Preschool was concert ready! Take a look at their adorable shirts specially made for the show! So amazing Pre-K!🎅🏼🎄



First and Second grade took their annual trip to Central Regional High School. They made crafts, toured the school, and made connections with some older friends! Thank you so much CRHS for the well thought out experience for our little ones!💚🐊🦅






We have artists in preschool! Our little ones used environment friendly colors to paint the snow. Thank you pre-k for making our school a prettier place!🎄💚🐊

Please take a look at the final Newsletter for 2025 since there is only one day of school next week. We will have an early dismissal on Monday the 22nd at 12:50 pm. Enjoy the weekend Gators!

Please see the attached flyer for dental care being offered in our area for children ages 1y-12y who qualify!!

Fifth grade was able to practice their snowball fighting skills in gym today. Mr. RJ is getting them ready for winter break!❄️💚🐊



Preschool grew candy canes in their candy cane garden!! How magical☺️🎄




Pre K celebrated their Gingerbread Day! They went on a gingerbread hunt and they had a chance to decorate gingerbread men!🎄💚🐊







Preschool took their annual trip around Ocean Gate to learn more about their community! This amazing trip helped the students understand their surroundings and experience new places!💚🐊










Please see the following information from Mr. Dondero for our upcoming Winter Concert event on Thursday evening.

Dear Parents/ Guardians,
With the forecast expected to drop this evening, out of an abundance of caution, we are going on a two hour delayed opening tomorrow morning (Monday, December 15th). Students are to report to school at 10:30 am. There will be no before school activities, including the Y Kids Before Care Program as well as Beginner Band Practice. Breakfast service will start at 10:15 am. We will still dismiss at the normal time of 3:05 pm.
Stay Safe!
With the forecast expected to drop this evening, out of an abundance of caution, we are going on a two hour delayed opening tomorrow morning (Monday, December 15th). Students are to report to school at 10:30 am. There will be no before school activities, including the Y Kids Before Care Program as well as Beginner Band Practice. Breakfast service will start at 10:15 am. We will still dismiss at the normal time of 3:05 pm.
Stay Safe!

Mrs. Hebrew’s 3rd graders made cards for the USA WOUNDED WARRIORS for Christmas! Sending our love and thanks this holiday season!🥰🎄

Please see our Principal's Newsletter for the week of 12/15/25. We will have our themed holiday "Spirit Week" so we hope to see our students and staff participate.

The Student Council gathered to make our school a little more merry! They build and decorated the Christmas tree for our Dinner with Santa event. Thank you, Student Council!



Spirit Week 2025 is coming next week- We hope you participate!!!

School will be open on Thursday, December 11th for a full day with before and after school programming taking place. See you tomorrow Gators!!

We want to say a big congratulations to our our recipients of the 2025-26 Teacher, Education Service Professional (ESP) and Staff Member of the Year here at Ocean Gate. Our Teacher of the Year for 2025-26 is is our fourth grade teacher, Ms. Sandy McCue. Our ESP of the Year is Ms. Fran Gargano in first grade, and Mr. Bud Clifton is our dedicated Ocean Gate Staff Member of the Year! Congrats and thank you for all that you do to make this school the best it can be!!



Principal's Newsletter 12/9/25

At OGES, we learn more than math and reading. We also learn about how to be the best person we can be! Here are our Six Pillars of Character that we strive to meet everyday!💚🐊







FYI!

