Defer Dragon's Burning News
October 9, 2020
From the Principal
Dear Defer Families,
We are getting ready for students to return to school with hybrid learning at Defer! Before returning to school next week, we believe it will be helpful if your child practices wearing a mask over the weekend.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me, rheauml@gpschools.org or 313-432-4004.
We look forward to seeing our Y5, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade students in the building next week!
Thank you,
Dr. Rheaume
Defer's Return to School Plan
Attendance Reminder
Parents and Students MUST go over the following checklist each morning before coming to school:
The form will not be turned into school, you can keep it at home for your records.
For more information here is a quick Health Department Public Service Announcement
Students will make sure they have the following things on the checklist:
Lunch Supervisors Needed!
Click on the link for the Employment Application link and scroll down to the Hourly/Lunchtime Supervision position.
Essential Lunch Volunteers need to complete Volunteer Release Inquiry
Please contact Dr. Rheaume or Dineen Krotche (432-4003) if you are able to support us in keeping our students safe.
Chartwell's - Breakfast and Lunch Options
For Breakfast, students can:
Eat their own breakfast at home.
Pick Up breakfast is on the second floor near the kitchen after they arrive at school
ALL student meals are FREE while the USDA waiver is in place.
Breakfast Menu: https://gpschools.nutrislice.com/menu/defer/breakfast/2020-10-05
For Lunch, students can:
Bring their own lunch from home.
Order a school lunch that is pre-packaged and delivered to the classroom.
Students ordering a school lunch will notify their teacher when attendance is taken at the beginning of the day.
Students will not be able to purchase milk only at this time.
ALL student meals are FREE while the USDA waiver is in place.
Lunch Menu: https://gpschools.nutrislice.com/menu/defer/lunch/2020-10-05
Parent Support for Technology
Parent Technology Support: https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/parent_support.
This link can also be found on the main page of our website, entitled "Parent Technology Support"
Schoology Information: https://www.gpschools.org/Page/20417
Defer Specials (PE, Art, Music, Library, and Spanish)
Please click on Defer Specials for more information.
Please note, this new schedule starts on October 12 for Y5 - 2nd grade and on October 19 for 3rd - 4th grade. During the week of October 12 the 3rd and 4th grades will still receive their asynchronous lesson as they received during previous weeks.
Hybrid Elementary Bell Schedule
Upcoming Events
October 12 - Hybrid Learning Plan begins for Grades Y5 - 2
October 19 - Hybrd Learning Plan begins for Grades 3 - 4
October 30 - Early Dismissal - 11:36 am
November 3 - No School - Election Day
Hybrid Cohort Calendar
Important Student Health Information
Now that we are beginning to implement our Face-To-Face Instruction, we want to make sure we have the most up to date medical information on your child.
There is a form now on the K12 Pre-Registration website titled Student Health 2020-2021.
We ask that you please go back into the K-12 website, complete and SUBMIT any health concerns you would like us to be aware of. We also ask that you do this by October 11.
If you have any questions, please contact Dineen Krotche in the Defer office at 313-432-4003.
Defer PTO
PTO Meetings
Please join us at the monthly PTO meetings. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7PM. All are welcome! The October meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th at 7PM. This will be a virtual meeting. Please see the Zoom meeting details below.
Meeting ID: 891 1840 2102
Passcode: DeferPTO
Ways to Receive Information from PTO
Defer PTO loves to keep you informed not only about PTO happenings, but also with updates related to school, information from Dr. Rheaume and from the district. Here are 3 different ways to receive information from PTO (see flyer below).
Click the link: Keep up to date with the PTO
Mental Health Resources for Families
Mrs. Alisha Salli is the Defer School Psychologist. On her website, Mrs. Salli, you will find resources and materials for your child's grade below to explore in her virtual office. You can either explore the resources with your children or visit the parents' section to find resources to help support your children.
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1099
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer