Monteith Mini Messenger
October 10th Edition
School starts at 9:05 on Mondays
Book Buddies around the school
Congrats to Mrs. Comilla & Mrs. Rainbolt on sharing their skills, knowledge and leadership with other schools & adminstrators
From the Office
Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner! This year, parents will have a choice of participating in conferences in person or via Zoom based on the schedule noted below:
Elementary Conferences
Wednesday, Oct. 13 - evening conferences 5-8 p.m. - Zoom only
Thursday, Oct. 14 - afternoon conferences 1-3:30 p.m. - Zoom OR in person
Thursday, Oct. 14 - evening conferences 5-8 p.m. - in person only
Parents, kindly know that you will be receiving an email on Monday, October 4 with your login information to PTC Wizard, which is where all conferences will be scheduled. PTC Wizard will be available for parents to start signing up on October 4 at 5:00 p.m. and through October 11 at 11:59 p.m. Kindly prioritize your meeting times with the homeroom teacher, and know that specials’ teachers and support staff are available to meet as well. In the comments section in PTC Wizard, we kindly ask that you please note whether you are requesting a Zoom conference or in-person conference if applicable for the day chosen. If you need help signing up for conferences, please feel free to reach out to your student's teacher or call the main office.
Your Partner in Education,
Mrs. Shelleyann Keelean
Birthday Books are Back!!
Charlie B excited for his new book!
August and September birthdays picking books
Madeline V. excited for her new book!
Lunch
How do I sign them out? Come to Secure entrance door #1 Sign them out and back in at the times listed above.
Are parents able to help at lunch? Yes, if you signed up in the K-12 registration Mrs. Hartman notified you last week and you start Monday. If you have interest in helping at lunch please email Mrs. Hartman and she can add you to the sub list. ( you will be asked to help inside AND outside).
Thank you Aiden & Henry for being my Fire Saftey Assistants
Clayton was a big fan of Yellow Light Donuts!
Donuts with the Principal! Dylan S. and Clayton O.
Upcoming Events - More Details to Come!
October
13th: Evening Conferences 5-8pm
14th 1/2 for Students Afternoon and Evening Conferences
22nd: 6-9pm Monteith Haunted Garage Night
23rd:: PTO Drive in Movie
29th: 1/2 day for Students. PD for Teachers in the afternoon
November
2nd - No school for Students, Staff PD day
10th - Picture retakes and Group Pictures
24th-28th - Thanksgiving Break
December
23rd- Jan 2nd - Winter Break
January
3rd - Students return to School
17th- No School MLK Day
21st - 1/2 day for Students. Teacher record day
February
19th- 27th Mid Winter Break
28th - Students return to School
March
23rd - Evening Conferences
24th - 1/2 day for Students Afternoon and Evening Conferences
25th - 1/2 Day of School
26th- April 3rd - Spring Break
April
4th - Students return to School
15th - No School
26th - Monteith Vocal Music Concert
27th - Monteith Vocal Music Concert
May
30th - No School Memorial Day
June
16th - 1/2 Day of School
17th - 1/2 Day of School
Wayne County and District Covid Guidelines
Please know I appreciate you asking me clarifying questions and working with us as we navigate through each individual covid case. We received questions on close contacts so I wanted to Highlight the document that explains close contacts and draw your attention to updated guidelines as of September 21st 2021.
If a covid case is in your child's class you will receive the following
1. Letter to families in that classroom.
2. Monteith Community notification letter
If the case is NOT in your child's class you will receive
1. Monteith Community notification letter
Additional information can be found on the CDC website. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership this year.
*** If your child will be absent from school please make sure to call the Attendance line 313-432-4501 or email your child's teacher and Mrs. Hosea in the main office. Please include the REASON your child will be out of school that day***
Covid Screening Tools
School Quarantine Guidance
Return to School Road Map
IMPORTANT DISTRICT LINKS
Monteith Elementary School
Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1586
Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/697593667092945