We're sending this out a bit early this week to make sure you have the reminder that this evening is our annual Spooktacular event. See below for more details, and come to enjoy all the fun!
Next week, students, staff, and families will be invited to share feedback with us. We are proud to provide great opportunities for each student, and we aim to do an ever better job next school year. Your input and feedback will be instrumental in our planning, as it helps identify what is working and where we can grow as a district. Please watch your email for the link to the K-5 WBSD Family Feedback Survey and take a moment to share your insights. If you have questions about the surveys or would like to provide additional information after taking it, please contact the Educational Services Department at 248-865-6496.
Finally, just a friendly reminder that there is no parking immediately in front of the school where the cones are set up. On the rare occasion that you have to drop a student off after 9:08am or pick a student up for early dismissal before 3:30pm, please park in a designated space and walk in to the main office. Otherwise, please join car line. Thank you for your help!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Jen Teal, Principal
Featured Book
Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola
Strega Nona—“Grandma Witch”—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, he recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.
Here at Gretchko, we love recognizing students who are following our classroom social contracts and demonstrating responsibility, respect, safety, and kindness. This week, we have been on the lookout for students who are setting a great example and we have been handing out many Rockin' Croc tickets. A copy of the ticket goes home so you can celebrate with your student as well, and the other half is entered into our Friday drawing. This week's winners are:Presley Andersen, Emmitt Hawkins, Jade Zietlow, Michael Lekhtman, Avery Tarolli, Leilani Madden, Landry Rivet, Ayla Foster, Davrick Prieto, Ellery Koivunen, Ben Leach, Eleonora Merwin, Gavin Diep, Lina Waack, Drew Baker, Isla Kowalski, and RJ Ladue.
School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.
If you missed the September 5th picture day at Gretchko, retakes will be taken October 30th.
Gretchko Families,
Tonight is SPOOKTACULAR- we hope to see you there having a blast! Check out the raffle/auction in the iCenter, Dan the Creature Man in the Maker Space, crafts in the Art room, food and dancing in the cafeteria and trick or treat stations throughout the building. Help is always appreciated during our events: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA4AC29A6F8C61-50974124-spooktacular#/
Fall parties: Info will be coming from your teachers and Head Room Parents, but if you need any help, we are also here for you via https://facebook.com/groups/gretchkopto/ and subscribe to our linktree Gretchko Elementary PTO | Facebook | Linktree or email pto.gretchko@gmail.com
Blizzard day is November 1st! The deadline to order is Wednesday Oct. 23rd. Flyers came home this week.
Buoy Crew needs help assisting teachers if anyone wants to lighten the teacher load : ) Sign up here: Gretchko: Buoy Crew (signupgenius.com)
Thank you,
Your Gretchko PTO
Help us earn more books for our I-center while enjoying some spooky reads! October 14-25, 2024
https://issuu.com/audiocraftpublishing/docs/gretchko
Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans
Game Date & Time: Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m.
Location: Ford Field, Detroit
Seats: Section 113, Row 29, Seats 12&13
Purchase Raffle Tickets Here
Drawing for the two tickets will be on Tuesday, October 22 at 10:22 a.m.
Winner will be notified immediately after the drawing.
Wednesday and At-Home Volunteer Opportunity
If you have time to spare on a Wednesday during the school day OR at home throughout the week, sign up HERE.
We're a team of parent volunteers who are ready to tackle the time consuming jobs that bog down our wonderful teachers! From copies to display boards to anything in between, we're here to fill in the gaps! We'll have 3 groups, 9-12 for our K-2 teachers, 1-4 for our 3-5 teachers & a special 'take home team' who will be managing projects from the comfort of home for anyone who can't make it in during the school day!
Watch Dog Sign Up
Please consider joining our Watch D.O.G.S. Male parent volunteer group. We really appreciated our volunteers! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094DA4AF2EA2FA7-51620729-november#/
Book Lists · 100 Picture Books to Read in Kindergarten (Youth) · Baseball-Themed Fiction (Teen) Owl Pellet Investigators Thursday, October 9 from 6–8 p.m. Main Library Youth Activity Center For Grades 3-5. Registration Required Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/owl-pellet-investigators-3861 Star Wars STEAM Day Thursday, October 19 from 12–3 p.m. Main Library Youth Area For All Ages. No Registration Required.
This program is a blend of science, mystery and hands-on learning. Participants will embark on a scientific journey, dissecting owl pellets to uncover the hidden diets of these fascinating nocturnal predators. Join us as we unravel the secrets held within owl pellets and discover the interconnectedness of our ecosystem.
Star Wars and Science, what could be better? Explore all of our STEAM stations from Build-a-Droid to creating a Gumdrop Geodesic Dome to mini LED lightsabers and much more! Come dressed in your favorite Star Wars attire and get ready to celebrate Star Wars and Science! The Robot Garage will be here with a fun project and the Great Lakes Garrison will also be in attendance
Facts about the Library Millage
If approved by voters, library millage funds would be used for:
- replacement of aging building components
- updates to IT Infrastructure, including 24/7 holds pickup lockers
- improvements to programming areas, including the Meeting Room and outdoor spaces
- expanded digital collections (eBooks, eAudiobooks, etc.)
Learn more at wblib.org/millage.
WBSD has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to give parents free access to resources and helpful information. We have shared this information with our families. We hope that it will be useful for some of you as well!
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
There are many community resources available to families in need. See the Oakland County Community Resource Guide, which includes resources about topics including Abuse & Protective Services; Food Pantries, Clothing & Household Support; Healthcare Services; Housing Assistance; and Parenting & Pregnancy Resources.
211 (United Way) offers resources/connections for family support as well. Parents/adults can call, text, or email. Here is the link to the 211 website, which is searchable by topic. Additionally, see these 211 flyers in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Finally, here are some resources for Food Pantry/Supplies near WB/Oakland County.