Downriver STEM at Weiss

🎉✨ As another school year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our amazing students! 🎓🌟 It's been a year of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories. To our dedicated staff and supportive parents, thank you for making this year a success. Enjoy your well-deserved break, and here's to an even brighter year ahead! 📚🍎 #SchoolsOut #CelebrateSuccess #SummerBreak

Today was the last day of the school year!

🎉 Yesterday, our kindergarten classes celebrated the end of the school year with a fun-filled celebration! 🎈 It was a wonderful way for our youngest students to wrap up a year full of learning, growth, and friendship. Smiles, laughter, and memories were shared by all! 💛

PTO Kalahari Fundraiser - October 19th and 20th We’re excited to share that our autumn break next school year will be on Monday, October 20th, and Tuesday, October 21st. To help families make the most of the long weekend, our amazing Weiss PTO is once again offering a Kalahari Resort fundraiser! You can book a stay for Sunday, October 19th and/or Monday, October 20th at the deeply discounted rate of $139 per night! This is a great way to enjoy a fun family getaway—while supporting our school at the same time. Feel free to share the link with friends and family, too! All funds raised go directly back to our students—helping to fund seasonal events, assemblies, field trip transportation, staff appreciation, and so much more. 🎉 The booking link is open until September 19th—so don’t wait! 🎉 Booking Link: [https://book.passkey.com/e/51056039](https://book.passkey.com/e/51056039?utm_source=49785631...)

Field Day- June 11th We’re getting ready for one of the most exciting days of the year—Field Day! To help things run smoothly, we’re looking for parent volunteers to support at various activity stations. Field Day will be all day on June 11th We’ve created a Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up, which is divided into AM and PM shifts. This gives volunteers the option to help for just part of the day or stay all day and switch stations halfway through. We’re aiming to have two volunteers per station, which not only provides extra help but also allows one volunteer to step away briefly to watch their child participate while the other stays at the station. If you're interested in volunteering, please use the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B49AAA62EA5F85-57015529-weiss All visitors must have an approved volunteer background check on file with the school in order to volunteer at this event. Thank you so much for your support—we couldn’t do this without you!

🎉 Last week marked our final school store of the year! Our students had a blast using their hard-earned Wildcat Cash from the PBIS program. Some even saved up for months to snag the big-ticket items! Huge thanks to all our families for their incredible support with our PBIS fundraisers throughout the year. 🌟 Your generosity made these memorable moments possible! #PBIS #WildcatCash #CommunitySupport 🐾

Our students have worked hard to plant a community garden. Please help us water the Weiss Garden all summer long. Volunteer one week during the summer to come and water/weed the garden as needed (usually once in the morning and once in the evening). Any food that is ripe is available for you to take home! If you have any questions please feel free reach out to Kelly Hughes at hughesk@gibdist.net Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DACA62CA1F85-56864181-weiss#/

We’re getting ready for one of the most exciting days of the year—Field Day! To help things run smoothly, we’re looking for parent volunteers to support at various activity stations. Field Day will be all day on June 11th We’ve created a Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up, which is divided into AM and PM shifts. This gives volunteers the option to help for just part of the day or stay all day and switch stations halfway through. We’re aiming to have two volunteers per station, which not only provides extra help but also allows one volunteer to step away briefly to watch their child participate while the other stays at the station. If you're interested in volunteering, please use the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B49AAA62EA5F85-57015529-weiss All visitors must have an approved volunteer background check on file with the school in order to volunteer at this event. Thank you so much for your support—we couldn’t do this without you!

We’re excited for our school Talent Show happening this Friday (June 6th) at 1:30! Families of students who are performing are welcome to attend. All visitors must have an approved volunteer background check on file with the school in order to watch this event. If someone from your family will be attending, please fill out the Google Form so we can plan accordingly. We can’t wait to celebrate our talented students! Talent Show RSVP: https://forms.gle/gmjGo4c8f5xcpVFo9

🎉 Today our students are enjoying their final PBIS monthly celebration of the school year with fun outdoor games! It's a great way to recognize their positive behavior and hard work all year long. ☀️🏃‍♀️🎯 A big thank you to all of our families for your ongoing support — whether through donations, encouragement, or participation in our events, you help make these celebrations possible! 🛍️ The school store will also be opening soon for one last time this year, and our students can’t wait to spend their well-earned Wildcat Cash! 💛 Did you know? Our A&W fundraiser is one of the ways we raise money to support PBIS programs like this. Every burger and root beer float helps us keep the fun going—thank you for being part of it! #PBIS #WildcatPride #ThankYouFamilies #EndOfYearFun #WeissWildcats

No School Today for Memorial Day

🌟 Join us at A&W for a Weiss Elementary fundraiser on Thursday, May 22nd, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🎉 We’re inviting all parents, families, and friends to come out and support our school’s PBIS program. 15% of all profits and 100% of tips will go directly toward PBIS initiatives at Weiss Elementary! No flyer needed—just show up hungry and ready to have fun! 🍔🥤 Some of your favorite Weiss staff members will be there delivering food right to your car! 📍 Where: A&W 🕟 When: Thursday, May 22nd | 4:30–7:30 PM Spread the word and bring your family and friends—let’s make it a great night for a great cause! #WeissElementary #Fundraiser #PBIS #SupportOurSchool

Join us for our PTO meeting tonight at 6pm in the Media Center! Carlson NHS students will be there to hang out with the kids while adults attend the meeting. We hope to see you there! 😊 We’ll be discussing upcoming events—especially the Weiss PTO Carnival—and we could use a few extra hands to help with setup. Whether you're a regular or it’s your first time, all are welcome! Can’t make it in person? No problem! A Zoom link will be available on the day of the meeting so you can join us virtually.

Weiss Staff is feeling incredibly appreciated this week! 💙 We were welcomed on Monday with a beautifully decorated and fully stocked lounge — what an amazing way to start the week! 🎉 A HUGE thank you to the Weiss PTO and our amazing families for your generous donations, thoughtful touches, and unwavering support. Your kindness and care truly mean the world to us and have brought so many smiles to our faces. 🥰💐 We feel the love and are so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community! THANK YOU! 🙌💛 #Grateful #WeissElementary #StaffAppreciationWeek

🏅 Special Olympics Michigan is hosting a Champion’s Walk in Detroit! You can sign up to walk for a great cause! 💙

🌍✨ Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌿💚 Today, let’s celebrate our planet by making a difference right at home with our families—and here at Weiss we’re doing some awesome “green” activities today. Many classes are reading stories, watching videos, cleaning up litter, working in the garden, visiting the prairie, and planning composting! Here are a few simple ideas you can try at home: Plant a Tree Together: Whether in your yard or a community space, planting a tree is a beautiful way to give back to nature. Go Plastic‑Free for the Day: Challenge your family to use reusable bags, bottles, and containers instead of single‑use plastics. Start a Mini Herb Garden: Grow your own herbs indoors or in a small garden—it’s fun, reduces packaging waste, and adds freshness to your meals! Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore outdoors and discover local plants, insects, or birds. It’s a fantastic way to appreciate biodiversity. DIY Recycling Projects: Get creative with items you already have at home. Turn old jars into organizers or make art from cardboard. Let’s cherish our planet today and every day! How are you celebrating Earth Day with your family? 🌎💙 #EarthDay #FamilyFun #SustainableLiving #WeissGreenDay

No School for Students

Wow! Innovation Night at Downriver STEM at Weiss was a true celebration of learning, creativity, and engineering brilliance. Our Wildcats showed up and showed out—what an inspiring evening! #SpringintoGSD #WildcatPride

🌟 Tonight is the Night! 🌟 Our Annual Innovation Night is finally here! 🎉 Join us tonight at 5:30 PM for an exciting evening as our students proudly showcase their Project-Based Learning (PBL) projects. 🚀✨ They’ve worked so hard, and they can’t wait to share their creativity and innovation with you! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 👏 #InnovationNight #PBLProjects #SeeYouTonight

Innovation Night is almost here, and our students and staff are crushing it getting their projects ready! 🚀🎨🛠️ We can’t wait to show off all their amazing ideas and hard work. Join us on Wednesday, April 16th, from 5:30–7:00 PM — it’s going to be an awesome night you won’t want to miss! See you there! 🎉