Mason Gazette
May 26, 2017
Dear Mason Families,
We had a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this past week. Every classroom showed their appreciation to our volunteers in some way or another this past Thursday. Specials thanks goes to Kris McKean for chairing the event and Kristen Rubart for all your assistance as well. Please know we appreciate all our volunteers and our school is great because of your dedication to Mason. We couldn't do it with you!
As always, thanks for your support and understanding,
Roy
After School Programming for the 2017-18 School Year:
We would like to start having some programs for our students after school next year to help them develop and explore their passions outside of the classroom. If you or anyone else is interested in running a 6-10 week (one or two days a week) club after school please fill out the form by clicking the link below. Thanks for all your help supporting our learners.
https://goo.gl/forms/vah8EHeYfMtvgkCm2
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-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 (click here to subscribe)
-following us on Twitter (@masonelemgp) and FaceBook (@masonparents)
Character Word for the Month of May:
Confidence: Freedom from doubt and believing in yourself.
Fun Writing Opportunity for May:
Mr. Bishop is going to give a special prize to anyone who is able to give him one or more paragraphs about one of the topics below: Please turn your writing assignment into the office before May 31st for your special prize.
1. If you had all the money in the world, what would you buy?
2. What are thankful for?
3. What is one thing you could do to make the world a better place?
4. What is your favorite type of candy and why?
Library Books Are Due!
After School Plans
Please Update Your Information
Want to be more involved...PTO is looking for you!!
Fundraising Chairperson (One-Year Term) Time commitment: Averages 4 - 6 hours per month, depending on school activities. Summer work is required to establish plans for coming academic year. Responsibilities: • Attend monthly meetings (Third Tuesday of the month – 7 p.m.) • Work with Board to develop ideas to grow funds. • Coordinate & oversee all facets of various events & community partnerships. • Recruit and appoint chairs to facilitate the successful implementation of events. • Maintain contact with event chairs throughout the process. • Assist chairpersons, when necessary. • Work with Corresponding Secretary to effectively communicate with our Mason families and others, when appropriate. • Maintain record of expenses and revenue and follow all finance protocols. • Provide for seamless passing of mantle at the end of the term.
Co-Treasurer (One Year Term) Time commitment: Averages 6 hours per month, depending on school activities. Summer work is required to establish plans for coming academic year. Responsibilities: • Attend monthly meetings. (Third Tuesday of the month – 7 p.m.) • Creates budget with President and Principal’s input. • Keep accurate financial record of all incoming & outgoing PTO transactions. • Oversee expenses and insure that budget is being followed. • Prepare and distribute monthly budget report. • Make deposits to and payments from PTO. • Maintain all records & forms and be available for any audits. • Provide for seamless passing of mantle at the end of the term. • Files quarterly tax reports with IRS (due dates to be announced), with the assistance of legal counsel (currently Clark Hill, PLC). • Manages PTO dues and has distributed to Mason families. • Reminds PTO members that they must pay dues to “be in good standing”
Membership (One-Year Term) Time commitment: Very active at the beginning of the school year. Promotes membership through community events. Gathers all data for directory app. Ensure that dues are paid and turned over to treasurer.
Kroger Community Rewards
Go to Kroger.com, create an account or log into your existing account. You can manage your Community Rewards through your account settings. Mason's NPO number is 82438. Link your card to Mason and you're done!
ATTENTION Families of current 5th and 8th graders
Calendar Dates
May 31 - Field Day - Volunteers needed
June 1 - Field Day Rain Date
June 2 - Talent Show @ 2 PM
June 13 - Jets Night @ Mack Ave. GPW location
June 14 - 1/2 day AM only
Honors Assembly at 9 AM
June 15 - 1/2 day AM only
5th grade promotion at 9 AM
Last Day of School!! Have a Great Summer!!
Mason Elementary School
Website: http://gpschools.schoolwires.net/Domain/1501
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, United States
Phone: (313)432-4400
Twitter: @MasonelemGP