Monteith Mini Messenger
October Edition II
THANK YOU FOR BEING A POSITIVE PART OF OUR MONTEITH COMMUNITY & SUPPORTING ALL KIDS AT MONTEITH!!!!
PTO FUN RUN FINALE!!!
We are so excited to announce that with the help of our amazing community and families we raised just over $33,000!! This money will go toward...
Major Goal: Updating the library (new tables, technology, materials, etc.) This will take place in the fall after updates that will take place this summer with the bond.
- Assemblies
- 4th and 5th Grade promotion and celebrations
- PTO Family Events (Santa Fest, Dance & Ice Cream Social)
- Classroom supplies
- One Book One School
-Kindergarten Welcome Events
- and more!!
We could not do this without the amazing PTO board, Volunteers, Classroom Sponsors, Corporate Sponsors and the energy of our amazing students and Staff that participated in the FUN RUN!
Our Top Two School Wide Fundraisers won a Nerf party or All Sports party at the dome:
Congrats to Kindergartners: Marissa R. & Max B.
Our Top Grade Level Fundraisers will each receive a Garmin Watch:
5th Grade: Caden E.
4th Grade: Rhys U. & Nathan W.
3rd Grade: Abigail S.
2nd Grade: Drew G.
1st Grade: Theo M.
Kindergarten: Marissa R.
Young 5's Henry M.
Pre-K: George B.
Coming Soon to announcements near you... Monteith Staff Ensemble singing The Fifty Nifty United States! We will also post it on THE MONTEITH PTO PAGE! Thank you for all the families that helped us reach all 50 states!
Shining Star Fundraiser Hall of Fame!
Parent Volunteer Math Tutor
Thank you for your interest in being a parent volunteer for our "In School Math Tutor"!
We are looking to extend student learning in small groups through the use of parent volunteers for grades kindergarten through second grade on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
All materials will be prepped and scripted for you to engage in learning with our students. Please fill out this form if you are interested and you can expect to be contacted by Julia Ruggirello at the beginning of November.
Monteith & District Important Documents
If you have any questions about procedures throughout the year please refer to this document it will be in every Messenger: Important Procedures for Monteith
I would like to remind all parents of a couple of procedures that have come up:
The Receiving Room door is NOT A STUDENT/ PARENT ENTRANCE all students and parents will be asked to come in through the front door (door #1) to enter the building EXCEPT during drop off and pick up at that time students can enter through their assigned doors. This is for the safety of all students.
*Birthday Treats & Invitations
Over the years, we’ve seen an increasing number of students with life-threatening allergies (food, pet, environmental, etc.) in our community. Students may bring in bookmark, pencil, eraser, stickers, etc. to share when they are celebrating a birthday. Food items should not be brought in and shared for birthdays or star student activities. We also do not pass out birthday invitations in school. Please do this outside of school and if you need addresses please join PTO to receive a directory.
Shout Out to Our Amazing Staff and Parent Volunteers at Lunchtime! This week we decided to change our recess protocol to the format of our Lunchroom. We now have Staff that are the head of the Lunchroom and Recess at Lunch. This is very helpful with procedures, safety, communication and student privacy. If you are coming into help out during lunch you will always be supported by our staff to help you with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Keelean
Monteith Principal
Kid's Club Information for October 31st Half Day Sign Up
Thursday October 24th is the last day for parents to sign their child up for the Half Day Kids Club on Thursday 10/31. In order to sign up for the half day, students must be enrolled in Kids Club. To sign up for the half day service please call Monteith s Kids Club Director, Renee Treska or sign-up directly with the Director today at Pick up from Kids Club. Thank you any questions please contact Monteith Kids Club at: 432-4509
Half Day Rate: $20 (11:30am-3:38pm; additional $11 after 3:38)
The LOST & FOUND is filling up! Please have your children take a look!
