Defer Dragon's Burning News
September 22, 2017
It was an exciting week Defer Elementary School! Check out some of the events in the classrooms at Defer from our @GPDefer Twitter newsfeed: https://twitter.com/GPDefer
Today students practiced our school evacuation drill. Students did a nice job listening and following directions during the drill. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a safe and secure learning environment.
Our one and only Fun Run fundraiser is off to an AMAZING start! Your generosity supports school programs, subscriptions, apps, technology, and much more for all students at Defer. Thank you to our Defer PTO, the Fun Run Coordinators, and every Defer family for your support. Students celebrated this week with PJ Day and some classes earned a pizza party! Next week students will celebrate together on Wednesday, September 27th with Backwards/Inside Out Day! I look forward to seeing many families in the afternoon for the Fun Run on Friday, October 6th.
Thank you for all that you do at home to help students be successful at Defer!
Lisa Rheaume
Reminders for Arrivals and Departures
- There is No Parking on Kercheval in front of the building.
- There is No Parking along either side of Nottingham near Defer. Parking on the west side of Nottingham is allowed only during posted times and locations.
- Since there is no parking anywhere on the east side of Nottingham, parents can drop off students at any point along the full length of Nottingham from Vernor to Kercheval on the Defer side of the street. You do not need to wait until you get in front of the Defer gate to drop off or pick up your child.
- Bottom line---Please Stop, Drop and Go! This will help the traffic to flow smoothly.
Writing Opportunity for Students
Ms. Rheaume will give a special prize for any student who writes a brief response on one of the following topics. All writing should be turned into the Defer office or Ms. Rheaume by Friday, September 29th.
What was something you did over the summer?
How did you show leadership this summer?
What are you excited about this school year?
Defer Garden Gatherings
Join the Beautification Team during the Fall Garden Gatherings to meet other parents and help to keep Defer grounds looking great without the use of pesticides!
Thursday, September 28, 2017, 9 am – 11 am
Sunday, October 22, 2017, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmContact chelseabcrosby@gmail.com for more information.
Defer PTO
Check out the information from the Defer PTO! Click on each of the links below for more information about Ways to Support the Defer PTO and the Progressive Dinner.
Outdoor Movie Night at Defer - Friday, October 6
Defer Pumpkin Patch - October 11 - Volunteers Signup Genius Link: http://bit.ly/2xfoLkk
Progressive Dinner - October 14
Upcoming Events at Defer
September 25 - Late Start Monday @ 9:05
September 26 - Picture Day
September 27 - Fun Run Celebration - Backward/Inside Out Day!
October 6 - FUN RUN in the afternoon
October 6 - Defer Family Movie Night @ 6:30 pm on the Defer Field
October 10 - Defer Yearly Progress @ 6:30 pm/PTO Meeting @ 7 pm
October 11 - Pumpkin Patch 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
October 14 - Progressive Dinner (parents only)
October 27 - Haunted Garage (tickets on sale in the office)
October 31 - Halloween -Half Day for Students dismissal at 11:36am
Defer Spirit Wear
- The Defer Elementary PTO is pleased to offer on-line ordering for all your Defer Dragon wearables. What a great way for you and your Dragon show your Dragon pride.
- All orders placed via the Spirit Store will be delivered to Defer Elementary School.
- If you have any questions about the items offered, please feel free to send your questions to – defer.spirit.store@gmail.com
- All purchases are safely processed through PayPal
- https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/deferspiritwear
Stay Informed by...
- Reading the weekly Defer Dragon's Burning News
- Check out the Defer Elementary Homepage for updates to the calendar and other information
- Follow us on Twitter @GPDefer, @DeferElementary (PTO), and Facebook- DeferElementaryPTO
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Defer Elementary School
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: www.gpschools.org/defer
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer