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The Grizzly News GUDITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Thomas Martin, Principal Ms. Jacqui McInchak, Administrative Assistant
NOVEMBER 2016
MANY EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP AT GUDITH…
Remember to turn your clocks back on November 6th. Picture Retake Day is November 2nd. Please send back the picture package you did not want and Lifetouch will retake your child’s picture. Please contact
Lifetouch @ 1-800-352-6234 with any questions about your package order. Forms are available in the office for students who were absent on the original
picture day, or you can order online @ mylifetouch.com ID #LM746137Y1
There are a few half days this month… NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 23
Will be 1/2 Days with a 12:10 Dismissal.
There will be NO SCHOOL on NOVEMBER 8
NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 25
Parent Teacher conferences will be November 17 from 1-4 & 5-8 PM.
This is a 1/2 Day 12:10 Dismissal for Students. Teachers will be sending home a conference time in the near future.
Inside this newsletter you will find many useful Parent Resources!
It is our policy here at school to go outside for recess as long as the tem-
perature (and the wind chill) remains above 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This in-
cludes going outside in the snow. Let’s work together to be sure all our students
are warm and comfortable when they go outside.
PLEASE NOTE: TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE
BEFORE 3:30 PM. WE CANNOT MAKE CHANGES AFTER 3:30PM. THANK YOU.
Calendar of Events:
11/1 Hearing Screening Starts
11/1 Muffins with Moms
11/2 Picture Retakes
11/6 TURN BACK YOUR CLOCK
11/8 NO SCHOOL
11/10 PTO Meeting 6pm
11/11 1/2 DAY 12:10 DISMISSAL
11/14-11/18 Book Fair
11/17 1/2 DAY 12:10 DISMISSAL
PARENT TEACHER CONF.
11/23 1/2 DAY 12:10 DISMISSAL
11/24-11/25 NO SCHOOL
THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/30 Dentists R Us Visit
Happy
thanksgiving
From the Gudith
staff!!
Thanksgiving Break begins at 12:10 on Wednesday,
November 23rd. School resumes Monday, November 28th.
NOVEMBER 2016
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The following students were honored this month for their positive examples of what it truly means to be a Gudith Grizzly!
AIDAN HALE ALLY CUTTING BRETT WILLIS
GRACE PARKHAM KENAJA ANDERSON PAYTEN LATENDRESSE
JEFFREY ADAMISIN KRISTIN VANDERKOOI JEREMY WOJCIK
NATHAN SOMERS RAYAAN RASHID KADEN NEWSTED
KENDALL NEWSTED AVOURI THOMAS WESLEY CLAYTON
ADDISON BLAIR ALESSANDRO FELICI BECKHAM SZAFLARSKI
MOISES ORTEGA KENNEDY CALHOUN LOGAN DUARAD
GABRIEL IBRAHIM DELANY ARTHUR
FIRST GRADE NEWS
October was a busy month! We learned about fire safety and preven-
tion, Columbus and The Age of Exploration, standing up against bully-
ing, and all about apples, trees, and bees on our field trip to Erie Or-
chard & Cider Mill. The end of October and November will be just as
busy as we learn about the weather and how it changes with the sea-
sons, continue learning about addition and subtraction strategies to use
in math, perfect our independent work in Daily 5 while we meet in
guided reading groups, continue to learn about nouns and action verbs,
and how to write narratives that include interesting details. All of this
takes hard work and determination and the teachers are all so proud of
their hard work!
4th grade students participated in the DTE Think Energy
program this month. They learned about conserving our nat-
ural resources during the presentation. Students received a
Take Action kit with energy efficient products to install at
home.
Link to Grade Level Resources: http://goo.gl/khGgfM
2nd GRADE NEWS The second graders are doing a great job adjusting
to the new school year. We have been working on
being a good citizen and following our school rules.
In math, we just finished Unit One please continue
to practice addition and subtraction facts at home.
We look forward to seeing everyone in November at
conferences.
DECA is hosting a clothing give away again this year
Nov. 18 from 3-6 and Nov. 19 from 9am-2pm in
the high school cafeteria.
All families in the community are welcome.
NEWS FROM MR. SHILAKES
The Woodhaven Cross Country Coach and Team has invited 10 boys and 10 girls
from each elementary school to run November 3 at the High School. Top 5 will figure
in the team scoring points are awarded by place 1st 1 pt. 2nd 2pts, etc. the top 5 from
each team are added together to arrive a a team score. Low score wins.
