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September 22, 2023

Wacousta Weekly - September 22, 2023

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9135 Herbison Rd, Eagle, MI 48822 | glcomets.net | Phone: 925-5940 | Fax: 925-5970 | Attendance: 925-5971

 

Spirit Week Food Drive....Amazing Success!!!!

Thank you to everyone that helped to make our Food Drive for Believers Food Pantry a total success!  We collected hundreds of pounds of food and toiletries and close to $1200.00 in donations!  If you missed the opportunity to make a donation, you may use the information below to contribute directly to the Food Pantry:

@Believers-Ministries

7465 is the verification code.

In comment write food pantry

Upcoming Dates

 

2023/2024 School Year

Oct. 4 - Count Day

Oct. 6 - Snack Shop (see flyer)

Oct. 10 - PTIA Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Oct. 13 - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Gr. to Wharton Center

Oct. 16 - Half-day w/dismissal at 12:10

Oct. 17 - Picture Retakes

Oct. 20 - 2nd Gr. to MSU Children's Garden

Oct. 27 - BK-KDG to Peacock Tree Farm

Nov. 6 - Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Nov. 9 - Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 p.m

Nov. 10 - Half-day w/dismissal at 12:10

Nov. 10 - Conferences 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nov. 17 - Half-day w/dismissal at 12:10

Nov. 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 22 - Jan. 5 - Winter Break

 

 

Lunch Info

Mon - Chicken Patty Sandwich

Tues - French Bread Pepperoni Pizza

Wed - Chicken Tenders

Thurs - Beef & Cheese Taco

Fri - Grilled Cheese

 

Daily- Cereal Funch Lunch

 

You can find the Lunch Menus at https://www.glcomets.net/parentcommunityresources/lunchmenus/

 
 

Welcome Back Sandee!
In 2021, Grand Ledge Public Schools placedIn 2021, Grand Ledge Public Schools placed a facility dog in every building. Sandee is stationed at Wacousta Elementary School for the foreseeable future. He is a 4 year old standard poodle and has had extensive training for his job. This is his 3rd year in our building.  

What is a facility dog? Facility dogs are working dogs that have been trained to help multiple people in a facility like a hospital, nursing home or school. Facility dogs are like therapy dogs except instead of traveling to different locations, they work in the same place every day.  

What does Sandee do at school? Sandee is available to staff and students who wish to interact with him in different ways such as reading, practicing math facts, or just cuddling and spending time. Sandee can also be utilized for PT exercises, breaks, crisis intervention, communication, and friendship building among many other things. 

Sandee is stationed in Mr. Sewick’s class this year and is available for all staff for classroom and individual visits.  

We will be sharing more information about Sandee and his days at school in our weekly newsletters. If you have any questions or concerns about Sandee or the Facility Dog Program you may reach out to Principal Groves (grovesc@glcomets.net) and/or Sara Taylor (taylors@glcomets.net). 

 
 

Notes from the Office

Mrs. Nichols is new to the Wacousta Office.  She comes to us from the Grand Ledge Central Office Special Services Dept. 

Mrs. Nichols and her husband, Tom Baker, have five children and ten grandchildren.  She loves to spend time with family and spending time in the UP where she grew up.

We're happy to have her as part of our Wacousta family! 

 
 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL INFORMATION

Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:40 a.m. since we do not have supervision available.  School ends at 3:55 p.m. and all students should be picked up no later than 4:05 p.m.

If you are picking up your child at the end of the day and want to meet them at parent pick up, please do not get in the parent pick up line.  We ask that you park in a parking spot and walk to meet your child.  ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT GO PAST THE CONES TO COLLECT YOUR CHILD.  WE HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STUDENTS.  If you remain in your vehicle, please continue to move up in line and we'll get your student(s) to you. ~Thank you very much for your cooperation!

If you know your child is going to be arriving late, please call or email the school office to let us know.  It is also helpful to let us know if they need a school lunch and which option they'd prefer.  We'll make sure to get that ordered for them.

If you are planning to pick-up your child early please call the school office no later than 2:30 p.m.  We distribute the pick-up list to teachers after this time.

