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2021-2022 School Year: Volume 10 - Week of November 1, 2021
Be the Best YOU at Grandview!!!
From the Principal's Desk....November - A month to focus on thanks and gratitude!!
November is the month of Thanksgiving and a month to express our thanks. During this time, I am more thankful than ever for so much. I am thankful for my health, my family, the wonderful staff of GV who are finding ways to connect to their students virtually, the wonderful families of Grandview who work with us to help our students to prioritize learning, and for the fabulous students of Grandview that are eager learners each and every year.
I have committed this month to the 30 Days of Kindness Challenge. I am sharing the calendar that I am following below. Come and join with me. When we spend time focusing on everything that we are thankful, our days are calmer, our outlook is more positive and our appreciation level goes through the roof.
Below is one way that your entire family can join the challenge. Though there are other ways, just come join the movement! During this challenging year, it is important that we are mindful of all that we are thankful for!!
Also, thank you for a great Fall Festival. Despite the awful weather, FOG still made the best of it for our families. Thank you to our families for being good sports and thanks for joining the fun!! If you were a raffle winner, FOG will contact you and your prizes are in the Grandview office. We loved having our family events back!!!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Melissa Carruth, Ed.S
Great week of learning!!!
A crew of Dominos
Matching costumes
Costume fun
2nd grade dissectors
Fall Festival
Trunk or Treat Fun
Fall Festival Was a SUCCESS!!
A huge thank you to Gina Londa and FOG for putting together a great fall festival. It was great fun, despite the awful weather. It was so great having everyone back together for a school family event!!! If you won a raffle, FOG will reach out to you to set-up how to get the prize to you!!
Fall Conferences is THIS TUESDAY!!
Tuesday, November 2nd are fall parent teacher conferences. Teachers will set their own schedule and will begin by 11:00 am and will not last longer than 8:15 pm. In the fall, teachers will meet with all parents of all of their students. If you cannot meet on Tuesday, November 2nd, please be sure to reach out to the teacher to set-up another date and time. Important information will be shared, like fall FastBridge data, M-STEP data (4th and 5th grade), report cards, compacts and other information. Do not miss out on this opportunity. If you want to meet with the specials teachers, special education staff, interventionists or myself, please reach out to us. All teachers, and myself, are available to meet.
These conferences can be held face-to-face or virtual. It is the parent's choice as to how you would like to meet with your child's teacher.
In the fall, the teachers will meet with all families about their student's successes and areas of improvement.
Grandview Compact
Report Cards
FastBridge Parent Reports for Reading and Math reporting on outcomes from the fall assessment window
K-3 iRip reports for the students that qualify for one
Reading Plan to be given to each parent whose child received an iRip.
K-5 Parent Compact. That require parent and student signature.
If your students took the M-STEP with us last spring, we will be sending their 4th and 5th grade reports home with them.
National Recycling Day
FOG Fundraiser -- This Thursday
The event is Thursday November 4th from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Link is https://fb.me/e/3Nbg9N31R
See the flyer below....
Student Council Friday's
Friday $1 days are back!! Student Council is hosting their Annual $1 Friday's to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness and Karmanos Cancer Institute and families in need for the Holiday Season. All Friday's will be $1 if they participate.
November 5th: Hat Day
November 12th: PJ Day
November 19th: Stuffed Animal Day
Special's Curriculum Video
Yearbook News
Yearbook Contest!
The yearbook is holding a contest for all student photographers! We are looking for students to take the best fall picture of something ORANGE and create a caption for their photo in 5 words or less. The winners of the contest will have their picture showcased in the yearbook!
Please email the picture and caption to gviewyearbook@gmail.com
Entries are due by November 5th!
Yearbook Committee
We need 5th graders who are interested in helping design the yearbook to apply to be on the Yearbook Committee! All of the designing and collaboration will be done in school in cohorts. Spots are limited, please apply ASAP! The application deadline is October 22nd.
5th graders please fill out this Google Form to apply.
Reach out to Mrs. Hayes or Mrs. Thomas with any questions. rachel.hayes@clarencevilleschools.org shannon.thomas@clarencevilleschools.org
Poms Update
- Thursday, November 4th
- Tuesday, November 9th
- Thursday, November 11th
If you are interested in a Poms shirt, the cost is $20 and that includes their names and grades on the back of the shirts.
Tuesday Night Night
Early Release Wednesday's
Free Breakfast and Lunch
This week's menu choices....We can only report Monday's choice due to delivery delays. We will send the rest of the menu out via school messenger.
Monday
Breakfast: Maple Mini Muffins
Lunch: Golden Chicken Corn Dog or Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly uncrustable sandwich
Tuesday - No School
Wednesday:
Breakfast: Golden Banana Nut Bread.
Lunch: Mozzarella Spinach Quesadilla or Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly uncrustable sandwich
Thursday:
Breakfast: Honey Nut Cheerio Cereal
Lunch: Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potato or Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly uncrustable sandwich
Friday:
Breakfast: Delicious Blueberry Muffin
Lunch: Homemade Meatloaf with biscuit or Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly uncrustable sandwich
Math Tips for Home
Have you ever thought about how math is everywhere in nature? Shapes, patterns, equal groups, and so many other math concepts can be found in nature. Mrs. Ballou recently tweeted the below picture....
This week take a nature walk with your child and see what “math” you discover! Take a picture and either email me or tag me and @Grandview_Elem on Twitter. My Twitter handle is @mrsthomas103 and my email is shannon.thomas@clarencevilleschools.org
FOG Calendar and Position are available
Additionally, there is 1 FOG position available for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as some committees to chair. We are looking for a president to join this amazing team. We love our volunteers and Grandview needs volunteers to help provide lots of opportunity for our students!!
