Defer Dragon's Burning News
December 11, 2020
From the Principal
I can't believe we are heading into the last full week of school for 2020! I'm proud of the hard work the students have completed this year, especially during remote learning. The students continue to learn and grow with the support of our outstanding teachers and your help at home. I am filled with hope as we look forward to 2021! Thank you for all that you are doing for your learner at home. If there is anything you need or if there is something I can do to help your family at home, please email or call me.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Rheaume
Remote Learning Until January 4, 2021
GPPSS has set thIs start date for Hybrid Learning for those in GP Traditional:
(barring any change in direction from the governor or health department)
January 4th - All students in categorical ASD & CI special education programs and grades Y5-6
Report Card Information
Please click the link to read information from Mr. Keith Howell: Report Card Information 2020
Directions to access the report card, available in ParentPortal on December 9
Parents have three options for viewing report card grades, including an option to view, save, and print the traditionally formatted report card that’s normally sent home.
Please click here for a one-page instruction guide on the three report card viewing options.
To access ParentPortal:
Go to www.gpschools.org
Click on the Mistar ParentPortal star logo
Click on the ParentPortal name or logo in the left center of the next screen
Enter your parent PIN and password
Magnet Information for Fall 2021
Parent Tech Support
Parent Technology Support: https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/parent_support.
This link can also be found on the main page of our website, entitled "Parent Technology Support"
Schoology Information: https://www.gpschools.org/Page/20417
Wayne RESA Covid-19 Screening Tool for Families
Chartwell's Meal Distributions
from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at North High School, 707 Vernier
Upcoming Events
Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break
Jan 4 - Classes Resume
Jan 7 - Virtual Kindergarten Information Night - 6:30 pm
Jan 14 - Kaiser Picture Day - Cohort A - 9 am
Jan 14 - Kaiser Picture Day - Virtual Students (5-7 pm)
Jan 15 - Kaiser Picture Day Cohort B - 9 am
Defer Specials (PE, Art, Music, Library, and Spanish)
Please click on the Updated Defer Specials Times for GP Traditional and GP Virtual:
We encourage students to attend the live specials options each week! For each grade level, there are two classes listed on the schedule. The lesson will be the same for the grade level on both days, students should select one of the live classes to attend based on the information from your classroom teacher.
Mental Health Resources for Families
Check out Mrs. Salli's website, Mrs. Salli
*New resources added!* Ms. Alisha Salli is our Defer School Psychologist. On her website you will find resources to help you grow your child's resilience and enhance their well-being! You can also explore her virtual office with your child to view some of her favorite kid-friendly activities, read-alouds, and videos. Topics include: Navigating Home Learning, Separation Anxiety, Overcoming Perfectionism, Supporting Executive Functioning, and more!
Mrs. Alisha Salli is the Defer School Psychologist
Defer PTO
PTO Meetings
Please join us at the monthly PTO meetings. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome. There will be no meeting in December. Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 12th at 7PM. This will be a virtual meeting. The Zoom meeting details will be sent out by 5pm on the day of the meeting.
Book Fair Orders
Thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual book fair! We’ve earned $280 in rewards that will be used towards books and other learning materials in our classrooms. If you purchased books during the sale, your orders are now ready for pick up in the school office. Pick up can be made during normal business hours (Monday -Friday, from 8AM – 4PM).
Defer Craft Fair
Craft Fair Kits will be made available for pick up this Friday, December 11th between 12PM-4PM. If you are unable to pick up during this time, kits will be held in the Defer office. Once you pick up your kits, be sure to visit our Defer YouTube Channel (link below). Here you will find instructional videos to help you in creating your crafts.
We also want to send out a big THANK YOU to Mini Picasso’s for sponsoring our Jingle Bell craft for each of our Defer students!
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1099
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer