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Peters Post
October 2024

Notes From the Office
What a WONDERFUL start to the school year we have had at Glen H. Peters School! The start of a new school year and having our Lions and Tigers playing in October has added an extra level of excitement to our hallways.
We started the month with a snow cone party hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Macomb and ended the month with an ice cream party hosted by the Macomb Alhambra Caravan. We are grateful for the continued support and smiles that both of these organizations have brought our students and staff.
We recently hosted and celebrated students at our first student of the month assembly for the school year. Thank you to our staff for making this event so engaging for our students and to our families that attended. As a reminder, when your student is honored as student of the month you will receive an invitation from the classroom teacher with date and time information.
We appreciate families completing beginning of the year permission slips and paperwork. Please contact your student’s teacher if you are in need of additional copies.
Reminder that this Sunday, October 13th the Parents and Friends of Glen Peters Organization are hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event at Peters from 1-3pm. This event is free to all families, but registration is required. Please use the QR code to access the link.
Halloween Spirit Week:
Monday, 10/28: Monster Monday- wear green or dress like a monster
Tuesday, 10/29: Halloween Accessories Day
Wednesday, 10/30: Costume Day!
Thursday, 10/31 (half day of school): Wear orange and black
Friday, 11/1: Friday Flannel Day

Notes From the Nurses
It is the time of year when school germs start to spread. While runny nose and sniffles are common, the color of mucous (snot) can give helpful clues on when to see the doctor. This quick chart gives a snapshot of different colors of mucous you may see and what it can indicate. While yellow/green mucous can indicate an infection, not all infections require the use of antibiotics. It is recommend watching for other symptoms like persistent fevers, worsening symptoms, or yellow/green mucus for 10 days or more, before prescribing antibiotics. Remember to wash your hands this cold and flu season and if you or your child are not feeling well, it is always best to stay home.

PBIS Committee
The PBIS committee has been hard at work putting together some new and exciting opportunities for our Peters Panthers! We will continue our Social Emotional Learning experiences with the “Little Spot of Emotion” series. We are launching new lessons and new materials to support our Glen H. Peters 3-G’s (Good Listener, Good Friend, Good Choices). We have even made some changes to our PBIS Student of the Month assemblies! One thing that hasn’t changed is our appreciation for you, our Peters Families. Thank you for your continued participation and support!
Go Panthers!

Theresa J. Genest, President · Donald R. Hubler, Vice President · Edward V. Farley, Treasurer
· Brian White, Secretary · Michael A. Schulte, Trustee
Michael R. DeVault, Superintendent

Hello from Mr. Jason’s Post-Secondary SCI Team!
Hello Friends and Families of Glen H Peter’s. My name is Mr. Jason and I’m the proud teacher of classroom 306, for high-school and post-secondary education students. Now is a great time to provide a snapshot of our classroom. We had hit the ground running in September and we’re eager for what’s new in October.
In classroom 306, the primary focus is independence. Each day we make strides toward independence by being genuinely excited to communicate and learn. In October, we are going to delve into a unit on Daily Living, including balanced nutrition and healthy food choices. We are also kicking off our Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) unit on expected behaviors in the classroom. Every month during the 2024-25 school year, we will determine how to be our “best selves” in different school environments.
We hope that this brief description of classroom 306 has you as excited for the 2024-25 school year as we are.
Educationally Yours,
Mr. Jason, Ms. Tami, and Ms. Jan
Hello from Miss Stephanie’s Post-Secondary SXI Team!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year from Stephanie Surma’s class! We look forward to getting to know all of our new students. We will continue to use Seesaw with our students and look forward to having FAR music therapy program again this year. Our students really enjoy it. One of our favorite things to do in the fall is make applesauce, which the students love to eat. Our classroom is known for making Christmas cards and gift tags during the holidays. Look for the order forms to go home in late November. We hope that everyone stays safe.
Sincerely,
Stephanie S., Kathy and Stephanie F.
Hello From Miss Amanda’s Middle School MoCI Team!
Happy Fall from Room 204. Ms. Amanda’s class has been working hard this year on learning how to use our very own lockers in the hallway and are working on becoming more independent throughout our school day. We love to cook and bake and can’t wait to show off our culinary skills to our friends and staff here at school. Our first recipe of the year is Chocolate Chip Cookies. Finally, our students are thrilled for the opportunity to run our school store this year. We are getting ready for our Grand Opening the first week of October 😊 Let’s Go Panthers!!! activities that accompany these themes, some of which include story mapping, character/setting questions, and sequencing events. We will also be tying in some art and science activities with the new Spring Weather theme.
When we are not hard at work learning in the classroom, you can find us in the pool, listening to music, or playing in the gym. We are super excited about the upcoming Special Olympics and all the fun summer events. We could not be more proud of our class and all the hard work our students have put into accomplishing their goals. We look forward to a fun-filled summer!