It will be around the High school athletic fields and will be similar to the one used by
our middle school cross country team.Start and finish will be at west end of Scarton
Stadium. Approximately 1 mile (maybe a little more).
Top boys team and top girls team will receive a trophy for their school.
Good Luck to our team. they are:
Kaleb Allen Delany Arthur
Cyler Middelton Ja'Ana Dumas
Domonick Fears Makayla Brant
Tristan Kraft Precious Madison
Nicholas Harget Gabrielle Smith
Nicholas Byers Alora Hill
Cameron Oliver Ariel Krueger
Aiden Hale Broklyn Lloyd
Thor Machcinski Avori Thomas
Aidan Oaks Josephine Crapanzano
TRANSPORTATION REMINDERS
ALL TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS
CHANGES IN REGULAR TRANSPORTATION METHOD NEED A NOTE FROM THE PARENT
A STUDENT GOING HOME WITH ANOTHER STUDENT, 2 NOTES ARE REQUIRED, ONE FROM EACH STUDENT’S PARENT
NO PICK UPS FROM SCHOOL BETWEEN 330 AND THE END OF THE DAY
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO ANYONE NOT ON THEIR EMERGENCY CARD; PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CARD AS NEEDED.
YOU WILL NEED TO COME INTO THE OFFICE TO UPDATE YOUR CARD.
WE UNDERSTAND THERE MAY BE A RARE CIRCUMSTANCE
WHEN AN ENERGENCY ARISES HOWEVER, PLEASE REMEMBER, LAST
MINUTE CHANGES ARE DIFFICULT FOR STUDENTS.
ZAP ZONE FUNDRAISER
NOV. 7
Together we can make
a difference… Please
join us to share your
ideas!
P.T.O.
Meeting
November 10th
6 PM
School Store
MONDAY,
November 21ST
$3.00 Limit
per student
PTO WILL
ONCE AGAIN
BE HAVING
SCRIPT
SALES SOON.
LETTERS
WILL BE
SENT HOME.
Gudith Wear IS HERE!
(Order forms are available in the office)
(sizing over XL available for $2 more)
MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
STAFF DINNER DURING CONFERENCES NOVEMBER 17th
This event is meant to treat our amazing teachers to some delicious food on conference nights when
they don’t have time to get a nice home-cooked meal of their own. So, we bring it to them! This is truly
a much-appreciated event by the staff. Please contact Jessica Stahl ([email protected]) if you are
able to help with donations of food (sides, desserts, beverages or paper products) and/or set up and
clean up of the teachers’ lounge.
NO TIME TO COOK?
COME TO OUR STEVIE B
PIZZA RESTAURANT FUNDRAIS-
ER...THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY
MONTH. THIS MONTH IS
NOVEMBER 29TH.
4th & 5th grade Teachers won the best trunk.
PARENT RESOURCES PARENT RESOURCES PARENT RESOURCES
The purpose of this page is to organize information so that you can more easily find what you need to help your children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and academically. You are your child's first and most important teacher. We are here to help and support you as you work to raise healthy, happy, successful children.
What you need to know and how to help: Breaking News Information from the Superintendent; building or district news; current information about new resources or information available that we wanted to make you aware of. For Bullying Prevention information, scroll down in this column under Mental Health Information. #Parenting News Daily: This daily newsletter is a great resource for parents. It includes great articles by professionals in parenting, education, and psychology. http://paper.li/DrPriceMitchell/1314564960 Back to school tips and education and parenting articles for parents: 55 Best Back-to-School articles for parents http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/b2shandout.aspx
The Michigan eLibrary provides all Michigan residents with free on-demand access to online full text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information. http://kids.mel.org/ Fun Facts: Are you ready for a truly mind- blowing television experience? Brain Games returns with twelve new episodes, each chock full of interactive games and experiments designed to mess with your mind and reveal the inner-workings of your brain. Delving into topics like focus, fear, per-suasion, decision-making and neural fitness, Brain Games turns your mind’s eye inwards for a profoundly entertaining and revealing journey into the three and a half pounds of tissue that makes you...you. Watch with your kids!! It is awesome! http://braingames.nationalgeographic.com/
or on the National Geographic cable channel.
