Defer Dragon's Burning News
September 27, 2020
From the Principal
Dear Defer Families,
We are starting our fourth week of virtual learning! Parents, students, and teachers are doing an amazing job navigating technology, NWEA testing, and learning at home. There are many things that are going well and our staff continues to work with families to provide the best education for your children.
Next week some students will be finishing NWEA Reading. Your child's teacher will let you know the date and time your child will be taking the NWEA assessment. In the letter linked below, you will also find more information to support the NWEA in a remote setting. Additionally, parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually on October 7th and 8th. Conferences will be focused on goal-setting to help your child continue to grow throughout the school year. The teachers will provide more information next week to sign up for a conference.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me, rheauml@gpschools.org or 313-432-4004.
Thank you,
Dr. Rheaume
Attendance
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.
Art Room Updates:
Welcome to Art with Mrs. Makowski
Library:
The GPPL has added PINS to patron records which will go into effect Wednesday, September 23rd.
Library patrons will be required to use a PIN to access their library accounts via the catalog on 9/23/20. Using PINs will offer an added layer of security for patron’s personal information. It will also allow the library to move forward with the new GPPL mobile app, which should be available in early October (more on that to come!). The PIN is a four digit number. For our patrons, the PIN field has already been set to the last 4 digits of the patron’s phone number--whatever phone number the library has on file for the patron currently.
Here is the same video embedded within the GPPL website - https://grossepointelibrary.org/news/personal-identification-numbers-coming-sept-23
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.
Upcoming Events
October 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences - Evening Only
October 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences - Afternoon and Evening
Defer PTO
PTO Nominees Approved
This week the new Defer PTO Executive Board was approved during the second meeting of the school year. This year's board has one representative each from Defer and Trombly for each position following the merger.
Co-Presidents: Lindy Holloway and Patrice Arend
Co-Vice Presidents: Christy Sherding and Doris Grose
Co-Recording Secretaries: Kristine Hayes and Sophan Buffa
Co-Communications Brooke Macuga and Erin Weakland
Co-Treasurers Amy Leech and Stephen Justin
The board will announce the date and time of the next meeting soon.
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). Please help us share and spread this information for new families. Digital sharing is especially important this year! Please pass this information along including the flyer! Thank you in advance!
Click the link: Keep up to date with the PTO
Ways to Support PTO
There are 3 great ways to support Defer PTO: Kroger Rewards, Amazon Smile and Box Tops!
See flyer below for information about signing up and/or participating in any or all of these options. As a reminder, Kroger Rewards requires re-selection of your choice annually. Also, Box Top collection is now mostly being done digitally with the app and scanning receipts!
Click the Link: Ways to Support the PTO
Peach Jar Announcements
Back to School Night Information 2020
If you have not had a chance to view the Back to School Night Video Presentations from the Defer Staff, please see the link below for school and classroom information!
In the link below, you will find videos from Dr. Rheaume, all of the Defer grade level teams, and support staff: Defer Virtual Back to School Night 2020
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