Mason Moose Minutes
February 8, 2021
Dear Mason Families,
Wow! I can't believe Valentines' Day is next week! Our celebrations will look different this year but we are committed to being as safe as possible while giving students an opportunity to have fun. It is actually a wonderful feeling to be able to safely celebrate something in the building! Please connect with your child's teacher about what their celebration will look like this week.
I am extremely proud of everyone on our Mason Team! Our Professional Development time this year has revolved a lot around making sure our school is as inclusive as possible and ensuring our students and staff have a true sense of belonging. Please take a couple of minutes to watch the awesome video below that our staff made after one of our professional development sessions. The second link below will take you to a bookroom that our staff made centered around books that highlight the importance of inclusion! Try to find the one your teacher made and let them know how much you liked their selection!
Thank you for your time,
Dr. Bishop
Thursday (2.11) is a Half Day at Mason!
Cohort A Students will be dismissed at 11:36 am.
OFFICE NOTES
Cold Weather Is Here!
Morning Drop Off and Pick Up Change-
Late Arrival and Early Dismissal
If your student is arriving to school late or leaving early this year, we are asking that you use the QR codes posted on the front doors. Scan the code with your phone camera or QR app and answer a few brief questions. We are notified of your response and will bring your student out to you.
Attendance
Calendar Dates
Feb 8
- Board of Ed Mtg @7 PM
- Count Day
- 1/2 Day - AM only - Staff Covid Vaccinations in PM
Feb 12
- Happy Chinese New Year
Feb 15 - 19
- Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
- School resumes
- BOE Meeting @ 7 PM
- Picture Day!! Flyer below.....order forms coming home soon
*** STAFF SPOTLIGHT ***
Meet Our 2nd Grade Team - Miss. Avery, Mrs. Demas and Mrs. Rillema
Each week, we will be featuring one or two Mason staff members in our Mason Gazette and on our social media outlets. It is so important for us to highlight the wonderful professionals we have working at Mason just in case you need them to support your learner in the future! Thank you , Miss Avery, Mrs. Demas and Mrs. Rillema for being a valuable members of the Mason Family.
Diversity Den
Check out these wonderful Black History Month and Chinese New Year bookrooms!
Dr. Bishop's Morning Announcements
Specials Update
For the latest information on what your student is doing in their specials class read the update below.
Click the button below for a letter about the Mason Kids Heart Challenge
Quote Of The Week
Theodore Roosevelt
Dinner Conversation Topic
What book are you reading right now in class during your small group reading time?
What goals do you have for yourself this week?
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher
This year has been a constant adventure for the teachers in the world. The Michigan Lottery has a program where they award one teacher a cash award and in addition also provide a grant for their classroom. If you are interested in nominating ANY of the incredible teachers in your (or your children's) life, please follow the link and fill out the short Google form. We have amazing teachers in our GP school system. Take five minutes and fill this out.
One winner will be selected EACH week!
Mason Elementary School
If not us, who? If not now, when? -John F. Kennedy
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Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4400
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