Defer Dragon's Burning News
November 13, 2020
From the Principal
Dear Defer Families,
Today is World Kindness Day! World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. One of the goals is to bring a smile to someone. Over the next week, I want to encourage everyone to share a smile with an act of kindness encouraging your children to write a note/card to a friend, family member, neighbor, or teacher as a way to spread kindness in our community! More information about World Kindness Day can be found at this link: World Kindness Day
Thank you for all that you are doing at home to support remote learning for your children. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Dr. Rheaume
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
Chartwell's Meal Distributions
from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at North High School, 707 Vernier
Defer Specials (PE, Art, Music, Library, and Spanish)
Please click on the Updated Defer Specials Times for GP Traditional and GP Virtual:
We encourage students to attend the live specials options each week! For each grade level, there are two classes listed on the schedule. The lesson will be the same for the grade level on both days, students should select one of the live classes to attend based on the information from your classroom teacher.
Click the link for a Music Class Update from Mrs. Moses: Music Class News
Upcoming Events
Nov 24 - Records Day - 1/2 Day - Dismissal @ 11:36 am
Nov 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break - no classes
Nov 30 - School resumes
Dec 14 - Picture Day -Cohort A; 5-7 pm for Virtual
Dec 15 - Picture Day - Cohort B
Mental Health Resources for Families
Mrs. Alisha Salli is the Defer School Psychologist. On her website, Mrs. Salli, you will find resources and materials for your child's grade below to explore in her virtual office. You can either explore the resources with your children or visit the parents' section to find resources to help support your children.
Defer PTO
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. There will be no meeting in December. Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 12th 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 Craft Fair
The 2020 Craft Fair is quickly approaching! This year we will be offering craft kits and a way to participate virtually. More details will be shared soon!
Defer Virtual Book Fair
The Defer PTO has partnered with Follett Book Fairs to host a virtual event. Shop our fair anytime, anywhere! The book fair is open now and will run through November 20th.
This is a great way to support the school. Be on the lookout for a flyer in backpacks next week, but you can start shopping by using the link below. And don’t forget to pass onto any relatives looking for some Christmas gift ideas.
https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/editTeacherWishlist?classCode=EDD8P
School Directory and PTO Membership
The PTO is finalizing the 2020-2021 directory, but it is not too late to purchase a printed directory and PTO membership. The directory is an invaluable resource for parents to plan playdates, setup carpools, or coordinating school activities. It also supports the PTO to continue our mission of enhancing the academic environment at Defer. Purchase a copy today and support your PTO! https://checkout.square.site/buy/R335OJZOH2XR75TOLMMLAFQZ.
If you are unsure if you purchased a copy already, please contact Stephen Justin smjustin01@gmail.com
Defer PTO-Help Wanted!
Are you looking for ways to get involved with Defer for the 2020-2021 school year?
Even though school looks different this year, there are still many ways to get involved! The Defer PTO is looking for volunteers to chair various committees this year. Volunteers are also needed to help plan and organize details for each committee. This is a great way to meet other parents within the Defer community. Many of these opportunities allow for working parents to be involved.
Please review the various opportunities to be involved this year by clicking on the link below.
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