South Maple Elementary Newsletter

October 23.................Picture Retake Day

October 31.................Halloween AM

November 1...............No School Students/Staff PD

November 15.............No School Students/Staff PD

November 28-29.......No School/Thanksgiving Break

Sometimes things happen at school involving your child. Please remember to kindly contact the classroom teacher first to gather information regarding your concerns.

Gaylord Community Schools 2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook is provided below.

2024 STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students getting picked up out front MUST LOAD ON THE PASSANGER SIDE/CURB SIDE of your vehicle unless arrangements have been made with the principal. This is for the safety of students and those exiting the parking lot.

For the safety of our students, parents need to select bussing, front pick-up, gym entrance pick-up or latchkey as the method of departure for their children to follow at dismissal. If a parent needs to make a change to this daily routine a phone call must be made directly to the school office before 1:30PM on the day of the change. If the office does not receive information of a change, then the child will go home as scheduled.

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.

• 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

In September we will be conducting the following emergency drills:

• LOCKDOWN
• WEATHER DRILL
• FIRE DRILL

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

The South Maple Elementary office is open to assist you Monday-Friday from 7AM-3:30PM.

989.731.0648

South Maple Elementary

650 East Fifth Street

Gaylord, MI 49735

989.731.0648