Geer Park Elementary School

Welcome Back Letter # 1

Welcome Back!

Greetings Geer Park Families,

I hope that you are enjoying the last few days of summer before we begin the 21-22 school year.

Geer Park Staff and students will return to a half day of school beginning on Monday, August 30th.  Dismissal will be at 12:05 p.m.

Line-up for all students will be on the playground beginning at 8:45 a.m.  The first bell rings at 8:55 a.m. Class starts at 9:00 a.m.  Note:  Each teacher will have a number assigned to their class.  This will be communicated to all parents prior to Monday.  For example, Teacher A may have number 2.  Therefore, all students in her class will line up at Cone # 2 on Monday, beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Class Rosters and Teacher Assignments will be posted on the front doors (#1) beginning at 3:00 p.m. this Friday, August 27th

Tuesday, August 31st, Wednesday, September 1st, and Thursday, September 2nd will be full days of school.  Dismissal will be at 3:55 p.m.

No School on Friday, September 3rd and Monday, September 6th.  Students will resume school on Tuesday, September 7th – Full day of school.   i.e., 8:55 a.m – 3:55 p.m.

Link to all school calendars: 

Note:  Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view all calendars, Kindergarten Soft Start info, Open House Info., and much more.

2021-2022 Kindergarten Soft Start Dates:

Half days – Monday, August 30th – Friday, September 10th.

(No School Friday, September 3 and Monday, September 6 – Labor Day Break)

Kindergarteners attend half day sessions the first two weeks of school.  This half day schedule allows for a gradual transition to school and will include lunch starting August 31st.   

Note:  There is no half day bussing during the half day Soft Start days. 

If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 313-827-2300.  Thank you.

Other Information:

  1.  Times:

Breakfast Time:  8:25 – 8:55 a.m.

Outside Line-Up:  Beginning at 8:45 a.m., unless students are coming in for breakfast.

First Bell:  8:55 a.m.

Class starts:  9:00 a.m.

Dismissal:  3:55 p.m.

  • Supply Lists:

Teachers will communicate that information to parents.

Press Release # 3 – Face Masks required as part of district’s layered reopening plan –

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the school office.  Your patience and support is always appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mr. Lawera