South Maple Elementary Newsletter
January 2023
Upcoming Dates
January 3..........................School Resumes
January 16........................No School Students/Staff PD
January 17........................PTO/6PM
January 23........................Music class begins at SME
SME Mileage Club
Dear Parents,
The Mileage Club is back at SME! This is a program where students are given the opportunity to run/walk laps around the playground during their recess. They can set goals and track their progress every week in order to earn rewards! When kids are active during recess they go back to class ready to learn and with an increased ability to focus and remember! Kids also get the benefits that come from setting and achieving measurable goals. All awards are designed to provide students with a sense of accomplishment, recognition, and a source of positive image building. We can’t wait to get started on January 3rd!
Mrs. Keck
The SME Schoolwide Behavior Target for January is:
We Can Accept NO for an Answer.
Art/Computers/Literacy/Physical Education/STEM Information
Winter Gear
Transportation
Parents will receive confirmation via Text and/or E-mail through Gaylord Schools Messaging System of route number, at that time we will have AM and PM estimated pick-up and drop-off times located on the GCS Webpage. Please allow extra time in the beginning as we are establishing routes.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Gaylord Community Schools has mailed the free and reduced lunch applications. If your child qualifies, please fill out the application and return via mail, email, or applications may be done online by visiting https://www.gaylordschools.com/free-and-reduced-meal-eligibility Questions, please call 989-731-0969, ext. 1254.
Thank you for sending breakfast/lunch money in a clearly labeled envelope. ALL cold lunch students purchasing milk will be charged $0.50.
SME Arrival/Dismissal Information
- The student day will begin at 7:40AM and ends at 2:24PM.
- As many of you are aware morning and afternoon traffic is very congested in our area. Please drive safely and follow traffic laws. The arrival/dismissal attachment below will provide detailed information.
- SME staff will assist all students in locating their classrooms. Please say your goodbye before they board the bus or when they exit your vehicle, this includes the first day of school.
Parent-Student Handbook
Office Hours
989.731.0648
Therese Hansen, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648