Mason Moose Minutes
June 1, 2021
Dear Mason Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying their three day weekend! Memorial Day (and everyday) is a great opportunity to remember and honor all of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country while in the military. On behalf of the entire Mason Community, we will like to thank and honor all who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Without their sacrifice, our world as we know it would look completely different. Thank you! #MemorialDay21
This past week, we had a wonderful Field Day Experience at Mason with our students. It looked different in so many ways but our wonderful PE Team made the day spectacular for everyone involved. The successful completion of Field Day just shows what we can do as a team when we work together for the greater good. Thank you, Mrs. Kisskalt, Mrs. Kefgen and Mrs. Brumme for your leadership and laser focus on making this day as special as possible for our students.
Have a great day,
Dr. Bishop
Other Announcements
Summer Connections Program
Registration for Summer Connection will be live this week. Click here for the course catalog and program information. Connection programs are FREE to residents and $50 for non-residents. All programming is subject to enrollment and staffing. Families in need of transportation to Monteith (the elementary program site) or Parcells (the secondary program site), should contact program co-directors Katie Parent at parentk@gpschools.org or Kevin Shubnell at shubnek@gpschools.org.
A complete list of 2021 Summer Programs is available online. In addition, families of students with Special Education Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will be receiving information from your case manager on additional summer special education supports and services.
GPPSS Chromebooks
Dr. Bishop's Morning Announcements
Diversity Den
Thank you for everyone that joined us for our monthly Diversity meeting this week. Below are the resources that were discussed at the meeting.
Supporting the Mental Health of Children
During the month of May, we will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Please take the opportunity to visit our Asian American Virtual Library with your child! We appreciate you extending the conversation at home with your child!
OFFICE NOTES
Have you ordered your yearbook?
2021-22 EduKits are available for ordering!
Attendance
Calendar Dates
June 1st-3rd
- Adolescent Health - 4th grade
- South Graduation @ 6:30PM
- Mason Alumni Senior Clap Out @ 9AM
- North Graduation @ 6:30PM
- Mason 4th Grade Promotions - more information to come
- Deadline to order a yearbook!
- Mason 4th Grade Promotions - Rain Date
- Records Day - 1/2 day AM only 11:36AM dismissal
- Records Day - 1/2 day AM only 11:36AM dismissal
- Last Day of School - Have a Wonderful Summer!!!!
Specials Update
For the latest information on what your student is doing in their specials class read the update below.
Quote of the Week
Dinner Conversation Topic
What have you learned during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
What you are thankful for?
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher
This year has been a constant adventure for the teachers in the world. The Michigan Lottery has a program where they award one teacher a cash award and in addition also provide a grant for their classroom. If you are interested in nominating ANY of the incredible teachers in your (or your children's) life, please follow the link and fill out the short Google form. We have amazing teachers in our GP school system. Take five minutes and fill this out.
One winner will be selected EACH week!
Covid Information
- Please also remember to use the updated Daily Screening Form every day before school.
- Keep your child home if they present symptoms.
- Call the school attendance line if your student tests positive for COVID. Contact tracing is time intensive so the more notice we have, the better!
- Mask up - when gathering, when out and about, when carpooling.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and don't touch your face.
- Here is a Click on Detroit article on local vaccination sites
SUMMER LEARNING INFORMATION
Mason Elementary School
If not us, who? If not now, when? -John F. Kennedy
Email: bishopr@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1501
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4400
Facebook: facebook.com/masonelementary
Twitter: @MasonelemGP