Mason Gazette
March 29, 2018
Dear Mason Families,
Happy Spring Break!! Specials thanks to everyone that participated in the Mason Talent Show today! Everyone did an amazing job; the show gets better every year! I can't wait to see what next year has in store for us!
Have a wonderful break and enjoy the much needed family time!
Roy Bishop, Jr.
Principal
Dinner Conversations:
-What was your favorite act in the talk show?
-What is one talent you might want showcase to everyone next year?
April's Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Focus
Bathroom Behavior- Focusing on acting appropriate in the bathroom and practicing cleanliness.
March's Character Word of the Month: Honesty- Speaking the truth and not telling stories when you think you might be in trouble for your decisions.
Stay Informed by …
-regularly checking our Mason Elementary School webpage
-signing up for Mason Elementary Community Remind text messages by texting the message @f69f4d to 81010 from your mobile device
-receiving and reading Mr. Bishop ’s Weekly Update email
-following us on Twitter (@masonelemgp) and FaceBook (@masonparents)
SPRING BREAK!
Classes resume April 9th
Enjoy the time with family!
Important Testing Info for Parents
It is almost time to begin the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP. This year the district is moving from a paper/pencil test to a computerized test. ONLINE Test Administration Dates are as follows:
- Grades 5, 8, and 11: the online tests may be administered on any instructional day April 9 – May 4, 2018
- Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7: the online tests may be administered on any instructional day April 30 – May 25, 2018
- MI-Access Alternate Assessments—Grades 3–8 and 11: the online tests may be administered on any instructional day April 9 – May 25, 2018
Individual buildings will develop and communicate each individual grade’s testing schedule as they will be different across the district. This will be provided to parents prior to the State established testing windows.
Although testing situations can be stressful for some students, this is also an opportunity for our students to really shine and to demonstrate their current levels of understanding in core subject areas. We are asking parents to be especially alert to their child’s needs for:
- getting plenty of rest,
- eating a good breakfast each morning,
- and being in school and on time on testing days.
For additional information please review the parent letter from State Superintendent Brian Whiston which addresses the reduction in testing time, consequences to districts when families choose not to test, and the student testing tips parents can use to positively help their student prepare:
- Parent letter from State Superintendent Brian Whiston
- Student Testing: What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
We want our students to be at their best and to represent themselves and our district as favorably as possible on these tests. Please continue to encourage your child each day. Additional information on testing accommodations, from the use of calculators to the use of language translators, is also posted on the Michigan Department of Education website www.mi.gov/mstep. Or you can always contact your child’s teacher or principal with questions. Thank you for your help and support during this time.
Green Team News
Monday, April 9: Green Team Meeting (Focus is Earth Day Events)
Tuesday, April 17: Lights Out Day
Try to avoid using lights. If necessary to do so, try using only one bank of lights.
Wednesday, April 18: Adopt an Animal Day
Staff and students are encouraged to wear a shirt with an animal printed on it. They may also bring a favorite small stuffed animal to school for the day. In return, they can bring $1.00 to go toward supporting animal(s) from the Detroit Zoological Society.
Friday, April 20: Litter Critter Pick-up Patrol
Mason Green Team Meets in Mrs. Frakes’s room and then sets out together to pick up litter on school grounds.
Thursday, May 3: Green Team Meeting (Build a Bat House)
Calendar Information
March 30 - April 6 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 9 - 5th grade Camp Informational Meeting @ 6 PM in the library
April 10 - Jets Pizza Night - Mack Ave location, just mention Mason
Mason Parent Diversity Mtg - 6:30-7:30 in the library
April 17 - Green Team Lights Out Day - See above
PTO Mtg @ 7PM
April 18 - Adopt an Animal Day - Bring $1 and a favorite stuffed animal
April 30 - Instrumental Concert - 7PM @ Poupard
Mason Elementary School
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gpmason
Location: 1640 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: (313)432-4400
Twitter: @MasonelemGP