Defer Dragon's Burning News
February 5, 2021
From the Principal
It was another great week at Defer! We appreciate all that you are doing at home to support learning at school.
Have a nice weekend!
Dr. Rheaume
Safe Street Crossings to Defer
Lunchtime Volunteers Needed in 2021
We greatly appreciate those that volunteered at lunchtime previously and understand that family schedules have changed. Starting with a clean slate for 2021, we are looking for lunchtime volunteers to supervise in the classrooms. Please click on the Sign-up Genius if you are able to help out. The Sign-up Genius will be updated every afternoon, opening a slot for the following week.
Kid's Heart Challenge
Has your student registered for this year’s Kids Heart Challenge? If so, comment below what heart healthy challenge they picked! If not, there is still plenty of time! Register your child here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/defer21
The Defer Dragon Yearbook Needs Your Help!
Wacky Wednesday Feb 10
Upcoming Events
Feb 10 - Spirit Day - Wacky Wednesday (Cohort A)
Feb 10 - Supplemental Count Day
Feb 11 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:36 am
Feb 15 - 19 - Mid-Winter Break
Feb 25 - Kaiser Picture Re-take Day - Cohort A - 9 am
Feb 25 - Kaiser Picture Virtual Re-take Day - 3-4 pm (Sign up Genius)
Feb 26 - Kaiser Picture Re-take Day - Cohort B - 9 am
Feb 26 - Virtual Bingo Night - PTO
Defer Dragon Yearbook Cover Contest - Due Feb 12
March is Reading Month
Lost and Found
Dress for the Winter Weather!
Defer students go outdoors for recess two times each day throughout the school year, unless it's raining hard or the windchill is below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Please be sure that your child leaves for school dressed properly for the weather. It might also be helpful to keep an extra set of clothes in your child's locker in case clothes get wet during recess fun.
Please dress your child with a hat and gloves and a winter coat and snowpants when the weather is cold. We also ask that you write your child's name on his or her gloves, hats, boots, coat and snowpants. Our Lost and Found fills up quickly!
Mental Health Resources for Families
Check out Mrs. Salli's website, Mrs. Salli
*New resources added!* Ms. Alisha Salli is our Defer School Psychologist. On her website you will find resources to help you grow your child's resilience and enhance their well-being! You can also explore her virtual office with your child to view some of her favorite kid-friendly activities, read-alouds, and videos. Topics include: Navigating Home Learning, Separation Anxiety, Overcoming Perfectionism, Supporting Executive Functioning, and more!
Mrs. Alisha Salli is the Defer School Psychologist
Chartwell's Meal Distributions
Now two locations for Wednesday Weekly Meal Pick Up - North & South
GPPSS weekly free meal distribution continues at two locations 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays:
North High School, 707 Vernier
South High School, 11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard
All elementary and middle school students in face to face may access free meals daily at their school.
Parent Tech Support
Parent Technology Support: https://gpschools.formstack.com/forms/parent_support.
This link can also be found on the main page of our website, entitled "Parent Technology Support"
Schoology Information: https://www.gpschools.org/Page/20417
Wayne RESA Covid-19 Screening Tool for Families
Defer PTO News
Bingo Night
Join us for Defer’s Virtual Bingo Night on Friday, February 26th at 6:30pm! For additional details and to RSVP, please visit: http://evite.me/DGbxQH5cny
PTO Meetings
Please join us at the monthly PTO meetings. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm. This will be a virtual meeting. The Zoom meeting details will be sent out by 5pm on the day of the meeting.
Defer Elementary School
Our Vision: One GP → where everyone learns, every day
Our Mission: Promote Innovation → Maximize Potential → Embrace Community
Email: rheauml@gpschools.org
Website: https://www.gpschools.org/Domain/1099
Location: 15425 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA
Phone: 313-432-4000
Twitter: @GPDefer