What's Happening
No School
Thanksgiving Recess - Early Dismissal November 27th;
No School: November 28th & 29th
School Building Project Update
For information about the school building project, click here
Incoming Kindergarten Information
Come for a Tour
Kindergarten Tours: Tuesday, 1/21 & Monday, 1/27 @ 9:30AM and 1:45PM - Schedule with the Gates School Office
Come to our Parent Information Night
(Parents ONLY): Tuesday, 2/11 7:00-8:00PM
MCAS Testing Window:
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has scheduled the Spring 2020 MCAS testing windows for grades 3-6. It is important that all students are present for MCAS. Travel, unless during the April break, is discouraged between March 30 and May 22.
Please review the AB District 2019-2020 calendar
School Supplies Information:
Families do not need to purchase student school supplies this year except for a student backpack. water bottle, and lunch bag (if bringing lunch from home). The following classroom donations are still appreciated: facial tissue, sanitizer, wipes, and extra healthy snacks. Check with your child’s teacher first before you purchase any donations as it may vary by teacher and grade level.
School Day Information:
School day for Grades K-6 is 8:50am - 3:20pm.
School day for Morning Kindergarten is
8:50am - 11:50pm. Thursday dismissal is at 12:50pm.
Students may be dropped off between 8:35am and 8:50am.
Please note: Students may not arrive at school any more than 15 minutes before the official beginning of the school day, as we do not
allow unsupervised children in the building. There is no supervision provided for a child prior to this time unless parents have previously arranged for their child to attend after-school or extended day programs. (AB Elementary Handbook pg. 5)
Musical Programs Information:
Gates Elementary Musical Instrument Programs: Grades 5 & 6 Band; Grades 4, 5, & 6 Strings. Please click here for more information about the program and how to register.
Online Forms with Descriptions
Safe Arrival
It is important for the school to know if your child will be absent or be late to school. Please complete the electronic form or call 978-263-7425.
One-Day Pick Up Form
Please complete the following online for when picking up your child either during or at the end of the school day. This online form should be completed by 1pm otherwise, please call the office. Parents enter on side of building and pick up in 6th grade pod when picking up at dismissal time.
One-Day Bus Pass Form: (NOTE:Will be available starting September 16th.)
Please use this form if your child needs to bus pass. Requests MUST be submitted by 2:00PM the day before the bus pass is required. Approval for this bus pass is determined by the Transportation Department.
Permanent Pick Up
Please use this form if you plan to pick up your student at dismissal time on a regular basis (each day, every Monday, etc). Parents enter on side of building and pick up in 6th grade pod when picking up at dismissal time.
One Day Permission to Walk
Please use this form to give to your son/daughter to walk at dismissal time for a specific day.
Permanent Permission to Walk
Please use this form to give to your son/daughter to walk at dismissal time on a regular basis. Please specify which day(s) student may walk.