Mason Gazette
September 29, 2017
Dear Mason Families,
Can you believe it's October already? I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you! Thank you for your safety in the parking lot. Thank you for having proactive conversations with your children at home about what it means to Be a Leader, Be a Learner and Be Kind. Thank you for always supporting Mason on a daily basis. It takes a village to ensure every student is given every opportunity to be successful.
As we head into our second month of learning, we will begin having our Monthly Coffee with the Principal Meetings. I am looking for some input from our parents about what needs to be presented or discussed. Please consider filling out the google form below at your convenience. Our first Coffee with the Principal is scheduled for October 10th at 8:30 am in the Mason Gym.
Coffee with the Principal Survey
Have a great weekend,
Roy
The Mason Coin Wars Start Monday (10.2.17) - Go Blue
The Mason Student Council will be collecting spare change every morning next week. Student Council reps will be going to each classroom with a U/M and MSU bucket and students can drop their spare change into the bucket of their choosing. Proceeds will go to a charity which will be chosen next week when our student council meets. The "winning" team's flag will be flying next Friday, the day before the big game!
We will also be having a college spirit wear day next Friday, so dig out your favorite college shirts!
Join the Mason Running Club after school on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm in the gym. Click the link below for more information!
Dinner Conversations:
- What was the best part of the book Frindle?
- What are your hands for? (helping not hurting others)
- Are you getting enough sleep at night? (10-12 hours is suggested)
Fun Writing Opportunity for October:
Specials Thanks to everyone who completed the September Challenge: 102 students did! Wow!!! I will have your prizes for you next week!
Mr. Bishop is going to give a special prize to anyone who is able to give him one or more paragraphs about one of the topics below: Please turn your writing assignment into the office before October 31st to receive your special prize.
1. Why is it important to follow school rules?
2. Why is important that we are all different?
3. What is your favorite movie?
4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
October’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Focus
Classroom Behavior- We are focusing on following directions and doing our best in the classroom. Our motto is to do your best and forget the rest!!
Stay Informed by …
-regularly checking our Mason Elementary School webpage
-signing up for for Mason Elementary Community Remind text messages by texting the message @f69f4d to 81010 from your mobile device
-receiving and reading Mr. Bishop ’s Weekly Update email
-following us on Twitter (@masonelemgp) and FaceBook (@masonparents)
School Hours
Are located on our Mason webpage or click here. https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/127
Parents/Visitors at Mason
For the safety of all of our students, all parents and visitors must go directly to the office to sign in and obtain a visitor’s pass. This pass must be worn and visible at all times while in the building.
Attendance is a serious matter
We need to know where your child is when they do not show up for regular school hours. Please use the attendance line 313-432-4401 to report an absence prior to 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for all your help
October Events
Oct. 2 - Evacuation Drill - details below
Oct. 4 - Count Day
Oct. 6 - Wear your favorite college spirit wear (U of M Vs. MSU)
Oct.10 - Coffee with the Principal @ 8:30 AM in the gym
Jets Night - Mack Ave. GPW location
Oct.17 - PTO meeting - 7:00-9:00 PM
Oct.20 - Fun Run - details delow
Oct.31 - 1/2 day AM - 11:30 dismissal
Evacuation Drill ***Rescheduled***
The afternoon of Monday, October 2, 2017 is Mason's whole school evacuation drill. Please do not come to school or call the office during the drill so our staff and public safety officers can remain focused on the drill and our students' safety.
Please plan ahead as students cannot be released for appointments during the drill.
The district will notify you when the drill is complete and students are back in class. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a safe and secure learning environment.
It's Count Day!!
Chartwells Lunch Information
Mason Fun Run - October 20, 2017
http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/
Join us on October 20th to cheer from the sidelines! The students will be running/walking on our field, using the following schedule:
1:00 p.m. - Grades 4-5
1:50 p.m. - Grades Y5's, K-1
2:40 p.m. - Grades 2-3
Mason Elementary School
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gpmason
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, United States
Phone: (313) 432-4400
Twitter: @MasonelemGP