11.9.26 Newsletter

We are looking forward to a great week!

PreK For All - PreK is currently in Unit 2 of their curriculum - The Environment. They are learning about the environment and recycling! This week, they are taking a field trip to The Scrap Box in Ann Arbor. The Scrap Box is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community. 

Ms. Heeney and Ms. Lao's class will be going on Monday, November 9th. Ms. Morris and Ms. Salla's class will be going on Wednesday, November 11th.

The Lionheart Experience - On Tuesday November 10th, Joe Verellino from The Lionheart Experience is visiting to reinforce his August belonging message with our students! He truly appreciates the relationship his team has established with us and wanted to come back to help us move forward in this area of focus for our district. 

It is also our hope that we can adopt this language of giving and taking belonging with our students. Every human in our district truly has so much power to impact those around us each day. 

Veterans' Day: Veterans' Day is Wednesday, November 11th. We will take time during the day to honor those who have served. We would like to invite you to share the names of any veterans in your family. You can share them through this form.

Outdoor Play: The children go outside every day. Please dress your child for the weather. Jackets and coats are likely needed daily. Please label all items.

Lost and Found: Please stop in and check lost and found. Items will be donated during Thanksgiving break.

This month, we discussed problem solving at our grade-level community meetings. Mrs. Floyd read the book Talk and Work It Out by Cheri Meiners. 

Students then worked with their teachers to write their own short stories on how they would work out problems they face every day, such as what to do if you and your friend have an argument about what to play. The stories are posted in the hallway for everyone to read. 

November 13 - Popcorn Friday!

November 16 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD

November 23-24 - PreK For All/GSRP Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL for PreK For All/GSRP Only; School is in Session for K-12

November 25-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 21-January 4 - NO SCHOOL Winter Break

December 8th in the High School Cafeteria (December 14th reschedule date in the event of weather) 

Y5/Kindergarten - 5:00 PM (4:45 PM arrival)

First Grade - 5:45 PM (5:30 PM arrival)

Second Grade - 6:30 PM (6:15 PM arrival)

Thank you to everyone who is helping make our arrival time run safely and smoothly. 

8:33 AM - Doors open - 

K-2 children may wait outside or go to the cafeteria where they will wait for the bell - Breakfast is served for those who want it

8:40 AM - Teachers are in their classrooms at this time. Preschool families may walk their children to their classrooms first.

8:42 AM - The first bell will ring and all other students may walk to their classrooms.

🚗 Car Line Etiquette 🚗

Morning drop-off is improving! It is easy to get stuck in our tiny parking lot when the car line is not moving, so thank you for your efforts to keep the line moving. 

Please help keep the morning drop-off line moving by following these guidelines:

Thank you for waiting outside of the school or in the car line and bringing your sign that states your child's name, grade, and teacher. 

Thank you for your help with keeping our tiny parking lot a safe and orderly space for everyone.

Any time is a good time to start school! There are still spots available in our PreK For All program. This preschool program is designed for 4-year-olds, and it is available to children who turn 4 on or before December 1st, but are not 5 before September 1st. 

Please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. Anyone can apply at inghampreschool.org or call the office for more information. We want you here!

It is normal for children at this age to have some separation anxiety when coming to school. You can help reassure your child by being calm, saying goodbye quickly, and reminding them that you will see them when school is over. Sometimes reading a story to your child can help. Click on the link to see a story that might help your child!

Tide Me Over Bags - 

This program is for PreK through High School students and provides 

extra food for over the weekends. Click the link to sign up!

If you have Spotify, you can hear some of the Lion Heart music your child learned this week and enjoy it together!

You can learn more about Joe Vercellino and the Lion Heart Experience on his LinkTree or on his website.