Monteith Mini Messenger
November Edition I
Please keep Drop off & Pick up Safe!
Part of Kindness is being respectful, we all know that mornings can be stressful. Taking that stress out on the people that are trying to help you doesn't make anyone's day better. We are all trying to work together to get kids into school safely. We are working hard to keep drop off and pick up safe for everyone. We have more then one drop off door because we have 480 (counting Preschool and Pre-K) students in our school.
Also with the 8 inches of snow we are working on finding places to put it all! I'm sure you can understand. We are working with the city to make side walks safe for everyone. Please feel free to contact Grosse Pointe Woods if you have questions about their snow plow schedule.
If you are dropping off in front of school please follow these guidelines:
4th & 5th Grade Parents: Please drop off and pick up at the end of Cook rd by Chalfonte. Once you drop off your student please leave so other families can drop off.
Kindergarten & Young Fives: Please have your sign in your window so we can see who you are picking up. The Kindergarten helpers will have all students at the side walk by the kindergarten doors they will no longer be walking down the block. This will help us move the line quicker!
PLEASE MOVE UP IN THE LINE WHEN THERE IS SPACE IN FRONT OF YOU!!!
Student Council Members
Mrs. Dewitt - Hazel S & Charlie H
Mrs. Ranieri - Claire P & Andrew S
Mrs. Wang - Paige P & Mitchell P
Mrs. Allemon - Bonita P & Xavier C
Ms. Liagre - Amalea O & Ross D
Mrs. Smith - Serena S & Nathan C
Mrs. Corbett - Mae S & Cole P
Mrs. Pelyak - Quinn M & Jackson H
Mr. Stemmler - Riley S & Caroline W
Mrs. Porada - Claire T & Owen K
Mrs. Vasquez - Alina T & Henry P
Ms. Jabara Giovanna I & Brayden K
Mrs. Schrage - Zoe S & Russell W
Mr. Symonette - Jillian G & Victor C
Student Council Events
First event is the Gleaners Food Drive which will take place from November 1-November 25. Boxes for food collection/donation will be in the hallway. Food items donated must be canned or dried goods (no glass, no open containers, no expired items). Thanks to all of our hunger heroes helping to feed those not as fortunate!
Student Council "Monteith" matted photo fundraiser. $15.00 (cash or checks to cash). Return payments to Mrs. Wang if you would like this keepsake to remember your child's years at Monteith. There is a limited number. Be sure to get yours today. (fun holiday gift!)
For the month of October Monteith collected 1485 Box Tops which earned Monteith $148.50!
Please continue to encourage your children to bring in Box Tops . Every little bit helps Monteith earn money for our school.The winning classroom with 181 Box Tops was Mrs. Wang's First Grade. However, Mr. Stemmler's class was a close second place with 177!!
Parent Volunteer Math Tutor
Thank you for your interest in being a parent volunteer for our "In School Math Tutor"!
We are looking to extend student learning in small groups through the use of parent volunteers for grades kindergarten through second grade on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
All materials will be prepped and scripted for you to engage in learning with our students. Please fill out this form if you are interested and you can expect to be contacted by Julia Ruggirello at the beginning of November.
Student of the Month Board!
Monteith & District Important Documents
If you have any questions about procedures throughout the year please refer to this document it will be in every Messenger: Important Procedures for Monteith
I would like to remind all parents of a couple of procedures that have come up:
The Receiving Room door is NOT A STUDENT/ PARENT ENTRANCE all students and parents will be asked to come in through the front door (door #1) to enter the building EXCEPT during drop off and pick up at that time students can enter through their assigned doors. This is for the safety of all students.
*Birthday Treats & Invitations
Over the years, we’ve seen an increasing number of students with life-threatening allergies (food, pet, environmental, etc.) in our community. Students may bring in bookmark, pencil, eraser, stickers, etc. to share when they are celebrating a birthday. Food items should not be brought in and shared for birthdays or star student activities. We also do not pass out birthday invitations in school. Please do this outside of school and if you need addresses please join PTO to receive a directory.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Keelean
Monteith Principal
The LOST & FOUND is filling up! We will Donate everything on November 25th! Please check and take things home!!!
