South Maple Elementary Newsletter
August 2023
Greetings from Ms.Parker, Principal
Greetings South Maple Elementary families,
I am very excited to begin the 2023-2024 school year. Our marvelous staff has been preparing for your arrival and they are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growing and fun.
Our goal is to have each and every student enjoy coming to a safe and nurturing school environment each day. Your child's safety and academic progress is of the utmost importance to us.
I can't wait to learn about and spend time with your children each and every day. I am looking forward to partnering with you to make this an amazing school year.
Respectfully,
Diane Parker, Principal
Upcoming Dates
August 29....................Kindergarten Kick Off 5-6PM
August 30....................Open House 1st-3rd grades 5-6PM
September 5................First day of school 1st-3rd grades
September 7................Kindergarten first day/12:45PM Arrival
September 14 .............Picture Day
November 1.................No School Students/Staff PD
Welcome New SME Staff!
Marcia Francis, Special Education Teacher
Rachel Vieau, Health Aide
Jodie Blake, Instructional Assistant
Kristin Puroll, Instructional Assistant
Emily Maslanik, Instructional Assistant
Hermione Barb, Instructional Assistant
SME Welcome Letter
Parent-Student Handbook
Transportation
Bus Riders: Parents will receive confirmation via Text and/or E-mail through Gaylord Schools Messaging System of route number, at that time we will have AM and PM estimated pick-up and drop-off times located on the GCS Webpage. Please allow extra time in the beginning as we are establishing routes.
SME Car Rider Arrival/Dismissal Information
- The student day will begin at 7:40AM and ends at 2:20PM.
- As many of you are aware morning and afternoon traffic is very congested in our area. Please drive safely and follow traffic laws. The arrival/dismissal attachment below will provide detailed information.
- SME staff will assist all students in locating their classrooms. Please say your goodbye before or when they exit your vehicle, this includes the first day of school.
- Students must be picked by 2:35
Emergency Drills
- FIRE DRILL
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Even though meals will be provided for free, it is extremely important for families to complete the Education Benefits Online application in order for Gaylord Community Schools to receive full access to federal and state funding for education programs that support our students.
Additional food service information can be found at: https://www.gaylordschools.com/universal
Prescription and Over the Counter Medication at School-
Office Hours
989.731.0648
Diane Parker, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648