Mason Elementary News

Dear Mason Families-

Happy October! It is hard to believe how quickly the school year is moving along. We have been placing a special emphasis on three important school expectations that help make our school a safe, respectful, and successful place for everyone:

• Keep your hands and feet to yourself. We are reminding students to respect personal space and make safe choices with their bodies.
• Be respectful to others with your words and actions. Kindness matters! We encourage students to use positive words, listen to others, and treat classmates and adults with respect.
• Try your best and work hard. Every student is encouraged to give their best effort, persevere when work is challenging, and take pride in their learning.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. When school and families work together, our students are better equipped to make positive choices and be successful both academically and socially.

As we look ahead, please remember that the end of the first marking period is October 29th. Parent-teacher conferences will also be taking place on October 28th and 29th, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss ways we can continue to support your child's growth. Please look to your child's teacher for an opportunity to sign up for a conference time.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are proud of our students and all the hard work they are putting into their learning each day.

Warmly,

Amanda Pawlik

Principal

October 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th

• Scholastic Book Fair

October 28th

• 4:30 - 7:30 Parent Teacher Conferences

October 29th

• Half Day - Student Dismissal at 12:17pm
• 1:00 - 7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences

October 30th

• No School - Fall Break

• No School - Fall Break

November 3rd

• No School - Fall Break

• Boys Bash

• 5pm PTO Meeting at Mason

If you have not done so, please take a moment to complete the Educational Benefits Form in the Meal Magic Portal before November 1st. We need ALL families to complete this form. This helps determine valuable support for school programs throughout our district. It's an easy form to fill out and normally takes about 2 minutes of your time.

Visit your family portal today by going to: https://grandblanc.familyportal.cloud/

Get ready to wander through stacks of stories, discover new favorites, and find books just waiting to go home with our readers! From laugh-out-loud adventures to can’t-put-it-down series, there’s something for everyone. 📖💫

💳 Grown-Ups, Make Shopping a Breeze!
Consider setting up an eWallet before the fair. It’s an easy, cash-free way for your child to shop!

📱 SCAN THE QR CODE

to visit our Book Fair homepage and set up an eWallet or use the link below.

🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/masonelementaryschool

🍂📚 Mark your calendars, readers!
The Book Fair fun begins October 26!

✨ New Books • Big Adventures • Happy Readers ✨

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!

A friendly reminder that our school is nut-free. Please do not send foods containing nuts or nut products to school - including in lunchboxes. This helps us provide a safe environment for all of our students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

We have a feature in ParentVue that you can use to report your student's absence from school. The picture below shows the steps or you can continue to call the Mason Attendance Hotline at 810-591-7885. Please remember absences need to be reported to the office daily.

Principal: Amanda Pawlik

Website: www.gbcs.org

Location: 4455 East Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI

Phone: (810) 591-7840