [More]
Stay Connected with Gates / Video Message & Update from SVUSD
Sun, Mar 29 7:24pm
Dear Gates families, Are you missing seeing your favorite Gates teachers and staff every day? Make sure you like the Ralph A. Gates Elementary school Facebook page to see wonderful photos, videos, ... [More]
Get Fit From Home with the National Family Fun Run Program
Mon, Mar 23 9:32pm
National Family Fun Run Program - Starts Today!! As an organization, we’ve been thinking of ways to help families at home make navigating these difficult times a little easier. So we’ve decided t ... [More]
Fun Run Postponed, But Still Seeking Sponsors
Sat, Mar 21 5:26pm
FUN RUN POSTPONED At this time with the closing of school for March. We will be postponing our Fun Run. That means we have more time to get sponsors! Please know that we are still looking for sp ... [More]
You Can Continue to Support Gates During Distance Learning
Sat, Mar 21 5:19pm
Order through Amazon Smile, and Choose Your Favorite Charity to Support With the closing of our school through the rest of the month, our big fundraiser - the Fun Run - has been postponed. But you c ... [More]
Distance Learning Reminders for Next Week
Sat, Mar 21 4:44pm
DISTANCE LEARNING STARTS MONDAY Distance learning begins Monday, March 23rd. Please make sure to check the email from Sra. Clearwater and SVUSD, as well as the communications from your child's tea ... [More]
MORE INFO SOON: Paper Packets for Offline Learning
Wed, Mar 18 12:50am
No Internet? No Problem! For our Gator families that don't have internet access, or prefer to work offline, paper packets are being developed and printed by the district this week for families who do ... [More]
UPDATED: Chrome Books Available for Gators to Check Out on Wednesday
Wed, Mar 18 12:45am
CORRECTION 1: IT IS BY LAST NAME CORRECTION 2: If you already have a device at home, please don't check out a Chrome Book Check out your Chrome book Tomorrow at Gates! As many of you have heard, w ... [More]
Free Resources & Connecting with our Gator Community
Sat, Mar 14 5:32pm
Dear Gator Community, We know that this is a very difficult and uncertain time for all of us as many events are canceled and our schools close. Please keep checking your emails from the district, ... [More]
Free Lunch Locations/ Recoge Almuerzo Gratis
Sat, Mar 14 2:15pm
SVUSD eNewsletter March 14, 2020 School Closures: Lunch Service SVUSD Families, During school closures from March 16-27, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Nutrition Services will continue to o ... [More]
School will be closed from Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th.
Fri, Mar 13 4:24pm
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SVUSD-Novel-Coronavirus--COVID-19--UPDATE--9-March-13--2020.html?soid=1127071427592&aid=SHMrhv283pI
SVUSD Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #7
Fri, Mar 13 9:57am
Hello Everyone! Hope all are doing well and staying healthy. Per the district and our school principal, due to the corona virus, all PTA meetings, activities and events are cancelled. I will be postin ... [More]
Fun Run Boostherthon T-Shirt Sponsors
Tue, Mar 10 11:36pm
We are still looking for business sponsors for our t-shirts! Own a business or know someone who does... Advertise with us! Please sign up on the link below or contact Liz Mesic. Fundraising.gatespta@g ... [More]
Teacher Appreciation Week Info: March 9th - 13th
Wed, Mar 4 10:29pm
Teacher Appreciation Week is Next Week Let's show our wonderful teachers how thankful we are for everything they do! Check the link here for a list of your teacher's favorites: https://docs.google.c ... [More]
Parent Conferences & Minimum Days Next Week
Sat, Feb 29 10:16pm
Reminder: Minimum Days Next Week! We will be on minimum day schedule this week due to parent-teacher conferences. Students in 1st-6th grade will be released each day at 1:15, and kindergarten stude ... [More]
Support Our Immersion Program by Pre-Registering for the Oso Fit 5K Fun
Mon, Feb 17 10:43am
Pre-Register for the Oso Fit 5K Fun Run, and 100% of the pre-registration fees will go to a charity of your choice - and you can choose our immersion program! Pre-Register by 4pm on February 21st! $ ... [More]
Box Tops Class Winners
Fri, Feb 14 11:34pm
