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October 30, 2013
Dear Maire Parents,
On November 10th, from 2-4 p.m., the Grosse Pointe Public School System is hosting an
Open House for the entire Grosse Pointe school community. The purpose is for all of our
residents to learn and experience what the Grosse Pointe public schools have to offer.
Our school system offers a world class education. Whether it is core curriculum, special
activities, or support services, we have it all. From parents, supporting staff,
administrators, and teachers, all the way to our surrounding businesses, there is always
someone putting in the extra effort to make students’ days full of learning and fun. We
know many Grosse Pointe families see this daily, but we also realize some choose to go a
different route in education and some have children that graduated from the system
years ago.
Please consider being a GPPSS ambassador by reaching out to a neighbor who doesn't
have a child currently attending our public schools. Bring them to the open house so they
can see today’s schools, schools we are proud to call our own.
On November 10th, parents, students, and staff will be available to help the public learn
about the wonderful services and programs available in our district. All GPPSS schools
will be open from 2-4 p.m.
In addition to new families, current Grosse Pointe students and their parents are
encouraged to visit schools they will soon transition into. We'd love to see preschoolers
and their parents and guardians at the elementary schools, fifth grade families at the
middle schools, and eighth grade families at the high schools. The Board of Realtors will
also be hosting Open Houses at dozens of homes that day. Together with the Chamber of
Commerce, we’ll show why we “live, learn and play” in Grosse Pointe.
Thank you for all you do for our school community.
Mrs. Sonja Franchett
M A I R E E L E M E N T A R Y ● S o n j a F r a n c h e t t , P r i n c i p a l
Each and Every Child, Each and Every Day
77 Years of Excellence ● 1936-2013
IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES...
Thursday, October 31st
AM School Only—Students Dismissed 11:36 AM
PM Staff Development
HALLOWEEN , OCTOBER 31
The children are sure to be planning
already for the big day. Following
are some reminders to assist you in
your planning:
Toy weapons are not allowed
Violent costumes or make up are not
allowed.
Masks are not allowed to be worn for safety’s
sake.
Google “homemade costume for kids” if you
are looking for easy, costume ideas. You have
the ingredients at home for making Halloween
fun and creative!
Our schedule is as follows:
8:20 AM Entry Bell
8:25 AM AM Classes Begin
8:45 AM Parade Begins
9:00 AM Assembly
-Halloween Magic Show!
9:45-10:20 AM Recess
10:20 –11:30 AM Classroom Parties
11:36 AM Dismissal
IMPORTANT NOVEMBER DATES...
Sunday, November 3rd
Daylight Savings Ends
Tuesday, November 5th
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS—Election Day
All Day Staff Development
Wednesday, November 6th –Friday, November 8th
5th Grade @ Camp Howell
Sunday, November 10th
GPPSS Community Open House
2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 13th
PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 14th
Diversity Committee Meeting 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 16th
Stranger Danger Workshop*
Maire Gym 3:00 PM
*must be pre-registered
Tuesday, November 26th
AM Classes Only—Students Dismissed 11:36 AM
PM Records Day
Wednesday, November 27th
Thanksgiving Break Begins
Monday, December 2nd
Students Report to School 9:05 AM
Parents, please remember students must be
fever/symptom free for 24 hours (without the aid
of medication) before returning to school.
24 HOUR SYMPTOM FREE!
Parents, please note during the late fall, winter
and early spring months students are expected to
come prepared for outdoor recess every day.
This is extremely important as our weather can
change dramatically from the morning to the
afternoon and vice versa.
ALL Maire students go outdoors for recess two
times each day throughout the school year unless
it is raining hard or the wind chill is below zero
degrees Fahrenheit.
Please be sure that your child leaves for school
dressed properly for the weather. All students
must have boots and snowpants to play on the
wood chips or playfield once the snow is on the
playground—otherwise they must stay on the
blacktop. Appropriate dress includes boots
(preferably waterproof), snow pants, hats,
gloves/mittens (preferably waterproof), scarves
etc.
YES, WE ARE GOING OUTSIDE!
MAIRE CULTURAL CORNER
Did you know…
They were a small band of warriors
who created an unbreakable code
from the ancient language of their
people and changed the course of modern history.
