Weiss Update 11/22/2022
November 22nd, 2022
Fall Innovation Night- November 29th from 5:30-6:30
We can't wait to see you all at our fall Innovation Night on November 29th from 5:30-6:30. At this event, our classrooms will be showcasing much of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning they have been doing up to this point in the year. You are welcome to come back and check out all the classrooms and learning spaces during this event. We can't wait to see you all there!
Turkey Trot Donation
The Turkey Trot is free for all our students tomorrow. However, we are asking for a $1.00 optional donation to help support the American Heart Association.
Holiday help?
If your family is in need of some holiday help, please reach out to the staff member you feel most comfortable sharing this with, it could be your child's teacher, Mr. Bezeau, or Mrs. Hunter. We will share this information with our "Secret Santa's," throughout the community.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope all our Wildcat families have an amazing Thanksgiving! Just a reminder that there will be no School on November 24th and November 25th due to Thanksgiving break.
Donations - We Need Pants and Shorts
Shout out a Staff Member?
Since November is here it's the perfect time to show gratitude, please take a moment to complete this Google Form to share a shout-out about a Weiss staff member. A single sentence or two can really make a great impact. https://forms.gle/Rx4AvhThzRxZHc3r6
Fill the BUS - Flyer
Fill the Bus
You may also send your child to Weiss with non-perishable items and essential supplies. We will make sure these items get to the transportation department
Carlson Athletic Boosters on-line store
Just in time for holiday shopping, the Carlson Athletic Boosters on-line store is OPEN! Shop now through DECEMBER 5 @ NOON. Pick up will be Wednesday, December 21 from 6-8pm at outside concessions. Stay tuned to the Carlson Athletic Boosters FB group for updates.
**Some items offered in extended sizing such as 3XL, 4XL and TALL which are not regular stocked items in the Spirit Shack.**
SHOP HERE=>https://letloverule.com/carlson_boosters/shop/home
Pictures of School Happenings
Our 5th graders have been learning a lot about Native Americans. They are taking their knowledge to create and build Native American dwellings with cardboard!
Our 2nd graders are making observations and evaluating pollen materials. Throughout the next couple weeks of learning and investigating, they will be designing their own hand pollinators. Great job, 2nd graders!
Upcoming Dates
November 24th-25th- No School. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 29th- Fall STEM Showcase 5:30-6:30
December 7th- Half day and Teacher PD in the PM
December 12th- PTO Meeting at 6:00pm
December 14th- Weiss Winter Concert 6:00pm
December 16th- PTO Winter Event 6:00pm
December 23rd- Last Day before Winter Break.
December 26th-January 6th: Winter Break: NO School
January 11th: HALF-DAY of school for students
January 9th: School Resumes
Reminder News
Winter Weather
It looks like the 70 degree days are behind us here for a little while in Michigan. It is important for each student to have the necessary outdoor gear to travel to and from school safely and to enjoy opportunities to get outside for recess. As the weather gets colder and wet, it is recommended that students have the following items: winter hat, mittens/gloves, and a warm/winter jacket(other winter gear may be requested by specific teachers). Despite the cold weather, many classes still go outside for recess, unless there has been a weather advisory stating that we cannot go outside.
In order to help us, please remember to LABEL EVERYTHING, in case any items get lost so we can easily get them back to your child. Lower elementary students can practice at home by having your child dress him/herself in winter gear and by practicing zipping up jackets at home.
There are resources available for those who may find it a hardship to secure the necessary winter gear. Please contact our office for assistance.
Weiss Watch D.O.G.S. Program
We love having our father-figures helping at Weiss. This is a great chance to see the great things happening at Weiss and support student's in their learning. If you are interested in being a WatchDOG you MUST have completed a background check that has been approved. If you have not done this yet, you can print one out here and send it to school with your Wildcat student https://www.gibdist.net/uploaded/Weiss_Elementary/2017_Web/19-20/VOLUNTEER_RELEASE_FORM_(2).pdf
If you have a completed background check, you can sign-up to be a WatchDOG at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aaca82da6f94-watch
If you have any questions about WatchDOGS, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Moreno at morenoj@gibdist.net or call our office at 734-379-7060.
Treasurer Needed- PTO
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our school, our students and our community. We will train you on providing monthly financial reports that are reviewed at each meeting. Come join the board and help make our community stronger! If you have interest or questions, pease don't hesitate to reach out to the PTO at WeissElementaryPTO@gmail.com
Available Positions at Weiss/GSD
Crossing Guard
We are looking to add an additional adult to help our arrival and dismissal process. If you would be interested, please click this link: Crossing Guard - Weiss AppliTrackJobId=22946
If you have any questions about this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office at 734-370-7060.
Lunch Monitors
We are looking for caring adults that would love to help our Wildcat students during lunchtime. Our lunch monitors typically work Monday-Friday for 1.5-2 hours in the middle of the school day (but the schedule can be adjusted based on availability) and get paid by the hour. If you would be interested or know someone else that might be interested in becoming a Lunch Monitor, please contact food service at 734-379-7619.
Guest Teacher
Gibraltar School District is always looking for amazing guest teachers! We have new incentives! We have started a new incentive for our amazing guest teachers called Very Important Teacher (VIT). Simply put, all guest teachers will now qualify for the following incentives:- Work 10 days in a calendar month, get a $100 bonus
- Work 15 days in a calendar month, get a $225 bonus
- Work 20 days in a calendar month, get a $400 bonus
If you have at least 60 college credits and are interested in becoming a guest teacher in GSD, please go to www.edustaff.org and click on Apply Now!
We can't wait for you to join our team!
Special Education Aide
The Gibraltar School District is looking to add an amazing member to our team! A special education aide would work closely with students to provide positive behavioral, emotional, and instructional support so students may progress toward goals. You can apply for the position by completing the application here:
https://www.applitrack.com/resa/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=22557
If you have any questions about this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office at 734-370-7060.