South Maple Elementary Newsletter

January 31/February 1..............................Big 5 Safety Lessons

February 4.........Cuddly Critter(small) Day/Schoolwide Reward

February 14.................................Valentine's Day/Wear pink/red

February 15...................................................................PTO/6PM

February 28-March 18..............................................Read a Thon

March 4.......................................................Marking Period Ends

March 11................................Report cards home with students

March 21-25..........................................Spring Break/No school

Michigan State Police Trooper Corey Hebner and Gaylord City Police Officer Dylan Wendels will be presenting the Big 5 Safety Rules to all SME students.

1. Don't go with strangers.

2. Always wear your safety belt or buckle your booster.

3. Don't put bad things in your mouth.

4. Never touch or play with a weapon.

5. Say "No" if you feel threatened.

The SME monthly school-wide behavior target for February is We Can Be Responsible for Ourselves and Our Belongings by Being Organized and Cleaning Up

Thank you for sending your child prepared to enjoy recess outside during the cold and snowy weather. We appreciate you labeling their coat, snow pants, boots, hat and mittens.

• As many of you are aware morning and afternoon traffic is very congested in our area. Please drive safely and follow traffic laws.
• The student day will begin at 8:00AM and ends at 2:58PM. Students will not be allowed to enter the building before 8:00AM. Latchkey information is available at Latchkey
• Students will eat breakfast in their classroom.
• In an effort to keep traffic flowing efficiently, please do not arrive early for drop off or pick up. Please do not park in the traffic lane by the front sidewalk. Students must exit and enter vehicles on the school side. Please see dismissal attachment below.

Students will receive one breakfast and lunch per day for the 2021-2022 school year at no cost. All 7-12 grade students may purchase an additional Ala carte item or entree. Gaylord Community Schools have mailed the free and reduced lunch applications. If your child qualifies, please fill out the application and return via mail, email, or applications may be done online by visiting www.gaylordschools.com. The applications will be saved and used to determine student eligibility for the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.

For questions, please call 989-731-0969, ext. 1254.

The South Maple Elementary office is open to assist you Monday-Friday from 7AM-3:45PM.

989.731.0648

South Maple Elementary

650 East Fifth Street

Gaylord, MI 49735

989.731.0648