Popcorn Days are Back!!
Popcorn days are back. They will be two times a month on Wednesday's. The students will sign up with their classroom teacher and will turn in their money into their classroom teacher. Below are the next popcorn day dates. All proceeds go to FOG.
Future, FOG popcorn dates are:
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 15
Bags of popcorn is $.50 per bag. Students can only purchase 2 bags as the limit.
FOG Spirit Wear
Shipping options can either ship directly to your home or we can ship to school and send home with your children.
Proceeds go to Grandview's FOG!! What a great win-win....cute things for your child and you are also supporting your child's school!!!
Check out the link below and some images of the merchandise.
Grandview Bus Routes
Be sure to check the bus routes as there have been some changes.
Below is the REVISED bus schedules for the start of the year. Bus 3 is combined with Botsford.
We are short drivers and the routes have been adjusted to provide the best service until we hire additional drivers. If you are looking for a job opportunity, the Clarenceville School district is looking for bus drivers.
The power of conversation
COVID Quarantine Guidelines
OCHD recommends a 7-day quarantine with COVID-19 tests to return. The following must be bet before returning to school:
- A negative PCR test (not a rapid antigen or antibody test) COLLECTED no sooner than 5 days after exposure date (test must occur on day 5 or later). The school should ensure the timing of the test is appropriate (no less than 5 days after last date of exposure).
- Person remains symptom-free
- With a negative PCR result, person may return to school on day 8
OR
- Stay home for 10 days after exposure while wearing a mask and physically distancing from others.
COVID Protocols
- Mask mandate is in effect for staff and students, please see Mr. Shepich's letter about the mandate.
- Uphold 3 feet of social distancing
- Eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom
- Cohorting with classes, which means there is no mixture between classes
- Limit the number of students in the bathroom at one time
- Frequent hand washing and/or sanitizing
- Air purifying systems within the classroom
- Windows and doors will be opened for cross circulation
- Sanitation of desks, supplies, and materials when needed and before and after eating
School Hours
8:30-3:40. 1/2-day ends at 11:30.
School Doors open at 8:20 and the students will report to the hallway outside their classroom. At 8:25, the first bell rings and the 2nd bell rings at 8:30, when learning begins. Dismissal begins at 3:40.
Your child is marked tardy starting at 8:40 and students will not be released after 3:15 unless advance notice was given. Attendance is so important, especially with all the learning that was lost due to the pandemic. We need your children in school each and every day!!
Morning Drop Off
A few reminders
In the Back of the school:
- Please form 3 lines to help with the flow of traffic and then alternate 1, 2, and 3.
- Please make sure your child exits your car on the side closest to the building. They should not walk around your car. This is for their safety.
- Also remember, you may not park in the back of the building and walk your children in. Let’s all keep our kids safe!
- If you are a walker, the please have your child walk in through the back door.
In the Front of the school:
- This is only to be used for busses
- Starting next week, we will be splitting up upper and lower elementary dismissal locations
- There is NO Parent Walk-up as visitors are NOT allowed in the building while we are under COVID restrictions
If your child is late:
- The doors in the back of the building will close at 8:35. If you arrive to school after that, you will have to report to the front of the building, be buzzed in and sign your child in.
- Tardies are tracked and could lead to truancy should excessive tardies become a trend.
Afternoon Drop Off
Our wonderful staff is working hard to help your children get into their cars safely. Please be patient as we all perfect routines. You can play a part by forming 3 lines in the back and hanging your sign with your children's name on it from last year. If you are new this year or to this process, we will be giving you a new sign the first week of school. Safety always wins!
There is NO PARENT WALK-UP.
Walkers will be released to their adult through the back.
Please note: Starting next week, we will have lower el picking up in the front of the school. Look for that information coming to you next week.
Late Drop off and Early Pick Up
Tardy is marked starting at 8:40.
Children will not be allowed an early dismissal from the office after 3:15 pm so we can ensure a calm and safe end to the day for all students. Please plan accordingly.
Volunteering at School
Grandview Sports
Fall Football and Poms are underway......email Ms. Stacey with questions and use the sports website for practice schedule, game times and all sports information.
Please send me a quick email so I can add you to our sports email list. This will help ensure you don't miss any news, registration forms, rules, code of conduct, schedules, etc...
All communication will be shared via email, on our Grandview Sports Facebook page (@GrandviewSports) and on our sports website. https://staceyannusa.wixsite.com/grandviewsports
I am looking forward to a fantastic year! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Stacey Wittscheck
Job Opportunity
Grandview and Kroger
We get money from Kroger if you add Grandview to your profile. Thank you to all of you who have already added Grandview to your account. Though know that it is never too late to sign-up and join!!! So shop away, Grandview is benefitting from your grocery shopping!
Simply encourage your participants to visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into their Kroger account they can search for Friends of Grandview either by name or TH003 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Important Dates and Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
2: No School -- Students
Fall Parent Conferences -- 11-8:15 pm
3: Popcorn Wednesday
Early Release
5: Yearbook Contest Deadline
10 am Tornado Drill
Student Council Friday -- Hat Day
8-12: Book Fair Week
9: Fire Drill at 3:00
FOG Mtg @ 6 pm - In-person meeting
10: Early Release
Board of Edu Mtg - 6:30 pm
11: Veterans Day
Lockdown Drill at 10:30
12: Friday Night Lights for Poms and Flag Football
Student Council PJ Day
17: Popcorn Wednesday
Early Release
19: Fire Drill at 1:00
Student Council Friday -- Stuffed Animal Day
23: Turkey Trot
24-28: Thanksgiving Break