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Paul P. Gates Elementary School

Out of the Gates

Posted Date: 03/19/26 (04:00 PM)



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Principal’s Message

Last week we had an all school meeting and kindergarten and 3rd grade presented to the school.  Kindergarten wowed us with their performance of Three Little Ducks, A Ram Sam, Sam, and Mmm AH Went the Little Green Frog with hand gestures and all. 3rd grade shared their learning about frogs and I think we now have an entire grade level of frog experts!

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In addition, the Boardwalk Campus, with Student Council support, is hosting a food drive for the Acton Food Pantry.  We will begin accepting donations April 1st until April 15th. The food pantry has requested the items below:

- flavored oatmeal

-nut-free granola bars

-applesauce squeezer pouches

-salty snacks: cheese crackers, pretzels, popcorn

-Mac and cheese

-boxed rice pilaf

-jello-not sugar free

-muffin mixes (add milk only, nut-free)

-cereal 

-canned pasta

Paper products (toilet paper and tissues)


As a reminder, we will not have school tomorrow in observance of Eid al-Fitr.  Eid Mubarak to all who observe.

Finally, next week we begin ELA MCAS testing for our 3rd - 6th grade students on Tuesday and Thursday. Please be sure your student gets to bed on time the night before!

Have a great long weekend!
Allison
 
School News
March Book Madness
We are close to finishing our March Madeness Book competition.  The last two books are Black Beach and I Yam a Donkey!  I will keep you posted!


Student Council Spirit Day

April 17th Student Council has schedule a spirit day. Dress what you want to be when you grow up!!

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MCAS Schedule





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Cartwheel Family Interest Self-Referral
 

🔔 ABRSD Families: We are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our students and believe mental health is an important part of overall health. 🧠 We currently partner with Cartwheel to support the mental health needs of our students via virtual therapy with licensed clinicians. 

Up until now, a student had to be identified and referred for these services by our school team. Now, parents/guardians can express interest directly in mental health services for their child. Just fill out this form 👉 [here] 

Our school staff can still refer a student to Cartwheel with parent/guardian consent. To learn more about this mental health program, check out this flyer here.


Upcoming Events

3/20/26 No School: Eid-al-Fitr
3/24/26 AB Forward Parent/Caregiver Update
3/25/26 Family Conferences
3/27/26 Robotics Fair, 5:45-7:30
4/3/26 No School: Good Friday
4/17/26 Spirit Day: Career Day
4/20/26-4/24/26 No School, April Break

Up Coming All School Meeting Presentations, 10:05-10:50

4/8/26 1st Grade Presentation
5/13/26 4th Grade Presentation


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