We have had an excellent start to the school year! It has been great seeing our students back in the classroom and excited to learn. Feedback from students has been extremely positive and the start of this school year looks more like our pre-pandemic learning environment. As we continue to navigate the school year we thank you for your patience and support in providing your student(s) a quality education. Here are just a few reminders to help keep the school year running smoothly:

• Transportation Changes - Please call the school office as early in the day as you can (before 1:30 PM) if your child will need to go home in a manner that is different than s/he normally does. Students who do not have written parental permission or a phone call note from the office are not to make changes in how they go home or where they go after school.
• Updated Contact Information- Please make sure your contact information is up to date with our main office.
• Parent Portal- is a great resource for parents to support their student's academic success. (More on Parent Portal in the Newsletter)
• Morning Drop Off- Drop off is much different than years past. Students have the option of being in the cafeteria or on the playground. If your student is choosing to go on the playground prior to 7:44, please utilize the 4th grade drop off/pick up in the stadium parking lot. (Picture of drop off on the left & traffic flow diagram is below.)

Educationally yours,

Mr. Byram and Mr. Dawe

Hi! My name is Jeanne Paque. I’m Gaylord Intermediate School’s new school nurse! I’d like to tell you a little about myself and what I can do to help you and your student. I work through the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and am located primarily at GIS. I have been an RN for 7 years. I look forward to getting to know your students and keeping them healthy and in school!

Parent Portal will allow parents and students to view their Gaylord Intermediate School student grades, attendance, and much more. We highly recommend setting up your Parent Portal account if you have not done so already. Please keep in mind Parent Portal access is a great way to see what your students have completed in class for grades and also their attendance. If you have concerns or questions regarding your student's education, please do not hesitate to reach out to the teacher of record. Your student will be bringing home parent portal account information this week. Click link for a sample Parent Portal letter that your student will be bringing home. SAMPLE LETTER