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School Uniforms – Look for a new link to our store coming soon!

NewGate has Dress Guidelines for children 3 years old and older to make getting dressed in the morning easier for your child and easier for you. Among our Elementary students, these simple guidelines reduce student stress and the pressure to conform by needing to wear the “right” shoes or shirts. At NewGate, we invite children to explore and express their individuality and creativity through their interests and inquiries, friendships and collaborations, and artistic expressions – not through their clothing.

Secondly, NewGate works to create a safe physical environment. We invite children to wear the NewGate uniform, which includes shoes that are suitable for running. Open-toed or open-back shoes, very loose-fitting shoes, or shoes with wheels place a child’s physical safety at risk.

NewGate requires a school uniform for daily wear. 

Clothing appropriate for physical education is also recommended and should be packed daily for elementary students.

Toddlers

    • Toddlers are not required to wear school polo shirts, as they are often not available in their size.
    • Toddlers should dress in clothing that they can put on and fasten for themselves: elastic waistbands, Velcro sneakers, etc.
    • Toddlers should wear closed shoes with non-slip soles at all times. (They should not come to school wearing sandals, flip-flops, shoes with cleats, or roller shoes.)
    • Please label all student clothing.

Primary  Students

  • Primary students are expected to wear the following uniform:
  • The NewGate collared polo shirt.
  • Closed shoes with non-slip soles at all times. They should not come to school wearing sandals, flip-flops, shoes with cleats, shoes with wheels, or shoes with platform soles.
  • Sneakers are required for athletic activities.
  • Khaki, navy blue, or black shorts, slacks, skirts, or “skorts” (no jeans)
  • If students choose to wear sweatshirts in the classroom, they must be NewGate sweatshirts.
  • Again, please label all student clothing.

 

Elementary  Students

For daily wear and field trips, students are expected to wear the following uniform:

  • The NewGate collared polo or turtle-neck shirt in good repair.
  • Khaki, navy blue, or black shorts, slacks, skirts, or “skorts” (no jeans).
  • Length: shorts/skirts should be suitable for the build and stature of the student and must not be revealing.
  • Fabric: close-weave cotton (athletic material used for PE only).
  • Elementary students should wear closed shoes with non-slip soles at all times. They should not come to school wearing sandals, flip-flops, shoes with cleats, shoes with wheels, or shoes with platform soles.
  • Sneakers are required for athletic activities.
  • If students choose to wear sweatshirts in the classroom, they must be NewGate sweatshirts.
  • Clothing options for movement and physical education will be shared on an “as needed” basis.

 

Secondary Students (7th-12th grades) For daily wear and field trips, students are expected to wear the following uniform:

  • NewGate collared polo or turtle-neck shirt in good repair.
  • Khaki, navy blue, or black shorts, slacks, skirts, or “skorts” (no jeans).
  • Length: shorts/skirts should be suitable for the build and stature of the student and must not be revealing.
  • Fabric: close-weave cotton (athletic material used for PE only).
  • Secondary students should wear closed shoes with non-slip soles at all times. They should not come to school wearing sandals, flip-flops, shoes with cleats, shoes with wheels or shoes with platform soles.
  • Sneakers are required for athletic activities.
  • If students choose to wear sweatshirts in the classroom, they must be NewGate sweatshirts.
  • Clothing options for movement and physical education will be shared on an “as needed” basis.

 

 

Google Classroom

The Secondary Community (Upper School) uses Google Classroom to house course syllabi, assignment due dates, course communications, and student work.

Google Classroom can be accessed by parents by accepting the “invitation” email sent to you as a guardian.

 

Volunteering: The Gift of Sharing Interests, Talents, and Skills!

 

NewGate families bring an abundance of talent, interests, and skills to our learning community, which creates a deeper and more diverse learning experience for students and enhances the school community in myriad ways.

We invite you to share the best of yourself and your family
by serving as a NewGate volunteer:

> Serve on a NewGate Committee

* Parent Education
* Family Ambassadors
* Social Gatherings and Special Events
* The NewGate Gala
* Beautification
* Moving-Up and Graduation

> Serve to Support NewGate Fundraising

> Serve as Classroom Family Liaison

> Serve as a Greeter of Prospective Families at NewGate Open Houses

> Contribute to and Participate in Montessori Foundation Family Network Evenings

> Contribute to and Participate in NewGate All School Community Meetings

 Board of Trustees

 

New Gate School, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3), Tax-Exempt Florida educational corporation. It is governed by a self-perpetuating national Board of Trustees made up of leaders in the American Montessori educational community, present parents, and friends of the school.

The Board of Trustees:

  • establishes the school’s institutional mission and core values;
  • establishes policies under which the school will operate;
  • appoints educational leaders to run the school on a day-to-day basis;
  • provides fiscal oversight; and
  • plans for the school’s future.e actual process of exploring issues and reaching consensus takes place either at the committee level or at our Community Meetings.

Trustees

Kitty Bravo – Founder – Ex Officio Member of the Board

Dr. Andrew Cutler – Chair

Tim Seldin – President

Kathy Leitch – Treasurer

Lorna McGrath – Trustee

Robin Howe, Trustee

Joyce St. Giermaine, J.D. – Trustee