KERBY NEWSLETTER
June 11, 2021
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
The activities next week are another indicator that things are slowly shifting back to normal. On Monday, we have planned a day of Kerby fun. The plan is for students to celebrate their success with a variety of outdoor fun. We unfortunately cannot allow parents to volunteer or join us as that piece of the COVID protocol has not been lifted.
On Wednesday, we celebrate our 4th graders with a promotion ceremony in the Kerby courtyard. Allowing 4 chairs per student and the ability to bring your own chairs for the back, makes it easier on families and allows more folks to be part of the send off.
The last scheduled activity is our 4th grad clap out. We will begin at 9:45 am, line the halls with Kerby Cougars and ask our 4th graders to walk through the halls of Kerby for the last time. As a gift to the 4th graders, upon completion of the last walk through they will be dismissed early. 4th grade parents are invited to assemble on the Kerby blacktop to greet the 4th graders as they leave our doors for the last time.
Reminder: 11:36 AM dismissal on Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18.
KERBY CALENDAR
June 14 - bring your bathing suits, towel and change of clothes for a sprinkler day
June 17 - 1/2 Day AM only dismissal 11:36 AM
June 18 - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day AM only dismissal 11:36 AM
September 7 - First Day of School
September 8 -Back to School Night
4th GRADE INFORMATION
June 18, 2021 -4th Grade Clap Out - Beginning at 9:45 AM 4th grade Traditional Students will parade around the inside of the building and then proceed outside onto the blacktop where they will be greeted by families. The 4th grade students will be dismissed at this time. This will be for Kerby Traditional 4th Grade students only.
STUDENT CHROMEBOOK RETURN INFORMATION
MEDICATION PICK UP
Thank you.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
THANK YOU SHOUT OUT TO THE KERBY PTO
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Please see the summer reading options below:
KIDS CLUB
Here is the link for Kids Club with the sign up information.
There will be no KIDS CLUB ON THE LAST DAY (June 18) OF SCHOOL IN THE PM.
SUMMER CONNECTION
Connect your children — incoming kindergarteners and up — with creative, engaging activities and projects in a wide variety of disciplines with SUMMER CONNECTION, the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s summer enrichment program.
In this free program open to all GPPSS families, teachers have custom designed courses that emphasize enrichment, inquiry and fun. The focus is recharging and engaging students while reinforcing essential skills for a successful return to school in the fall.
The program runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in four two-week sessions:
Connection Kickoff: June 22- July 1
Connection Enrichment 1: July 6-15
Connection Enrichment 2: July 20-29
Connection Enrichment 3: August 3-12
The Kickoff will be outdoor / kinesthetic themed, featuring workshops where K-12 students will be outdoors and learning a new skill or refining an existing one. Offerings will be a mixture of sports lessons and outdoor (non-athletic) experiences.
The Enrichment program will continue a summer camp feel with academic learning through interactive and hands-on projects. Each session will contain unique content. Elementary students will receive project-based enrichment in core content areas as well as a special each day, with the program running from 8:30-11:30 each day.
At the secondary level, students will have the opportunity to participate in one or two classes per day for each of the two-week sessions. Classes run from 8:30 to 9:55 a.m. and 10:05 to 11:30 a.m. GPPSS will offer a wide variety of highly engaging courses that break the traditional mold of school.
Program locations along with details on transportation will be announced after spring break, with class descriptions posted online in mid to late April.
For more information, contact 2021 GPPSS Summer Connection Directors Katherine Parent at parentk@gpschools.org and Kevin Shubnell at shubnek@gpschools.org.
FUNDRAISER FOR THE SENIOR CLASS AT GROSSE POINTE SOUTH
SUMMER CAMP INVENTION
click here to browse the website and register
CHARTWELLS LUNCH CALENDAR
June 9 Correction - Cinnamon Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Fun Lunch
KERBY SPIRIT WEAR
Take a look at the updated web site for 2020-21
Stay Connected with Kerby
Email: fitzpa@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1321
Location: 285 Kerby Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4200
Twitter: @gpkerby