



Who we are:
The Association of GATE Parents (AGP) is a community of involved parents who are passionate about gifted education.
GATE UPCOMING EVENTS
Zuma Beach Clean Up
Sunday, June 1, 2025
11 AM to 2 PM
Point Dume State Beach
AGP Spring Parent Ed Presentation
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 6:30 PM
Drama Room
Join Dr. Nicole Michaeli, pediatric psychologist and expert in the assessment of neurodiverse children, for a talk on twice exceptional learners: students who are gifted and also have neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, autism, or learning challenges. Learn how to recognize these complex profiles, how strengths can mask their struggles, and how to better support them at home and in school. This talk will offer insights and practical tools for parents of bright, complex learners.
CANCELED
GATE High School Alumni Night for 8th Graders
GATE PAST EVENTS
GATE Showcase Night
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
*For accepted students only.
GATE White Elephant Party
Sunday, December 8, 2024
2:00-4:00pm
Gates Canyon Park
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Calabasas, CA 91302
Parent Education Night
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:30 PM in the AE Wright Drama Room
GATE Parent Cindy Dickman MEd., MSc in Applied Neuroscience will discuss the topic:
The Gifted Student: It's not what you think
GATE Students & Families @ Agoura High School Varsity Football Game
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm
New Incoming GATE Student and Family Picnic
August 18, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Spring Parent Education Presentation (AEW Drama Room)
May 9th, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Spring Parent Education Presentation parent education presentation entitled Navigating Adolescent Mental Health by Dr. Bahareh Talei, Adjust Professor, Pepperdine University. LINK TO PRESENTATION HERE.
As parents, we share a profound
responsibility to support and nurture the
mental and emotional well-being of our
teenagers. However, in today's fast-
paced and often turbulent world,
navigating the complexities of
adolescent mental health can be
challenging. We will delve into the
intricacies of teen depression and
anxiety exploring their causes, warning
signs, and most importantly, strategies
for intervention and prevention.
Heal The Bay Beach Clean up
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Santa Monica Pier
GATE INFORMATION

Association of GATE Parents Board 2024-2025
Co-Chairs
Beth Jagtiani
Wendy Meyer
Communications Coordinator
Erin Mediuch
Fundraising Co-Coordinators
Maria Caddis
Amanda Haugen
Grants Coordinator
Rebecca Nurick
Parent Ed Coordinator
Rebecca Nurick
Social/Social Action Coordinator
Simone LaFave
6th Grade Representative & Incoming Families Coordinator
Nee Zartoshty
7th Grade Representative
Priyanka Jhawar
8th Grade Representative
Bridget Katz
CLASSROOM NEWS
If you are interested in contributing to our GATE classrooms please see the Amazon Wishlist links below:
GATE Amazon Wishlists 2024-25
6th Grade
Rebecca Rinaldi (Science, ELA, SS): Rinaldi Amazon List
Megan Holman (ELA, SS):
Julie Herrera (Science):
7th Grade
Darci Miller(ELA, SS):
Julie Paik (ELA, SS):
Julie Servin-West (Science):
8th Grade
Megan Holman (ELA, SS):
Hayley Tepper (ELA, SS):
Ryan Bostrom (Science):
Ryan Bostrom
rbostrom@lvusd.org
Mr. Bostrom's Website
Julie Herrera
jherrera@lvusd.org
Ms. Herrera's Website
Megan Holman
mholman@lvusd.org
Ms. Holman's Website
Darci Miller
dmiller@lvusd.org
Ms. Miller's Website
Julie Paik
jpaik@lvusd.org
Mrs. Paik's Website
Rebecca Rinaldi
rrinaldi@lvusd.org
Mrs. Rinaldi's Website
Julie Servin-West
jwest@lvusd.org
Ms. West's Website
Hayley Tepper
htepper@lvusd.org
Mrs. Tepper's Website
Visit the AE Wright school website for complete school calendar information.