The end of April we piloted 3 classes returning to in-person music class. Using social distancing and cleaning protocols in the gym, the students were able to meet with their music teacher Ms. Tosin and engage face-to-face in their instruction. They worked on warm-ups and stretching, movement, and rhythm sticks. They were engaged in their […]
Continue readingArt Teacher JoAnne Lancellotti’s most recent project for the students was “Paint Pouring.” First, students chose 3 colors. They then either poured their paint through strainers onto the canvas, or poured puddles and rotated their canvas. Each is an abstract design created independently by the student. This project fostered confidence in making choices, encouraged independence, […]
Continue readingTransition years can be busy and confusing for families, but we hope this resource will help! Attached is a link for a slide presentation from the Division of Developmental Disabilities that will be very helpful in planning for your child’s future. Please take a few minutes to look at it. If you should have any […]
Continue readingKids Heart Challenge (this year’s version of Jump Rope for Heart) brought our students to the field to rotate through five activity stations – sack races; cornhole toss; soccer drills; Bocce practice; and jump rope and hula hoops. Today the Gateway School raised over $500.00 for the American Heart Association. We send our deepest thanks […]
Continue readingA big shout out to our amazing office staff! Wishing you a Happy Administrative Assistant Day with heartfelt thanks for all you do for the staff and students! We are so lucky to have both of you – Ms. Mary and Ms. Mary Beth!
Continue readingGateway Superstars! Today, Friday April 16, 2021, Gateway School celebrated all the wonderful work and accomplishments that our students and their families did during the changes to our school program during the pandemic. Our students and their families worked tirelessly to continue to enrich minds, bodies, and spirits, despite the challenges. Each student received a […]
Continue readingAll students work on important life skills to make them as independent as possible. Shoe tying can be a challenge, but the OT used a step-by-step approach for success. First, they used a sneaker with two different color laces to help with differentiation. After many practice sessions, the student moved onto his own sneaker with […]
Continue readingMs. Jess’s students celebrated spring with egg and bunny decorating! They worked on following directions, fine-motor skills, and building confidence by using their creativity! They were so proud of their work, as they should be!
Continue readingStudents in Ms. Leonard’s class have been showing off their work on their classroom door. They recently displayed all the amazing things they learned about Plants & Animals & Food Chains and practiced sequencing. As well, they learned about civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. A great example of incorporating history along with language arts sentence […]
Continue readingOur Speech & Language therapists are always looking for the best technique to help students improve communication. Many students struggle with modulation of their voice volume. A simple visual reminder can help a student work on this skill, and the staff can use it to prompt them to use a “green” voice! Lots of practice […]
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