Mustang Messenger
2019-2020 School Year: Volume 10: Week of November 4, 2019
Be the Best YOU at Grandview!!!
I am THANKFUL!!
Dear Families,
November is the month of Thanksgiving and a month to express our thanks. I have committed this month to the 30 Days of Kindness Challenge. I am tweeting my acts of kindness each day on Twitter and I look forward to see how many staff, students, and parents that are joining the challenge. too I would love for more to join. They say people that keep track of their gratitude are healthier and happier people. Come join the challenge....https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012476-30-days-thankfulness-challenge/
Below is one way that your entire family can join the challenge. Though there are other ways, just come join the movement!
Though if you are not following Grandview on Twitter, you may not see what I am grateful for, but Grandview is one major thing I am grateful for. I am grateful to the parents for welcoming me and trusting my leadership. I am grateful for the Grandview staff as they continue to challenge our students and help to prepare them to be independent and eager learners. Most importantly, I am thankful for the Grandview students. The and willingness to learn each and every day is so appreciated.
Enjoy the gratitude this month!!
Your Proud Principal,
Melissa Carruth, Ed.S
Great Week of Learning & FUN!!!
Bee Kind Grandview
Afternoon Assembly
Morning Assembly
2nd Grade Scientists
2nd Grade Reader Leaders
1st grade Reader Leaders
Happy October 32nd 3rd Grade!!!
Happy October 32nd 3rd Grade!!!
Happy October 32nd 3rd Grade!!!
Does your Child Ride GV Bus #2 or #3??
Conferences
Is this Tuesday, November 5th. Teachers will set their own schedule and will begin by 11:00 am and will not last longer than 8:00 pm. In the fall, teachers will meet with all parents of all of their students. If you cannot meet on Tuesday, November 5th, please be sure to reach out to the teacher to set-up another date and time. Important information will be shared, like fall NWEA data, M-STEP data, report cards, compacts and other information. Do not miss out on this opportunity. If you want to meet with the specials teachers interventionists or myself, please reach out to us. All teachers, and myself, are available to meet.
Also be sure to stop by the lobby to participate in our annual survey to help make Grandview even better of a school or to support our Cub Scouts and make a plate. See the attachment below to learn more about the plate making fun.
Fundraising
1) . The Grandview office has started a Kleinhenn fundraiser. Proceeds go back to the school to help sponsor the Scholastic News subscription, fund assemblies and other classroom expenses. See picture below to see the information about Kleinhenn.
2) 5th graders are going to start selling poinsettias as a fundraiser to start raising money for 5th grade camp.
Fundraising is optional, but so appreciated as we continue to provide opportunities for our students.
Scripts Gift Card Fundraising
Scripts Fundraising have also begun. We do this two times a year. One around the holidays and the second time around teacher appreciation.
Order forms are due: Friday November 8th
Cards delivered: Tuesday, November 19th
Friday Fun
Bring a $1 donation to have some fun on Friday. The $1 donation helps our needy families at the Holiday's. It takes a lot of money and support to help our Grandview families in need. Please give back and send your child in with a $1 and have some fun!!!
Friday, Nov 8 Stuffed Animal Day
Friday, Nov 15 PJ Day
Friday, Nov 22 Hat Day
Friday, Dec 6 Gum Day
Friday, Dec 13 Stuffed Animal Day
Also, Student Council will be doing Candy Grams for November and December. Stay tuned for more information on this....
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Bookfair will be coming to Grandview. The Bookfair will be set up in the library during the week of Nov. 11-15. Students may make purchases during school that week. This is a great opportunity to buy some books at a reasonable cost. FOG is helping coordinate this effort. If you would like to volunteer please contact a FOG member or leave a message for Mr. French at school. All proceeds will go to the library in the Fall. The spring and BOGO book fair proceeds will support FOG. Come to Grandview from 6-8:00 on Wednesday, the 13th.
Want to help.....click on the link below
Grandview Compact
Grandview Apparel
Deadline: Monday November 18th, 2019 (10:00am EST)
Link is: https://grandview19.itemorder.com/sale
See the below flyer for more information.
FOG Popcorn Day
November has two popcorn day. This Friday, November 8th and November 22nd are the next selling days. $0.50 a bag and all proceeds go to FOG.
Pink Out Store
Watch D.O.G.S
A Note From Our Specials Teachers....
