Mustang Messenger
2019-2020 School Year: Volume 5: Week of September 30, 2019
Be the Best YOU at Grandview!!!
Good-Bye September, Hello October!!!
As I turn my calendar and look to October, I am so thankful to all of you for making our first month of the school year so positive. Thank you to all of the new families for taking time to introduce yourself. It is a great school and one that I am honored to lead.
October is a big month for families and Grandview events. Spirit Week is this week, as well as, our Homecoming Parade on Friday. The Pink Out store opens this week!!! Another restaurant event on October 14th. Popcorn Friday's begin and our Fall Festival is on October 18th. We would love for all you to join us for all of the fun!
Our after school Programs are in full swing. Flag Football and Poms have begun!! Tae Kwon Do and our scouts programs have commenced as well!! Wow how exciting!!!
It is great to be a Grandview Mustang!!!!
Your Proud Principal,
Melissa Carruth, Ed.S
Great Week of Learning
5th Grade Collaborative Learning
3rd Grade Math Workshop
3rd Grade Retelling
Thumbs Up for the Fun Run
Run....Run.....Run....
Fun Run
Household Survey -- Every Family Needs to Complete
We need EVERY family to fill out and sign the Household Information Survey (one per family), which is needed for administrative purposes, not to determine eligibility. This survey allows our school to benefit from various State and Federal supplemental programs, like Title I A, At Risk (31a), Title II A, E- Rate, etc. This survey is critical in determining the amount of money the school receives from a variety of supplemental programs. Programs, such as our Intervention program, including teachers and paraprofessionals and student support coaches could be lost if these surveys are not completed. We are asking that you please complete and submit it as soon as possible, but no later than September 30th. All information on the survey submitted is confidential. Without your assistance, the school cannot maximize utilization of available State and Federal funds.
The form is on-line on the Parent Portal, so you will need your students PIN and password.
It is at a seperate location than the enrollment forms.
To access the form, you will do the following...
1). Log-in with your PIN and password
2) Once log-in. Select your child or one of your children.
3) Once you select your child, you will see the following....
Click on the please click to complete Household Income Report
4) . Once you clicked, you will be prompted to do the following........
Click the submit a 2019-2020 Household Information Report.
This is so important and very time sensitive!!! Thank you for responding promptly to this request. Should you have any questions, please contact the office.
FUN (or FUND) Run
The Fall FUN Run was on FRIDAY!!! The kids had a blast. Teachers ran right along with the students. It was an amazing event!!
A HUGE thank you to Donna Pelon for all of her efforts in making this such a smooth and fun events for all of the Grandview students. The students ran a total of 2,042 laps, which equals 44 miles. WOW!!
We raised $1,630, but only 22% of our families donated. Thank you to our Grandview Families who have already contributed and if you have not, please know that we are continuing to take donations through next Friday. Remember every cent and dollar counts.
Also thank you to our parent volunteers that took time out of their busy day to come and support the Fun Run. The day could not have gone off without all of the love, time, and support from the Grandview community.
FOG Elections
The votes have been counted. The winners are Gina Londo; President, Beth Hall; Co-VP, and Amanda Dixon; Secretary. Congratulations and welcome!!!
Here's 2019-2020 FOG Board and their positions
Gina Londo - President
Nick Dorst - Co-VP (Fundraising)
Beth Hall - Co-VP
Amanda Dixon - Secretary
Aya Lumley - Treasurer
Joy Mitchell - P.R./Media Specialist
Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming Game is on Friday night. To get Grandview excited, lets celebrate......
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Favorite Sports Team Day
Wednesday: Super Hero Day
Thursday: Crazy Hair and Sock Day
Friday: Grandview Spirit Wear or Red and Black
Join the fun and get excited Grandview!!!
Count Day
Watch D.O.G.S Pizza Party
Pink Out Store
Homecoming Parade
Family In Need Applications
Rock Star Savers
A Note From Our Specials Teachers....
