Many Hands, One Mason!!
February 9, 2020
Mason Elementary School
If not us, who? If not now, when?. -John F. Kennedy
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1501
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4400
Twitter: @MasonelemGP
Dear Mason Families,
Last week, our staff continued to discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies during our designated professional development time. We are excited to have the right conversations that will continue to help our learners flourish even more than they already are currently. Our biggest takeaway was that our words matter. We must continue to focus on how we as adults (teachers and family members) talk to each other and to our learners. We must model inclusive language for them and how to show empathy and respect for others. We value to your support with this important matter and encourage you to register for our ONEGP Parent Camp Conference on Feb. 28th. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about our Diversity initiatives we have throughout the district and ways to better support your child in every area possible.
Thanks for your time,
Roy Bishop, Jr.
Principal
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Afternoon dismissal is at 3:38 PM. Please pick your student up on the playground or designated area. The end of day is busy with lessons winding down and students getting ready to go home. If you must pick your student up early, we request that you call the office before noon so we may get your student ready at the necessary time. We are very busy in the office at this time so we ask your patience as we may not answer the door after 3:15 PM.
Thank you
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, 2/12 - Count Day
- 5th and 6th grade Information Night @ Parcells 6:30-8PM
- 17-21 - NO SCHOOL Mid-winter break
- Tuesday , 2/18 - PTO Bowling Event - Flyer Below
- Monday, 2/24 - School resumes - late start
- Tuesday, 2/25 - Art After School - must be signed up
- PTO Mtg @ 7 PM in the library
- Tuesday, 3/3 - Art After School - must be signed up
- Wednesday, 3/4 - 1/2 day - Records day - 11:38 am dismissal
- Monday, 3/9 - Board of Education Mtg @ Brownell @7 pm
- Friday, 3/13 - Report cards go home
Mason Library Bookmark Contest 2020
Each student is allowed one entry. They design their bookmark based on a favorite book or book character. Student's will need to use the template provided by the library. Good Luck Mason Students! All entries are due by February 13th. Good Luck!
Kindness Challenge
We are thrilled to report that over 15 million students in 28,062 schools and 115 countries were part of the 2020 Great Kindness Challenge!!! What an AMAZING celebration of kindness it was! We hope your week was filled with an abundance of joy and that the kindness momentum will continue!
Because of your school's participation in The Great Kindness Challenge, we are honored to acknowledge you as a Kindness Certified School. Below, please find your certificate and seal to share far and wide. You may post this on your website, in your school's promotional materials, or any other desired location.
Thank you for making such a positive difference at your school, in your community, and in our world.
There's no doubt about it, your KINDNESS MATTERS!
With grateful and happy hearts,
Team Kindness