Monteith Mini Messenger
December 4th Edition
This was a difficult week with the events at Oxford High School. Our priority is to keep students, staff and families safe, both physically and emotionally. The Monteith staff will continue to make Monteith a place for students to feel safe and work to create a sense of belonging for our school community. School is more then a place we learn together, it is our second home.
We understand this can be challenging when discussing closing of school for all of our students and particularly with our younger elementary students. Each family has a different approach when sharing difficult conversations with their children based on age and readiness. The following resources from the National Association of School Psychologists may be helpful as families navigate conversations at home. You may also want to read Addressing Grief in Children and resources to support safety after crisis. Please also take care of yourself this weekend, click the link here for some tips for parents as you help your children cope with crises. Below you will find Our Monteith Mental Health newsletter created by our SSW: Mrs. Stateczny and School Pychologist: Mrs. Jones.
We continue to see the strength and compassion of the staff and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions, concerns, or need support for your child.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Keelean
Introduction to Zones of Regualtion
Monteith Mental Health Newsletter
Find out ways we can all get to the green!
Fan Faces participated in the Parcells craft show
Thank you to everyone who continues to volunteer! I love having the opportunity to spend time with parents in the lunchroom and having them help at recess.
Magnet information for 2022-2023 school year
If you have a current 2nd or 3rd grade student you may be interested in finding out about our magnet program. The GPPSS offers a magnet program for 3rd and 4th grade students. Please click here for more information and here for an application to nominate your student if you are interested. If you need further information you can also review the information on our district website.
Green Team helping Monteith give the gift of reading to Harms Elementary (extended thru Dec. 15th)
Upcoming Events - More Details to Come!
December
9th: 6:30pm PTO Zoom Meeting
23rd- Jan 2nd - Winter Break
January
3rd - Students return to school
11th- 6:30pm Rising 5th grade students parent night at the Middle School
13th - 6:30pm Incoming Young 5 and Kindergarten Parent Night
17th- No School MLK Day
19th- 6pm: Communities United in Diversity Meeting ( Maire Elementary School)
21st - 1/2 day for Students. Teacher record day
February
9th- 6pm: Communities United in Diversity Meeting (Richard Elementary School)
19th- 27th Mid Winter Break
28th - Students return to School
March
10th - 6:30pm PTO Zoom Meeting
23rd - Evening Conferences
24th - 1/2 day for Students Afternoon and Evening Conferences
25th - 1/2 Day of School
March 26th- April 3rd - Spring Break
April
4th - Students return to school
13th- 6pm Communities United in Diversity Meeting ( Mason Elementary School)
14th: 6:30pm PTO Zoom Meeting
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