South Maple Elementary Newsletter
November 2023
Upcoming Dates
October 30-November 3................................. Book Fair
November 1.....................NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
November 15..................NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
November 21..............................................PTO/5:30PM
November 23 and 24...........THANKSGIVING BREAK/NO SCHOOL
December 14/December 15 (Makeup) .................... Winter Concert @GHS
December 22-January 1....................................NO SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK
Halloween
- SME students are invited to wear Halloween costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31. Students should be prepared to take their costumes off before lunch. Please remember no toy/fake weapons of any kind are allowed. Classroom teachers will plan some special activities for the morning.
- At approximately 9:00AM we will be having an outdoor parade weather permitting.
- Parents are welcome to be audience members. We will NOT stop the parade for photo opportunities or chats with students.
- KDG has decided to just do the driveway loop as their parade route.
- If we have poor weather the parade will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.
Winter Gear
Book Fair
FALL INTO READING Book Fair October 30-November 3!
Shop open Monday, Tuesday Friday 8am-2pm-students
Extended hours Thursday 3pm-6pm, come in and shop with your student!!
Interested in volunteering to help with the book fair? https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C094CABAB2DA2F4C70-44667845-smefall
Parents may set up EWALLET using the link below.
PTO
SME PTO is looking for parent volunteers!
Join our BLOOMZ class to stay up to date on meetings and volunteer opportunities with PTO!
Class code: 98GSEU
Transportation
SME Arrival/Dismissal Information
- The student day will begin at 7:40AM and ends at 2:20PM.
- As many of you are aware morning and afternoon traffic is very congested in our area. Please drive safely and follow traffic laws.
Emergency Drills
In the month of November we will be conducting the following drills:
Lockdown Drill
Parent-Student Handbook
Office Hours
989.731.0648
Diane Parker, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648