Many Hands, One Mason!
April 22, 2019
Dear Mason Families,
Dear Mason Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed their three day weekend! The weather today was absolutely amazing and we can only hope that every day moving forward is like today. This week is our last full week of April and we still have so much learning to do. M-Step/NWEA testing is in full swing and we also have MIx It Up Day this Wednesday (4.24)! We are still in need of volunteers for Mix It Up Day so if you are available from 11:30-12:30 pm this Wednesday, please sign up below; we need all the help we can get! It will be a wonderful experience for our students as they will get an opportunity to practice their conversation skills and make new friends!
Dr. Niehaus is scheduled to attend our monthly PTO meeting this Tuesday (4.23) to discuss the district's reconfiguration plans and to answer any questions we may have about the process. As always, let's come out to support our wonderful PTO and show Dr. Niehaus our support during these times of uncertainty. As always, if you have any questions about anything at all, my door is always open.
Thanks for your support,
Roy Bishop, Jr.
Principal
Mason PTO Meeting Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm in the gym: Our wonderful PTO has asked Dr. Niehaus to join us to talk about the district's reconfiguration plan. Please join us to learn more about the district's plans moving forward and have your questions regarding reconfiguration answered.
Young 5’s information: Please click the link below for more information about registering for our Young 5’s program for the 2019-20 school year.
https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Page/17390
Parent Workshops: Please click the link below for some wonderful parent workshops that our district offers.
https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/683707/districts/10713
Dinner Conversations Talking Points
What does it mean to do your best and forget the rest?
How can you help a friend when they are feeling down?
What is the golden rule and are you doing your best to follow the rule?
April Writing Challenge (at least one paragraph):
Please make sure your writing challenge assignment is turned into the office by April. 30th.
What does good Bathroom Behavior mean to you?
Young 5's and Kindergarten students can draw a picture and hand it into the office for full credit! We welcome the participation of all our students.
April's Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Focus
Bathroom Behavior- Focusing on acting appropriate in the bathroom and practicing cleanliness.
April's Character Word of the Month: Honesty- Speaking the truth and not telling stories when you think you might be in trouble for your decisions.
April LIM Topic(s): We will be reviewing all 7 habits this month:
- Habit 1: Habit 1: Be Proactive® You're in Charge. ...
- Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind® Have a Plan. ...
- Habit 3: Put First Things First® Work First, Then Play. ...
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win® ...
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® ...
- Habit 6: Synergize® ...
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®
Leader In Me homework assignment for the week of April 22nd:
Habit 1: Be Proactive®
List ideas of things you can do when you are bored. Keep the list in a visible spot and add to it as you have new ideas. Find a way to be proactive about the items on the list.
Bottle Drive at Mason: Our Mason PTO has made it easier than ever to get rid of those ever-mounting cans and bottles! You will now find a marked bin near the dumpster in the school lot. Just drive up and deposit your bagged returnables and know that you are helping Mason to raise funds that will enhance our kids’ school experience. Thank you so much for your support
EDU-KIT SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR 2019-20 - NOW AVAILABLE!
Once again this year we are offering the option of buying school supplies in kit format from Edu-kit. Orders are due by June 14, 2019, and kits will be ready for pickup at the Mason Back to School Ice Cream Social, Wednesday, August 28 between 4:00-6:30 p.m.
See the attached flyer with detailed information and ordering instructions!
MIX IT UP DAY! - APRIL 24th
We need volunteers to make this a successful event. Please click on the Sign Up Genius to volunteer an hour of your time.
A Note from Mason's PTO:
Teacher Appreciation at Mason will be taking place April 29th-May 3rd! We're so excited to celebrate our teachers and express to them how much they mean to us. Each day, your child will have a special way to show their love and appreciation. A handout with all of the details will be coming home with your child on Monday, April 22nd. In addition, we would love to stock the teacher lounge with snacks and beverages to carry them through to the end of the school year. Please check out the sign up genius link below to see if there's something you're able to donate.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054bacaf22a5ff2-stock1
Thank you in advance!
M-STEP TESTING IN PROGRESS
Testing has begun! Our 5th grade is working hard this week. Testing continues for 5th grade: 4/16, 4/17, and 4/18. Grade 4 begins April 30, and continues May 1, and May 2. Grade 3 tests May 7, 8, and 9.
PLEASE make every effort to have your child at school on time, that they have had breakfast, and are well rested! Try to schedule appointments and early releases on days that we are not testing. Thank you for your patience and understanding through the testing process.
APRIL-MAY, 2019
April 24 - Mix It Up (Gr. 3-5) Lunch time activity
April 26 - Author Visit - Monster Myths! (book pre-order sales form sent home)
May 2 - Mason/Poupard Instrumental Concert @ Poupard 7:00 p.m.
May 13 - Mason Spring Concert @ Parcells
May 16 - District Wide diversity meeting (Mason Library) 6:30 p.m.
May 21 - Mason PTO Meeting (Mason Library) 7-9:00 p.m.
May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Know a Kindergarten or Young Five student starting school next fall?
Do you know a Kindergarten or Young Five student who will be starting school next fall?
Word of mouth remains the most powerful marketing tool. Help us encourage community members with little ones to explore our neighborhood schools.
It is critical that families establish or verify residency soon if they have a student entering GPPSS next fall, particularly for kindergarten (by May 1) and Young Fives (by April 18). Click here to see the pre-enrollment process (step one) and the residency documents (step two) required by board policy.
This Frequently Asked Questions document was created in response to inquiries from families this year.
Call 313-432-3083 if you have questions or need an appointment outside the enrollment office hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday.
Thank you for helping us share what we love about the Grosse Pointe Public School System!
MOM TO MOM SALE -CANCELLED!
The Grosse Pointe South High School freshman class is putting together a Mom to Mom Sale at Grosse Pointe South on Saturday, May 4th.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Stay Informed
Stay Informed by …
-regularly checking our Mason Elementary School webpage
-signing up for for Mason Elementary Community Remind text messages by texting the message @f69f4d to 81010 from your mobile device
-receiving and reading Mr. Bishop ’s Weekly Update email
-following us on Twitter (@masonelemgp) and FaceBook (@masonparents)
Mason Elementary School
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gpmason
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: (313)432-4400
Twitter: @MasonelemGP