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October 28, 2015
Dear Maire Families, We are entering the last week of October, and con nue to enjoy the amazing fall weather we are experiencing. Our fi h graders are at Camp Howell this week, with many thanks to our PTO for their financial support for this opportunity. We are also looking forward to the Friday Assembly presenta on by former Maire Parent Nick DiCresce. He will be educa ng our students about the a ributes of snakes and spiders, and bringing in many live specimens for all of us to examine, and possibly admire. October brought recogni on, awards and new addi ons to Maire School. Mrs. Barb Davis, Gr. 5 Teacher, was presented with the Gilder Lehrman Michigan History Teacher Award at the Great Lakes History Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be honored at the Nov. 16th GP School Board Mee ng for this accomplishment. Maire School will now have access to detailed primary source historical documents to enrich our learning. Ms. Sarah Neely has organized the acquisi on of two wonderful new items for our official Monarch Way‐Sta on at Maire, a monarch bu erfly bench, and a bear sculpture with a bu erfly on his nose. Many Maire parents, teachers and students, in coopera on with our Girl Scouts, have been involved with fund‐raising for these “presents" to our school garden. We are extremely grateful for this cumula ve group effort! The garden’s beauty is recognized by all. On October 9th, the PTO presented our en re student body with the gi of “Cirque Amongus” and it was a day to remember! The almost 60 parent volunteers were heroic in their efforts to con nuously coach our children to perform wonderful acts of "circus‐ry.” Our final presenta on was amazing to behold. Hundreds of photos were taken on that day, and they can be viewed on our Maire web‐site, as well as at the Cirque Amongus web site for Photos/Oct. 9th. CirqueAmongus.com. Lastly, Maire School held its annual Walk to School Day, and was recognized by the community at large with great success. Over 91% of our students either walked, or rode their bikes and scooters to school. Think of the pollu on we saved that day, and the exercise we all gained. Let’s keep on being “green” over the whole school year! Once again, we thank our PTO volunteers for organizing this environmentally successful event. November will be bringing Student‐Teacher Conferences and our Maire Book Fair. We look forward to
sharing valuable informa on with you about your child’s academic and social/emo onal progress. We con nue to focus on the Growth Mindset during our school day. Have you stopped to examine your own beliefs about how people are able to learn new things? Take this 2‐ques on quiz and perhaps you will learn something new to help your child con nue to develop a growth mindset. h ps://www.mindsetkit.org/growth‐mindset‐parents/learn‐about‐growth‐mindset/reflect‐on‐your‐beliefs Sincerely, Sonja Franche
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
79 Years of Excellence ● 1936‐2015
IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES...
Tuesday‐Thursday, October 27th‐29th 5th Graders a end Howell Nature Center
Wednesday, October 28th Which Wich Fundraiser Nite
Friday, October 30th Halloween AM School Only—Students Dismissed 11:36 AM
PM Staff Development
HALLOWEEN , OCTOBER 30
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 crea ve!
Our schedule is as follows: 8:20 AM Entry Bell 8:25 AM AM Classes Begin 8:40 AM Parade Begins 9:00 AM Assembly ‐Halloween Show! 9:45‐10:20 AM Recess 10:20 –11:30 AM Classroom Par es 11:36 AM Dismissal
IMPORTANT NOVEMBER DATES...
Sunday, November 1st Daylight Savings Ends 2:00 AM
Tuesday, November 3rd NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS—Elec on Day
All Day Staff Development
Wednesday, November 4th 3rd Grade to see Aladdin
Thursday, November 5th Picture Re‐Takes & Candid Photos
Monday, November 9th Hungry Howie’s Fundraiser Nite
Tuesday‐Thursday, November 10th‐12th Scholas c Book Fair
Wednesday, November 11th Evening Conferences 5:00‐8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 12th Morning, A ernoon, and Evening Conferences
No school for students
Sunday, November 15th GPPSS Community Open House
1:00‐3:00 PM
Tuesday, November 24th AM Classes Only—Students Dismissed 11:36 AM
PM Records Day
Wednesday– Friday, November 25th‐27th Thanksgiving Break –schools closed
Monday, December 1st Students Report to School 9:05 AM
Saturday, December 5th Holiday Cra Fair 9:00 A.M.‐12:00
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 drama cally from the morning to the a ernoon and vice versa. ALL Maire students go outdoors for recess two mes 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 ground—otherwise they must stay on the blacktop. Appropriate dress includes boots (preferably waterproof), snow pants, hats, gloves/mi ens (preferably waterproof), scarves etc.
YES, WE ARE GOING OUTSIDE!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS—OCTOBER 9, 2015
T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R P A R T I C I P A T I O N !
Kari Adams, Shannon Bal more, Elle Bishop, Lesley Blaess, Cathie Childs, Darby Collins, Paige Domzalski, Gina Gabel, Javiera Griffor, Jennifer Hodges, Michelle Harr, Liz Johnson, Michelle Kado, Kathryn Kaspzyk, Jason Kaspzyk, Heather Klepp, AnneMarie MacGillis, Lisa Mannino, Laurie Mar n, Michelle Mar n, Jessica Montague, Alisha Nelson, Marica Ostrowski, Tami Riley, Beth Sahutske, Hillary Schmi , Julie Schuetze, Kim Shine, Heather Shortridge, Gianluca Sperone, Jessica Stephan, Kenya Swanson, Viktoriya Szymanski, Evelin Teague, Tracey Torosian, Anne Tranchida, Ally Turner, Melody Van Arragon, Rachel Wessels, Leslie VandeWyngearde, Angela Willson.
CIRQUE AMONGUS
Students, Teachers and Parent Volunteers came
together for a day of fun and learning on October 9th!
Cirque Amongus was a great success! Thanks to all who
par cipated in this memorable event.
This month’s classroom winner is Mrs. Smihal’s Kindergarten class with 493 Box Tops! Way to go Mrs. Smihal’s class!
Who will be the top collec ng classroom in November?
Our year goal is 10,000 Box Tops with 3,367 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 situa on requires such ac on. 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 a er school (rides/ac vi es) before he or she leaves for school. Including a note in their backpacks as a reminder is also helpful.
CLASSROOM INTERRUPTIONS
The monthly incen ve party for this month is “Glow Dance Party!” Students will dance to music with glow bracelets!
The goal of the monthly PBS (Posi ve Behavior Support) Party is to recognize posi ve behavior around the school.
Research shows that students achieve at a higher level when they know the expecta ons and feel safe. Posi ve Behavior Support helps us improve on both these areas.
We want students to feel good about themselves and come to school happy and ready to learn!
The Simple “Bear” Necessi es:
Respect
Responsibility
Safety
PBS CELEBRATION
PBS stands for Posi ve Behavior Support. Maire has been a part of the PBS program for five years. This is a na onal, research‐based program which uses the concepts of teaching desirable behaviors in a standardized format to help build consistent behavior expecta ons throughout an en re elementary building. The goal is for “good” behavior to be taught and prac ced so that everyone can learn in a calm, safe, and efficient manner. Our Posi ve Behavior Support (PBS) program has helped to make Maire a more consistent, posi ve 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 a endance line at 432‐4301 with all absences/late arrivals by 8:45 am. The a endance 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 coopera on will save a con‐siderable amount of me 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 un l the winter break. Any items remaining during the winter break will be donated to charity.
SAFETIES NEEDED!
#GPvoice #IloveMaire
Parents, please remember students must be fever/symptom free for 24 hours (without the aid of medica on) before returning to school.
24 HOUR SYMPTOM FREE!
Responsibility Pyramid K—Cubbie Neat
1—Desk & Locker Neat
2—Desk & Locker Neat, Home Folder Returned Daily
3—Desk & Locker Neat, Daily Planner & Homework Completed
4 & 5—Desk & Locker Neat, Daily Planner, Nomework Completed & Have Switching Materials
This year we will have our book fair during the week of confer‐ences.
November 10‐12th
Tuesday‐ 9 a.m.‐11:30
Wednesday– 5 p.m.‐ 8 p.m.
Thursday‐ 9 a.m.‐11:30 a.m. 12:30p.m.‐ 8 p.m.
**See the Book Fair flyer to connect to links.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Mark your calendars!!!! Deadline November 24th!!! Make sure to sign your children up THIS NOVEMBER for cra making on December 5th, 9am‐noon. The showcase by the front office will display cra s to choose from. Sign up for cra s will occur via SIGN UP GENIUS this year. Siblings are welcome to par cipate. We are s ll looking for volun‐teers and cra ers for this fes ve and fun event. To lend a hand, please contact: Michelle Harr at: [email protected]
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Our new friend Karl!
Our current count for Sweet Dreamzzz Organiza on is:
95 tubes of toothpaste
154 tooth brushes
$13.00
3 Floss
10 bo les of mouth wash
24 Bars of soap
Thank you all for your par cipa on and help!!
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Walk Con nues!
We are encouraging our Maire families to con nue to walk or bike to school when weather permits.
We are collec ng the data to see how much gas our Maire families are saving by walking to school each day.
Each day that a child walks, skates, or bikes to school they will add a tally mark to their class list. At the end of each month, throughout the school year, the data will be collected and reported back to the community. We are encouraging you to have your children walk to school rain or shine, and enjoy all the benefits that come with that. Thank you for your support in
helping us to stay healthy and
be Green!
