Gretchko Newsletter
November 21, 2023
Principal's Update
Hello Team WB!
Just a reminder that we are now on Thanksgiving Break. We wish all of our Gretchko families a wonderful week, and we look forward to seeing our Gretchko stars back in school on Monday, November 27th.
Warmly,
Jen Teal
Lost and Found
Book Fair: Nov 28-Dec 7
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school. Our Book Fair will take place from November 28 – December 7 in the Gretchko Makerspace. Students will shop during their iCenter time throughout the week.
Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet. As always, students may bring cash to shop, however the safest way to make sure money is not misplaced or lost on the bus, is to set up an eWallet for your child.
If you would rather shop from the comfort of your own home, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
At this fair, we will be allowing parent volunteers to assist our young shoppers during their iCenter class times. Interested volunteers must complete a volunteer form and provide a copy of their driver’s license/ID to the school’s office staff. Once completed the paperwork is forwarded to HR for a background check, iCHAT, which is still required for all non-student volunteers. Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started with eWallet and online shopping. You can find our Book Fair Google Slide with all the links needed as well, and additionally the Parent Volunteer Signup.
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Gretchko Book Fair. I look forward to seeing your child there! Please see your child's shopping times below.
Thursday, December 7
Makeup shopping for anyone who was absent or forgot money on their shopping day.
All are invited to the WBSD Redistricting Meeting on Nov 30
Gretchko Movie Night: Dec 1
Gretchko Contact Information
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/gretchko-elementary-school-home
Location: 5300 Greer Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone:
- Main Office Phone: (248)865-6570
- SAFELINE to report absences: (248) 865-6572. This is a 24 hour answering machine.