Defer Dragon's Burning News
May 24, 2019
From the Principal
Dear Parents,
It was an amazing week at Defer! I enjoyed seeing many Defer families and students at the Spring Social! Thank you to the PTO and all the volunteers who helped to make the Spring Social a special event at Defer.
With Memorial Day this weekend, we know that summer is just around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about summer learning. To help students maintain their learning from the school year, summer is a great opportunity to practice reading, writing, and math skills each day. Just 20 minutes of reading each day can make a difference in student reading skills and prevent summer slide. The summer goal should be to maintain skills learned throughout the school year with daily practice. You can also check out our district summer learning opportunities: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/152
Happy Memorial Day!
Dr. Rheaume
Defer Upcoming Events
May 27 - Memorial Day—NO SCHOOL
May 28 - Sharpen the Saw Party - Bounce House Recess
May 29 - 31 - 5th Grade Camp
June 4 - Talent Show 2:15 pm; Defer Diversity Meeting 6:30 pm
June 5 - Field Day
June 13 - 1/2 DAY, dismissal 11:36 am
June 14 - 1/2 DAY, dismissal 11:36 am; 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:30-10:30 am
Volunteer and Field Trip Chaperone Forms for Parents and Guests
Lunch Volunteers for May and June
Office News
•Please call the attendance line and/or office directly no later than 10:30 AM for morning instructions, and no later than 2:30 PM for afternoon instructions. Messages will be delivered to classes twice a day.
•If your child forgets something at home and you plan to bring it to school for them, the teachers have requested for you to drop it off at the office or the grade cubbies/shelves in the Publishing Center across the hall from the office.
•Please consider sending in an extra change of clothes (including shirt, pants, socks and underwear) for your child to keep in their locker. We are hopeful summer weather is just around the corner.
Any help and consideration concerning these matters are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Library News
Library Dates for Year End
The school year is winding down and the library is preparing to perform its annual process of collecting and organizing its materials before year end. Below are some important dates for staff and students.
Last days to check out books:
•Thursday, May 23rd (A Day)
•Friday, May 24th (B Day)
•Tuesday, May 28th (C Day)
•Wednesday, May 29th (D Day)
Field Day is scheduled for June 5th. ALL LOST OR OVERDUE BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED OR PAID FOR BY MONDAY, JUNE 3RD IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD DAY ACTIVITIES.
Thank you for all your help in assisting us with the returning of these materials
Safety Service
In April, Defer Safety/Service tried to go across the street to the Pierce Swimming Pool but, it was shut down so we just hung out on the playground. We enjoyed snacks and drinks generously supplied by the PTO.
If you see a Safety/Service doing a good job, please tell them. Their time is running out!
Thank you,
Helen Srebernak
Safety/Service Member of the Month-April
Safety: Oscar Kotlarz
Service: Eleanor Neds-Fox
Blue Ribbon Committee
Please visit the Blue Ribbon Link (https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Page/19013) for current facts.
PTO News
Wednesday June 12--Defer's 5th Grade Promotion Party
Defer 5th graders and their families are invited to a social gathering at the Tompkins Center at Windmill Pointe Park from 7-9 p.m. Organizers are looking for chaperones as well as donations to help with the party. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c49a4ac2aa6fc1-5thgrade1 .
Friday June 14--Defer's 5th Grade Graduation
5th Graders will celebrate their last day as an elementary student during a promotion ceremony. Families will receive a professional photo of their 5th grader. Organizers are looking for some assistance for the event. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c49a4ac2aa6fc1-5thgrade
NEXT SCHOOL YEAR--Order supplies online by June 30
Parents may begin ordering school supplies for the 2019/20 school year now. Online ordering is available with 1st Day School Supplies and the items are delivered directly to your child's classroom during the summer. 1st Day School Supplies provides brand-name supplies that were selected by Defer teachers. The deadline to order is June 30. Order here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=52223
Summer Camp
Defer Diversity Parent Group
Defer Diversity Meeting: Tuesday, June 4th at 6:30 pm in the Defer Library.
Please contact Dr. Rheaume or one of our parent organizers Susan Sutorka at susansuto@yahoo.com or Janice Fox at jcfcreative@gmail.com for more information about our Diversity Parent Group.
Leader in Me
Welcome to the May and June edition of our Leader in Me newsletter! Published by the Defer Family Learning Team.
Take time this summer to practice the habits as a family. For a brief overview of the habits, see the link below.
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
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/Domain/1099
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GPDefer/
Twitter: @GPDefer