Hello Hayes Families,
Here is some news to get us into the weekend…
In this Issue:
- Homecoming Spirit Week
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)(Weekly Feature, Updated)
- Hayes/Beagle PTO Sponsored Fundraiser
- Hayes Happenings (Weekly Feature, Updated)
- Growing Friendships
- Bus Information
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Site Based Mentoring
- Picking up a student during school hours
- Upcoming Events, District News, & Community Information
- Looking Ahead
Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming is already next week! To make things simpler (and more fun) for families and their students, Hayes will be following the same Spirit Week schedule as Grand Ledge High School. Here is the plan:
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO): We have an outstanding joint PTO with the Beagle Middle building! Our PTO has provided several incredible opportunities for our students, staff, and facilities over the past few years. This work is accomplished through the support of our community and family members. We always encourage our family members to attend our PTO meetings whether it's one time, intermittently, or consistently--all participation is helpful and impactful to our school culture and benefits our children. Here are some important updates from our PTO:
- The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 22 (Date Change), at 6:30pm in the Beagle Media Center or you can attend the first meeting virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82744686994.
- Stay connected with PTO news and events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hayesbeaglepto
Hayes/Beagle PTO Sponsored Fundraiser
Proceeds from this fundraiser directly support our students and staff throughout the school year. Over the past two weeks, students that have participated–which simply means registering and providing emails–were randomly selected to receive prizes on behalf of the fundraising company. Next week, the grand prize will be provided to one lucky participant.The fundraiser ends on Thursday, September 26th.If your student is interested in participating, there is still time left. Go to https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/VEV8M
So far, we have raised over $35,000! Again, we thank our families for supporting our PTO. The fundraiser celebration, Best Day Ever, will be held on October 3rd. Look for communication on the Hayes/Beagle PTO page regarding parent volunteer opportunities for this event.
Hayes Happenings!
The school news is a completely student-led operation. They work hard creating and putting together content each week! Sometimes there are parts that may be louder than others, etc. They analyze and critique each episode as a class on Mondays and aim to improve as the year continues. Thank you all for your support and encouragement of our Broadcasting enrichment class! Here is a link to the second episode of the year!
Growing Friendships and Second Step: One of the most exciting aspects of Hayes Intermediate is that 5th Grade is the first opportunity for all Grand Ledge students around the same age in the same school. To that end, one of the things important to us is that all students feel included and have the opportunity to make friends. To help with that, all of our 5th Grade homerooms and some of the 6th Grade homerooms are going through a book called Growing Friendships. For the next couple of weeks, teachers will be talking with students about how to Reach Out, Find Common Ground, and Take It Slow as students make new friends. Additionally, we are teaching a new program here at Hayes called Second Step. The program's goal is to help children develop skills that will help them succeed in school and become productive adults while also identifying and preventing bullying.
Bus Information
Students may only ride their designated bus route. If you have an emergency or need your student to ride a different bus you must get approval from the transportation department. 24 hour notice is appreciated. Also please keep in mind that due to full bus routes not all requests will be approved.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Site Based Mentoring We are proud to announce that we are partnering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to help mentor students at Hayes Intermediate this school year. Per parent request, students will be matched with an adult mentor from our local community. Students will meet with their “Big” during the school day one time per week during the school year. Students in the Site Based Mentoring Program are only permitted to see their Big at the school. If you would like to get your student started with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, please click here: https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/f/bbbsmcryouthapp
Picking up a student during school hours: Our staff will not call students to the office to leave for the day until the person picking them up has shown their ID and has signed them out. Please plan accordingly for appointments and give yourself a few extra minutes. Additionally please make sure your students' contact information is up to date. If someone comes to pick up your student but they are not on your student emergency contact list we will not allow your student to be signed out by that person.
Upcoming Events, District News, & Community Information
View flyers and more of what the school district shares in newsletters about events, news, and information by visiting GLcomets.net/Upcoming.
Looking Ahead:
September 27 - GL Homecoming Parade and Varsity Football Game
October 3 - Best Day Ever Fundraiser Celebration
October 4 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development
October 15 - Picture Retakes
November 1 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development
Take care,
Eric and Scott
Eric Leopold, Principal
Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal
Hayes Intermediate School
