Who we are:
The Association of GATE Parents (AGP) is a community of involved parents who are passionate about gifted education.
GATE UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Meeting of the Association of GATE Parents (AGP) and Parent Education (Zoom)
November 9th, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Please join us for our Fall Meeting of the Association of GATE Parents (AGP) and Parent Education. We will introduce the AGP Board, briefly talk about fall and winter activities, provide GATE updates, before our parent education presentation on Giftedness and Improving Executive Function by Lisa Van Gemert "the Gifted Guru".
Lisa is a frequent conference keynote speaker, facilitator of educational and business professional development, expert consultant to television shows, and author of articles published in magazines and peer-reviewed journals. She is also the author of the books "Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing", “Never Good Enough” and "Gifted Guild’s Guide to Depth and Complexity". You can find her on Instagram at @TheGiftedGuru, Facebook, and Pinterest.
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Winter White Elephant Event - A Toys for Tots Benefit
December 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4 PM
Gates Canyon Park
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Calabasas, CA 91302
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AGP invites you to our Winter White Elephant Event and A Toys for Tots Benefit. Bring one (1) grade-appropriate wrapped gift to exchange (approx $20 or less value) and one (1) unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots.
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GATE INFORMATION
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GATE Fundraising Campaign begins 11/1/23.
The 2023-2024 school year has been moving along quickly, and our exceptional teachers and staff continue to go above and beyond to make sure that our kids are continuing to learn and thrive.
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This year we are asking for a suggested donation amount of $125. For those who can, we ask an optional GOLD donation amount of $200.
Please know that any amount is sincerely appreciated and makes a difference in our GATE program. All donations are tax deductible.
Please visit our campaign website to make your donation now.
We also LOVE company matched gifts if possible. For those matching gifts, you can send a check payable to AE Wright Middle School and please indicate on the memo line: GATE Program
Mailing address:
AE Wright Middle School
Attn: Mr. Foli (GATE Program)
4029 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Thank you for your continued support of our children’s education and the GATE program!
CLASSROOM NEWS
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
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Darci Miller
dmiller@lvusd.org
Ms. Miller's Website
Julie Paik
jpaik@lvusd.org
Mrs. Paik's Website
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Rebecca Rinaldi
rrinaldi@lvusd.org
Mrs. Rinaldi's Website
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Julie Servin-West
jwest@lvusd.org
Ms. West's Website
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Hayley Tepper
htepper@lvusd.org
Mrs. Tepper's Website
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GATE PAST EVENTS
Agoura High School vs. Moorpark Varsity Football Game
Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 7 PM
Agoura High School
28545 West Driver Avenue
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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New Incoming GATE (all grades) Student Picnic
Sunday, August 27th, 2023
5 PM to 7:30 PM
Gates Canyon Park
Please reach out to your grade rep with any questions.
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Spring Meeting of the Association of GATE Parents (AGP) & Parent Education
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AGP held a Spring AGP Meeting with Parent Education entitled "Brave New World" by Mr. Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean at UC San Diego, Education and Community Outreach, Division of Extended Studies (via zoom) on April 12, 2023. In case you missed it, you can watch the video replay here.
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Visit the AE Wright school website for complete school calendar information.
Association of GATE Parents Board 2023-2024
Chair
Tisha Banker
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Communications Coordinator
Susie Ming
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Fundraising Co-Coordinators
Beth Jagtiani
Alan Lazar
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Grants Coordinator
Rebecca Nurick
Parent Ed Coordinator
TBD
Social/Social Action Coordinator
Simone LaFave
6th Grade Representative & Incoming Families Coordinator
Priyanka Jhawer
7th Grade Representative
Bridget Katz
8th Grade Representative
Nee Zartoshty
Stay tuned for additional upcoming events.
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