REID ELEMENTARY
Friday, April 12, 2024
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
April 17th- PTO Family Night @ Urban Air (Details Below)
April 22nd- 25th- Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
April 22nd- School Board Meeting @ 6pm
April 26th- Day of Difference
April 30th- Screening of Screenagers- GHS Auditorium @ 6pm
May 1st- Kindergarten Round UP for 2024-2025
May 2nd- Community Connections to Martian Wellness (Details Below) @ GMS 4:30-6:30pm
May 7th- Teacher Appreciation Day
May 7th- Sinking Fund Election
May 14th/15th- Kindergarten Field Trip
May 15th- ELGA Deposit Day
May 16th- DK Field Trip
May 17th- LAST PTO Popcorn Day
May 20th- 1st Grade Visit to Oaktree
May 23rd- Goodrich High School Graduation Ceremony
May 27th- No School, Memorial Day
May 28th- Run Club Race
May 29th- ELGA Deposit Day
May 31st- 1st Grade Field Trip- Upland Hills
June 4th- Field Day
June 6th- 1/2 Day for Reid Elementary
June 7th- 1/2 Day & Last Day Of School!
Therapy Dogs Visited Reid Today!
Preparing for our Day of Difference:
We are busy preparing for Reid Elementary's Day of Difference 2024. Students will be making projects for different organizations in our area, but we are still in need of some supplies.
If you purchased something from our Amazon wish list, please send in to Reid before Thursday, April 18th! Thank you for your support, we are very excited for this day!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PI6MDDVQ7WF8?ref_=wl_share
School of Choice is Now Open for the 24-25 School Year!
Watch Dogs!!!
Thank you Mr. Vergison, Mr. Toepper & Mr. Nelson for spending a day with us as our Watch Dogs, we hope you all enjoyed your time at Reid Elementary!
Supplies Needed!
Many of you have asked for us to communicate when we are in need... The time has come, spring allergies/ illnesses are upon us. Our school needs Kleenex, Clorox wipes and baby wipes! If you are able to donate any of these, it would be very appreciated! Send these items in with your child, or drop off in the office anytime! THANK YOU!!!
Kindergarten Registration
Please help us spread the word!
Kindergarten registration began on March 4, 2024. Current Reid students do not need to do anything at this time, this is only for all new students for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have questions, please call the Reid Elementary Office @ (810) 591-3455.
Don't Miss Reminders, Follow Reid Elementary On Facebook!
i-Chat Information
Parents will have the opportunity to visit our building throughout the year for volunteer work, parties and special events. To maintain safety, our policy is that you must complete an iChat form each school year or you will not be allowed in the building or on field trips during school hours. This form can be found on our website by following the link below.
https://www.goodrichschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18854469&pageId=19831458
Shared Room Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29GI0UTN0LVNA?ref_=wl_share
PTO News & Happenings
Cafeteria News
School breakfast and lunch are being offered for free to all students in grades DK-12 this year through the Michigan School Meals Program. We encourage all families to fill out the School Meals and Summer EBT Application being mailed to all students next week. Please take a moment to complete the form and return it to the Reid office. The Application for Summer EBT and Education Benefits with the Michigan School Meals Program collects information needed to ensure the school receives state and federal funding for education programs. Without this information, Goodrich Area Schools could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer support and services for our students. Please visit the Goodrich Food Service webpage for more information. Students wanting to purchase extra items or snacks in addition to the free breakfast and lunch can add money to their lunch account through the My School Bucks website. This site is also available under the “Parents” tab on the Goodrich website. You may also send a check with your child to give to the cafeteria. If you bring money to the office, we will get it to the cafeteria for you.
Transportation
CARAVAN- Important Reminders
IMPORTANT: If you are the first car in the caravan line, you will need to pull all the way up to the exit (Erie Street) and WAIT for the buses to pull away, BEFORE you start the line moving. Stay parked and wait in the driveway, do not pull out on Erie or block residential driveways. DO NOT pull up behind the buses when they are unloading/loading students.
Please make sure your caravan cards are cut and in your car, visible in the passenger side window before pulling up to pick up your child.
See the map below for guidance.
It is not kind to cut the line in front of others. Please be patient, wait your turn and follow the procedures (just like we teach our students).
Our school bus system is always an option for families that do not want to be involved in the drop-off/pick-up procedures (actually your students will probably get home faster). Please call the bus garage to get your child set up (810-591-3454). Even school of choice kids have bus stop options.
Early office pick-ups are not allowed. If you need to pick up your student early in the office, they will be marked accordingly in the attendance system.
School Hours & Attendance
Full Day: 8:30am – 3:50pm, Half Day: 8:30am – 12:20pm.
Tardy: Students should be in their classroom ready to learn by 8:30. After 8:35, or if they miss the caravan line, or are brought in the office for drop off, they are marked tardy.
Half Day (AM or PM Absence): Arrive after 9:15 or leave before 3:10. Please use the ParentVue app or call the attendance line to report your child’s absence. Parents will receive an automated phone call, text, and email if an absence is not verified to the office by 9:15 am. After receiving these communications, please call the front office or attendance line or the absence will remain unverified.
Excused Medical Absence: In the case that your child missed school because they were under the care of a physician, please turn all doctor’s notes into the office within one week of their return to school.
Reid Elementary
We Believe:
- All students can learn.
- Every child grows under the conditions and at the time that's right for them.
- In teaching the whole child.
- All children have the potential to do great things!
- All children can learn, we just need to find the way to teach them.
- In growing the whole child—socially, emotionally, academically.
- Each child can make a difference!
- All students can be a leader
- Students learn best when actively engaged
Email: kjordan@goodrichschools.org
Website: goodrichschools.org
Location: 7501 Seneca Street, Goodrich, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-3455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReidElementaryGrowingLeaders