South Maple Elementary Newsletter
August 2020
Greetings from Mrs. Hansen, Principal
Greetings South Maple Elementary families,
I am very excited to begin the 2020-21 school year. With the many challenges we faced during the 2019-20 school year we have learned that we, as a school community, can work together and grow.
Our goal is to have each and every student enjoy coming to a safe and nurturing school environment each day. The staff has been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year. Your child's safety and academic progress is of the utmost importance to us. The Return to Learn plan has guided our planning and has been attached below for your reference. Please know that we expect that adjustments may need to be made as we begin the school year.
It is my privilege to spend time with your children each and every day. I am looking forward to working with you to make this a successful school year.
Respectfully,
Therese Hansen
Principal
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, September 3.........SME Virtual Open House
Tuesday, September 8...........First Day of School/1st-3rd grade
Thursday, September 10.....................................................
First Day of School/Step Up and Kindergarten/12:00PM arrival
Friday, September 11........Full Day of School/Step Up and Kindergarten
Office Hours
South Maple Elementary Virtual Open House
I would like to share some important information for face to face students regarding the upcoming school year:
- Teacher assignment letters will be mailed August 31st. This mailing will also include information about directory opt out, preprinted emergency card, required daily health screening, and traffic patterns.
- The student day will begin at 8:10AM and end at 2:25PM. Students will not be allowed to enter the building before 8:10AM.
- Students will eat breakfast and lunch in their classroom.
- Students will have a recess break with their teacher. Students and staff will be required to wear masks.
- Masking at South Maple Elementary is required for all students, staff, and visitors. Details about masking requirements can be found in the Return-To-Learn Plan found on the GCS website https://www.gaylordschools.com/
- Please see required COVID Parent Agreement attachment below.
- In an effort to keep traffic flowing efficiently, please do not arrive early for drop off or pick up. Please do not park in the traffic lane by the front sidewalk. Please see dismissal attachment below.
- Please see bus transportation attachment below.
Therese Hansen, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648