A Message from Mr. Mair
It’s been a great start to the school year. I have really enjoyed reconnecting with your children. This summer I developed a Physical Education Notebook for grades third through fifth. I am currently working on a grant to get them printed and to your children as soon as possible. The notebook will allow students to record and track their fitness goals as well as provide information on sport skill development and nutrition. My website is mr.mairsphysedpage.com and it can help you keep up to date on what we are doing in class as well. We have finished going over all of our fitness routines and will start on our first skill development unit this week. Students grades kindergarten through fifth will begin “Throwing and Catching” at their respective levels. I look forward to working together with you and your children this year. If you need to contact me please email me at matthew.mair@clarencevilleschools.org.
Yours in Kindness, Health & Physical Education,
Mr. Mair
Does Your Child Ride Grandview Bus #2?
Grandview Apparel
Grandview Apparel can still be ordered.
https://stores.alleycatdesigns.com/grandviewmustangs/shop/home
Remember that Grandview Apparel make great Christmas gifts too!!! A portion of your order comes back to FOG!!
The Dentist is coming to Grandview
Fall Festival will be here soon!!!
In need of Milk and Water Gallon Jugs
Mrs. Duplessis is in need of cleaned out and emptied milk and water gallon jugs. She is building a recycled igloo for a learning spot for her learners. The igloo is in Room 119. Come and check out this amazing way to live out the motto....Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle!!
FOG Popcorn Day
October has two popcorn days. October 4th and the 18th are the selling days. $0.50 a bag and all proceeds go to FOG.
Transportation Changes
Cub Scouts Pack 279
Sept 23 is 1st Pack meeting.
Every Monday, starting Sept 30 at 6:30 are the weekly scouts meeting.
School Hours
8:30-3:40. 1/2-day ends at 11:30.
School Doors open at 8:20 and the students will report to their grade level location. At 8:25, the first bell rings and the 2nd bell rings at 8:30, when learning begins.
At dismissal, parent walk-up and pick-up will begin to be dismissed at 8:35. The final bell is at 3:40 when all students will dismiss from their afternoon dismissal location.
Your child is marked tardy starting at 8:40. Attendance and tardy was a problem at Grandview. Please do not get into the same routine this year. We need your children in school each and every day!!
Fun Family Event within our Community
Pumpkin Fest at MSU Tollgate -- Fun for the families!!!!
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Late Drop off and Early Pick Up
Tardy is marked starting at 8:40.
Children will not be allowed an early dismissal from the office after 3:15 pm so we can ensure a calm and safe end to the day for all students. Please plan accordingly. If you need your child picked up between 3:15-3:40, please contact the office or classroom teacher in the morning so that we are ready for this early release.
Tuesday Night Night
Grandview Sports
We need more students to play Football!! Be sure to sign up and participate!!
Kroger and Grandview
Kroger and Grandview
We get money from Kroger if you add Grandview to your profile. Thank you to all of you who have already added Grandview to your account. Though know that it is never too late to sign-up and join!!! So shop away, Grandview is benefitting from your grocery shopping!
Simply encourage your participants to visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account they can search for Friends of Grandview either by name or TH003 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Volunteering at School
iChats are also needed to be filled out if you wish to be a WatchDOG dad or chaperone a field trip.
Job Opportunity
Important Dates and Upcoming Dates
September
30-October 4: Spirit Week
30: Spirit Week -- Hat Day
October
1: Spirit Week -- Favorite Sports Team Day
Watch D.O.G. Pizza Night 6-7:00
2: Count Day
Spirit Week -- Superhero Day
3: Spirit Week -- Crazy Hair and Sock Day
4: Grandview Spirit Day or wear Red and Black
Popcorn Friday
Homecoming Parade
9: Tornado Drill @ 10 am
Dentist R'Us visit to Grandview
10: RS Savers
Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 pm
11: 4th Grade Field Trip - Birth of Rocks Adventure
14: Instrument Fitting
FOG Restaurant Night -- Texas Roadhouse Dinner Night
16: 5th Grade Field Trip -- Cider Mill (10-2:00)
Parent Band Meeting at Botsford at 6:30 pm
17: Picture Day
18: Fall Festival
Popcorn Friday
23: Fire Drill
24: RS Savers
Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 pm
30: Principal Breakfast
31: Assembly -- Wild World Adventure