South Maple Elementary Newsletter
February 2021
Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 25......Music class begins, Welcome Mr. Jarve!
Friday, February 5............SME Spirit Day
Tuesday, February 16.......PTO Meeting/6PM
Office Hours
The South Maple Elementary office is open to assist you Monday-Friday from 7AM-3:45PM. Please call 989.731.0648 with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Due to 20-21 COVID restrictions, Valentine cards, treats, and flowers will not be delivered or exchanged. Individual classroom teachers may honor the day with other classroom activities on February 12th.
Annual Education Report
The South Maple Elementary Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2019-20 educational progress of our school is available for review. The AER is available electronically by visiting https://www.gaylordschools.com/our-district/annual-education-reports/ or you may review a copy in the South Maple Elementary main office.
GCS Preschool
GCS Preschool will be hosting an Open House for the 2021/22 school year in late February. If you have a child or know someone that will be 4-years old by November 30th, 2021, please stay tuned for details. For more information, please contact Preschool Supervisor, Sherri Ryan at (989) 731-2648 x1646 or visit our website at gaylordschools.com.
- The student day will begin at 8:10AM and end at 2:25PM. Students will not be allowed to enter the building before 8:10AM.
- Students will eat breakfast and lunch in their classroom. The menus may be found on the GCS website.
- Students will have a recess break with their teacher. Students will be required to wear a mask.
- Masking at South Maple Elementary is required for all students, staff, and visitors. Details about masking requirements can be found in the Return-To-Learn Plan found on the GCS website https://www.gaylordschools.com/
- In an effort to keep traffic flowing efficiently, please do not arrive early for drop off or pick up.
- Fire, tornado and lockdown emergency procedures will be practiced during the school year.
GCS Food Service Information
- Please see important information about the USDA extending the Summer Feed program through the end of the 2020-21 school year below.
- Don’t forget to submit your 2020-2021 Free and Reduced Meals application!! Although all meals are free to all students right now, once funds are depleted, all students will revert to full pay, UNLESS YOU’VE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR 2020-2021 APPLICATION OR BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF YOUR FREE/REDUCED STATUS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. Applications can be filled out online at LunchApp.com. Thank you!!
- Please see breakfast and lunch menus below.
Therese Hansen, Principal
South Maple Elementary
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648