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!
Sammy the Elf is visiting for the holiday season! Second grade can't wait to see what he has in store for us!🎅🏼💚❤️
We're on Instagram! Follow and share our account, @oceangateschool, to see how AWESOME our school is!!🐊💚
Need bread and butter? Look no further than 3rd Grade!! They made delicious class-made bread and butter for the holiday season and are ready for a yummy meal!!
As the holiday season begins, we remember our friend and colleague, Officer Jason Marles. Jay lost his life to a drunk driver on Thanksgiving Eve 2010. Please wear blue tomorrow, on Tuesday, November 25th in honor of Officer Marles.
Patrolman Jason Marles had just completed a drunk driving overtime detail to ensure the streets of Ocean Gate remained safe. As Patrolman Marles headed home to his wife and children, he was struck by a drunk driver on the Garden State Parkway. A friend, a father, and husband was taken from us that day as Patrolman Marles succumbed to his injuries from the crash.
Forever in our hearts
Patrolman Jason Marles
Badge #271
EOW 11/25/2010
Patrolman Jason Marles had just completed a drunk driving overtime detail to ensure the streets of Ocean Gate remained safe. As Patrolman Marles headed home to his wife and children, he was struck by a drunk driver on the Garden State Parkway. A friend, a father, and husband was taken from us that day as Patrolman Marles succumbed to his injuries from the crash.
Forever in our hearts
Patrolman Jason Marles
Badge #271
EOW 11/25/2010
Principal's Newsletter for Thanksgiving Week- Please note conferences and early dismissal (12:50 pm) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Have a great weekend Gators!
Principal's Newsletter 11/17/25- Have a great weekend Gator Nation !
Just a reminder that our PTO meeting will take place this evening in the Media Center of the school. Please enter through the front door. The meeting will start at 6 pm. We have set up a virtual option as well if you are unable to make it in person. That link is:
meet.google.com/vbb-edba-jjz
Parents & Guardians,
Due to the wind and the temperature, the Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Ocean Gate School in the multipurpose room. The doors will open following lunch service at 12:50 pm at event will start at 1 pm. For security measures, please enter through door 13 and sign in with Officer Vinnie at the table.
Due to the wind and the temperature, the Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Ocean Gate School in the multipurpose room. The doors will open following lunch service at 12:50 pm at event will start at 1 pm. For security measures, please enter through door 13 and sign in with Officer Vinnie at the table.
To all the brave veterans,
Happy Veterans Day from everyone here at Ocean Gate Elementary School!
We want to send a huge thank you for your bravery, your sacrifice, and for keeping our country safe. We are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do for us.
Thank you for your service!
Sincerely,
The students, teachers, and staff of Ocean Gate
Happy Veterans Day from everyone here at Ocean Gate Elementary School!
We want to send a huge thank you for your bravery, your sacrifice, and for keeping our country safe. We are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do for us.
Thank you for your service!
Sincerely,
The students, teachers, and staff of Ocean Gate
We hope to see you at our November PTO meeting this upcoming Thursday, the 13th at 6 pm in the media center. Virtual link will be provided as well for those who are unable to make the meeting in person.
We hope everyone is having a great week off. Please see the newsletter for next week as we welcome in November! See you on Monday!
Parents and Guardians, just a reminder that there will be no Band or Music Lessons on Tuesday, October 28th as Mr. Dondero will be out that day.
Please see the Principal's Newsletter for the last week of October. Enjoy your weekend Gators!
Parents and Guardians,
Please see the information regarding the Fall Field Test that is being administered statewide starting next week. Ocean Gate will participate with our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes starting on Monday, the 27th and finishing on Wednesday, the 28th.
Please see the information regarding the Fall Field Test that is being administered statewide starting next week. Ocean Gate will participate with our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes starting on Monday, the 27th and finishing on Wednesday, the 28th.
Gator Nation- Please take a look at the upcoming Halloween Events that we have going on in Ocean Gate and pay special attention to our Halloween Dance this upcoming Thursday night, and messaging for our Halloween Parade that will take place next Friday, the 31st.
All Gator parents/ guardians are welcome to attend the Gator Halloween parade starting at 1:45pm on Friday, October 31st. Please remember to refrain from having your child wear anything that could obstruct their vision (masks) or bringing in “weapon-like” objects or toys to school. Full costumes (including masks, no weapons) can be worn during the parade. Please apply hairspray and/or makeup at home before the school day.
The Halloween Parade will go around the building twice, we will take some class pictures in front of the Ocean Gate School sign, and then head back into school. Parents & Guardians who are in attendance will be allowed to sign their child out from the main office immediately following the parade festivities. The parent/ guardian picking up must be listed and approved in our Realtime System or we will need a note. Thank you!
All Gator parents/ guardians are welcome to attend the Gator Halloween parade starting at 1:45pm on Friday, October 31st. Please remember to refrain from having your child wear anything that could obstruct their vision (masks) or bringing in “weapon-like” objects or toys to school. Full costumes (including masks, no weapons) can be worn during the parade. Please apply hairspray and/or makeup at home before the school day.
The Halloween Parade will go around the building twice, we will take some class pictures in front of the Ocean Gate School sign, and then head back into school. Parents & Guardians who are in attendance will be allowed to sign their child out from the main office immediately following the parade festivities. The parent/ guardian picking up must be listed and approved in our Realtime System or we will need a note. Thank you!