Known as Navajo Code Talkers, they were young
Navajo men who transmitted secret
communications on the battlefields of WWII. At a
time when America's best cryptographers were
falling short, these modest sheepherders and
farmers were able to fashion the most ingenious
and successful code in military history. They drew
upon their proud warrior tradition to brave the
dense jungles of Guadalcanal and the exposed
beachheads of Iwo Jima. Serving with distinction
in every major engagement of the Pacific theater
from 1942-1945, their unbreakable code played a
pivotal role in saving countless lives and hastening
the war's end. * *www.navajocodetalkers.org
Did you know…
Jim Thorpe grew up in the Sac and Fox
Nation in Oklahoma. He is considered
one of the greatest athletes of all time.
He played professional baseball,
basketball, and football. He also won
Olympic Gold Medals for the
pentathlon and decathlon in the 1912
Olympics. *
*www.ducksters.com
Please join us at our next Diversity Committee
Meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 pm
in the Maire Library.
COMING SOON—PASSPORT CLUB
Look for information coming home soon on
Maire’s newest lunch enrichment program—the
Passport Club.
The Passport Club will meet twice a month
during lunch starting in November and is
designed for students in grades 2-4.
Students will have a “passport” and be exposed to
different cultures from around the world. If you
are interested in sharing some cultural experience
or would like to volunteer with the club please
contact Heidi Hannan at [email protected].
This month’s classroom winner is
Mrs. Forcillo’s Kindergarten class
with 246 Box Tops! Way to go Mrs. Forcillo’s
class!
Who will be the top collecting classroom in
November?
Our year goal is 10,000 Box Tops
with 4,762 already collected we are
off to a great start. Keep clipping
and sending in those Box Tops.
BOX TOPS CAMPAIGN
We frequently are asked to deliver messages
and/or student belongings (i.e. homework, library
books, lunches) to students during the school day.
Please know we will not interrupt classes, unless
of course, an urgent or emergency situation
requires such action. As a result items/messages
for students are delivered at 11:20 am and 3:20
pm. Please help your child come prepared to
school in the morning. Going over a checklist the
night before or that morning is a great tool for
students! Please also help by finalizing all
arrangements for after school (rides/activities)
before he or she leaves for school. Including a
note in their backpacks as a reminder is also
helpful.
CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS
LIBRARY NEWS
PBS stands for Positive Behavior Support. Maire has been a part of the PBS program for five
years. This is a national, research-based program which uses the concepts of teaching
desirable behaviors in a standardized format to help build consistent behavior expectations
throughout an entire elementary building. The goal is for “good” behavior to be taught and
practiced so that everyone can learn in a calm, safe, and efficient manner.
Our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program has helped to make Maire a more consistent, positive
learning environment for students. There is another component of the program that involves
responsibility. At each grade level we have assigned one responsibility item to students to build on as
they move through Maire. Here is a chart that shows each grade level:
WHAT IS PBS?
ATTENDANCE LINE 432-4301
Please be sure to call our attendance line at
432-4301 with all absences/late arrivals by
8:45 am. The attendance line is a dedicated line
and available 24 hours/7 days a week. If you
know of a future absence (trip, appointment, etc.)
please let the office know with a phone call or
note as soon as possible. Your cooperation will
save a considerable amount of time spent calling
to locate the student. We appreciate all your
efforts helping us keep your children safe.
REMEMBER TO FOLLOW US ON...
@gpmaire
LOST & FOUND
Please be sure to check our Lost & Found. Items
will remain up until the winter break. Any items
remaining during the winter break will be
donated to charity.
Congratulations to the Maire PTO Progressive
Dinner Raffle Winners:!
VIP Parking—The Spondike Family
VIP Seats/Winter Concert—The Green Family
VIP Seats/Spring Concert-The Johnson Family
RAFFLE WINNERS!
Maire Mission Statement The staff at Maire School, in partnership with students, parents, and community, will provide a high quality instructional program. Our purpose is to prepare students to be life-long learners and productive citizens in a dynamic society.
District Mission Statement The Grosse Pointe Public School System, in partnership with students, staff, parents and community, will be at the forefront of education. An evolving curriculum and the highest standards of instruction and learning in every class, every day, will ensure that each student is challenged to fully develop individual abilities, skills and character to succeed in life. We are committed to creating an environment that cultivates knowledgeable, responsible, and caring citizens who embrace life’s possibilities with a passion for continuous learning.
Maire Elementary School
740 Cadieux
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
On the web at
http://gpschools.schoolwires
.net/gpmaire/site/default.asp
Phone: 313-432-4300
Fax: 313-432-4302
webmaster:
G R O S S E P O I N T E P U B L I C S C H O O L S
Service– Bridget C., Miranda O., Charlotte P., Lauren P.
Safety–Ellie M., Malite G. and Kerrigan D.
