Monteith Messenger

The Dot is a popular children's book that encourages creativity and for students to "make their mark" in any capacity by expressing who they are. This is something that is very important to us at Monteith because we believe every child is a leader in their own unique way and we want each child to be the best for the world and leave their mark on the world!

Dot day is celebrated yearly on September 15th, since the 15th is a Sunday Monteith will be celebrating on Monday the 16th. So please wear your Polka Dots to help us celebrate how truly special each one of our Monteith Tigers truly is to the world!

Dear Tiger Families,

Thank you to all the families that joined us for Back to School Night! It was a great evening and it was a wonderful opportunity to see returning families and meet many of our new families. The school year is off to a great start. If you were unable to join us here is a link to my Back to School Night Video: Dr. Keelean Welcome Video

We are looking forward to Kicking off our PTO Fun Run Fundraiser next week so please remember to look in back packs on Monday to get all of the information about this event.

Evacuation Drill Information for next week:

On the morning of Friday 9/20/24 is Monteith's whole school evacuation drill. Please do not come to school or call the office during the drill so our staff and public safety officers can remain focused on the drill and our students’ safety. Please plan ahead as students cannot be released for appointments during the drill. The district will notify you when the drill is complete and students are back in class. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a safe and secure learning environment.

Please click on the following link if you are making sure you are set for the start of the year:

- Helpful Hints about Monteith

I have included our Monteith Family Slide Show which introduces all of our staff members and the important roles they hold at Monteith.

Lunchroom: The volunteer's responsibility is to help answer questions, open lunches or capri suns, and push the garbage can around the gym.

Recess: The responsibility is to supervise the students to ensure they are safe and respectful. You are circulating the playground, and if you have questions, please ask a staff member for help.

Please do not take pictures or videos when you are supervising.

Week of 9/16- 9/20

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E44AAAC2BA0F94-51208218-september#/

Mrs. Bachert's Y5 students explore music at Monteith through singing, movement, listening, and playing instruments. Mrs. Pascoe is excited to make music with our youngest students. We are looking forward to a wonderful year.

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 Art year at Monteith! An email with our Monthly Art News was sent to your home email addresses through Artsonia. If you missed it, click on the link here. We will be using Artsonia again this year woo hoo as our digital portfolio application of your students work!! If you are new to Monteith or have not activated your parent account, an email was sent to you asking you to activate your Parent account to receive emails of your students digital portfolio (completed artworks). If you are not new to Monteith and have a Parent account, you are all set! For those who missed back to school night, here is a photo of our collaborative bulletin board for Monteith, located in the main hallway. We love celebrating each students' and staff unique qualities and differences and know that together at Monteith, we swim together.

~Miss Zoufal

We did it - the first week of school is in the books! As we kick-off another incredible school year, we share with you our 2024-2025 PTO Sponsorship Package. We welcome the opportunity for you to join us as a PTO Family Sponsor or spread the word to businesses within our community. We are excited for the school year ahead and what we can accomplish together!

Like and Follow us on Facebook to get the latest news and current events for Monteith PTO!

How do I join the PTO?

PTO is $20 per Family. You can pay through Venmo: @Monteith-ElementaryPTO

In notes put family name and child's name

First Meeting September 11th at 6:30pm (in Monteith Library)

September

13th- Pack 85 meeting (gym) 6:15pm

13th- PTO Outdoor Movie Night 6pm

16th- Sinking Fund Town Hall (6-7pm at Brownell)

25th - PICTURE DAY!!!

October

8th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

9th- Full day of school Evening conferences (Virtual)

10th- 1/2 day 11:36 Dismissal

10th-Afternoon in person conferences

10th- Evening Virtual conferences

11th- Monteith PTO Fun Run (Afternoon)

12th- PTO Mums Delivery Day

23rd-25th- Monteith's 22nd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

31st- Halloween

November

3rd- District Open House 12-2pm

5th- Election Day (No School)

12th- Picture Retake Day

13th-PTO meeting 6:30pm

14th- PTO Math Night 5:30pm- 7:30pm

27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break

December

11th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

13th- PTO Jingle Jamboree (6-8pm)

23rd- Jan. 3rd (Winter Break)

January

6th- Students return to school

8th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

20th- MLK Day (No School)

February

8th- PTO Glow Dance (5-7pm)

12th- PTO meeting 6:30pm

17th- 21st- Mid Winter Break

March

12th- Monteith Spring Concert (Brownell)

6pm - K,1,2 & Choir

7:15pm 2,4, & Choir

19th - Full day of School Evening conferences (Virtual)

19th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

20th- 1/2 day 11:36 Dismissal

20th- Afternoon conferences in person

20th- Evening conferences Virtual

21st- 1/2 day 11:36am dismissal

24th- 28th- Spring Break

April

9th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

18th - Good Friday (No School )

21st- No School (Staff PD day)

May

9th- Kindergarten Farm Trip

14th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

26th- Memorial Day ( No School)

30th- Monteith Field Day

June

7th- PTO Summer Celebration

9th- 4th grade Promotion Rehearsel and Picnic

10th- 4th Grade trip to Lansing

11th- 4th Grade Promotion

13th- Last Day of School (1/2 Day 11:36am dismissal)

If your student will be taking medication during the school day, please bring the medicine and

Medication Administration Authorization form to the office on the first day of school The form is requjiured for all prescription and over the counter medications to be given by school staff.

If your child will be staying home because of illness, please call the attendance line at 313-432-4001 and leave a brief message. Please refer to Guidelines to Exclude a Child from School.

Email: Keeleas@gpschools.org
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Location: 1275 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4500
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