KERBY NEWSLETTER
October 19, 2018
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Vote November 6
There is no school for students on Tuesday, November 6. On that day, we encourage you to take your student to the polls and model the voting process, or discuss the ballot initiatives with them.
On the ballot is a School Bond Proposal. It is designed to:
· Enhance student safety and school security
· Make infrastructure improvements (roofs, boilers, HVAC)
· Upgrade technology infrastructure (no student devices)
Projects fall into four main categories to keep students:
· Safe - secure vestibules, cameras, PA systems, asbestos abatement, locks from inside classrooms
· Warm - energy efficient HVAC (boilers, air handlers)
· Dry - roofs, mechanical systems
· Connected - technology infrastructure and classroom technology (no student devices)
Key Points:
· To calculate your annual cost multiply 1/2 the market value of your home by 0.0015 (Example: $300,000 market value divided by 2 = $150,000 x 0.0015 = $225/year or $19/month)
· The average age of a GPPSS school is 77 years.
· 100% of the funds raised stay in GPPSS for our students.
· The district will continue to act as wise fiscal stewards. On 10/08/18 another clean audit was presented to the Board highlighting how fund equity has increased to our goal of 10%.
· If you have questions or need more information, call any principal or call Superintendent Gary Niehaus at 313/432-3010.
· More facts, including a line by line list of projects by school, are posted at www.gpschools.org - click School Bond 2018
KERBY KEY DATES
October - Yellow Month for Safety-Service
October 19 - PTO Jimmy Johns Fundraiser 5-9 PM - TODAY!
October 19 - PTO Haunted Garage 6-10 PM - TODAY!
October 27 - PTO Parent Mixer at the Pier Park 6-9 PM $25.00 per person
October 29 & 30 - Boo Grams at lunch
October 30 - Picture Retake Day
October 31 - AM School Only 11:36 Dismissal - Happy Halloween!
Parade 8:30-9:00
Halloween Harvest Magic Assembly 9:00-9:45
Classroom Parties 10:00-11:30
November - Green Month for Safety-Service
November 6 - Election Day - No SchoolNovember 14 - Wintersgiving Sing Concert - 7 PM (details below)
November 20 - AM School Only 11:36 Dismissal
November 21-23 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
WALK-A-THON TOTALS $24,110.00
Thank you, everyone, for participating in this year's Kerby Walkathon!
The top three classes were as follows:
- 1st PLACE - Mrs. Remillet's Class
- 2nd PLACE - Mrs. Farrell's Class
- 3rd PLACE - Mrs. Randazzo's Class
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
- Halloween Costume Preparation -As you begin to prepare your child’s costume this year, keep the following guidelines in mind:
No toy guns, knives, or swords. Bringing these items to school would be a violation of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools Code of Conduct.
No scary costumes. Although scary costumes may not bother the older students at Kerby, they can create anxiety and fear in many of the younger children. If a costume has a mask, students will be asked to not wear it while they are in the parade or building. Another concern is safety. We do not want students to have any difficulty navigating the parade route or the hallways when wearing a mask.
No fake blood. Again, older students may not have a problem with this, but we want to make sure that everyone in the Kerby community has the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of our Halloween celebrations.
If students come to school with any of the above, we will ask them to remove the item, or we may ask them to not participate in the day’s activities. If there is any question as to whether or not the costume is appropriate for school, my suggestion would be not to wear it. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation in this matter. I am truly looking forward to Halloween at Kerby, and can’t wait to see all of you along the parade route.
- Cooler Temperatures - as the cooler temperatures approach please make sure your child has warm enough clothing to go outside at recess.
- Label all outer wear!!! This really does help when we have 360 students. Items get left behind regularly.
- Please remember to call the attendance line (313) 432-4201 if your child will be out. Leave your child's full name and reason for absence. Thank you.
- Please remember that Belanger and Beaupre is not a school crossing zone. We ask that you walk to Beaupre and Tourraine or Beaupre and Kerby to cross in the crosswalk. We realize it may take a couple extra minutes to make the walk, but it is for the safety of the students. The intersection at Beaupe and Belanger gets very crowded with cars, especially during cold weather, and we want to make sure all students are arriving and leaving safely from school.
