Gator News!

Hi Ganiard Families!

This week I was able to attend the event at Fancher Elementary talking about screen time with children. As a busy mom with two young kids, I had quite a few things that I learned and will share over the next few weeks in my Gator News. One of the first things that we talked about was the idea that boredom is a GOOD thing! Instead of rushing to solve a child's boredom with a screen or a planned activity, the best approach is often to acknowledge it ("It's okay to feel bored for a bit") and let them figure out their next move.

Next week is going to be a BUSY week at Ganiard! We are celebrating Homecoming in Mt. Pleasant with a spirit week. Ganiard's Attendance Team is pairing an attendance incentive into the week as well! Any student in attendance all 5 days will get blue and gold beads to wear at the homecoming parade! The parade goes through downtown Mt. Pleasant at 4:30 on Friday. Wednesday morning we have our Breakfast and Book's Title I event as well.

LAUNCH: "Children need to be given time to be bored — that is how they learn to be creative.”

— Dr. Teresa Belton

Mrs. Weber

Each week, we do a couple of "Gator" pulls. If a student is selected, they come down to the office for a special prize! Here are this week's winners!

Each month we have a new theme that we teach to students. This month we talked about Empathy! Every adult as the opportunity to nominate a student for demonstrating this month's theme. Each of these students will get special recognition on my morning announcements on Monday and will get a certificate and a book from the book vending machine! Congrats Gators!

Out BIGGEST fundraiser of the year is upon us! Ganiard PTO is organizing this fun event! The funds collected provide amazing opportunities for our students to attend field trips throughout the school year and directly support students in other various ways as well!

Our staff loves to hear words of affirmation. Please give them a SHOUT OUT! They will receive your note and get some recognition for their work!

Did you know they still do Box Tops?! When I was a kid, we turned in the box tops into the school office. They have turned the process digital and there is money available for our school community! All you have to do is download the app and connect to Ganiard Elementary. After you go grocery shopping, you just need to take a picture of your receipt and the Box Tops money get's sent to Ganiard! No cost to you or your family. Please consider downloading the app and getting started today! There is a referral code on the picture below for some bonus box tops as well!

Here is out CKH theme of September -- EMPATHY!

Popcorn Friday needs you! Each month, a different grade level will provide volunteers to help make Popcorn Friday possible. October is 2nd grade's turn! We need parent volunteers to help on Friday, October 9 and Friday, October 23. All volunteers must be school approved. Please click here to fill out the one-time-per-year application. Volunteers can sign up here.

We're excited to provide a delicious potluck meal for our teachers and staff during parent-teacher conferences! If you are interested in providing a meal, please click here.

Do the Right Thing, Even if it's Hard!

Doing the right thing, even if it is hard. Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Do the Right thing, because it is the right thing to do. Stop, Think, Do. If you would not do it in front of someone you care about, don’t do it.

- Officer McGregor

Meal planning just got a whole lot easier!

We’re excited to announce that our district is switching to a new electronic menu program! You can now easily view daily meal offerings, check nutritional details, and filter for allergies directly from your phone or computer.

What you’ll love about the new system:

Real-time updates: Always see the most up-to-date breakfast and lunch options.

Allergen & dietary filters: Quickly check ingredients to keep your kids safe and healthy.

Convenient access: View menus anytime, anywhere.

Check out this month’s menu and bookmark the page here:

Mt Pleasant Public Schools - School Nutrition

October 5th - No School

October 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 16th - NO SCHOOL - Parent teacher Conferences

October 19th - NO SCHOOL

If you would like to volunteer at Ganiard Elementary, help with popcorn, join your child on field trips, or volunteer in the building for events, you must fill out the volunteer application on the MPPS website.

This does need to be completed yearly.