October Newsletter

I cannot believe how quickly we have found ourselves into October! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and our Anderson Eagle's are hard at work learning every day!

Important Attendance Reminders: It is incredibly important for students to be at school daily! It is important to remember that Elementary students are engaging in learning across all subject areas daily so missing a day of school means they are missing meaningful instruction across all subject areas! Did you know...

• Attendance can impact reading ability
• Students who miss 2 (or more) days in 1 month are up to 4x less likely to read on grade level
• Attendance is a precursor to future school success
• Students who miss 2 (or more) days in 1 month are 7x more likely to drop out of school in the future
• Routines help students THRIVE
• Students with consistent attendance feel more calm and connected within their school community and their classroom community
• Students who miss 2 (or more) days in 1 month have higher rates of anxiety and social disengagement

Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences are earlier this year than they have been in the past. Conferences will be held on October 28th & October 29th. You will sign up for your conference time with your child's classroom teacher.

• October 28th 4:30-7:30pm
• October 29th 1:00-4:00pm, 4:30-7:30pm
• October 30th NO SCHOOL

Important Upcoming Dates:

• 10/22 Popcorn Day #2 @ Anderson
• Email afloyd@gbcs.org if you are able to volunteer to pop popcorn!
• 10/28 & 10/29 Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/30 NO SCHOOL!
• 11/09 4:00pm November PTO Meeting @ McGrath

Thank you for taking the time to read through the October Newsletter!

Andrea Floyd

Please see the attached letter that was sent to all families yesterday about our upcoming firefighter visits at Anderson!

World Diabetes day is Saturday 11/14, buildings across the district will recognize the day by wearing BLUE on Friday 11/13 in honor of our students who fight an invisible survival battle every single day.

Our first News from the Nurses for the school year is all about when students should stay home from school following the Genesee County Health Department guidelines. We do share this information with parents as well 😊

• Severely ill:

• Lethargic, difficulty breathing, or rapidly spreading rash

• Temp greater than 101F

• Student should not return until 24 hours of no fever without the use of medication

• Diarrhea:

• 2 or more loose or watery stools not due to underlying chronic condition

• Student should not return until no diarrhea for 24 hours

• Vomiting:

• Vomited 2 or more times not due to underlying chronic condition

• Student should not return until no vomiting for 24 hours

• Abdominal Pain:

• Stomach pain continues for more than 2 hours or intermittent pain associated with fever or other symptoms

• Rash:

• Rash AND fever or change in behavior without documented noninfectious cause

• Exclude until rash subsides or a healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious

• Skin Sores:

• Weeping sore on an exposed area that cannot be covered with a dressing

• Respiratory Symptoms

• Worsening symptoms not explained by noninfectious cause

• Communicable Diseases

• Consult Nurse

• Michigan Communicable Disease Guidelines for Schools

• Lice

• Office staff check head, Call home if lice is suspected or confirmed

• Student is allowed to stay through the end of the day and even ride bus

• Confidential - notify teacher so extra care can be taken to avoid head-to-head contact

• Office Send home Lice Checklist Lice Home Checklist

• Office Send Home instructions for lice removal How to Remove Lice

• Cannot return until treatment is done and inspection in office

• NO live lice AND no nits within ¼” of scalp

• 2 or more cases in classroom from different families notify Nurse for letter

We had so much fun during Homecoming week! The week kicked off with the football players and cheerleaders coming to visit the students to do read alouds in all classrooms and put on a pep rally for our students. In addition to the visits from the high school students we participated in a Spirit Week and raised money and collected cans to support FISH of Grand Blanc. Our student council students counted ALL of the cans and we were able to collect 297 cans of soup for FISH. In addition to the 297 cans the building will be purchasing $650 worth of additional non-perishable food for FISH!

As you may have noticed, schools across the state are experiencing a shortage of bus drivers. With such a large number of district buses on the road every day, the need for new drivers at GBCS is almost continuous. We are currently hiring and provide free training and licensing. There are full and part-time opportunities available! If you have ever considered becoming a bus driver, we would love to talk to you! Please call 810-591-8965 or stop in to 2500 E Maple Ave, Flint, MI 48507 and talk to Bonnie or Adam at GBCS Transportation or apply online!

Great news! The GB Elementary Golf Club is back by popular demand. We kicked off the upper elementary golf club last year following a very popular reception to our middle school club.

Below is the link to the informational flyer that I again gratefully ask to be sent out as part of your building newsletters, email campaigns, or mail packets to parents. Without you, I would not be able to have so many wonderful young players each fall and winter. Parents can register their player using the link on the page, and any questions can be directed to me via email.

2026 GB Elementary School Golf Club Information

GBCS’s Early Childhood programs are looking for Substitute Teacher Assistants and Latchkey Teachers! If you or someone you know might be interested in filling in for our amazing staff on a flexible, part-time basis, please contact (810) 591-6083 or email childrensgarden@gbcs.org

Posting:

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1419/opening/205841