The Brendel Bulletin

Hi Brendel Families,

Happy Friday! Thank you to all the volunteers who came in today to make our Halloween Happenings a success. We really appreciate you and it make events like these possible. Now that it is November, we are quickly approaching conferences (Nov. 12th - 14th). You reaching should be sending out sign up times (if they have not done so already). Please sign up because the teachers really value the face to face time with you to discuss your child's progress. If you have any questions on conferences please feel free to reach out to me.

Have a great weekend!

Thanks,

Mr. Engleman

Reminders:

Tuesday, November 5th: No school for students - Election Day

Birthday Treats: The district has a healthy snack policy (linked below). We are no longer allowing sweet treats including cake and cupcakes. Please check with the office or your child's teacher before purchasing a birthday treat for your child.

Building Student Expectations: This year Brendel has created common student expectations along with consequences. Please see this link with more information.

• Brendel Elementary Student Expectations

Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Engleman

Dear Families,

This week, our school community focused on the Other People Mindset of Knowing That My Words and Actions Affect Others, which means having an awareness that everything that we say and do can affect others — and our relationships with them.

Whether we speak, email, text, or post, our words and actions can have a positive or negative effect. The words and actions we choose can lift others up or bring them down, and they also impact us. When we all think carefully about our words and actions and show respect and care for those around us, we create a happier and healthier community.

Volunteer hours are logged and then converted to a credit toward you student's 5th grade Mackinac Field Trip. All hours count, whether you volunteer at a PTO sponsored event, in your student's classroom or otherwise!

Our next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the teachers' lounge.

All parents are welcome to attend!

Thank you and hope to see you there!

• 11/5 - No School (Election Day)
• 11/12 - Fall Conferences 4:30-7:30
• 11/13 - Half Day; Conferences 4:30-7:30
• 11/14 - Half Day; Conferences 1:00-4:00
• 11/15 - Half Day
• 11/18 - PTO Meeting 6:30
• 11/21 - 4th Grade Concert 6:30
• 11/22 - Holiday Shop Preview
• 11/25 - 5th Grade Camp 7:30a-9:30p
• 11/27 - 11/29 Thanksgiving Break

Medication at School

Our goal is your child’s safety and your help is needed to achieve this goal! Students are not to carry medication without orders per district policy.

All medication authorizations must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. The order is good for one school year unless shorter time frame ordered by physician. Authorization forms must be completed for both prescription and non-prescription medications.

• Each medication needs its own authorization
• Refill of the medication is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
• Expired medication will not be administered
• Action plans for health conditions such as Diabetes, Seizures, and Allergies must be completed every school year
• Unused medication will be discarded unless picked up by the parent/guardian on or before the last day of school
• FOOD ALLERGIES: Dietary restriction form is available on the Food Services department webpage, foods can be substituted with a form on file, including gluten free options!

Additional information and forms can be found on the Grand Blanc Community Schools web-site, Health Resources.

Thank you,

Earn cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love! Our goal is to earn $600 this school year - which will pay for one assembly!

Use this referral code HX8Z8Z5F when you sign up and you’ll get 40 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 09/07/2023, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=HX8Z8Z5F

Breakfast: 8:20 am

Doors open: 8:35 am

If you arrive after 8:40 please walk your child into the school to sign them in

Half Day: 8:40 - 12:17 pm

Email: denglema@gbcs.org
Website: https://www.gbcs.org/Domain/9
Location: 223 Bush Street, Grand Blanc, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-6137
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brendel-Elementary-102891985224339