Half-day dismissal is at 12:10 p.m.

MEDICATION 

All medication needs to be brought to school by a parent/guardian.  This includes all over the counter medication (cough drops, Tylenol, etc) as well.  You will find medication documents at this link: medication and health information Click on School Health Information and Forms.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Due to the number of life-threatening allergies we have in our building, we respectfully request that you do not send in any type of food for birthday treats.  Mr. Groves celebrates each child by announcing their name during the morning announcements and he personally presents them with a birthday pencil.

If you so choose, you are welcome to bring in a non-edible treat for your child's classmates but they may not include any type of gum or candy.  Some parents choose to send in something small like a pencil or stickers, but that is up to each family.  It is definitely your choice and we understand that not all families are able to do something like this.

We also request that you do not send birthday invitations to school.  If you would like an address list, we will have School Directories available in the near future for $1.00.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

 
  • Meet our Officers:
  • Jessica Ladd, President
  • Liz Bliesener, Vice President
  • Melissa Graeser, Treasurer
  • Tracy Johnson, Secretary
 

Please continue to collect Box Tops for Education! This program is completely online now. To get the app please go to www.Boxtops4education.com

You can follow the Wacousta Elementary School PTIA on Facebook and email us at ptiawacousta@gmail.com

 
 

District and Community News

 
Recognitions and Acknowledgements in the Upcoming Days
  • September is Library Card Sign-up Month
  • Sep. 24-25 » Yom Kippur
  • Sep. 27 » Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Sunni)
  • Sep. 28 » National Good Neighbor Day
  • Sep. 29 » Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival; Mooncake Festival)
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 6 » Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)
  • Sep. 30 » National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)
  • October is National Bullying Prevention Month
  • October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month 
  • October is National Principals Month
  • October is Crime Prevention Month
  • Oct. 2 » National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
  • Oct. 2 » Child Health Day
  • Oct. 3 » Birth of the Prophet Muhammad
  • Oct. 6-8 » Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
  • Oct. 8-14 » Fire Prevention Week
  • Oct. 8-14 » National Metric Week
  • Oct. 9-13 » National School Lunch Week
  • Oct. 9 » Indigenous People's Day
  • Oct. 9 » Columbus Day
  • Oct. 15-21 » America’s Safe Schools Week
  • Oct. 15-24 » Navaratri
  • Oct. 16-20 » National School Bus Safety Week
  • Oct. 16 » Boss’s Day
  • Oct. 16 » Birth of the Bab
  • Oct. 16 » World Food Day
  • Oct. 17 » Birth of the Baha u llah
  • Oct. 21 » Sweetest Day

Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any  additional Recognitions & Acknowledgments you think we should include on this list or upcoming lists – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net.

Holiday Wishes is back this year!  We took 2 years off due to COVID.  Holiday Wishes has been around for more than 25 years.  It is a Holiday Show made up of local talent. 

We are looking for children in kindergarten through the fifth grade who would like to sing in our children’s chorus.  Rehearsals will start on October 7th at the First Congregational Church from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm.  The church is located at 210 W. Saginaw Hwy. in Grand Ledge. 

The show will be held on December 7th & 8th at the Grand Ledge Opera House.  The show starts at 7:00 pm.  All proceeds from the show go to the Grand Ledge Food Bank.

Contact me Christine Douglas with any questions. My phone number is 571-643-0993. I have been the Children’s Choral director for more than 15 years, and the children always seem to have a great time participating in the show. Thank you, Christine.

 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet. You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.  If your household is eligible, you could receive up to a $30/month discount on your internet service.  Learn more at AffordableConnectivity.gov.

 

Annual Notices for FERPA & PPRA

The annual notices regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) were emailed to families. No action is required of families, but Grand Ledge Public Schools (GLPS) is legally required to provide families this information annually.  FERPA information is on our website at GLcomets.net/FERPA, and PPRA information is on our website at GLcomets.net/PPRA.  Click the button below to view the email that was sent to families earlier.

Annual Notices for FERPA & PPRA
 
 
 
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