Gates and Bridges Learning Academy

Today we had the most amazing time celebrating our VPK Seniors at their special breakfast! 🥞✨

It was a beautiful morning filled with smiles, laughter, and proud moments as we spent time enjoying our incredible students and everything they have accomplished this year. Watching them grow, learn, and shine has been such a joy for our entire school family.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this morning so special for our VPK seniors. These moments are what make our community so meaningful! ❤️🎓

:If you’d like, I can also create a shorter version for Facebook or Instagram or help you add a call to parents to post their pictures in the comments. 📸

Today our one-year-olds became little scientists 🥚✨ They filled four different zip-lock bags with soft materials and placed an egg inside each one. Then, we dropped them from a small height to see if the egg would crack!

This fun hands-on experiment helps build early problem-solving skills as they explore cause and effect. It also supports sensory development through touching and feeling different textures, strengthens fine motor skills while filling the bags, and introduces early STEM concepts like testing, predicting, and experimenting. Learning through play makes big discoveries even more exciting!

📸✨ VPK Senior Events Are Here! ✨🥞

Dear VPK Parents,

We are excited to celebrate our amazing VPK seniors with two special events next week!

📷 VPK Senior Picture Day
🗓 Friday, March 6th
⏰ During school hours
Please make sure your child comes dressed their best and ready to smile! These are special keepsake photos as they prepare for graduation.

🥞 Senior VPK Breakfast Celebration
🗓 Saturday, March 7th
📍 KEKE’s – 6862 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena

Join us as we celebrate our VPK seniors with a fun breakfast together! This will be a great time for families to connect and celebrate our little graduates.

We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to make these memories with you all! ❤️🎓

Please let us know if you have any questions.

📢 Now Enrolling – Infant Openings Available! 👶💙 Gates and Bridges Learning Academy

We currently have 3 infant openings with the following hours:
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

✔️ Licensed Provider: #52512827442
✔️ Parent Choice Iron & Soy Formula Provided
✔️ ELC Vouchers Accepted & Private Pay Welcome
✔️ Dedicated, Caring Staff
✔️ Safe, Loving, and Nurturing Environment

If you’re looking for quality care where your little one is loved and supported, we’d love to connect with you! 💕

📩 Message us for more information or click the link to schedule a tour. https://calendly.com/gatesandbridges1/30min

📢 NOW HIRING! | Gates and Bridges Learning Academy

We’re growing, and Gates and Bridges Learning Academy is looking for passionate, dependable individuals to join our team! ❤️

If you love working with children, creating meaningful learning experiences, and being part of a supportive, family-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ What we offer:
• A positive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Supportive leadership and teamwork

📍 Location: Gates and Bridges Learning Academy
📅 Immediate openings available

📩 Interested? Send us a message or email to apply and learn more!

Come be part of a place where little minds grow and educators are valued 🌱

✨ Sneak Peek: 2025 Christmas Party ✨

We’re excited to give you a first look at our 2025 Christmas Party, hosted at the beautiful LALA’s in St. Petersburg 🎄✨

An evening of festive décor, great company, and unforgettable moments as we celebrate the season together in style. This is just the beginning, and trust us… you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.

Hello Gates & Bridges Families,

We’re excited to celebrate the week before Christmas with fun and festive spirit! Please review our theme days for next week:

🎄 No uniforms all week!
Let’s enjoy the holiday cheer together.

✨ Monday – Merry & Bright Day
Wear bright Christmas colors: red, green, gold, or white.

😴 Tuesday – Pajama Day
Come cozy and comfy in your favorite PJs!

🎁 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Wear your ugly sweaters and fun holiday socks.

🎅 Thursday – Holly Jolly Thursday
Wear your Santa hats, holiday headbands, and all things jolly!

🎄 Friday – A Visit From Santa and a special Guest with a catered Breakfast
A magical morning is planned for our students!

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Holiday Break Notice:
Our center will be closed the week of Christmas, December 23rd–26th.
Tuition is still due on Monday prior to 12 noon.
We will resume school on Monday, December 29th.

Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy Holidays from the Gates & Bridges family! 🎉🎁

Hello Gates & Bridges Families,

This is a reminder about our short week for Thanksgiving:

🗓 Monday & Tuesday:
• Regular full school days
• Normal drop-off and pick-up times

🗓 Wednesday:
• Half day — the center will close at 12:00 noon
• Friendsgiving Celebration from 10:00 AM until closing
(All families are welcome to join!)

🦃 Thursday:
• No school — Happy Thanksgiving!

🗓 Friday:
• No school
• Enjoy the long weekend!
• Regular schedule resumes on Monday

👕 No uniforms next week for both students and staff.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday!

— Gates & Bridges Learning Academy

🌟 NOW ACCEPTING TWO INFANTS — STARTING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24! 🌟

Parents, if you’ve been looking for a safe, loving, and structured environment for your little one… this is your moment! 👶🏽💛

We officially have TWO infant spots opening and they will go fast. Our program offers:
✨ Warm, nurturing care
✨ Developmentally appropriate activities
✨ Clean + organized environment
✨ Daily updates so you never miss a moment
✨ A home-away-from-home feel your baby will love

If you or someone you know is in need of infant care, send me a message ASAP to schedule a tour or secure your spot!

Let’s grow together. 🌱💛

🎀 Dress Down for a Cause – Thank You! 🎀

As our Uniform Dress Down Month comes to a close tomorrow (Thursday), we’re proud to share that we’ve raised half of our $500 goal — and we’re not done yet!

All proceeds will be donated to Sheila’s Foundation, a local organization recommended by one of our amazing grandparents — a breast cancer survivor herself. 💗

We understand that while big organizations do wonderful work, local families often need more direct support — like help getting to doctor appointments or even picking up groceries. That’s why this donation means so much.

With your help, we reached and hope to exceed) our $500 goal and continue supporting Ms. Sheila King in her mission to make a difference right here in our community. Sheila's Foundation

Thank you for every dress-down dollar, smile, and show of support this month. Together, we are helping others keep going. 💪🏽💖

School zoom meeting Tomorrow at 6:30pm! Join ⬇️ below.

Gates&Bridges Learning Academy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Fall School Meeting 2025
Time: Oct 23, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 854 6165 0317
Passcode: 280211

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