Gretchko Newsletter
Summer August 3, Newsletter
Principal's Message
Dear Families and Students,
Welcome or welcome back to our educational family! We are currently in the process of building class lists, compiling start up information, and preparing the building for an exciting school year. More information will be on its way, but we wanted to share a few highlights with you this week.
I invite you to share the video below with your child(ren). It is a brief introduction from me and an invitation to our Meet-and-Greet, which we hope you can join us for on Wednesday, August 24th. Please see below for additional information about this event and other important Gretcho news.
I look forward to seeing you soon,
Jen Teal, Principal
Meet and Greet
We are hosting a Meet and Greet for students/families on Wednesday, August 24th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This will be your chance to meet the Gretchko principal, Jen Teal, and some of the Gretchko staff; see your child's classroom; drop off school supplies; talk with Food Service and Transportation staff; sign up for PTO; purchase Spirit Wear; and meet and mingle with other Gretchko families on the playground. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the Meet-and-Greet event.
The times below are preferred suggestions to improve traffic flow on the evening of the 24th.
4:30-5:15 p.m. : Kindergarten/Kindergarten Plus
5:15-6:00 p.m. : First Grade
5:45-6:30 p.m. : Second Grade
Level classroom time to be determined
You will be emailed your child’s teacher's welcome letter with the room number of your student's classroom prior to the Meet-and-Greet. Please take a moment to locate your student’s classroom before dropping by the school on Wednesday, August 24th. Parking is available all around the building.
If you are unable to attend, the information that is available will be saved for your student until the first day of school.
DISTRICT INFORMATION AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER
Stay Connected!
In order to stay up to date on all events, resources, and programs, please access the district website, www.wbsd.org. Join in the conversations by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
West Bloomfield School District has a wonderful website with a wealth of knowledge for parents. Please take some time to visit the website and see the variety of information available for parents. Our district periodically sends announcements, and updates directly to parent's email accounts. Please keep in mind the information is only sent to one email that is listed under the guardian email.
At this point in time, new students and students that have moved or changed their information, may not be receiving direct emails. We are in the process of updating all the information and expect to have the additions and changes recorded shortly. In the meantime, we are sending this newsletter to provide information we have that you may have missed.
PTO President's Welcome (Jen Amato)
Dear Gretchko Families,
We are so excited to start the new 2022-2023 school year. We hope you are having a relaxing and fun summer. The Gretchko PTO is looking forward to working with you to make your child’s school experience memorable and rewarding.
The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is a volunteer organization that works to support all students by providing a communication link between parents, teachers and administrators. The PTO also provides curricular materials, enrichment programs and community service projects through various fundraisers.
The Gretchko PTO cordially invites you to join our organization. The PTO works towards making Gretchko an even better place to be and to learn. Your involvement, whether at home or in school, will make a huge difference to both your child and the Gretchko community. If you are interested in volunteering for the PTO, please contact me at amato.jen@gmail.com
We are grateful to be working with you as a community of parents, teachers and staff and look forward to the many events, memories, opportunities and successes we will share this year.
Jen Amato, PTO President
Amy Ventimiglia, PTO Vice-President
Carly Wilbur, PTO Treasurer
Erika Ruskin, PTO Recording Secretary
Ashleigh Davis, PTO Corresponding Secretary
Vanity Koop, PTO Board Advisor
PTO news
PTO - At the start of school, Gretchko PTO would like to collect a total of $15.00 per student. This fee is for the payment of a classroom publication that each child will utilize at school (Scholastic News or Weekly Reader) and for two PTO sponsored classroom party activities or crafts throughout the school year. Please make the $15.00 check payable to Gretchko PTO or cash in a sealed envelope clearly marked for PTO with your student’s first and last name and the teacher’s name. See flier included in newsletter.
PTO Events 2022 - 23
Gretchko and PTO Events 2022-2023
Join our Gretchko Elementary PTO Facebook GROUP for all PTO news and updates.
*1st Day of School: Monday, August 29th*
September
2nd- No School
5th- Labor Day - No School
8th- Picture Day
13th- Curriculum Night - 5:30 p.m.
16th- FunD Run - Class times TBD
16th- Family Fun Night (district wide) @ West Bloomfield High School, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
21st- Gretchko PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm
23rd- No School
26th- No School
28th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
30th- Bagel Day - $1
30th- Gretchko Spirit Day
30th- Meet the Families 4:30-6:30 pm
October
5th- No School
19th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm
26th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
28th- Bagel Day - $1
21st- Spooktacular - 5:00 - 7:00 pm (costumes welcome)
28th- Fall Classroom Parties - afternoon, Spirit Day (Orange and Black)
November
1st- No School
8th- No School
9th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm
14th-17th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser WEEK, BOX WEEK! (Excluding Friday)
15th- Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences, grades K-2
18th- Half Day of School - Dismissal 12:12 pm, P.M. Conferences
18th-Bagel Day - $1
18th- Spirit Day (Crazy Hair Day and Gretchko Spirit Wear Day)
23rd -25th- Thanksgiving Break-No School
December
NO Meeting this month
7th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
16th- Bagel Day - $1
23rd- Spirit Day (Mismatch Day)
26th- January 6th- Winter Break - No School
PTO Events - January
January
No PTO Meeting this month
9th -Return to school
16th- MLK Day - No School
19th- Half Day - Dismissal 12:12 pm
20th- Half Day - Dismissal 12:12 pm
25th -Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
27th- Bagel Day - $1
27th- Spirit Day (Tie Dye Day)
February
1st- No School
8th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm
14th- Classroom Valentine Parties - morning, Spirit Day (Pink and Red)
20th-21st - Mid-Winter Break - No School
22nd- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
24th- Bagel Day - $1
24th- Spirit Day (Favorite Sports Team Day)
March
8th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm
15th-No School
22nd-Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
24th- Bagel Day - $1
27th - 31st - Spring Break - No School
April
7th- No School
12th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting @ Scotch 7:00 pm
26th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
28th- Bagel Day - $1
28th- Spirit Day (Camo Day)
May
1st - 5th- Staff Appreciation Week
17th- Gretchko PTO General Meeting (Elections) 7:00 pm
24th- Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser Day
26th- Bagel Day - $1
26th- Spirit Day (Sunglasses Day and Gretchko Spirit Wear Day)
29th- Memorial Day - No School
June
9th- Bagel Day - $1
9th- Gretchko Spirit Wear Day
14th- Half Day - Dismissal 12:12 pm
15th- Half Day - Dismissal 12:12 pm, Last Day of School for Students
**********ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**********
Charges for food service this school year
FOOD SERVICE - Breakfast is $1.25 and Elementary lunch, including milk is $2.60. Additional milk may be purchased for .50 cents. Funds are collected in advance through checks, cash or online payments. If your student had a credit from the previous year, it will be available in the lunch account at the start of school. Monthly menus for breakfast and lunch are available online. A form for free and/or reduced lunch is available online at westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud. If you have further questions please contact, Food Service Director at 248-865-6732 or e-mail Anne Stevens at anne.stevens@wbsd.org
Gretchko Contact Information
Location: 5300 Greer Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone:
- Main Office Phone: (248)865-6570
- SAFELINE to report absences: (248) 865-6572. This is a 24 hour answering machine.