SERVICE/SAFETY NEWS
LEADER IN ME UPDATES
Watch this video on Carrying your Own Weather from Stephen Covey, the author of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It's a great discussion point for your family!
STUDENT LIGHTHOUSE TEAM 2018-19
Mrs. Randazzo's Room - Amelia U. & Darsh P.
Mr. Restum's Room - Hudson F. & Sophie K.
Mrs. Valgoi's Room - Jack P. & Stella M.
Mrs. Remillet's Room - Dasch H. & Will G.
Mrs. Blazinski's Room - Sishir C., Gabby D., & Elena H.
Mr. Brown's Room - Alex L., Jack D., & Lorelei C.
Mrs. Gerlach's Room - Whitney H., Elizabeth G., & Violet K.
CALL FOR LUNCHTIME PARENT HELPERS
We are also in need of 2 PAID kindergarten lunchtime parents to work M-F for 2 hours per day helping with the kindergarten classes before, during, and after lunch.
Please contact Lisa Sicklesteel in the office if you are interested in either of these options.
KERBY SPIRIT WEAR
Order your Kerby Spirit wear at http://Kerby.highwindsgraphix.com
Each grade has a designated color that stays with them while at Kerby. Show your school and grade spirit by wearing them to Walk-a-Thon, Field Trips, Field Day and more! Online orders are delivered to your student's classroom. Check and Credit cards accepted.
PTO NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Kerby PTO Discount Cards available in the Kerby office for $15.00 each. Valid from July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019. Discounts at Allemons, Atwater, Blue Bay Fish, Calico Corner, Cellar 313, Charvat's, Cornwall, Farms Market, Flowers by Gabrielle, Jagged Fork, Jerry's, Licavoli's, Lou's, Luxe, Menchie's, Party Adventure, Play it Again Sports, Savvy Chic, Sidestreet, and Village Food.
October 19 - PTO Jimmy Johns Fundraiser 5-9 PM
October 19 -Kerby PTO Haunted Garage -6-10 PM
October 27 - PTO Parent Mixer at the Pier Park 6-9 PM $25.00 per person
click here for the link to pay online.
November 10 & 11th - Kerby PTO Holiday Photos 2:00 - 5:00 PM
WINTERSGIVING SING CONCERT - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Kerby's "Wintersgiving Sing Concert"
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
7:00PM
Brownell Middle School
Come kick off the holiday season at our Winter-Thanksgiving concert. Students in the following classes will present songs to start the merriment of the festive season.
CORIO, RUSHING, MATHISON, RANDAZZO, RESTUM,
BLAZINSKI, BROWN, GERLACH, &
the GRADE 4/5 KERBY CHOIR
A special place is selected for every child on stage. If you know your schedule will prevent you from attending, please let us know as soon as possible.
Students are to report to assigned rooms at Brownell at 6:45PM. Performers are encouraged to wear "Dressy Best." When choosing your ensemble, please keep in mind that the stage can get quite warm! Ladies, please wear flat shoes or low heels if possible as you will be climbing up and down the risers. Safety and comfort first for our young performers!
We look forward to sharing a festive evening of song with you!
Don't forget!
Students in the following classes
will perform in the Spring Concert May 21, 2019.
CRONOVICH, MADDALENA, VANTOL,
FARRELL, KERN, PRICE, REMILLET, VALGOI, &
the GRADE 4/5 KERBY CHOIR
DSO Young People's Concerts
Bell Schedule 2018-2019
09:05 AM Entry Bell
09:10 AM AM Instruction Begins
11:56 AM Lunch Bell
12:46 PM PM Instruction Begins
03:38 PM Dismissal Bell
Tuesday-Friday Bell Schedule
08:20 AM Entry Bell
08:25 AM AM Instruction Begins
11:36 AM Lunch Bell
12:26 PM PM Instruction Begins
03:38 PM Dismissal Bell
Stay Connected with Kerby
Email: delgads@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1321
Location: 285 Kerby Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4200
Twitter: @gpkerby