A Message from Mr. Mair
This first card marking has come to an end. We have completed our “Throwing & Catching Unit” at all levels and we will be moving on to “Locomotor Skills” & then “Hand Striking Skills.” If your child is in 3rd - 5th grade they will be receiving their personal P.E. Notebooks that they will be able to keep at the end of the school year. I’m going to ask students to keep their notebooks at school & “check them out” if they’d like to take them home. Some of the more difficult “locomotor skills at K - 2nd levels are: “One Foot Hopping” & “The Gallop.” For a complete list check out http://www.mrmairsphysedpage.com/locomotor-skills1.html. The more difficult “Locomotor Skills” at the 3rd-5th grades are: the “Leap Step” & “HopScotch.” For a complete list check out: http://www.mrmairsphysedpage.com/locomotor-skills.html Or look at the “Locomotor Skills” section of your child’s P.E. Notebook. As K - 2nd works on “Hand Striking Skills” they will be working with a Beachball and building coordination. Children 3rd - 5th grades will be working at volleyball skills such as the “Bump,” “Set,” and the “Underhand Serve.” In other news the Grandview Turkey Trot will be on Tuesday, November 26th! Stay tuned for more info and the sign-up genius! If you need to contact me please email me at matthew.mair@clarencevilleschools.org.
Yours in Kindness, Health & Physical Education,
Mr. Mair
Clarenceville Senior All Night Party Fundraisers
Family In Need Applications
In need of Milk and Water Gallon Jugs
Mrs. Duplessis is in need of cleaned out and emptied milk and water gallon jugs. She is building a recycled igloo for a learning spot for her learners. The igloo is in Room 119. Come and check out this amazing way to live out the motto....Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle!!
The Importance of Sleep
Importance of being in school
Education is important for your child’s success in life. Regular attendance ensures that your child gets all the benefits school can offer. When children are missing school, they’re missing out on those benefits. School attendance is so important, that Michigan law makes it compulsory for all children ages 6 to 16 attending public schools. When children are excessively absent, the law holds parents/guardians accountable. If your child is truant (missing scheduled school time without an accepted excused absence), you and/or your child could end up in court with serious consequences. Attendance may be the single most important factor in school success because:
- Children do best in school when they are in class every day. The U.S. Department of Education reports that for every missed day of school, it takes a student two days to catch up.
- In addition to academics, children learn valuable lessons about personal responsibility and commitment.
- Children keep up with their peers and have stronger bonds with the school and community.
- Annually, students who graduate from high school will earn 30% more than those who don’t complete high school.
- One in 10 kindergarten students miss nearly a month of school every year. In some districts, it runs as high as 1 in 3.
- Kindergarteners who miss 10 percent of school days have lower academic performance when they reach first grade.
- Chronic absence in kindergarten translated into lower fifth grade achievement.
Below is some important information about the correlation between attendance and achievement.
Transportation Changes
School Hours
School Doors open at 8:20 and the students will report to their grade level location. At 8:25, the first bell rings and the 2nd bell rings at 8:30, when learning begins.
At dismissal, parent walk-up and pick-up will begin to be dismissed at 8:35. The final bell is at 3:40 when all students will dismiss from their afternoon dismissal location.
Your child is marked tardy starting at 8:40. Attendance and tardy was a problem at Grandview. Please do not get into the same routine this year. We need your children in school each and every day!! Also, your child will not be released after 3:15, unless plans were set beforehand.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Late Drop off and Early Pick Up
Tardy is marked starting at 8:40.
Children will not be allowed an early dismissal from the office after 3:15 pm so we can ensure a calm and safe end to the day for all students. Please plan accordingly. If you need your child picked up between 3:15-3:40, please contact the office or classroom teacher in the morning so that we are ready for this early release.
Tuesday Night Night
Grandview Sports
Be sure to sign up and participate!! If you have questions regarding sports, reach out to Stacey at her email at GVSportsDirector@gmail.com.
Also be sure to follow the Grandview Sports Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/GrandviewSports/
Kroger and Grandview
Kroger and Grandview
We get money from Kroger if you add Grandview to your profile. Thank you to all of you who have already added Grandview to your account. Though know that it is never too late to sign-up and join!!! So shop away, Grandview is benefitting from your grocery shopping!
Simply encourage your participants to visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account they can search for Friends of Grandview either by name or TH003 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Volunteering at School
iChats are also needed to be filled out if you wish to be a WatchDOG dad or chaperone a field trip.
Job Opportunity
Important Dates and Upcoming Dates
November
4: 5th Grade Camp Poinsettia Fundraiser Starts
5: Election Day -- No School -- Parent-Teacher Conferences
7: RS Savers
8: Principal Breakfast -- "P" of Pride and Reader Leaders
Lockdown @ 10:30 am
Scripts order deadline
Stuffed Animal Day -- Bring in your $1
Popcorn Friday
11-15: Fall Book Fair
12: 1st Grade Field Trip to the theater
FOG Meeting @ 6 pm
14: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 - Study Session
15: PJ Day -- Bring in your $1
Movie Night @ Grandview = 6-8:00
18-22: Penny War
18: Deadline for Kleinhenn Fundraiser
20: Chucke Cheese Family Dinner Event
Picture Retake Day
21: RS Savers
Cartooning Workshop (3:45-5:15: Grades K-5 - $15)
22: Hat Day -- Bring in your $1
Popcorn Friday
25: Last Day for Poinsettia Fundraiser
26: GV Turkey Trot
27-1: Thanksgiving Break