Defer Dragon's Burning News
Friday, December 6
From the Principal
I hope everyone had a great week back to school after Thanksgiving break! The time is flying by at Defer and report cards will be distributed on Tuesday. The partnership between parents and our school community helps us to create a successful learning environment for all students. We are all a work in progress. Continue to focus on the strengths of your learners and celebrate their growth academically, socially, and emotionally since the beginning of the school year. The leaders and learners at Defer are working hard to meet their goals for 2019 -20 school year!
Thank you for your help and support at home.
Dr. Rheaume
Defer Winter Concert
Come see our 1st, 2/3 Magnet, 3rd, 4/5 Magnet, 5th grades and Choir perform on Monday, December 9th at 7pm. The concert will be held at Pierce Middle School. Please click on the link below for additional information as well as the DVD order form.
Cold Weather Gear
Lunchtime Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445A5A72DA4FB6-defer
If you have not already filled out the Defer Volunteer Release Inquiry form, please click the link below, fill out and submit it prior to your volunteer date.
https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/ichatdefer
Thank you so much!
Student Absence Notification
Safe Routes to School
Our first interest is always the safety of all of our Defer families and staff members and we know it is your interest as well. We appreciate your cooperation with these procedures at Drop Off and Pick Up.
Please contact Dr. Rheaume if you have any questions or would like more information about the survey or the committee.
School Crossing Information
Library Digital Picks
PTO News
Monday Dec. 9-Saturday Dec. 14: Scholastic Book Fair
The winter Scholastic Book Fair will open on Monday Dec. 9 with a teacher preview. Student preview days will be Tuesday and Wednesday with student shopping in class on Wednesday and Thursday. After hours shopping for parents and students will be offered Wednesday Dec. 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and again from 6:30-8 p.m. Similarly, parents & students may also shop during the Defer Craft Fair on Saturday Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online shopping is also available: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=4340499. For shopping during the school day, there is a cash free option that allows parents to authorize a certain dollar amount for spending. Find out more information here: https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=5831064261001
Lastly, we are looking for a few more volunteers to help run the book fair. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aca822a0ff2-fallwinter
Saturday Dec. 14: Craft Fair
The annual Defer Craft Fair starts at 9 a.m. The organizers have been hard at work for months and are looking for additional help for the event. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084aaaaa2ba6fe3-defer. Email questions to: defercraftfair@gmail.com
Friday Jan. 31: Multicultural Festival
Trombly Elementary PTO has invited Defer to participate in their annual International Festival--THANK YOU! The festival is from 5-8 p.m. at Trombly. Anyone wishing to help with planning & organization of this year's event is should contact organizer Renee at gobluerb@yahoo.com. Currently organizers are looking for families who want to share their culture during the event. Complete the attached form to participate in sharing!
Lost and Found
Defer Upcoming Events
December 9 - Winter Vocal Music Concert Grades: 1st, 2/3 Magnet, 3rd, 4/5 Magnet, 5th & Choir
December 14 - Defer Craft Fair 9am - Noon
December 23-January 1 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January 2 - School Resumes!
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
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