Pointes of Pride
- Save the date to celebrate North's 50th at the Green and Golden Gala on May 4th
- Grosse Pointe South is proud to announce that the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) has selected Grosse Pointe South Varsity Baseball Coach Dan Griesbaum, as one of eight national finalists for National Coach of the Year. Finalists are invited to the National Conference in late June where an executive board will determine the prestigious National Coaches of the Year award. Coach Griesbaum has a long list of accolades: Over 800 career wins, 8 Final Fours, and two State Championships (2001, 2018) and has been the Head Coach at South for the last 35 years. South is proud of this great accomplishment! Congratulations to Coach Dan Griesbaum.
Have a Kindergarten or Young Five student next fall - establish/verify residency now
It is critical that families establish or verify residency by May 1st if they have a student entering GPPSS next fall, particularly for kindergarten and Young Fives. Click here to see the pre-enrollment process (step one) and the residency documents (step two) required by board policy. Call 313-432-3083 if you have questions or need an appointment outside the enrollment office hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday.
Register today for GPPSS Swim classes
GPPSS hosts swim classes for all ages. Enroll online today!
Skilled Trades Night February 26
Grosse Pointe Public Schools will be hosting our first annual Skilled Careers Trades Night on Tuesday 2/26 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the North Gym. A variety of trades will have tables set up to tell you what specific training is required and how to get started. Careers in the trades can have starting salaries that range from $40,000-80,000 per year. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more!
Don't miss your chance for a Date with a Devil
A Date with the Devil, Grosse Pointe South's popular fundraising event is back! All are welcome to join us for a fun night out on February 9, 2019 at the Belle Isle Casino with food, drinks, DJ, auctions and more. Organized by The Mothers' Club Parent Organization, all proceeds will support scholarships and enrichment for students as well as preservation of South's historic building. Details and registration online: A Date with the Devil
North Class of 2021 Style Spectacular fundraiser invites girls in K-5
All K-5th grade girls in North feeder schools are cordially invited to attend an evening of beauty fit for a princess on February 7, 2019. North Class of 2021 is hosting the North Style Spectacular. All princesses will have their hair, nails and makeup done and walk down the runway while paparazzi take their photos. Form with $20 payment. Space is limited and there is no admission at the door. Two sessions: A is 4-6 p.m., B is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Questions, please email hainerj@gpschools.org or leek@gpschools.org
Save the date 3/2 for #OneGP Parent Camp: Embracing Community
#One GP Parent Camp is a Grosse Pointe Public School System program for parents, supported by The Family Center, CARE of Southeastern Michigan, and Beaumont Hospital. Topics include: social media, cultural competency, leader-in-me, bullying, suicide prevention, anxiety, trauma, unconscious bias, vaping, special education, early intervention, and more.
- WHEN: March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: Parcells Middle School
- Watch for more info coming soon! www.familycenterweb.org
- Questions: contact Principals Rheame or Delgado rheauml@gpschools.orgdelgads@gpschools.org
Board of Education meets Monday
The January 28th board meeting was cancelled due to the snow day. The next regular meeting is 7 p.m., Monday, February 11, in the Brownell Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Supporting documents for board agenda items are linked from the calendar section of the district website. Click the date of the meeting, then Agenda.
Materials from the Blue Ribbon meetings are also posted on the website. The Blue Ribbon meetings are all open to the public and the dates are:
· February 14
· March 7
· March 14
· March 28
Share your GPPSS Pride
Do you have a Pointe of Pride for the email update or a photo or story for the district newsletter that goes to all homes in the district? Please email fannonr@gpschools.org and put Pointe of Pride in the subject line.
Calendar
- Brownell presents the musical Newsies, 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, February 7 & 8, Brownell MPR
- Regular Meeting of the Board, 7 p.m., Monday, February 11, Brownell Multipurpose Room
- League of Women Voters Bond Update Presentation and Q&A with Superintendent Niehaus and Deputy Superintendent Abbey, 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, Pierce Auditorium
- North/Parcells Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert, 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, Parcells Auditorium
- South/Pierce OrchestrasPre Festival Concert 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, South Auditorium
- Blue Ribbon Committee, North Library (second floor), 707 Vernier, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, February 14
- North/Parcells Band Pre-Festival Concert, 7 p.m., Thursday, February 14, Parcells Auditorium
- Check out the Performing Arts Calendar for more concerts and plays!
