Mason Moose Minutes January 28
Teamwork it is! One Mason, One Family, One Team!
Message from the Principal
Dearest Mason Families,
I hope this Mason Moose reaches you with warmth, considering all of the cold weather we had throughout this week! The Mason team is excited to start the month of February next week and take pride in celebrating Black History Month! Teachers will be intentional about recognizing the many achievements of African Americans, and the important role they have had in U.S. history. Kindly know that such learning opportunities are based on history and are presented in age appropriate manners. In addition to this as part of Mason DEI/REI goals, with each new month the team will be highlighting a new continent which will be Asia for this next month! Furthermore, Tuesday, February 1 is Chinese New Year! Happy New Year to all who celebrate!
Please find the below kind reminders:
** With the semester coming to an end, report cards will be available to families on the Parent Portal on February 1, 2022. Please feel free to click here for directions to access if needed.
**Our Mason Student Council is having a Penny War!!! Please see the flyer farther below in the Mason Moose.
**Please remember the back parking lot is for staff only. Please do not use it for drop offs or pick ups. We also ask that the entrance to this lot not be blocked for parking where cones are placed.
**Kindly keep in mind that the drop off area in the morning is only a drop off area. Please do not park and leave your car to walk your student to the blacktop.
I truly thank you all for your ongoing support! We continue to move forward as One Mason, One Family, One Team! If you need anything, please feel free to contact me via email at Hassana@gpschools.org or (313) 432-4404. As always....Teamwork it is! Together we learn, we lead, and we lift!
Mrs. Anita Hassan
Principal
FROM THE OFFICE
We are One Mason, One Family, One Team!
Parents know your child is in great hands! We are committed to providing our students with a quality education and maximizing the safety of all.
To assist us with this, please call the attendance line at 313-432-4401 anytime your student will be absent or late to school by 9AM. Please know if a student is out two or more days due to illness, we will need a doctors note upon their return.
If you need an early dismissal, we are asking that you also call the attendance line at 313-432-4401 as soon as possible, but before 3PM.
Attention All Mason Visitors
Dropping Off An Item?
If you are bringing an item to school for your student, please make sure it is clearly marked with the student's name and the teacher. This will help us to make sure it gets to the correct student.
Thank you!
Need to Speak to Someone in the Main Office
Do you need to speak to someone in the main office?
Please use one of the following numbers:
(313) 432-4400
(313) 432-4411
(313) 432-4403
Staff Spotlight of the Week
Leader in Me/Dinner Conversation Topics
How am I in charge of myself?
How do I help others?
What are some things I do without being asked?
Mason Student Council Is Having a Penny War!!!
Access food over Midwinter Break with this form
GPPSS is again working with Chartwells to offer access to free meals over break. Here is a link to the mid-winter break food order form. Packages will include 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per person. Please complete the form by the end of day on Tuesday, February 8. Only one form needs to be submitted per family.
Meals will be ready for pick up at North High School, 707 Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods, on Friday, February 18, from 4-6 p.m.
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! If you are interested in coming to Mason and volunteering, please reach out to the main office!
An IChat needs to be filled out and processed 24hrs prior to volunteering at school. If one is needed, we can send one home with your student or you can pick one up from the office.
To all of our dear parents who have been joining us, know that YOU and your time is truly appreciated! Your presence is making a difference and your involvement is so valuable!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cindy Lyon in the main office at 313-432-4411.
Morning Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
* Students should not be playing at the playground in the morning or on the blacktop. Please kindly remind your student.
* Please DO NOT PARK, nor double park on Charlevoix Rd as this is a drop off area during morning arrival and dismissal times. We want to be proactive about this so that parents are not ticketed for parking there, and students are safe to be dropped off.
* Additionally, during morning arrival, let us try to park in the parking spots which tend to be available if you intend to walk your child to the blacktop, and please DO NOT PARK in the drop off circle so that it indeed is a drop off circle for all students to be dropped off safely.
Winter Playground Procedures/Rules
Snow is here!!! Please remember our students do go outside twice a day for recess. It is important that they are dressed appropriately, hat, gloves, coat, snow pants and boots. Kindly know that in order for students to play on the playground/woodchips/field they need to HAVE snow pants and boots on. If they do not have boots or snow pants on, they will have to stay on the blacktop. Please find these Winter Playground Procedures/Rules to review with your student at home.
If you are in need of a winter jacket and need some support, please contact the main office as we do have some winter jackets to share with students in need.
Feb 1 - Grades available in Parent Portal
Feb 9 - Count Day
Feb 14 - Board of Education meeting @ 7PM @ Brownell
Feb 15 - PTO meeting @ 6:30PM
Feb 21-25 - Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Feb 28 - School Resumes
Learn more about Restorative Practices
How to Upload Student Vaccine Records
USDA Waiver Continues for Free School Lunches
Mason Elementary School
Teamwork it is! One Mason, One Family, One Team!
Email: hassana@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1501
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4400