Hello Middle School Community –


Parent-Teacher Conferences 


Our fall student-led parent conferences will take place this Thursday (5:00 to 8:00 pm) and Friday (1:30 to 3:30 pm). We encourage all parents to attend with their child who will lead them on a review of their 1st quarter work along with an opportunity to meet with each teacher for a brief discussion of their academic progress. Conferences take place on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lines can be long on Thursday evening so we encourage you to attend Friday’s afternoon session if possible.

Reminder – Friday, November 12th is a half day for students.  Dismissal is at 11:30 am.


Vaccination Update for 5yo-11yo Children


For information from the Grand Traverse County Health Department regarding vaccination appointments for 5-11 year old students, please see the attached press release below.  


GVSU K-12 Connect


As a GVSU charter school, Greenspire families have the ability to use their K-12 Connect services.  There are opportunities for students to get homework help and tutoring services.  Several of our families used this service last year and reported a positive experience.  Feel free to visit the link below to learn more about the available services to Greenspire families…
https://www.gvsu.edu/k12connect/

SEAB Applications

The Greenspire School District is seeking interested candidates to be a part of our first Sex Education Advisory Board, or SEAB. The SEAB functions in an advisory capacity to The Greenspire School’s Board of Education in accordance with Michigan Laws. The purpose of the SEAB includes periodical reviewing of sex education curricula and materials to ensure: a) age appropriateness, b) developmental appropriateness, and c) medical accuracy, with the ultimate goal of promoting healthy development and reducing rates of sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases among students.  

Any interested person may complete the SEAB application found in the toolbox section of our website for consideration as a potential nominee. One-half of the SEAB will be parents who have a student attending The Greenspire Middle or High School; the remaining members of the SEAB shall include The Greenspire School students, The Greenspire School educators, local clergy, and healthcare professionals.

The first two meetings will occur on Friday, January 21st and Friday February 25th from 12:45-2:00 pm in Katie Butera’s high school PE and Health (room 218) at University Center building, 2200 Dendrinos Dr.  Members are able to participate in-person or remotely through zoom.  

Questions? Please contact Katie Butera katie.butera@greenspireschool.org. Please visit the link below for a copy of the application due on 11/22…
https://greenspireschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Copy-of-Greenspire-SEAB-application.pdf


Upcoming Events


Thursday, November 11th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmParent-Teacher Conferences


Friday, November 12th – Half Day for Students Dismissal at 11:30 am


Friday, November 12th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmParent-Teacher Conferences


Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, November 26th – No School – Thanksgiving Break


Monday, November 29th – No School – Teacher Planning Day

Robert Walker, EdD