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Vote for the Centre Inventors Team

May 4, 2016

Congratulations to the Center Inventors Team for placing second in the regional Rube Goldberg competition! The complex machine they built uses xi steps to open an umbrella. Watch videos of the machine and larn more on the Rube Goldberg website.

Now through May 9, you lot can vote for the Gateway team in the People'south Option contest—merely visit the link above and click on the Facebook "Similar" button to vote.

A Successful 50th Ceremony Commemoration

Apr 7, 2016

The 50th Anniversary Celebration on Apr 5 was an extraordinary success! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the schoolhouse in this milestone year. The funds raised at this issue stand for a marvelous and inspiring delivery to Gateway. They help put the school in a potent position to embark on the years and decades ahead, ensuring that Gateway'due south unique educational program will exist available for future generations of bright children with learning differences.

The upshot's honorees—the Flom Family, Suzanne and Matt Donohoe, and Warren and Judith Feder—all correspond the true and timeless spirit of Gateway. Guests heard their moving personal stories about the meaning of Gateway, enjoyed an entertaining trip the light fantastic performance from students, participated in silent and reverse auctions, and made many new memories with friends, family, and colleagues throughout the evening.

See photos from the issue and watch a short picture that played during the programme.

Middle School Musical "Charlie Brown"

March 18, 2016

On March 17, a cast of talented Middle School students performed You're a Expert Man, Charlie Brown for an audition of friends and family unit. The students have worked diligently since September to stage this product, which required acting, dancing, and singing. The characters featured were Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Frieda, Pig Pen, and of course, Snoopy.

Cheers to all the parents, faculty, staff, and students who contributed to the success of this yr's musical!

Basketball Team Ends Successful Season

March ix, 2016

On March 7, the Middle School held a pep rally to celebrate the successful boys' basketball season. The varsity squad made it to the semifinals of the Middle School Athletic League play-offs and finished with a final record of 10 wins, five losses. The junior varsity squad had a concluding record of ix wins, 2 losses, going undefeated for the majority of the season.

During the pep rally, each thespian was recognized for his contribution to the team, and students bid farewell to the 8th grade players. The basketball squad then candy down the school hallways where they were congratulated by Lower School students. Here's to another successful flavor next year!

Join Us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration

March two, 2016

The Gateway School's 50th Ceremony Commemoration volition take place on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Jazz at Lincoln Center'southward Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. Ticket sales take now opened, and we hope you volition join us and many generations of families on that special dark.

Our Gala will laurels The Flom Family, Warren and Judith Feder, and Suzanne and Matt Donohoe, all of whom have been deeply involved with Gateway through the years. Below are some of the means you can be involved:

• Purchase tickets to the Gala.
• Buy a sponsorship parcel, which includes a diversity of benefits.
• Place an ad in the consequence periodical.
• If you are unable to attend the Gala, you can still make a donation in honor of our 50th anniversary.

For more than information and to get started today, visit the event website.

Lower School Arts Festival

February 4, 2016

On Feb iv, students in Classes 617, 619, 621, and 636 showcased their artistic work to an audience of parents. Students dressed in costume and performed various songs and skits, and many examples of their visual art projects from recent months (tepees, globes, owls, masks, and even a mummy) were on display.

On Feb 5, students in Classes 609, 611, and 615 volition put on a similar show.

PA Bowling Political party Recap

February 2, 2016

The almanac Parents Association bowling party on Sunday, Jan 31 was a big success, with over 140 people (parents, students, siblings) bowling together and having a great time. Every lane at the Frames Bowling Lounge in Midtown Manhattan was taken by Gateway families! This community-building event was a terrific fashion to kick off the new semester.

Thank you very much to parents Paula Weiss and Helen Chocolate-brown for organizing the bowling political party.

A Stiff Offset to the Basketball game Season

January 15, 2016

Congratulations to the Gateway boys' basketball game team for a stiff start to the Winter 2016 flavour! The Inferior Varsity team (5th and 6th grades) has an undefeated record of 5 wins, 0 losses so far, with three of the victories happening this past calendar week confronting Solomon Schechter, Mandell, and Ideal Schools.

The Varsity team (7th and 8th grades) has a record of 4 wins, 1 loss so far, with a recent victory this past week against Ideal School.

Click here to see the game schedule for the rest of the season, and wish the Gateway Lions continued success!

