Monteith Mini Messenger
November 14th Edition
Honoring our Veterans
Thank you to all the wonderful parent/guardians/staff helping out at Lunch and Recess
Boomerang Award Winning Staff Member: Mr. Price
Mark your Calendar for our Zoom meeting for Safe Routes to School!
Greetings!
You are invited to a Zoom Kickoff Meeting for Safe Routes to School Action Planning for Ferry and Monteith Schools facilitated by Michigan State University. This meeting, which is open to the public, will include an introduction into the Safe Routes to School action planning process and will then move into breakout rooms for a discussion of the following questions in regards to safe walking/biking to school: 1.) what's working well? 2.) what's not working well? 3.) what improvements are recommended?
The meeting details are provided below:
When: Nov 23, 2021 04:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpdO6tpzMtGdxAcf-lCXiUo1IFgSj-_-Qh
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Meet Tango our SEL Bunny
Fan Faces giving back!
Amplify Science in Action: student created Chain Reactions
Why Restorative Practices are important to our schools
Dear GPPSS Families,
For the past several years, the Grosse Pointe Public School System has been in the process of training our administrators and staff in a proactive conflict resolution approach known as restorative practices. As we continue to incorporate this approach into our school practices, we want to provide some background and context for families.
What are restorative practices?
Restorative practices are a system of formal and informal processes that build and sustain a culture of kindness, respect, responsibility and justice.
As stated in our Student Code of Conduct, restorative practices shall be considered as an alternative or an addition to suspension of a student, which can negatively impact a student’s education. This method is used as an intervention in conjunction with the Code of Conduct. It is a means to help resolve conflict and promote healing among everyone involved, with a focus on giving all parties involved a voice.
Below are five questions asked through the restorative approach:
What happened?
What were you thinking of at the time?
What have you thought about since?
Who has been affected by what you have done and in what way?
What do you think you need to do to make things right?
Why are restorative practices important?
Restorative practices acknowledge that relationships are central to building community. They ensure all voices are valued and everyone is heard and hold students accountable in different ways. First, both parties must agree to participate in the process. Second, a restorative approach includes an emphasis on repairing the harm to the victim and the school community caused by a student’s conduct. In many situations, resolution to an incident often includes both restorative practices and consequences.
The big picture
We view every situation as a learning opportunity. Restorative methods teach conflict resolution, collaborative problem-solving, personal responsibility and accountability for one’s actions. They promote inclusion and relationship-building and empower change and growth. Restorative practices create a sense of community where all voices are valued and everyone is heard.
Thank you for your support as we cultivate an environment of high expectations in the GPPSS community.
As always, feel free to contact your building principal with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
GPPSS Administration
Upcoming Events - More Details to Come!
November
23rd: 4pm Zoom meeting for Safe Routes to School
24th-28th - Thanksgiving Break
December
23rd- Jan 2nd - Winter Break
January
3rd - Students return to school
17th- No School MLK Day
21st - 1/2 day for Students. Teacher record day
February
19th- 27th Mid Winter Break
28th - Students return to School
March
23rd - Evening Conferences
24th - 1/2 day for Students Afternoon and Evening Conferences
25th - 1/2 Day of School
26th- April 3rd - Spring Break
April
4th - Students return to school
15th - No School
26th - Monteith Vocal Music Concert
27th - Monteith Vocal Music Concert
May
2nd- 6th: Monteith Book Fair
30th - No School Memorial Day
June
16th - 1/2 Day of School
17th - 1/2 Day of School
Wayne County and District Covid Guidelines
Please know I appreciate you asking me clarifying questions and working with us as we navigate through each individual covid case. We received questions on close contacts so I wanted to Highlight the document that explains close contacts and draw your attention to updated guidelines as of September 21st 2021.
If a covid case is in your child's class you will receive the following
1. Letter to families in that classroom.
2. Monteith Community notification letter
If the case is NOT in your child's class you will receive
1. Monteith Community notification letter
Additional information can be found on the CDC website. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership this year.
*** If your child will be absent from school please make sure to call the Attendance line 313-432-4501 or email your child's teacher and Mrs. Hosea in the main office. Please include the REASON your child will be out of school that day***
Covid Screening Tools
School Quarantine Guidance
Return to School Road Map
IMPORTANT DISTRICT LINKS
Monteith Elementary School
Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1586
Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/697593667092945