Congratulations to the winning classes who turned in the most box tops! Kindergarten: Rubalcava 1st Grade: DiVito 2nd Grade: DeLuna/Rodriguez 3rd Grade: Schoepfer 4th Grade: Rodriguez 5th Grade: G ... [More]
Updated Teacher's Favorites List 2020
Fri, Feb 14 11:18pm
Starbuck's and Chocolate and Target and Movie Nights! Treat your child's teacher to their Favorite Things Teacher's Appreciation Week is coming, March 9-13th The Teacher's Favorites list has no ... [More]
Teacher Appreciation Poster Sign-Up
Fri, Feb 14 11:02pm
Coming Soon! Teacher Appreciation Week March 9th-13th. Volunteers Needed! If you wold like to volunteer to make a poster for Teachers and/or Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week, please sign up here: ... [More]
Volunteers Needed - Yes on M
Sat, Feb 8 11:39pm
Join thousands of SVUSD parents, teachers, seniors, elected and business leaders who are voting YES on M for Saddleback Valley schools. With Measure M, we are all FUTURE investors! We are investing in ... [More]
Book Fair Update
Sat, Feb 8 11:25pm
A big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who came out and helped at our fall book fair! This was the most successful fair in the history of Gates book fairs! Total sales for the week were $15,580.9 ... [More]
Support Our Schools - YES on Measure M
Tue, Jan 28 10:23pm
Many of our schools were built more than 40 years ago and need to be repaired and upgraded. It's time to make essential repairs and improvements so our schools can serve our community for decades ... [More]
Kids Run OC is Cancelled
Fri, Jan 24 8:25am
We were not able to get enough volunteers to run the program this year and unfortunately need to cancel Gates’ participation in the event. Please do not register your child. We are sorry that the prog ... [More]
PTA Membership Cards Going Home This Week
Wed, Jan 8 8:20pm
Hi Everyone, Welcome back to school after the holiday break. This week PTA membership cards in blue bags will be coming home with your kiddos. If you do not receive your PTA card by the end of th ... [More]
Fulfill Your New Year's Resolution and Volunteer for KROC 2020!
Tue, Dec 31 4:40pm
Did you make a New Year's Resolution to volunteer more? Give back your community? Spend more time with your kids? Be more fit? Here's the perfect opportunity to do all of those things! Click the ... [More]
Kids Run OC Volunteer Request
Mon, Dec 23 1:43pm
Volunteers needed for the 2020 Kids Run the OC training program. We typically have almost 200 kids participate, and it takes a lot of volunteers to make this program work. We are in need of: Coaches S ... [More]
NEW Weekly Updates / KROC help needed / Konstella Code of Conduct
Sun, Dec 15 9:44pm
NEW! Gates PTA will now be communicating via email once a week -- every Sunday -- about everything new happening in the coming week! So be sure to check this weekly update email every Sunday so you d ... [More]
EARN FREE MONEY FOR Gates -- JUST BY DOING YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
Sun, Dec 1 9:45pm
The holidays are around the corner, and you can earn free money for Gates just by shopping! It’s so easy! Amazon Smile Amazon will donate a percentage of your eligible purchases to Gates PTA! Just ... [More]
It's not too late to join the Gates PTA
Sun, Dec 1 9:39pm
We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for everyone who has joined the PTA and who has come to volunteer with the PTA. There is still time to join the PTA and support our sch ... [More]
Friday is Culture Dress-Up Spirit Day!
Thu, Nov 21 9:51pm
Friday is culture dress up spirit day! Your child can join the multicultural event by representing your family's culture, or another culture of interest!
Earn $100 in FREE books for your child's class!
Thu, Nov 14 9:33am
We need many more volunteers so the Book Fair runs smoothly! NEW THIS YEAR: The top 2 classes with the most volunteer hours will earn $100 in FREE books for the class! ALSO, In appreciation of you ... [More]
Shop the Book Fair online starting TODAY!
Wed, Nov 13 3:06pm
THE ONLINE BOOK FAIR IS NOW OPEN The Gates PTA Scholastic Book Fair is coming next week, but you can shop starting today online! Shop Online Here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoo ... [More]
Today is Popcorn Friday!
Fri, Nov 8 10:34am
Don't forget to get your popcorn today in the quad for $1! All proceeds will go toward the 4th grade end-of-year Gold Rush event, as well as help pay for the many field trips we have this year. ... [More]
Kid's Factory Extended Hours
Thu, Nov 7 12:57pm
Kid's Factory will now be open until 5:15 pm! Find out more about Kid's Factory here: https://www.svusd.org/departments/community-services/kids-factory For additional information: 949-460-2723 ... [More]
PTA Scholastic Book Fair
Wed, Nov 6 9:52am
Fall book fair is fast approaching! Book fair runs the week of conferences, November 18th – 22nd in the library. It will be open from 8am to 2:15pm daily. If you are unable to make it in person, ple ... [More]
Popcorn Fridays Are Back!
Wed, Nov 6 9:42am
Starting this Friday, November 8th, 4th grade will be selling popcorn in the quad for $1! All proceeds will go toward the end-of-year Gold Rush event, as well as help pay for the many field trips we ... [More]
Konstella ahora puede traducir correos electrónicos / Konstella can now translate emails!
Mon, Oct 28 12:13pm
Konstella has just rolled out a new feature - email translation! In all Announcement, Events, Sign-Up emails, users will see a "translate email" link which allows them to read the emails in their pref ... [More]
Lots of Help Still Needed! / ¡Todavía se necesita mucha ayuda! / Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos:
Thu, Oct 24 10:39am
español al final We still have many open volunteer positions for this Friday, and any amount of time is appreciated. We need help setting up, and you can help any time starting at 2pm. There wi ... [More]
Important Info About the Dia de Los Muertos Taco Plate Ticket / Boleto de plato de taco Dia de Los Muertos
Tue, Oct 22 10:41pm
To purchase your Taco Plate ticket online using your credit card, click on the link below. The cost is $5.25 to purchase online with the convenience fee, and $5 if you pay cash the night of the event. ... [More]
Pumpkin City Update
Mon, Oct 21 10:26pm
Hi Everyone! We have increased to double what we did last year!! So excited for all the kids & families! Great job!! The purchased wristbands will be in the teachers boxes tomorrow morning and t ... [More]
Pumpkin City Update
Mon, Oct 21 8:22pm
Hi Everyone! We have increased to double what we did last year!! So excited for all the kids & families! Great job!! The purchased wristbands will be in the teachers boxes tomorrow morning and they wi ... [More]
Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red on Monday!
Sun, Oct 20 10:27pm
This week Gates will be participating in Red Ribbon Week! RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually around the country on October 23-31, is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awaren ... [More]
Volunteers Needed for Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Sat, Oct 19 3:02pm
Dia de los Muertos Needs Volunteers! Do you love face painting? Helping kids make crafts? Or just have some time on Friday to help set up or tear down the event? We could use everyone's help on F ... [More]
Group ID for Online Catalog Fundraiser
Mon, Oct 14 9:54am
For online orders, you will need the following Group ID code: Para pedidos en línea, necesitará el siguiente código de ID de grupo: GATE77 Link: https://www.kidsarefirstfundraising.com/ Thank yo ... [More]
Gators Spirit Wear- Venta Mañana/ For Sale TOMORROW
Tue, Oct 1 11:13am
Gates PTA is selling Gators 🐊 T-Shirts & Sweatshirts Tomorrow, Wednesday 10/2, from 8am-9am in the Quad. Gates PTA estará vendiendo camisetas y sudaderas MAÑANA, miércoles 2 de octubre, de 8am-9am en ... [More]
Only a few seats left for Evening in Spain Fundraiser
Mon, Sep 30 4:51pm
The Evening in Spain Fundraiser is almost sold out! There are a few seats left, so get your tickets now if you want to attend. Today (Monday September 30th) will be the last day tickets will be sold. ... [More]
Pick Up Your Angels Tickets Thursday
Tue, Sep 24 12:54pm
If you purchased Angels vs. Astros tickets for this Friday's game, you can pick them up Thursday morning in front of the office. To make other arrangements, please contact Olivia Renella at 714-35 ... [More]
DDLM Shirts and Hoodies
Tue, Sep 24 12:51pm
Tshirt and Hoodie orders for "dia de los muertos" are being sold in the Quad tomorrow (9/25) before school
Dia de los Muertos Festival Planning Meeting
Sun, Sep 15 11:10pm
Come help us plan our 7th annual ALL Dia de los Muertos festival! Our first meeting will be Monday, September 16th at 8:35 am. Meeting will be held on the front office lawn. Festival work partie ... [More]