Defer Dragon's Burning News
Friday, February 14th
Magnet Program Information
Office News
HALLWAY CONGESTION
Boots, snowpants, mittens and adults! We are well into our routines of the new year and ask that parents no longer walk their children to their classrooms in the morning. If your child is late, please sign in at the office on our late slips and we will take them to class.
Cold Weather Reminder
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!
BEGINNING OF THE DAY
Please remember to use our 24 hour attendance line at 313-432-4001 to report your child's absence. Thank you.
END OF THE DAY
Our dismissal bell rings at 3:38. Please make sure your child knows his/hers after school plans in the morning when you drop off. The only after school care available is Kids Club. Check out Defer's website for more information. If you need to change pick up plans, please call the office before 3:15 pm to make sure your child receives the message before the end of the school day.
Lunchtime Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445A5A72DA4FB6-defer
If you have not already filled out the Defer Volunteer Release Inquiry form, please click the link below, fill out and submit it prior to your volunteer date.
https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/ichatdefer
Thank you so much!
PTO News
Thursday, March 5 -Gizmo Game Night
Join Defer families for a night of engaging game play! More details with the schedule and information coming soon.
Saturday, March 14 - Defer-Trombly Parents Night Out
Join other parents to mingle and socialize at the annual parents night out at Atwater in the Park. A 3-course meal is part of the evening. See more details in the flyer below. RSVP page is attached. Send this form in with payment or sign up & pay here: https://defer-elementary-pto.square.site/
Leader in Me Updates
During the month of February please send your classroom teacher a picture of your child(ren) using one or more habits at home. Pictures will be displayed on our School to Home Connection Leader in Me bulletin board. Check out the bulletin board to see your Defer teachers using the 7 Habits at home as well.
Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ( Listen Before You Talk)
Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better)
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)
Defer Upcoming Events
February 15 - February 23 - Mid-Winter Break
February 24 - Return to School
February 27 - Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Genius emailed home 4:00 pm
February 29 - #OneGP Parent Camp 8:30 am @ Parcells Middle School
March 5 - Gizmo Game Night 6:30 pm
March 14 - Defer-Trombly Parents Night Out
7 Habits of Happy Kids
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://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gpdefer
Phone: 313-432-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GPDefer/
Twitter: @GPDefer