Mark your Calendars:
**Students Must be signed up to attend TGA Golf, Mini Picasso.**
Dates will Continue to be added throughout the year so please always read the updated Calendar:
November
12th: Golf after school
14th: Session II Mini Picassos
14th: PTO meeting 6:30 pm in Library
19th: Golf After school
21st: Session II Mini Picassos
26th: Half day for students 11:36 Dismissal
27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break
December
3rd: Golf Afterschool
5th: Session II Mini Picassos
5th: Holiday Book Fair in the Gym 4-7 pm
7th: PTO Santa Fest & Holiday Book Fair 9-11:30 am
9th: Winter Choir Concert (grades 1,3,5 Choir 4&5) @ Brownell MS 7 pm
10th: Report Cards are sent home
12th: Session II Mini Picassos
12th: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
19th: 5th grade instrumental concert 8:45 am in the Gym
19th: Session II Mini Picassos
Winter Break: December 21st- January 1st
January
2nd: School resumes
9th: Young fives and Kindergarten Parent information night (Incoming families)
10th: PTO Dance
16th: PTO Meeting 6:30pm in Library
17th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36am DISMISSAL
February
Mid Winter Break 15th-23rd
March
4th:HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
10th-12th Book Fair
18th: Evening Parent/ Teacher Conferences
19th:HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
19th: Parent / teacher Conference afternoon and evening
20th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
April
Spring Break 4th- 12th
14th:Spring Choir Concert ( Grades K, 2, 4 Choir 4&5) @ Brownell 7 pm
May
4th: Instrumental Concert during the day (9:30 am)
6th: Instrumental Concert @ Monteith 7 pm
25th: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
June
5th: PTO Ice Cream Social @ 5 pm
11th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
12th: Last Day of School
Leader In Me
Be a Part of Our PTO Team:
Sign up for PTO:http://paypal.me/monteithpto
2019-2020 PTO Board Members
Stephanie Boedeker - President
Stephanie Kaslatas - Vice President
Quinn Smith - Treasurer
Colleen Worden - Correspondence Secretary
Jamie McKee - Recording Secretary
Board Members
Jennifer Pierce
Sara Scott
Meghan Hendrickson
Chace Wakefield
Monteith Elementary School
Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: (313) 432-4500
Facebook: Facebook.com/monteithPto
Twitter: @gpmonteith
3rd Grade Reading Law Updates
Dear Parent/Guardian(s),
As you know, reading is the foundation for success in school and it is essential for all subjects. In 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed the Third Grade Reading Law to ensure that students exit third grade reading at or above grade level. The law states that beginning with the 2019-20 school year, third-graders could be retained if they demonstrate reading proficiency levels that are more than one grade level behind. Schools are required to assess the reading skills of all K-3 students at least three times per year in an effort to identify struggling students. Students demonstrating deficiencies are required to have an Individual Reading Improvement Plan (I-RIP) created in partnership with their teacher, principal, and parents. With the exception of the retention language, this law is consistent with Grosse Pointe Public School System’s historical approach and dedication to a multi-tiered system of support for our students.
The Grosse Pointe Public School System monitors student progress with Fall/Winter/Spring NWEA testing while using Fountas & Pinnell (Benchmark Reading Assessment) and other classroom assessments to determine a differentiated reading approach for students. Classroom teachers provide Tier II interventions while our trained Literacy Coaches provide Tier III small group instruction for those who qualify. During fall conferences, parents will receive additional information about the available supports and/or services that their child is receiving if they qualify for an I-RIP. At that time parents will receive the I-RIP, identifying the interventions that are already in place, along with any additional strategies to support their child at home. This plan will continue to be updated throughout the school year and revised at parent/teacher conferences. The new legislation will add to the already existing support our children are accustomed to receiving.
A team of educators and administrators continue to collaborate to update our already successful local plan to be consistent with the requirements identified in the Third Grade Reading Law. The district will continue to comply with the mandated testing, keeping our instructional focus on what is best and developmentally appropriate for our students. Family involvement and understanding is a critical part of this effort.
Additional information regarding the legislation is available on our website under the parent tab and by visiting this Third Grade Reading Facts for Families link. We appreciate your ongoing support as partners in education. The most important thing you can do is to set aside time each day to read together.
Sincerely,
Keith Howell