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South Maple Elementary Newsletter
August 2024
~WELCOME to the 2024-2025 School Year~
Greetings from Ms. Parker, Principal
Greetings South Maple Elementary families,
I am very excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Our marvelous staff has been preparing for your arrival and they are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growing and fun. We have a lot of new and exciting things going on this year!
Our goal is to have each and every student enjoy coming to a safe and nurturing school environment each day. Your child's safety and academic progress is of the utmost importance to us.
I can't wait to spend another great year at South Maple. I am looking forward to partnering with you to make this an amazing school year.
Respectfully,
Diane Parker, Principal
Upcoming Dates
August 27....................Kindergarten Kick Off 5-6PM
August 28....................Open House 1st-3rd grades 5-6PM
September 3................First day of school 1st-3rd grades
September 5...............Kindergarten first day/12:45PM Arrival
September 12 .............Picture Day
November 1.................No School Students/Staff PD
"Need to Talk?"
Sometimes things happen at school involving your child. Please remember to kindly contact the classroom teacher first to gather information regarding your concerns.
Welcome New SME Staff!
Brittany Cornish, 1st Grade Teacher
Skyla Stachnic-Ryckman, Instructional Assistant
Bryer Moyer, Instructional Assistant
SME Welcome Letter
Parent-Student Handbook
Transportation
Bus Riders: 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 these first few weeks as we are establishing routes.
SME Car Rider Arrival/Dismissal Information
- The student day will begin at 7:55AM and ends at 2:35PM.
- 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 or when they exit your vehicle, this includes the first day of school.
- Students must be picked up by 2:55
- Click on the link below for more details
Emergency Drills
- FIRE DRILL
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Even though meals will be provided for free, it is extremely important for families to complete the Education Benefits Online application in order for Gaylord Community Schools to receive full access to federal and state funding for education programs that support our students.
You may also complete paper documents: Please complete and return the printable version to the South Maple Office or email completed forms to kimmelm1@gaylord.k12.mi.us
Prescription and Over the Counter Medication at School-
Office Hours
989.731.0648
Diane Parker, Principal
650 East Fifth Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.0648