Reid Elementary News

Hi Reid Rocket Families!

Our Fund Run is coming up on October 16th and we hope it's a huge success! Thank you for all of your help and support. Packets went home with students a few weeks ago.Thank you to everyone who plans to volunteer their time and/or money to help make our school events a success!

Our PTO is planning some fun extra activities for our students and families. If you are not a friend of the PTO facebook page, please look this up as it contains great information about what our PTO supports.

School begins promptly at 8:40 am. Students should not be in dropped off before 8:35. If you need to drop your child off before then, we offer School Age Child Care. They can be reached at 810-591-6083. If your child is late for school, we ask that you please accompany them into the building and sign them in at the office.

Please make sure to watch out for our busses in the morning. Please do not cross in front or in between our busses in the parking lot. It makes our bus drivers very nervous when they have students and adults crossing where they should not. Thank you for helping us to keep everyone safe.

If your student is eating breakfast at school, they may enter the building through the main doors at 8:25 a.m. Breakfast is served until 8:45 a.m. as students need to be in their classroom by 8:50 so they don't miss instruction.

The morning is a very busy time for our staff and we want to provide you our full attention. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, please contact them to make an appointment. We appreciate your cooperation.

We are glad to welcome parent volunteers to our building. All volunteers will need to sign in at the office, and report to their teacher for instructions. If your teacher is in need of having a volunteer in the room, they will reach out to you.

We have an exciting month planned with many activities and events. Please be sure to check your teachers' news for important info too.

Educationally yours,

Jamie Wagner

Principal

• October 2nd Popcorn Day
• October 5th last day for Humane Society donations
• October 7th Count Day, Donuts and Cider
• October 16th Fund Run
• October 20th Spooky Skate 5:30 - 6:30 (Not a drop off event, Parents must stay with their child, electric bikes, scooters, and hover boards are not permitted at this event)
• October 27 - November 5th Book Fair
• October 28th Parent Teacher Conferences - please see your teacher's sign up
• October 29th 1/2 day of school for students - dismissed at 12:17 p.m., End of 1st Marking Period, Parent Teacher Conferences - please see your teacher's sign up, Costume Parade at 9:30 a.m.
• October 30th - November 3rd - No school for students

Count day is a very important day across the state of Michigan for Public schools as our federal and state school funding is tied to student attendance. Please plan to have your child attend school for the entire day on October 7th. If your child is unable to attend due to sicknes or an extenuating factor, please plan to provide a doctor's note and call the office to excuse your child's absence.

Halloween Happenings

Reid Elementary students will be celebrating Halloween on Thursday, October 29th! Students are encouraged to dress up in costume and participate in the Halloween parade at 9:30 a.m. through the Wailea subdivision (weather permitting). Parties/fall activities will be taking place in the students' classrooms. Teachers will be notifying parents of the time and the need for volunteers if applicable. Costumes may not contain any gore, blood, weapons or full face cover masks. Students may arrive in costume. Inflatable costumes are fun, however, they are not conducive to a classroom. If your child has an inflatable costume, they may wear it during the parade, but they may not wear it in the classroom. They simply will not fit. Thank you for your understanding.

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join us in the subdivision next door. (weather permitting) Please do not park on the streets in the sub. Please use the Reid parking lot to walk over to the sub. Mr. Finkbeiner's West Middle School Band students will provide some festive music during the parade. Let's make this a fun and safe celebration!

Volunteer forms can be found online. Individual teachers schedule volunteers based on their classroom needs.

https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/co-volunteer-registration-form-26-27?token=wrFEdHbk16pn4vNX46hzUdQr

G.B. Wellness Policy and Birthday Treats

Board Policy 8510 -

E. All foods offered on the school campus during the school day shall comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including competitive foods that are available to students a la carte in the dining area, as classroom snacks, or from vending machines.

F. All food and beverages that are provided, other than through sale, on the school campus during the school day (which may include classroom snacks, for classroom parties, and at holiday celebrations) shall comply with the food and beverage standards approved by the Superintendent.

Please do not send in sugary treats for birthday treats or daily snacks. Some other ideas to celebrate birthdays may include, stickers, pencils, erasers, or other non-food items. Please consult with your classroom teacher if you have any questions. Snacks and treats that don’t align with our district board policies will be sent home with the student. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in following this board policy.

Cell Phones & Smart Watches

To help maintain a focused and safe learning environment, student cell phones and smart watches, including Gizmos, are not permitted at school. If students choose to bring these devices to school, they must be turned off and kept in their backpack in their locker throughout the school day. The school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen electronic devices. If a student is found using or possessing a device during the school day, it will be confiscated, and a parent/guardian will be required to pick it up from the school. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding electronic devices and school expectations.

PTO Newsletter:

https://canva.link/6507665yn4o7kbt

Please see the PTO's facebook page for their latest updates.

How to Use Parent Vue Videos and Help Sheets

How to Sign-up for Parent Vue Video:

https://youtu.be/AjQFB_b97Pg

How to Use Parent Vue Help Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Dr3svYJF9kvd_zSIG2kD1QmPnm2WIIBO18jUFdc4YQ/edit?usp=sharing

How to Use Parent Vue Video:

https://youtu.be/CrJuUU1V59c

How to Use Student Vue Videos and Help Sheets

How to Use Student Vue K-5 Video

https://youtu.be/XRCn5qVl5Nw

How to Use Student Vue K-5 Help Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fPLRLBaLRal2lfvR2Dpu_eKw6ovKYqv2IlZ3-tPx2b8/edit?usp=sharing

Help Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJzb453faRIekj5xNf9N7UwPM1Z9CPoeegp5RpH0KjE/edit?usp=sharing

Our first News from the Nurses for the school year is all about when students should stay home from school following the Genessee County Health Department guidelines.

• 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

Electric bikes and Scooters must be walked when on any Grand Blanc School Campus. They may not be ridden while on campus.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wm7vvildMgk_5GZXdun2CII25dF_5RkMG_eZxH9ctqE/edit?tab=t.0

GBCS Needs Bus Drivers!

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!