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Tigers,

We continue to celebrate the good things that are taking place throughout the day at school. We continue to celebrate those what I like to call "lightblub" moments. A lightbulb moment is when maybe a student was struggling with behavior, academics or just feeling overwhelmed ( I think we can all relate). Then one day it clicks and they realize how truly special they are and how they have a team of people (inside and outside of school) that are cheering them on. They realize that they don't have to be the Best IN the World, they need to be the BEST FOR THE WORLD.

So please join our staff in continuing to celebrate all the little things in a child's life that help children to grow and learn each and every day!

As the weather continues to change please make sure that your child has an EXTRA SET of CLOTHES in their lockers! In michigan you never know if it's going to rain, snow or be 80 degress in November so it's important to have that extra set just in case.

Your Partner in Education,

Dr. Keelean

16th- Family Centered CPR Basics Training 9-11am in Monteith Library

19th- BAGEL DAY CASH ONLY $2.00 bagels and $. 50 Cream Cheese ( please have exact change)

22nd- Taher Pizza Day ($2.00 for an extra slice)

27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break ( No School)

A few parents have also asked if there is something they can do at home to support their child's reading and math growth. In GPPSS we are lucky to have 3 online programs that you can access at home to support your child:

Lexia

RGR (K-4)

Freckle

All of these can be accessed through your child's Clever Login

We celebrate birthdays at Monteith by giving each student a birthday book and bookmark during their birthday month.

Due to the large number of student allergies, we no longer can allow any type of birthday cakes, cupcakes or cookies in the elementary schools (except for teacher scheduled celebrations) . Please save the present celebrations for home parties. If students want to bring in a small goodie bag of non-edible items ( Ex: pop-its, pencils, etc.) that is allowed but not necessary. If you do send in something with your child it needs to be for the whole class not just a couple students.

Kindness matters at Monteith and Always!

Our Boomerang Award winners this week are: Mrs. Boyd (Catagorical Teacher) and Mrs. Smith (3rd Grade)

Mrs. Boyd: She is the calming force for her students and always puts their needs first! I'm in awe of her patience and gentleness with all our students & staff - she's got some serious Zen game!

Mrs. Smith has been a part of the Monteith community as a teacher and parent for over a decade. Each year she brings new energy, enthusiasm and creativity to her classroom and to our school.

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.

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We made big strides in the library with our schoolwide Thanksgiving balloon parade project. The Young 5's and Kindergarten classes designed the balloons on paper. Now, the 1st and 2nd graders are using the designs to build the balloons for the parade. They are working in collaborative groups and creating the balloons using a variety of materials and lots of creativity. Finally, the 3rd and 4th graders are conducting research related to the balloon characters and animals. They are also writing stories about the balloon characters that they will narrate as a voiceover on the parade video. Once the balloons are complete, they will record the balloons in front of the green screen for the video that Mrs. Stackpoole will edit. We hope to have it finished and ready to watch on Tuesday, November 26th to get everyone in a festive mood for the long holiday weekend.

In Kindergarten music, we learn to keep a steady beat and use a singing voice. We listen and move our bodies to music to demonstrate fast/slow and loud/quiet. Students also learn to play different classroom instruments such as drums, boomwhackers, rhythm sticks, and maracas.

Kindergarten students studied textiles made by Native Americans and the purpose of their leather pouches which was for carrying special objects. Students discussed Native American Pictographs and symbols and their meaning. First, we folded our paper to create a pouch shape with a flap. Next, we glued the sides together. Students then selected three pictographs to draw, which had personal meaning to the students. Lastly, we punched holes in the sides and tied a string to each side so that we can carry our pouches wherever we want!

~Miss Zoufal

Students are learning the basics of Speed (cup) Stacking and how to perform the 3-3-3 stack. Next week on November 12-14, we will be participating in a nationwide “Stack Up” event with schools around the country to try to break the world record for having the most people speed stacking at that time. The goal is 750,000 people.

November

19th- BAGEL DAY CASH ONLY $2.00 bagels and $. 50 Cream Cheese ( please have exact change)

22nd- Taher pizza Day

27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break

December

3rd- BAGEL DAY CASH ONLY $2.00 bagels and $. 50 Cream Cheese ( please have exact change)

3rd- 4th grade instrument Demo in School

11th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

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

17th- BAGEL DAY CASH ONLY $2.00 bagels and $. 50 Cream Cheese ( please have exact change)

23rd- Jan. 3rd (Winter Break)

January

6th- Students return to school

7th- BAGEL DAY

8th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

20th- MLK Day (No School)

21st - BAGEL DAY

31st- Taher Pizza Day

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 3,4, & 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

4th- Taher Pizza Day

9th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

18th - Good Friday (No School )

21st- No School (Staff PD day)

May

3rd- PTO: Flower Delivery Day

9th- Kindergarten Farm Trip

14th- PTO Meeting 6:30pm

26th- Memorial Day ( No School)

30th- Monteith Field Day & Taher Pizza 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)

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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 313-432-4501 and leave a brief message. Please refer to Guidelines to Exclude a Child from School.

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