Gratz Brown News
September 28, 2018
From the Principal's Desk
I hope the end of the month finds each of you well. This school year is going by quickly. We had our first big family events this last month, and have more coming up in the month of October.
First, thank you for attending the Parent Night if you were able. If you did miss out and would like any of the info passed out, please email your child's teacher.
In October we will have our Parent Teacher Conferences, Walk to School Day, McTeacher Night, and a GBE Movie Night. A lot going on so be sure to check your child's backpack and Friday Folders.
If you are not getting emails please be sure the office has your email address correct. I send the newsletter digitally, and hard copies to families we know do not have email listed in our system. Also be sure to ask your child's teacher if you are not receiving the grade level newsletters each week. These ways of keeping you in touch help us all stay on the same page.
Thank you for your partnership and time you dedicate to your child's education. We are just getting started and have so many great days of fun and learning ahead of us this year. Always call and feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns. The office info is listed in this newsletter for you to refer to for assistance.
Happy Homecoming!!!
Angie Doss
Principal
Moberly Public School Mission Statement:
GBE's Vision Statement created by our Student Advisory Team and Staff:
GBE Students want to be a Champion in:
Attitude
Action
Academics
GBE Partners in Education
Arts Appliances and Furniture
Central Bank of Moberly
PTO News
PTO's GBE MOVIE Night will be October 30th and starts at 5:30. We will be watching the movie "Hotel Transylvania". Students can bring a blanket/pillow to sit on and a snack/drink. Students must be with an adult at check in. We will approximately be done at 7:30 pm.
Come Join Us for Some Fun!!!
Fundraiser Pick up will be the same nights as Parent Teacher Conferences. PTO members will be in the school square/cafeteria area to assist you. These dates are October 16th and 18th.
PTO will need volunteers to assist with this work to get fundraisers passed out to parents. If you are interested please email our President Stephanie Mefford, stephaniemefford@moberlyspartans.org.
GBE School Hours:
Monday Late Start Doors open at 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for students to be a part of the Monday Morning Late Start Activities with Staff Supervision. All teachers are in professional team meetings.
On late start Mondays, Buses Arrive and Breakfast begins at 9:05; School starts at 9:35 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
iReady Logins Sent home today
Please check your child's backpack for the iReady logins. Your student will be able to login and use the online instructional practice for Math from home. We encourage you to check this out, and have your student show you the practice they are using at school with this online resource.
Title 1 News:
Title I News and Reading Tips
Here are some reading tips to use when reading with your child. If they are struggling to understand the story, have your reader:
Make a mental picture of what is happening
Back up and reread from the spot where they lost track of what was happening
Ask questions as they read
Make connections between the book and their own life
Think about what they already know to help them understand what is happening
Predict what will happen next and revise guesses as they go along
Think about literary elements: genre, plot, character, setting, and problem/resolution
Happy reading!!
Character Trait for the Month
August and September Terrific Kids for the Trait of Respect! Whoo Hoo!!! #lovemytribe #GBE
A Word from the Library and Mrs. St. Clair
Students have NEW online resources in the Library with Home access. We have BrainPOP! Thank you to our PTO for purchasing this for our students this year!!!
The username is gratz and the password is brown.
This login is only for GBE parents and students.
GBE Calendar Dates:
Each week is listed and the days we have things occurring at GBE:
October:
1st to 5th
Monday- Spartan Tutoring begins- First Day!
Tuesday- Varnish Day with Smile Dental 2 to 3:30; McTeacher Night at McDonalds from 4 to 8 pm
8th to 12th
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Board Meeting at CO 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Wednesday- Walk to School Day in the AM; A flyer will be sent with times on 10/5/18.
Friday- End of 1st Quarter
15th to 19th
Tuesday- 4:30 to 7:00 pm-PT Conferences; PTO Fall Fundraiser Delivery Date- parents will pick up at conferences
Wednesday- Missouri Day
Thursday- Early Out 1:00; 2:00 to 8:00 pm-PT Conferences; PTO Fall Fundraiser Delivery Date- parents will pick up at conferences
Friday- No School
22nd to 26th
Monday- PTO mtg in Library 5:30 pm
Friday- Spartan Spirit Assembly 2:50 to 3:20 pm
29th to November 2nd
Tuesday- GBE PTO Movie Night 5:30 to 7:30
Wednesday- Halloween
Sunday- Daylight Savings Time ends-- Fall back one hour
Contact Information for GBE Office Staff and Administration:
Principal's Secretary, Melissa Slater
melissaslater@moberlyspartans.org
Assistant Principal, David Samuel
davidsamuel@moberlyspartans.org
Assistant Principal's Secretary, Dee Noel
Office # 660-269-2670
Address: 1320 Gratz Brown Road, Moberly MO 65270