Words from West
Special Edition - February 2021
A MESSAGE FROM MS. BALBAUGH
This special edition newsletter is highlighting a few things for our return to learn - this week! Stay tuned for a full newsletter COMING SOON!
SCHOOL PICTURES
School Pictures for any student who did NOT already have their picture taken will be held this week. This is not for re-takes, but only those who missed the previous opportunity to have their picture taken in January .
All students will get their picture taken for their student ID and yearbook even if they do not wish to purchase any pictures.
When: Wednesday, February 3rd and Thursday, February 4th
Where: During school hours on assigned F2F day.
TWO WAYS TO ORDER PICTURES:
- ONLINE: http://mylifetouch.com Use Code: EVTZ78M43
- PRINT YOUR OWN HARDCOPY: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I8X-pvvtKEhp-XWI-r54kat-QZJeRsaz/view?usp=sharing
STUDENT MEDICATIONS
Please drop off student medications to the office Monday through Friday between 9:00am – 3:00pm. All medications need paperwork filled out prior to drop off. As a reminder, all prescriptions require a doctor signature.
Medication forms can be found on the Grand Blanc website at www.gbcs.org/domain/64.
If you have any questions please contact:
Kendra Atwell at 591-7335 or katwell@gbcs.org.
GUIDELINES FOR IN PERSON SCHOOL DAYS
- Doors to the building open at 7:50am. Students are asked to stay in their vehicles until it is time to enter the building. Students getting breakfast will use the Athletic Entrance, all other students should use the Main Entrance and proceed directly to their first class.
- Check your emergency contacts in ParentVue. Make sure those contacts are people who are willing and able to pick up your student in a timely manner if they become sick at school or exhibit COVID symptoms.
- Students should have their own set of supplies to avoid having to share. When sharing is necessary, items will be sanitized between uses.
- It is recommended that students bring their own "personal-sized" hand sanitizer to school with them.
- Drinking fountains are closed, so a water bottle labeled with the student's name is recommended.
- Masks must be worn by all school staff, visitors, and by all students, on buses, inside school buildings, and anywhere on school grounds, including outside when individuals may be within six feet of each other. If students do not have a mask, a disposable one will be provided.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR FEBRUARY
February 3: Picture Day - Students last name A-K
February 4: Picture Day - Students last name L-Z
February 10: COUNT DAY - Students last name A-K (F2F)
February 10: COUNT DAY - Students must report to virtual check-in (L-Z)
February 11: COUNT DAY - Students last name L-Z (F2F)
February 11: COUNT DAY - Students must report to virtual check-in (A-K)
February 12: No School - President's Day Weekend
February 15: No School - President's Day Weekend
EMERGENCY CONTACT UPDATES
SCHOOL DAY DISMISSAL - WE NEED YOUR HELP
1 - 12:28pm - BELL ONE:
Student Pick-up - 8th graders
Bus Riders - Teams 1 and 2
2 - 12:30pm - BELL TWO:
Student Pick-up - 7th graders
Bus Riders - Teams 6 and 7
3 - 12:32pm - BELL THREE:
- Student Pick-up - 6th graders
Bus Riders - Teams 3 and 4
Families, please help us by referencing the departure times above to assist with traffic flow:
- 8th grade student pick up - you may begin arriving at 12:25pm
- 7th grade student pick up - please do not arrive before 12:28pm
- 6th grade student pick up - please do not arrive before 12:30pm
Reminder - the actual school day DOES NOT EVEN END UNTIL 12:35PM!! We are dismissing students earlier to assist with the flow of traffic. Thank you for your patience, understanding, AND HELP!
Information will also be communicated through email, text message, website, Facebook and/or postal mail. Please make sure we have all of your correct contact information.
Grand Blanc West Middle School
West Middle School Main Office:
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Main Number: 810-591-7309
Fax Number: 810-591-0182
Website: https://www.gbcs.org/Domain/19
Location: 1515 Reid Road, Grand Blanc, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-7309
Facebook: facebook.com/gbwms