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We've moved to a new site!

Please visit us at

www.johngillpta.org

Re-Imaging John Gill

Over the last school year, the community, staff, and families participated in a series of meetings/presentations/discussions regarding the direction of John Gill. All are now invited to attend the District Board Meeting to hear the outcome.

Tuesday, June 7 @ 6:30pm
District Office
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Support Our School Garden - SVGives Today

In partnership with Silicon Valley International School and through the annual Silicon Valley Gives event, we are raising funds today for our outdoor gardening science program for 2016-2017. 

Donations made today, Tuesday, May 3, may be matched by community and event sponsors. 
Please donate today!

The John Gill outdoor gardening science program for the 2016-17 school year will be cross-curricular, project-based, and an interactive approach to language immersion instruction. Through this outdoor science opportunity, students will be learning about healthy foods, healthy living, and becoming good stewards of our planet. Join us in helping them reach the goal of $15,000 to bring this program to fruition. 

IMPORTANT: When making your donation, please note which project(s) your funds will go toward.

1. John Gill School – Redwood City School District - for the purpose of an outdoor garden that aims to support science education, social/emotional learning, project-based learning, and Mandarin language education through hands-on learning
2. Campbell/San Jose Summer School - intensive reading/math for economically disadvantaged students in the Campbell/San Jose School District neighborhoods.

Learn more about our SVGives event -- https://svgives.razoo.com/us/story/Silicon-Valley-International-School

Thank you for your support!

From Superintendent Baker's Newsletter

FEDERAL EDUCATION POLICY

President Obama signs Every Student Succeeds Act

This is from Superintendent Baker's Newsletter:

New Federal Education Law

On December 10 President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act into law, replacing No Child Left Behind. 'The law commits states and schools, he said, to focus on “the national goal of ensuring all students graduate prepared for college and future careers” and it “requires states to invest in helping students and schools improve the lowest-performing schools and close their achievement gaps.”  Read more . . .

Important Dates:

Monday, November 9 at 6:30pm - Reimagining John Gill in the MUB

Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 12 at 8:30am - Kindergarten Tour meets in the Library

Friday, November 13 at 6:05pm - Movie Nite showing "Inside Out" in the MUB

Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00pm - PTO meeting in staff room, childcare provided

Thursday, November 19 at 6:30pm - Danny G dance performance for Grades 2 & 3

Mon, Nov 23 - Tues, Nov 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Halloween Carnival                   

Friday, October 30 ~ 6:00- 8:00pm

John Gill Elementary

A fun night for the whole family.  We are providing a safe and family oriented evening.  Kids may choose to come in costume, the costume parade will take place from 7-7:30pm.

Bouncy Houses, Food, Games, Prizes, & More!

Carnaval de Halloween

Viernes, 30 de octubre ~ 6:00- 8:00

Escuela primaria de John Gill

Una noche de diversión para toda la familia. Estamos proporcionando una noche segura y orientada a la familia. Los niños pueden elegir venir en traje, desfile de disfraces para los niños a las 7-7:30.

Bouncy Casas, comida, juegos, premios y más!

Sign Up For A Kindergarten Tour

Prospective students, please sign up for an upcoming tour:

John Gill Kindergarten Tours

8:30-9:45Wednesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 3
Thursday, November 12
Tuesday, December 8
Thursday, January 7
Tuesday, January 12
Tuesday, February 9
Tuesday, March 1

555 Ave Del Ora, Redwood City, CA 94062
All tours start in the school library on the side of Ave. del Ora from. Tours are for both English and Mandarin kindergarten classes.

Call 650-482-2406 to reserve a spot. Children are welcome.

For details on registration, visit Kindergarten Information for Students Entering School in 2016-17.