South Maple Elementary Newsletter
November 2022
Upcoming Dates
October 28.....................No School Students/Staff PD
November 1-4................Book Fair
November 15.................No School Students/Staff PD
November 22.................PTO/6PM
November 24 and 25.....Thanksgiving Break/No School
The SME Schoolwide Behavior Target for November is:
We Can Use Our Hands for Helping, Not Hurting.
Winter Gear
Halloween
Book Fair
FALL INTO READING Book Fair Nov 1st -4th!
Shop open Tuesday - Friday 8am-2pm-students
Extended hours Wednesday 3pm-6pm, come in and shop with your student!!
Interested in volunteering to help with the book fair? Join the SME PTO on the Bloomz app for more information.
Parents may set up EWALLET using the link below.
PTO
SME PTO is looking for parent volunteers!
Join our BLOOMZ class to stay up to date on meetings and volunteer opportunities with PTO!
Class code: 98GSEU
Art/Computers/Literacy/Physical Education/STEM Information
Community Resources
Otsego County - Toys for Tots and/or Kiwanis Food Basket
Montmorency County - Toys for Tots
Transportation
Parents will receive confirmation via Text and/or E-mail through Gaylord Schools Messaging System of route number, at that time we will have AM and PM estimated pick-up and drop-off times located on the GCS Webpage. Please allow extra time in the beginning as we are establishing routes.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Gaylord Community Schools has mailed the free and reduced lunch applications. If your child qualifies, please fill out the application and return via mail, email, or applications may be done online by visiting https://www.gaylordschools.com/free-and-reduced-meal-eligibility Questions, please call 989-731-0969, ext. 1254.
Thank you for sending breakfast/lunch money in a clearly labeled envelope.
SME Arrival/Dismissal Information
- The student day will begin at 7:40AM and ends at 2:24PM.
- As many of you are aware morning and afternoon traffic is very congested in our area. Please drive safely and follow traffic laws. The arrival/dismissal attachment below will provide detailed information.
- SME staff will assist all students in locating their classrooms. Please say your goodbye before they board the bus or when they exit your vehicle, this includes the first day of school.
Parent-Student Handbook
Office Hours
989.731.0648
Therese Hansen, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648