Mustang Messenger
Vol.1: Week 9 November 10, 2017
S'more Thinking = S'more Learning......at Grandview!
It was a great week at Grandview! Students and staff are working hard! Teachers are busy preparing for conferences next week. It is very for us to meet with you so you can hear how your child is doing and what you can do at home to help support their continued growth. Please reach out to your child's teacher by email if you are unsure of your conference time for next week. Have a wonderful weekend!
Please remember Wednesday, November 15, 2017 is a Half Day for Students with dismissal at 11:35AM.
In Partnership,
Michelle Barsh
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 13 – 6:30PM FOG Meeting
Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17 – Book Fair Week!
Tuesday, November 14 - Conferences 6:00PM-8:15PM
Wednesday, November 15 - ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HALF DAY OF SCHOOL, 11:35AM Dismissal
Wednesday, November 15 - Conferences 1:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-8:15PM
Tuesday, November 21 - 6:30PM Coffee with the Superintendent, Board Office
Wednesday, November 22 - Grandview Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Break – No School for Students or Staff
DECEMBER
Tuesday-Thursday, December 5-7, 2017 - 6:00PM-8:00PM Holiday Shop
Thursday, December 7 - 6:30PM Board of Education Meeting, Board Office
Monday, December 11 - 6:30PM Coffee with the Superintendent, Board Office
12/23 to 1/7 WINTER BREAK-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
Calendar subject to change as we add awesome events to Grandview!
4th Grade Field Trip
4th Grade Teaching Team!
Making memories!
FALL CONFERENCES
Our goal is 100% conferencing with every parent!
Tuesday, November 14 from 6-6:15PM
Wednesday, November 15 from 1-4PM and 6-8:15PM
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
WEATHER CHANGES
Dressing for the Colder Weather
The winter weather is coming! Please help your child be comfortable for outside recess. We go outside as often as possible - any time the wind chill is above 10 degrees - and children who are not properly dressed do not enjoy that time. If your child is well enough to be in school, he/she is well enough to go outside if appropriately dressed, unless we have a doctor’s note. Make sure your children have: Warm Coat, Hat, Gloves, and Boots. Snow Pants make it even better to play in the snow once we get some snow! ALL ITEMS NEED YOUR CHILD’S NAME.
READING PARTNERSHIP!
LOST AND FOUND
BOOK FAIR!
We are all excited about the great books at the fair!
Monday, November 13th - 9:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday, November 14th - 9:00am-8:15pm (Open during Conferences)
Wednesday, November 15th- 9:00am - 8:15pm (Open during Conferences)
Thursday, November 16th - 9:00am-3:30pm
Friday, November 17th - 9:00am- Noon
DENTAL CHECK DAY
ROCKSAVERS Bank at School
GOODFELLOWS HOLIDAY HELP!
Please act today as there are deadlines approaching.
Goodfellows ‘No Child Without a Christmas’ applications
now being accepted.
The Goodfellows annual No Child Without a Christmas campaign is fast approaching. The Livonia, Farmington Area, and Redford Goodfellows organizations want to assure that families with children living in our community have a great Christmas.
If you are a Livonia, Farmington Area, or Redford resident with children residing with you who are enrolled in school, your household income is within the income guidelines below, and you would like to apply, please contact either:
The Livonia Goodfellows at (313) 438-0862 or visit http://www.livoniagoodfellows.org
The Farmington Area Goodlfellows at (248) 986-1111 or visit the website http://farmingtonareagoodfellows.org for an application.
Information about the Redford Goodfellows can found at https://www.facebook.com/pg/RedfordGoodfellows/about/ and applications can be picked up at the Redford Police Station found at 25833 Elsinore, in Redford.
Each website describes how the application is to be completed, where it is to be returned, and the application deadlines. Each organization provides a voucher that can be used at a local store, a family food source, and toys for children up to certain ages.
Eligibility includes: resident of Livonia, Farmington Area or Redford; age limitations and household income limitations.
Income Guidelines:
Household Size Income
2 person $35,000
3 person $41,000
4 person $47,000
5 person $53,000
6 person $59,000
7 person $65,000
8 person $71,000
If you could use some assistance in providing for your children this Christmas, please request an application. All requests are confidential. Thank you!