Jubilant the Holidays

December 18, 2015

The Lower School recently celebrated the December holidays with grade parties. Parents joined their children in classrooms and the library for holiday-themed activities and festive snacks.

The Middle School held a holiday party on Dec 16—cheers to the Parents Association for the pizza and cupcakes!

From all of u.s. at The Gateway School, have a restful holiday recess from Dec 21 through Jan 1—we'll encounter you in the new year's day.

Middle School Arts Showings

December 9, 2015

On Dec four, students in the 5th and 6th grades presented their Arts electives work to an audition of parents. This lively event showcased the children'southward progress this semester in visual art, musical theatre, street trip the light fantastic toe, hip hop, martial arts, and poi.

On December x, parents of seventh and 8th grade students volition have the opportunity to come across their children's piece of work in hip hop, fencing, percussion, theatre, dance, visual art, photography, and printmaking.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Nov 23, 2015

Last week, Gateway welcomed our students' grandparents and special friends (GPSF) into the schoolhouse! The Lower School GPSF Twenty-four hours featured a musical performance in Grandstand, classroom visits, art projects, and a physical action in the Motion Room. The Eye Schoolhouse version included a reception in Grandstand, visits to the Scientific discipline labs, and meetings with the students' Writing groups.

On both days, GPSFs accompanied their students to the almanac Volume Fair, the proceeds of which benefited the Parents Association. Visitors browsed a variety of age-appropriate books—including science, history, biography, reference, and more—which they purchased as early holiday presents or donated to their pupil's classroom.

Central Atrium Named after Former Teacher

November x, 2015

Last week, Gateway commemorated one of its former teachers, Evelyn McKenzie, by officially naming the central atrium of the school "The Evelyn McKenzie Atrium." This airy, light-filled space spans the 5th and sixth floors and serves every bit a focal bespeak for school activities and social gatherings.

After several years at Gateway working closely with former caput of school Dr. Davida Sherwood, Ms. McKenzie established a private practice that reflected our school's desire to truly sympathize each student as a learner, also as our confidence in a pupil's ability to overcome his or her challenges. In 2002, Gateway recognized Ms. McKenzie by naming our (at present one-time) schoolhouse at 236 Second Avenue in her honor and endowing The Evelyn McKenzie Scholarship Fund. These efforts, likewise every bit the naming of the atrium, were fabricated possible past a generous souvenir from the Devlin Family Foundation. Ms. McKenzie passed abroad in 2014.

7th Class Meets Cast of "Hamilton"

November 3, 2015

On October 28, the entire seventh grade took a field trip to run into Hamilton: The Musical on Broadway! The testify has earned rave reviews and tells the story of the American colonies with a gimmicky twist, including rap, hip-hop, and R&B music. In preparation for the trip, students learned nearly the history of our founding fathers in schoolhouse and studied song lyrics from the show.

After the performance, students were treated to a private "talkback" with cast members, in which they asked questions and learned first-hand what is involved in staging a Broadway show. This astonishing experience brought their Gateway studies to life in a truly unforgettable fashion.

Yearbook Orders

October 26, 2015

Nosotros are now accepting orders for the 2015-sixteen Gateway Yearbook! Click hither to download the guild form. All orders must be received by Dec xiv, 2015 and paid for by check (payable to "The Gateway Middle School"). Yearbooks will exist distributed in June.

As a Gateway tradition, all 8th grade graduates will receive one gratuitous yearbook. eighth grade parents should place an social club only if they want more than than one yearbook.

Please contact Stephanie Choriatis at yearbook@gatewayschool.org with whatsoever questions.

Positive Parenting Talk Epitomize

Oct 26, 2015

The start Positive Parenting Talk of the school year took identify on October 16, 2015 and was well-attended. In collaboration with the Gateway psychology squad, we welcomed back two speakers from the Child Mind Found:

• The Lower School presentation, led by Dr. Mandi Silverman, focused on creating and maintaining structure at abode, including limit- and boundary-setting, the importance of consistency, and providing children with clear expectations. Dr. Silverman too addressed how to create effective behavioral principles and how to maintain them when siblings are involved.
• The Middle School presentation, led by Dr. Kristen Carothers, addressed the impact of social media and gaming on young adolescents, also as ways to fix limits and keep kids rubber.

The next Positive Parenting Talk is scheduled for March 18, 2016—mark your calendars!

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