Effects of bedtime and sleep on kids' school performance: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323971204578630342181106844.html?mod=trending_now_1 Early Childhood and GSRP Links and information related to early childhood development; information about district and community resources servicing the infant and pre-school age child. Early Childhood Information Great Start Readiness Program (risk factors) Teaching young children self-control skills: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedPDFs/selfcontrol.pdf Dealing with temper tantrums: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/behavior/tantrums_ho.aspx Understanding your child's temperament: http://onhioline.osu.edu/flm02/FS05.html Coping in unsettling times:
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/translations/index.aspx
Technology Resources Information about apps; resources for increasing access to technology.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps
Apps for students with learning disabilities: http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-organization-study Michigan Child Protection Registry Information about keeping your child safe online. http://www.wbsd.co/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3194780&pageId=14546617
Physical Health and Well-being Information and resources related to health, fitness, medical care, and services. Great resource for health info: http://kidshealth.org/parent/ Immunization information: School requirements http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/042613_4_schoolrequirements_419077_7.pdf Free immunizations (for children without insurance) http://www.childrensdmc.org/immunizationstation Services for teens: http://www.oakwood.org/taylor-teen-health-center Parks and recreation activities: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_55798---,00.html Health insurance for children: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2943_4845_4931---,00.html http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/state/michigan/ http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_52115---,00.html Links to many aspects of care: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/browse-by-state/state/MI http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2943_4860-35199--,00.html Mental Health Information Information and resources related to mental health, emotional well-being and mental illness.
Bullying information: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedPDFs/bulliesvictims.pdf stopbullying.gov Teaching young children self-control skills: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedPDFs/selfcontrol.pdf Assessment and services: http://www.oakwood.org/taylor-teen-health-center Child and teen depression: http://www.nasponline.org/communications/spawareness/depressyc_ho.pdf http://www.nasponline.org/resources/principals/Depression%20NASSP%20October%2003.pdf http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/#cat145 Guidance and Care Services: The Guidance Center Community Care Services Community Agency Links/Resources Exactly what it sounds like. Help with utility bills: http://www.svdpdet.org/i-need-help-with-my-utilities/78 Help with food: http://www.svdpdet.org/i-need-food Help with clothing, medical services, etc: http://www.svdpdet.org/
Health insurance for Children: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2943_4845_4931---,00.html http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/state/michigan/ http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_52115---,00.html Help with all types of financial issues (food, shelter, medical, etc): http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/browse-by-state/state/MI Eye exam and glasses: http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/free-exam.htm Access to the Arts Information about available resources in the community. Museum passes: http://www.freep.com/article/20130325/NEWS06/303250052/Library-based-pass-program-for-museums-renewed-expanded Organization and Study Skills Web links and other resources. http://www.how-to-study.com/ http://www.enhanced-learning.net/ http://www.schoolfamily.com/ http://www.testtakingtips.com Homework Help Websites; teacher recommended strategies and tips. http://www.schoolfamily.com/ http://www.testtakingtips.com Behavioral Help for Parents Information and resources to help in challenging situations. http://www.empoweringparents.com/# Bullying information: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedPDFs/bulliesvictims.pdf Dealing with temper tantrums: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/behavior/tantrums_ho.aspx Teaching young children self-control skills: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/revisedPDFs/selfcontrol.pdf Guidance and Care Services: The Guidance Center Community Care Services Reading Resources Web links and other resources. Reading comprehension: http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents/ Reading comprehension strategies: http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/9SixComprehension.pdf http://nichcy.org/5readingcompstrats
Basic reading: http://www.starfall.com/ Click here for DRA leveled books, found on each of our elementary building sites. Click here for useful links from our elementary media specialist's web page. Math Resources Web links and other resources. Figure This - Family Corner http://figurethis.org/fc/family_corner.htm Helping your child learn mathematics http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/math.pdf Connected Math for Parents CMP2 http://www.connectedmath.msu.edu/parents/welcome.shtml ICTM Parent Handbook http://ictm.org/parents/handbook.html Helping Your Child Learn Math http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/index.html Parents' Math.com http://math.com/parents.html A+ Math http://www.aplusmath.com/ http://www.wolframalpha.com Click here for useful links from our elementary media specialist's web page. Writing Resources Web links and other resources. Click here for useful links from our elementary media specialist's web page.
Science Resources Web links and other resources. Click here for useful links from our elementary media specialist's web page. Social Studies Resources Web links and other resources. Click here for useful links from our elementary media specialist's web page. Foreign Language Resources Web links and other resources. www.studyspanish.com www.wordreference.com www.aprenderespanol.com English Language Assistance Information and resources for families whose native language is not English. Health information: http://www.cdc.gov/Other/languages/ Homework help: http://www.resa.net/curriculum/bilingualservices/homeworkhelp/ Internet safety: http://www.resa.net/curriculum/bilingualservices/internetsafety/