November 5th is Election Day
Mark your Calendars:
**Students Must be signed up to attend TGA Golf, Mini Picasso.**
Dates will Continue to be added throughout the year so please always read the updated Calendar:
October
22nd: TGA Golf after school (Gym)
24th: Mini Picasso in Art room
25th: Monteith's Night at Haunted Garage 6-9 pm
30th: ***WILL BE PIZZA LUNCH DAY AT SCHOOL***
30th: Pack 85 Trunk or Treat in Monteith parking lot 7-8 pm
31st: Halloween Parade 8:45 am
31st: Half Day for students 11:36 Dismissal
November
3rd: Day Light Savings
5th: Election Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
14th: PTO meeting 6:30 pm in Library
26th: Half day for students 11:36 Dismissal
27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break
December
5th: 5th grade instrumental concert 8:45 am in the Gym
5th: Holiday Book Fair in the Gym 4-7 pm
7th: PTO Santa Fest & Holiday Book Fair 9-11:30 am
9th: Winter Choir Concert (grades 1,3,5 Choir 4&5) @ Brownell MS 7 pm
10th: Report Cards are sent home
Winter Break: December 21st- January 1st
January
2nd: School resumes
9th: Young fives and Kindergarten Parent information night (Incoming families)
10th: PTO Dance
16th: PTO Meeting 6:30pm in Library
17th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36am DISMISSAL
February
Mid Winter Break 15th-23rd
March
4th:HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
10th-12th Book Fair
18th: Evening Parent/ Teacher Conferences
19th:HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
19th: Parent / teacher Conference afternoon and evening
20th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
April
Spring Break 4th- 12th
14th:Spring Choir Concert ( Grades K, 2, 4 Choir 4&5) @ Brownell 7 pm
May
4th: Instrumental Concert during the day (9:30 am)
6th: Instrumental Concert @ Monteith 7 pm
25th: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
June
5th: PTO Ice Cream Social @ 5 pm
11th: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS 11:36 am DISMISSAL
12th: Last Day of School
Leader In Me
Be a Part of Our PTO Team:
Sign up for PTO:http://paypal.me/monteithpto
2019-2020 PTO Board Members
Stephanie Boedeker - President
Stephanie Kaslatas - Vice President
Quinn Smith - Treasurer
Colleen Worden - Correspondence Secretary
Jamie McKee - Recording Secretary
Board Members
Jennifer Pierce
Sara Scott
Meghan Hendrickson
Chace Wakefield
Monteith Elementary School
Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: (313) 432-4500
Facebook: Facebook.com/monteithPto
Twitter: @gpmonteith
3rd Grade Reading Law Updates
Dear Parent/Guardian(s),
As you know, reading is the foundation for success in school and it is essential for all subjects. In 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed the Third Grade Reading Law to ensure that students exit third grade reading at or above grade level. The law states that beginning with the 2019-20 school year, third-graders could be retained if they demonstrate reading proficiency levels that are more than one grade level behind. Schools are required to assess the reading skills of all K-3 students at least three times per year in an effort to identify struggling students. Students demonstrating deficiencies are required to have an Individual Reading Improvement Plan (I-RIP) created in partnership with their teacher, principal, and parents. With the exception of the retention language, this law is consistent with Grosse Pointe Public School System’s historical approach and dedication to a multi-tiered system of support for our students.
The Grosse Pointe Public School System monitors student progress with Fall/Winter/Spring NWEA testing while using Fountas & Pinnell (Benchmark Reading Assessment) and other classroom assessments to determine a differentiated reading approach for students. Classroom teachers provide Tier II interventions while our trained Literacy Coaches provide Tier III small group instruction for those who qualify. During fall conferences, parents will receive additional information about the available supports and/or services that their child is receiving if they qualify for an I-RIP. At that time parents will receive the I-RIP, identifying the interventions that are already in place, along with any additional strategies to support their child at home. This plan will continue to be updated throughout the school year and revised at parent/teacher conferences. The new legislation will add to the already existing support our children are accustomed to receiving.
A team of educators and administrators continue to collaborate to update our already successful local plan to be consistent with the requirements identified in the Third Grade Reading Law. The district will continue to comply with the mandated testing, keeping our instructional focus on what is best and developmentally appropriate for our students. Family involvement and understanding is a critical part of this effort.
Additional information regarding the legislation is available on our website under the parent tab and by visiting this Third Grade Reading Facts for Families link. We appreciate your ongoing support as partners in education. The most important thing you can do is to set aside time each day to read together.
Sincerely,
Keith Howell