Aladdin Outdoor Movie this Friday!!
September Edition II
We need your help! Safety is our number one priority at school and we need your help reminding students that if a parent or guardian is running late they need to come to the front of the building to wait so they are not in the parking lot alone. We will have students waiting in the front of the building after pick up so parents can drive down Cook rd. and pick up your child.
If a student is still waiting for pick up at 4pm we will have them come in to call a parent or guardian to pick them up.
4th & 5th GRADE PARENTS PLEASE drop off on Cook Rd. Closer to Chalfonte we are trying to make the line a MOVING line so once you drop off you go!! Please help us with this. The line closer to the playground is just for KINDERGARTEN and YOUNG FIVES DROP OFF. We have awesome 4th and 5th grade leaders who are helping take the younger students to their lines each morning.
KINDERGARTEN & YOUNG FIVES DROP OFF & PICK UP
The Kindergarten helpers are out and ready to help! You will see them in the morning in a line waiting for you to pull up so they can help your child out of the car and walk them to their class. please have your sign visible so they know to open your door. Starting next week they will have a yellow vest or a green belt on to help Identify them. Please make sure you are moving up in the line so that drop off and pick up can move quickly! Thank you and we are so happy to have you as a MONTEITH TIGER!!!
Congrats to our first raffle winners for the FUN RUN Grayson R. and Hadley B!!!! They will be starring in a Friday Jib Jab! Register your Child by visiting Monteith FUN RUN Registration It's free, easy, and fast to register! All students who register will receive a Squishy Monster Clip on!
Please make sure you have read all Important Procedures for Monteith
If you plan on at any time this year volunteering in classrooms, on Field Trips, Field Day. Please fill out the Volunteer Information Record Form ASAP
Sincerely,
Mrs. Keelean
Monteith Principal
September
11th-13th: Hearing and vision screening during school
12th: 6:30 pm (Library) First PTO meeting ( All Members are Welcome!!)
13th: 7 pm Monteith PTO Movie Night: Aladdin
18th: Spirit Wear Orders due: www.bsnteamsports.com Access code: ZkmMupJDzG
25th: SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!
26th: Art After school Club starts (must be signed up to go)
27th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Apple Orchard
30th: Monteith PTO FUN RUN!!
October
1st: TGA Golf Club starts after school ( must be signed up to go)
9th:Evening Parent Teacher Conferences
10th: Half Day for Students 11:36 dismissal
10th: Afternoon and Evening P/T Conferences
10th: 6:30 pm PTO meeting (Library)
31st: Halloween Parade 8:45 am Half Day for students 11:36 Dismissal
Everything you need to know for the FUN RUN!!
November 5th is Election Day
FALL AFTER-SCHOOL GOLF STARTS OCT. 1st 2019 AT MONTEITH
TGA Premier Junior Golf is returning to Monteith this fall for an eight-week session of after-school golf in the gym. Classes are on Tuesdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Dates are Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3. Children learn swing fundamentals, putting, rules, etiquette and life values in a safe, nurturing environment. All equipment is provided and TGA guarantees a student-coach ratio of 8-1 or better. Cost is $159 for eight weeks and you can register at playtga.com/semichigan
If you have questions or prefer to pay by check, please contact Dave Robinson at drobinson@golftga.com or 248-252-0208. Half-price scholarships are available for families who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Contact Dave at the number above to inquire about scholarships.
Thanks,
Dave Robinson
Owner/Chapter Director
TGA of Southeast Michigan
Phone: 248-252-0208
Fax: 586-797-9528
www.playtga.com/semichigan
Vocal Music Concert Information- Please Mark your Calendars for these exciting events!
Monteith Winter Concert:
Monday, December 9, 2019
Brownell Middle School at 7 PM
The Concert will include performances by all students in 1st grade, Mrs. Corbett’s class, Mrs. Pelyak’s class, 5th grade and 4th/5th Choir members!
Monteith Spring Concert:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 *Please note that our assigned date this year is only 1 day after Easter and Spring Break*
Brownell Middle School at 7 PM
The Concert will include performances by all students in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, Mr. Stemmler’s class, 4th grade and the 4th/5th Choir members!
PTO News
Be a Part of Our PTO Team:
Sign up for PTO:http://paypal.me/monteithpto
2019-2020 PTO Board Members
Stephanie Boedeker - President
Stephanie Kaslatas - Vice President
Quinn Smith - Treasurer
Colleen Worden - Correspondence Secretary
Jamie McKee - Recording Secretary
Board Members
Jennifer Pierce
Sara Scott
Meghan Hendrickson
Chace Wakefield
PTO Calendar:
September:
12th: 6:30 pm (Library) First PTO meeting ( All Members are Welcome!!)
13th: 6:30 pm Monteith PTO Movie Night
30th: MONTEITH PTO FUN RUN!!!
October:
10th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
November:
14th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
December:
7th: Santa Fest
12th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
January:
10th: PTO Dance
16th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
February:
13th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
March:
12th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
April:
16th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
Parents Night Out (TBD)
May:
14th: 6:30pm PTO General Meeting (Library)
June:
5th: ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
11th: 6:30pm PTO meeting (Library)
Monteith Elementary School
Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: (313) 432-4500
Facebook: Facebook.com/monteithPto
Twitter: @gpmonteith
3rd Grade Reading Law Updates
Dear Parent/Guardian(s),
As you know, reading is the foundation for success in school and it is essential for all subjects. In 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed the Third Grade Reading Law to ensure that students exit third grade reading at or above grade level. The law states that beginning with the 2019-20 school year, third-graders could be retained if they demonstrate reading proficiency levels that are more than one grade level behind. Schools are required to assess the reading skills of all K-3 students at least three times per year in an effort to identify struggling students. Students demonstrating deficiencies are required to have an Individual Reading Improvement Plan (I-RIP) created in partnership with their teacher, principal, and parents. With the exception of the retention language, this law is consistent with Grosse Pointe Public School System’s historical approach and dedication to a multi-tiered system of support for our students.
The Grosse Pointe Public School System monitors student progress with Fall/Winter/Spring NWEA testing while using Fountas & Pinnell (Benchmark Reading Assessment) and other classroom assessments to determine a differentiated reading approach for students. Classroom teachers provide Tier II interventions while our trained Literacy Coaches provide Tier III small group instruction for those who qualify. During fall conferences, parents will receive additional information about the available supports and/or services that their child is receiving if they qualify for an I-RIP. At that time parents will receive the I-RIP, identifying the interventions that are already in place, along with any additional strategies to support their child at home. This plan will continue to be updated throughout the school year and revised at parent/teacher conferences. The new legislation will add to the already existing support our children are accustomed to receiving.
A team of educators and administrators continue to collaborate to update our already successful local plan to be consistent with the requirements identified in the Third Grade Reading Law. The district will continue to comply with the mandated testing, keeping our instructional focus on what is best and developmentally appropriate for our students. Family involvement and understanding is a critical part of this effort.
Additional information regarding the legislation is available on our website under the parent tab and by visiting this Third Grade Reading Facts for Families link. We appreciate your ongoing support as partners in education. The most important thing you can do is to set aside time each day to read together.
Sincerely,
Keith Howell