Defer Dragon's Burning News
Friday, October 4
From the Principal
Happy October!
It was an exciting week at Defer! We celebrated this week with more pizza parties, prizes, and ended the week with the Defer Fun Run. It was great to see so many families out of the field cheering on our Defer Dragons during the run. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity to support school programs, subscriptions, apps, technology, flexible seating, and much more for all students at Defer.
I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at the outdoor movie!
Dr. Rheaume
Third Grade Reading Law Information
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
- We want to encourage our students and families to cross Kercheval and the surrounding streets safely. It is important to use the crosswalks and crossing guards available.
- There is No Parking on Kercheval in front of the building.
- There is No Parking along either side of Nottingham near Defer. Parking on the west side of Nottingham is allowed only during posted times and locations.
- Please do not use the Staff Parking lot for drop off or pick up of students (Kids Club drop off before/after school only)
- Since there is no parking anywhere on the east side of Nottingham, parents can drop off students at any point along the full length of Nottingham from Vernor to Kercheval on the Defer side of the street. You do not need to wait until you get in front of the Defer gate to drop off or pick up your child.
- Bottom line---Please Stop, Drop and Go! This will help the traffic to flow smoothly.
- Any child coming in to school after the morning bell has rung MUST be accompanied by an adult and MUST be signed in at the office.
Safe Routes to School Parent Survey
As part of our Safe Routes to School Grant application, students and parents are completing online surveys. Here is the link to the quick parent survey for Defer parents. Students will take the online survey in class and teachers will conduct a quick tally to see how many students are walking or biking to school currently.
The parent survey will close October 4. We need your input to effectively plan our application. Thank you for participating! There will also be an information meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 pm at Pierce Middle School.
A parent meeting will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 pm in the Pierce Library.
Please contact Dr. Rheaume if you have any questions or would like more information about the survey or the committee.
Facts about November 5 Ballot Proposal
Lunchtime Volunteers
PTO News
Tuesday Oct. 7--Green Team Parent Meeting
Join us to talk about Green Team efforts, new ideas, and volunteer needs for this upcoming school year. Open to all parents. If you can't make the meeting but would like to learn more or stay up to date about the Green Team efforts, contact Diana Degen Gifford (dianaelaine4@gmail.com) or Kelly Woolums (kwoolums512@gmail.com).
Wednesday Oct. 16: Defer Pumpkin Patch
The Defer Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 16 from 3:38 to 5 p.m. on the front lawn. This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. Students will receive a complimentary donut and glass of cider. Donuts & cider along with pumpkins and hay bales will be available for purchase.
Friday Oct. 25: Haunted Garage
Save the date for Defer's night at the Haunted Garage. The date for the Haunted Garage has been established for Defer as Friday, Oct. 25. This is an annual activity offered to all of the elementary schools (each is given a different date). The event includes non-scare blinking buttons for those children who want a less surprising experience. More details about ticket sales coming soon!
Defer Upcoming Events
October 7 - 9 - Fifth Grade Camp
October 9 - Parent-Teacher Conferences Evening
October 10 - 1/2 Day for Students; Parent-Teacher Conferences Afternoon and Evening
October 20 - Defer Leadership Day/GPPSS Open House 1 - 3 pm (all schools)
October 23 - Picture Retake Day
October 31 - Halloween! Half Day for students (morning only)
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
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