Hello and happy spring! As we head into May, I hope this email finds you happy and healthy. We are so thankful for your partnership in helping to grow thinkers who make a difference and help make our community a better place.

As we approach the final months of school, we want to finish this adventure strong! We appreciate you and your partnership in ensuring our students are prompt, prepared, and ready to learn each day.

I have included important events in May to help you prepare for the moments ahead. Thank you for your continued support!

#GIS ROCKS!

Carla Vrondran, Principal

M-STEP testing is right around the corner! Testing will begin on May 6th for our 5th grade students. Our 4th and 6th grade students will begin testing the week of May 19th. Please be on the lookout for specific testing schedules and information from your child’s teacher.

To help your child do their best, please make sure they:

• Get plenty of sleep the night before

• Eat a healthy dinner and good breakfast

• Arrive at school on time and ready to go

Thank you for your support as we help our students show all they’ve learned this year!

As warmer weather approaches, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring your child is prepared for the day by wearing weather appropriate clothing, proper footwear for the playground, and bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated. Your assistance helps ensure that all students feel their best and are ready to fully engage in learning each day.

Field day schedule:

June 2nd: Fourth Grade

June 3rd: Fifth Grade

June 4th: Sixth Grade

June 5th: Fourth Grade rain make up day

June 6th: Fifth Grade rain make up day

June 9th: Sixth Grade rain make up day

April 25: End of 3rd Marking Period

May 2: Report Cards Sent Home

May 7: Parent Meeting Regarding Health Lessons for 5th and 6th grade

May 7: 6th Grade Band Concert @ 7:00 PM

May 13-16: 6th Grade Camp

May 15: 5th Grade Field Trip to Mackinac Island

May 21: 4th grade Hearing Screening for Students who missed last session

May 26: No School

June 3: 4th Grade Field Trip to Mackinaw City

The GCS Elementary Buildings (SME, NOE, and GIS) strive to place students in a learning environment that best matches the learning style of each individual. Families are welcome to complete this optional class placement form to provide us with helpful information. Please click on the button below to complete. Please complete by May 16, 2025.

Please see the enrollment form below. GRASP Summer Learning Program is an academic correspondence program in reading and math for grades K-8th. Parents can choose to participate online or by mail. Students receive 9 lessons over the summer to help them retain skills and prevent summer learning loss. You can register online or turn form linked below into the GIS office to attention Cindy Brown.