We started the day with exit surveys, digital portfolio reflection questions, and an affirmations activity where students wrote an affirming word or phrase for each of their GATE classmates. Then it was time to PARTY and celebrate the end to a great year. We snacked and watched my favorite movie about a GATE kid, Big Hero 6. Did I mention that all of this was done in the First Annual Last Day of GATE Blanket Fort?! Always a crowd pleaser. 

I am so thankful to have met each of the 4th graders this year, and I am thrilled many will be returning as 5th graders next year! On Friday, Best wishes to those students who will be moving out of town or moving on to full-time GATE next year!

I'll be checking my email periodically throughout the summer, so feel free to reach out with any questions or needs that arise. I'll also be sending out an optional parent feedback form to help make next year the best yet. I already have plans to tighten up the digital portfolio format and weave more math games into the year, but I'd love to get more input from your end!

The GATE Department also has a pretty extensive Parent Lending Library, so if you would like to borrow a book or get GATE parent reading recommendations, just reach out to the GATE Supervisor, Helga.Frankenstein@boiseschools.org.

CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THIS ENTIRE YEAR IN THE 4TH GRADE PHOTO FILE!