Principal: Elizabeth Bojaj
Administrative Assistant: Chelsea Kulas
Office Clerk: Elizabeth Lindaman
Email: officegraebner@uticak12.org
Website: Graebner Elementary / Homepage (uticak12.org)
Location: 41875 Saal Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-797-5000
Facebook: Graebner Elementary School | Sterling Heights MI | Facebook
We have a half-day on Halloween. We have dismissal at 11:29 am. Please work with your child's teacher on if there are any volunteering opportunities for that day. Remember, you must have a background check on file to volunteer. All classroom volunteers must sign into the office and get a sticker, so we are notified that you are slated to work in a classroom.
We will be having our parade outdoors (weather pending) indoors in our gym if it rains. Please see the process below…
· The parade will begin at 10:15.
If outdoors....
Parents will line up towards the front of the building and the side of the building as students make their way around the building. Once the parade is over, there will be sign-out tables for you to be able to sign out your child.
If we need to have it inside.....
- We will set out the benches in the center of the gym.
- Parents are asked to begin entering the building and checking in at our tables (located in the front) no earlier than 10:00. You must check in and the table and have your ID with you.
- Parents will be allowed to sit at the benches or line the walls in the gym / cafeteria.
- We will parade around the gym and through the tables (please remain in the gym until an announcement is made).
- Announcements will then be made signaling parents when the parade is over.
- There will be sign-out tables for you to be able to sign out your child.
Finally, we are aware that many of our families will want to view our parade. Consider carpooling or walking if possible since the parking lot may get very full.
Halloween is a time of year where some of our students get super excited about picking out their Halloween costumes. With that being said I thought it may be helpful for you to have an idea of what those "school appropriate" costumes are here at Graebner. Keep in mind, or as I like to put things in perspective with my older students.... we have students as young as 4-5 years old and while some costumes are "age appropriate for them", they may not be appropriate for the school parade. After reading the guidelines below if you have any questions regarding suitability, please contact the office or your child's teacher.
Students should refrain from violent characterization and may not use any fake weapons, fake blood, or any references to victims or perpetrators of violence for their costume choice at school. Violent characterization is unacceptable for school parades and where younger students might be frightened. If deemed inappropriate by school personnel, students will be asked to remove the costume and/or wash makeup.
Book, cartoon, folk heroes, historical figures, and period costumes are all good ideas to consider when thinking of the perfect costume.
Since Halloween is a half day of school (11:29 am dismissal), students will be allowed to wear costumes to school. Check to be sure that your child can walk freely, and that the costume will be comfortable enough for the classroom setting. Masks may be worn for the parade (frightening masks not permitted) but those that impede vision should be left at home. Plan to have your child bring any costume props (wigs and other add-ons) to school in a bag or backpack.
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