Jack P Haas Elementary School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We need your help in making sure our students are at school for the entire school day. Lately, we have noticed an increase in students leaving early, which means they are missing important instructional time.

Every time a student leaves early, not only do they lose valuable learning in their own classroom, but it also disrupts the instruction for the entire class when we call them down to the office. Those last minutes of the day are often used to wrap up lessons, review key concepts, and prepare for the next day’s success.

To put it into perspective:

Our dismissal time is 3:13 PM.

If a child is picked up just 30 minutes early every day (at 2:43 PM), they will miss a total of 90 hours of school by the end of the year.

That’s the equivalent of nearly 15 full school days of learning lost!

We understand that appointments and emergencies come up, but we ask that you please make every effort to schedule those outside of school hours and keep your child in school until 3:13 whenever possible.

Together, we can ensure that all students have the best opportunity to learn and grow.

Thank you for partnering with us to make every minute count!

With gratitude,
Mrs. Cummings
Principal, Haas Elementary

Haas Reminder for Dismissal:

Families, if you need to assist your child with their car seat buckle, please pull all the way forward and park in a spot where you are not blocking other cars from exiting the school parking lot before getting out of your vehicle. When cars stop in line and drivers get out, it holds up the flow of dismissal for everyone.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for all of our Wolves!

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Attention Haas: PLEASE STOP forming two lines until you reach the turn by the elementary building. When cars double up before that point, it blocks staff from entering the school, and this happened again today.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep traffic moving safely and ensuring staff can get into the building.

Attention Haas: This morning, we did have a few staff members unable to enter our parking lot because two lines of traffic were forming before the bend in the lot. To keep arrival and dismissal running safely and smoothly, this area must remain one single line until you turn the corner for drop-off.

Please take a moment to review our [Arrival & Dismissal Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/b5jmf] for clarification. We also ask that you share this information with anyone who may be assisting with drop-off or pick-up to help us ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!

Haas Elementary September Family Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/5b0m8

If you are currently in our drop-off line, please pull up as far as you can to make room for more vehicles. DO NOT from 2 lines until you turn into the bend in our parking lot right next to our building. DO NOT BLOCK staff from entering the parking lot!

📣 Genesee Families – You’re Invited! The next Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting will take place: 🗓 Tuesday, September 3rd 🕠 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Genesee High School – Media Center (Multimedia Room) 7347 N. Genesee Rd., Genesee The CAC gives parents, students, and community members a voice in shaping our school-based health centers. Together, we make sure services meet the needs of local families. ✅ Open to all interested community members ✅ Flexible meeting times ✅ Dinner & gift cards provided! Be a voice for your community – we’d love to see you there! For more information, visit www.mottchc.org or contact Jennifer Thornquist at thornquistj@mottchc.org | 📞 810-285-1173

Haas Families, At this time, our school’s internet and phones are currently down due to a district-wide issue with GISD. Hopefully, service will be restored soon. If you need to reach me, please contact me directly by email at scummings@geneseeschools.org. Thank you for your patience and understanding! —Mrs. Cummings

🚗 Please read our Haas Arrival & Dismissal procedures—your cooperation keeps all Wolves safe! 💚 https://secure.smore.com/n/b5jmf

📚🐾 Haas Wolves—The First Day is Tomorrow! 🐾📚 The first day of school is TOMORROW, Monday, August 25th 🎉 Our school day runs from 8:05 AM – 3:13 PM each day. 🚪 Morning Arrival: • The ramp door will be open from 7:45–8:00 AM for students going to the cafeteria for breakfast. • All other student drop-offs should take place at the main elementary doors starting at 8:00 AM. ⏰ Tardies: Students are considered late after 8:05 AM. If a student arrives after this time, a parent/guardian must sign them in at the elementary office. ✨ During the first week, we will make exceptions since we know traffic will be heavier as families learn the procedures. 📌 Important Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, August 29th or Monday, September 1st for Labor Day Weekend. We can’t wait to see all of our Wolves back tomorrow—let’s make it a great year! 💚🤍

Thank you for joining us at Open House! What an amazing turnout! 💚
A quick reminder: the first day of school is Monday, August 25.
If you haven't already, please take the time to read our Haas Family Newsletter before Monday—it has important info for a smooth start. 🐾
https://secure.smore.com/n/6genv2

Open House is tonight, 5:30–7:00 PM! 📣
Class lists will be posted outside the school.
Can’t wait to see our Haas Wolves! 🐾

Welcome back, Haas Wolves! We hope you had a great summer. Here is our first Haas Family Newsletter of the school year: https://secure.smore.com/n/6genv2

✨Don't let summer slide by without logging your pages!✨ 📖Just a little reading time each day has so many benefits! ✅keeps our minds stimulated ✅improves memory & brain connectivity ✅expands vocabulary & analytical skills ✅supports concentration ✅can reduce stress 📚READ TO A MILLION 2025📚 Summer Reading Challenge continues through August 31, 2025 🎯 Log your pages here: https://qrco.de/bdhTDw or scan the QR code! 🎧 Read to yourself, read to someone, have someone read to you, or enjoy an audiobook. 🌞Where is your favorite place to read this summer?💚🐾

🎓 Genesee School District is Hiring! 🚌🍎

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of education. From teachers to support staff — there's a place for YOU in Genesee!

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🎓 Genesee School District is Hiring! 🚌🍎

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of education. From teachers to support staff — there's a place for YOU in Genesee!

Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?applitrackclient=727&all=1

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📣 NOW ENROLLING for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎓✨
Genesee School District is excited to welcome new and returning students for another amazing year of learning, growth, and community spirit! 🐾💚

✅ Open Enrollment for Grades K-12
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