RED WINGS FOR READING
You may even win free Red Wings tickets!
https://www.nhl.com/redwings/community/red-wings-for-reading
ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY
Electronic devices may not be used at any time during the school day (from the time the child enters the school in the morning until the time they leave the school after dismissal) or on the district buses, and must be turned off and out of sight.
The school/district is not responsible for broken, lost, or stolen devices. Progressive discipline for unauthorized use of cell phones and electronic equipment is as follows but may vary: First Offense: Confiscation of device requiring parent/guardian pickup. Second Offense: Confiscation of device requiring parent/guardian pickup and 30 minute detention. Third Offense: Confiscation of device requiring parent/guardian pickup and 1 day of in school suspension.
FOG NEWS
F.O.G News
Great football rivalries have long been fan favorites. Michigan vs Michigan State, Michigan vs Ohio State & the Green Bay Packers vs the Detroit Lions have nothing on the newest great rivalry game… Grandview vs Botsford! That’s right, tonight your Mustangs are playing the Bobcats in a fun & friendly football game! Who will take home bragging rights in the first annual Grandview vs Botsford Flag Football game? Come out tonight to Shaw Stadium to support your Mustangs & watch the other two exciting games!
6pm Semi-Finals Silver Bullets vs Eagles
7pm Rivalry Game Grandview vs Botsford
8pm Championship Game Semi-Final Winner vs Patriots
GO MUSTANGS!!!
*** Botsford if the home team & Grandview is the visiting team. Please feel free to sit on the visitors side, the smaller bleachers, to cheer on your Mustangs! Dress warm, it’s going to be a chilly night! ***
Yankee Candle Fundraiser
The Yankee Candle Fundraiser ended October 20th. However, you can still order online! Simply go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com, enter our FOG Group # 999973849, then start shopping! Remember, FOG will receive 40% of every sale! If you have any questions, please contact Heather Hackenberg. (248) 773-2720
Shoparoo
Way to go Grandview! We are currently just shy of 30,000 Roo Points ($50)! Keep shopping & scanning so we can reach the next milestone goal of 50,000 Roo Points ($100)!
It looks like Kindergarten has regained the lead ahead of 2nd grade by about 300 points!
If you haven’t started Shoparoo-ing, what are you waiting for? Grab your phone, download the FREE app, scan your receipts & watch the Roo Points add up! Remember, every receipt counts towards Roo Points or contest entries. Don’t forget to ask family & friends to Shoparoo too! You do not need a child at Grandview to participate. Grama, Grandpa, Aunts & Uncles can Shoparoo to benefit Grandview! If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Wittscheck, (586) 222-3641.
Popcorn Friday’s
We know you love Popcorn Friday’s. Unfortunately the Thanksgiving holiday means our next Popcorn Friday is 4 weeks away. We are currently looking into another date between now & then so you don’t have to wait so long for that delicious popcorn!
Popcorn Friday’s are every other Friday & only $0.50/bag! Our next Popcorn Friday is December 8th. Please watch the weekly messenger for updates!
Spirit Wear
If you ordered spirit wear, but have not yet received your items, please contact Kim Beevers by email at Kimmypri6313@gmail.com or phone (734) 778-4124. We sincerely apologize for the wait! Our supplier was a little behind in filling our order. Fortunately the supply issue has been resolved; and we are placing another order in the near future. If you would like to order your Grandview Spirit wear, please let Kim know, or watch for the order form to be sent home. The order form will only be sent home if/when we are confident that our supplier can fill the order in a timely manner.
Save the Date
Please join us for our next FOG meeting on Monday 11/16/17 @ 6pm! We hope to see everyone there!
Please don’t forget to like & follow us on Facebook!
PLEASE CONNECT
HELP TELL OUR GV STORY!
Twitter: @Grandview_Elem
Hashtag: #GVStories
Email: michelle.barsh@clarencevilleschools.org
Website: http://www.clarenceville.k12.mi.us/grandview/
Location: 19814 Louise Street, Livonia, MI, United States
Phone: 248-919-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandviewmustangs/
Twitter: @Grandview_Elem