EVERGREEN STATUS
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
http://www.saferoutesdata.org/surveyformparent.cfm?key=8029460
Another successful Walk to School day in the books! Hats off to Gina Rennpage for organizing. Great job by Kim MacLean for getting all of the healthy food...and to all of the parent volunteers who passed out food, set up and took down tables and walked children.
In addition to snacks and interacting with local police and fire representatives, the children had an assembly to reiterate safe walking rules. Children pledged to listen and respect safety's and the Safety volunteers pledged to do their best to keep students safe. A safety handbook was distributed to the Safety Volunteers.
Mrs. Franchett reminded students that walking to school is a great choice everyday--that it is good for our bodies, minds and for the environment. Fewer cars on the roads and in our parking lot makes the school safer for pedestrians as well!
Maire is participating in the Safe Routes To School Program to identify and seek funding for some pedestrian improvements for our school. Please click on the link below to complete a brief online parent survey. These surveys will be used as we prepare and submit a grant application to improve the pedestrian crossing signage and striping at Cadieux and Waterloo.
Think Diversity on October 31st
Autumn is such a beautiful time of year – the changing colors remind us about diversity! Each tree boasts a different shade, deep reds, vibrant oranges, lively yellows…. together they demon-strate the beauty of fall! Keep this in mind when thinking about each other, we are all different, but together we are beautiful!
Did you know that Halloween is not celebrated by everyone in our community due to cultural, per-sonal, or religious beliefs? We must teach our children to embrace diversity and respect beliefs that differ from our own. If you celebrate Halloween, don’t be afraid to ask those who don’t cel-ebrate Halloween what they do during this time of year that is special. Do they rake leaves with their family, enjoy hot cider, or pick apples at the orchard? This is an opportunity to learn about different ethnic backgrounds and religions! Let’s all remember our differences make us unique. “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.”
If you are celebrating Halloween consider the Teal Pumpkin Project – a nationwide movement that offers an alternative for children with food allergies! A teal pumpkin will let kids with food aller-gies know that you are passing out non-food treats, such as stickers, pencils, spider rings, and glow sticks! The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safety, inclusion, and respect of individuals managing food allergies. Let’s make Halloween a fun experience for all!
Are you interested in being part of a roundtable discussion about diversity with other parents from Maire and other local elementary schools? Maire will be hosting ‘Pointers for Unity’ where we share experiences, views, and hold open discussions about race, culture, religion, gender iden-tity, and sexual orientation. More information to follow!
Deepawali or Diwali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu fes vals. It's the fes val of lights (deep= light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) that's marked by four days of celebra on, which lit‐erally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. Each of the four days in the fes val of Diwali is separated by a different tradi‐on, but what remains true and constant is the cele‐
bra on of life, its enjoyment and goodness.
These Four Days Each day of Diwali has its own tale, legend and myth to tell. The first day of the fes val Naraka Chatur‐dasi marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya , the second day of Deepawali, marks the worship ofLakshmi , the goddess of wealth in her most benevo‐lent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarna on vanquished the tyrant Bali, and banished him to hell. Bali was allowed to return to earth once a year, to light millions of lamps to dispel the darkness and ignorance, and spread the radiance of love and wisdom. It is on the third day of Deepawali — Kar ka Shudda Padyami that Bali steps out of hell and rules the earth according to the boon given by Lord Vishnu. The fourth day is referred to asYama Dvi ya (also called Bhai Dooj ) and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.
The Significance of Lights & Firecrackers
All the simple rituals of Diwali have a significance and a story to tell. The illumina on of homes with lights and the skies with firecrackers is an expression of obeisance to the heavens for the a ainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace and prosperity. According to one belief, the sound of fire‐crackers are an indica‐on of the joy of the people living on earth, making the gods aware of their plen ful state. S ll another
possible reason has a more scien fic basis: the fumes produced by the crackers kill a lot of insects and mosquitoes, found in plenty a er the rains.
From Darkness Unto Light…in each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the signifi‐cance of the victory of good over evil; and it is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate our homes and hearts, that this simple truth finds new reason and hope. From darkness unto light — the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense s cks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire‐crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali is celebrated around the globe .
Outside India, it is more than a Hindu fes val, it's a celebra on of South‐Asian iden es. If you are away from the sights and sounds of Diwali, light a diya , sit quietly, shut your eyes, withdraw the senses, concentrate on this supreme light and illuminate the soul.
LIBRARY NEWS
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.as
Phone: 313-432-4300 Fax: 313-432-4302 webmaster: [email protected]
M A I R E E L E M E N T A R Y
Service– Olivia T., Rosalie N., Ben S., Alayna A., Jake C., Maggie G., Lucy K. And Gia C.. Safety–London B. & Colin B.
