Defer Dragon's Burning News
September 15, 2017
We had another great week at Defer Elementary School!
Students are learning school routines and procedures each day. During the first two weeks of school, the students continued to practice the line-up procedures, 5 S lines, and restroom/drinking fountain procedures. The Defer PBIS procedures help everyone to be respectful, responsible and safe!
Students also started discussing the 7 Habits in their classroom. This week I noticed teachers talking to students about creating a leadership classroom. Students read stories about the 7 habits and talked about their classroom environment during the Leadership Time in their classrooms. Ask your child about how they are creating a leadership classroom.
A special thank you to our Defer PTO, the Fun Run Coordinators, and every Defer family that has already registered or donated to support our school fundraiser! It's wonderful to see the students wearing the Defer sunglasses and participating in school-wide events to support our wonderful school.
Thank you for all that you do at home to help students be successful at Defer!
Lisa Rheaume
Writing Opportunity for Students
Ms. Rheaume will give a special prize for any student who writes a brief response on one of the following topics. All writing should be turned into the Defer office or Ms. Rheaume by Friday, September 29th.
What was something you did over the summer?
How did you show leadership this summer?
What are you excited about this school year?
Defer Garden Gatherings
Join the Beautification Team during the Fall Garden Gatherings to meet other parents and help to keep Defer grounds looking great without the use of pesticides!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, September 28, 2017, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, October 22, 2017, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmContact chelseabcrosby@gmail.com for more information.
Defer PTO
Check out the information from the Defer PTO! Click on each of the links below for more information about the Defer Picnic and Ways to Support the Defer PTO.
Upcoming Events at Defer
September 15 - PTO Family Picnic 6 pm - 9 pm (see link above for more info)
September 18 - Late Start Monday @ 9:05 am
September 20 - FUN RUN PJ Day!
September 26 - Picture Day
October 6 - FUN RUN!
October 10 - Defer Yearly Progress @ 6:30 pm/PTO Meeting @ 7 pm
October 11 - Pumpkin Patch 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
October 14 - Progressive Dinner
October 27 - Haunted Garage
October 31 - Halloween - Half Day for Students dismissal at 11:36 am
Elementary Bell Schedule
Defer Spirit Wear
- The Defer Elementary PTO is pleased to offer on-line ordering for all your Defer Dragon wearables. What a great way for you and your Dragon show your Dragon pride.
- All orders placed via the Spirit Store will be delivered to Defer Elementary School.
- If you have any questions about the items offered, please feel free to send your questions to – defer.spirit.store@gmail.com
- All purchases are safely processed through PayPal
- https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/deferspiritwear
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Defer Elementary School
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: www.gpschools.org/defer
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer