Defer Dragon's Burning News
Friday, November 22nd
From the Principal
As we prepare for Thanksgiving Break next week, I want to share with you that I am thankful for your support of our school and our community. Thank you for all that you do for your students at home. I am very fortunate to be part of a wonderful community of students, staff, and parents.
Enjoy Thanksgiving Break with your family and friends!
Dr. Rheaume
Cold Weather Gear
Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade
Thank you for participating in the 44th Annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade!
Your group will be in SECTION: H NUMBER: 9
Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. All participants in your group need to be in line by 9:30 a.m. The official start of the Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp!
The staging area for the Parade takes place on Grosse Pointe Blvd. between Lewiston and New Berry in Grosse Pointe Farms. The Parade will be divided into sections beginning with Section A at Lewiston (see attached map).
Parking is available in St. Paul Catholic School’s parking lot. You must enter the lot off of Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Grosse Pointe Blvd. will be closed due to the staging of the parade.
TOSSING/THROWING CANDY
Please hand the candy/necklaces/items to the children instead of throwing the items. We do not want the crowd to run into the street to retrieve the items.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1SkZRWklTRmpBZC1IR3VsOGQ1WmhOUWduV1VZ/view?usp=sharing
Lunchtime Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445A5A72DA4FB6-defer
If you have not already filled out the Defer Volunteer Release Inquiry form, please click the link below, fill out and submit it prior to your volunteer date.
https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/ichatdefer
Thank you so much!
Safe Routes to School
Our first interest is always the safety of all of our Defer families and staff members and we know it is your interest as well. We appreciate your cooperation with these procedures at Drop Off and Pick Up.
Please contact Dr. Rheaume if you have any questions or would like more information about the survey or the committee.
School Crossing Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1YnZQLTFKdnlyTU12UjdodXVVdWh1T1RRMkJZ/view?usp=sharing
Lost and Found
Defer Winter Concert
Come see our 1st, 2/3 Magnet, 3rd, 4/5 Magnet, 5th grades and Choir perform on Monday, December 9th at 7pm. The concert will be held at Pierce Middle School
PTO News
Support Defer with Amazon Smile
With Black Friday & Cyber Monday nearing, we thought it might be a good reminder to help support Defer using Amazon Smile. Same products, same prices but some comes back to the school. Happy shopping! Please see attached flyer with additional information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1aGRRcHFXU3U1NzFfV3ltQ3ZBOVpzZnlhTVNN/view?usp=sharing
PTO Raffle for Lunchtime Volunteers
Win reserved seating at Defer's December Vocal Concert simply by volunteering at lunchtime. The Defer staff and our dragons need our help both in the lunchroom and during lunchtime recess. Please signup to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0445a5a72da4fb6-defer There will be one winner each week leading up the concert who will win up to 4 reserved seats. Anyone who signs up and volunteers will be entered into the raffle drawing!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1R1ZVdG9pNFVjY3JSSUV4R2t6X25WRXVoVXNJ/view?usp=sharing
Lunchtime Enrichment Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for volunteers to help lead Lunchtime Enrichment classes! For six weeks during the winter months, students may sign up for a Lunchtime Enrichment activity, which allows students to have one indoor recess per week participating in that activity. Currently, parent organizer Beth Lowe is seeking out volunteers. In years past, classes have ranged from lego building to arts/crafts, gardening and more. Please complete this form to share your willingness to volunteer and class ideas, if you have any! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwb1c5qY0yf2I_z00jE_TcYhT79do37yDvyDLwyEXtcvQ79w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Lunchtime Enrichment will begin immediately after holiday break in January. Email any questions to: bethlowe1@gmail.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B85mz5MxBYM8eVQ2alhUaXNJNkZvdmpOMV9ISnB4OUl3eEZr/view?usp=sharing
Saturday Dec. 14: Craft Fair
Save the date for this year's Defer Craft Fair! At this annual event, students create crafts of their choosing offered by the organizing committee. Sign up has been streamlined this year. Please choose up to 3 crafts, select time slots and pay here: https://defer-elementary-pto.square.site/. Additional information and pictures of the crafts is attached in photos below. Email questions to: defercraftfair@gmail.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1Z2lwRFpSTm5wd2pPQUQ1aEF4SWtGQldrM3lr/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1QVJKc1FKbVV3YnRFQ3ozeTFLQVUwN2U5bDU4/view?usp=sharing
Friday Jan. 31: Multicultural Festival
Trombly Elementary PTO has invited Defer to participate in their annual International Festival--THANK YOU! The festival is from 5-8 p.m. at Trombly. Anyone wishing to help with planning & organization of this year's event is should contact organizer Renee at gobluerb@yahoo.com. Currently organizers are looking for families who want to share their culture during the event. Complete the attached form to participate in sharing!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4eGK-6NnFC1MWlkMnNFNFRXTXRXTWJoSFBVYWtRaXlfdTA0/view?usp=sharing
Defer Upcoming Events
November 26 - 1/2 Day for Students - Dismissal @ 11:36 am
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 9 - Winter Vocal Music Concert Grades: 1st, 2/3 Magnet, 3rd, 4/5 Magnet, 5th & Choir
December 14 - Defer Craft Fair 9am - Noon
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