MASON GAZETTE
December 9, 2016
DEAR MASON FAMILIES:
Have a wonderful weekend,
Roy Bishop, Jr.
Principal
Character Word for the month of December
Definition of Caring- To be interested and concerned about others, and to treat everyone with understanding and compassion.
Ways to show people you Care...
Caring about how others feel. Doing kind and thoughtful deeds for people in need. Putting other people's needs before your own.
Character Quote of the Week
- “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” – Henry James
Dinner Table Topics
What does it mean to be caring?
What are some words that describe the character trait of caring?
What are some ways we can demonstrate caring?
Why is it important to be caring towards others?
December Calendar
Dec. 12 - Winter Concert at Parcells 7 pm
Dec. 13 - Jets Pizza Night
Dec. 20 - Band O Rama at North 7 pm
Dec. 21 - Strings Extravaganza at North 7 pm
MASON WINTER VOCAL CONCERT / 1, 3, 5 and Mason Choir
Location: Parcells Middle School
Parking: Back parking lot, off of Sunningdale (be prepared to park along Sunningdale when parking lot fills.)
Full Rehearsal: Monday, December 12, during the afternoon, at Parcells. DRESS FOR WALK!
Evening Performance: 6:30 p.m. arrival for Choir, 6:45 for all others. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Dress: Choir - Navy Blazer, choir t-shirt, khaki pants, dark shoes. Boys will tuck in their shirt and wear a belt. Girls with long hair will use a hair tie for a ponytail down the back.
All Others: "Winter Dressy." No jeans, sandals, or athletic shoes. Girls please keep heels to a minimum. All hair should be neat and off the face. All shirts need to be tucked in. Please look you best!
Mr. Hipple
Mason PTO Holiday Breakfast - Saturday, December 10th
Children can enjoy shopping in the Children's Only Shop, with a variety of gifts priced from 50 cents to $10.00.
There will be a photo op with Santa! Please bring your own camera for photos.
Don't forget the great pancake breakfast with two seatings to choose from - 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.
Last, but certainly not least, it takes many volunteers to make this a success. Please consider volunteering your time for a portion of this wonderful family event.
Contact Anna Kociba at anna.kociba@gmail.com
with questions.
Winter Weather, and other gentle reminders
Emergency Contact Information - Keeping emergency contact information up-to-date for automated district school calls. Contact numbers are changed by you in the MiStar Parent Portal. A call to the Mason office 432-4403 if you change your phone number is also greatly appreciated.
Colds and Flu - The cold and flu season is in full swing. To avoid spreading bugs, please keep your child home when they are sick. Mason has a 24 hour "fever free" policy. If your child has a fever, please wait for the 24 hour "fever free" period before returning to school.
Mason Attendance Line - 313-432-4401
Thank you from the Mason office