Defer Dragon's Burning News
January 22, 2021
From the Principal
The students continue to work hard each day at Defer! I'm proud of the work they have accomplished so far this year! We are looking forward to having specials in person starting on Monday. I would like to welcome Ms. Ashley Wright to Defer. Ms. Wright will be the guest teacher in the music classroom this year. More information about Ms. Wright and our music classroom can be found below.
In February, we will also celebrate Black History Month. Teachers began to plan activities for Black History month in the classroom, grade level, and the school building. If you have suggestions or ideas for our school community, please contact me rheauml@gpschools.org or 313-432-4004.
Please make sure to check the hybrid calendar and new bell times for next week. Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Rheaume
Safe Street Crossings to Defer
Lunchroom Updates
Lunchtime Volunteers Needed in 2021
We greatly appreciate those that volunteered at lunchtime previously and understand that family schedules have changed. Starting with a clean slate for 2021, we are looking for lunchtime volunteers to supervise in the classrooms. Please click on the Sign-up Genius if you are able to help out. The Sign-up Genius will be updated every afternoon, opening a slot for the following week.
Kid's Heart Challenge
ITS HERE! We are officially kicking off KIDS HEART CHALLENGE this week!
Register your child and encourage them to choose a heart healthy challenge to pick during this year’s program! http://www2.heart.org/goto/defer21Go Defer!
The Defer Dragon Yearbook Needs Your Help!
Dress for the Winter Weather!
Defer students go outdoors for recess two times each day throughout the school year, unless it's raining hard or the windchill is below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Please be sure that your child leaves for school dressed properly for the weather. It might also be helpful to keep an extra set of clothes in your child's locker in case clothes get wet during recess fun.
Please dress your child with a hat and gloves and a winter coat and snowpants when the weather is cold. We also ask that you write your child's name on his or her gloves, hats, boots, coat and snowpants. Our Lost and Found fills up quickly!
Changes in Music Starting Jan 25
Information from Ms. Wright - Introduction Letter
Upcoming Events
Jan 25 - New Arrival (8:20am) and Dismissal (3:38 pm) begin.
Feb 3 - Spirit Day - Wacky Wednesday (Cohort B)
Feb 10 - Spirit Day - Wacky Wednesday (Cohort A)
Feb 15 - 19 - Mid-Winter Break
Feb 25 - Kaiser Picture Re-take Day - Cohort A - 9 am
Feb 25 - Kaiser Picture Virtual Re-take Day - 3-4 pm (Sign up Genius)
Feb 25 - Kaiser Picture Re-take Day - Cohort B - 9 am
Wacky Wednesday Feb 3 & Feb 10
Mental Health Resources for Families
Check out Mrs. Salli's website, Mrs. Salli
*New resources added!* Ms. Alisha Salli is our Defer School Psychologist. On her website you will find resources to help you grow your child's resilience and enhance their well-being! You can also explore her virtual office with your child to view some of her favorite kid-friendly activities, read-alouds, and videos. Topics include: Navigating Home Learning, Separation Anxiety, Overcoming Perfectionism, Supporting Executive Functioning, and more!
Mrs. Alisha Salli is the Defer School Psychologist
Chartwell's Meal Distributions
Parent Tech Support
Parent Technology Support: https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/parent_support.
This link can also be found on the main page of our website, entitled "Parent Technology Support"
Schoology Information: https://www.gpschools.org/Page/20417
Wayne RESA Covid-19 Screening Tool for Families
Defer PTO News
PTO Meetings
Please join us at the monthly PTO meetings. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm. This will be a virtual meeting. The Zoom meeting details will be sent out by 5pm on the day of the meeting.
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1099
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer