
The Tiger Times
February 2024

From the Principal
Hello Mohawk Families,
It's hard to believe the 100th day of school is right around the corner and spring is not far behind! Teachers are busy preparing for spring field trips as a way to enrich the curriculum and provide students with fun experiences. We just finished our winter benchmark testing and hope you are excited about the progress your child has made so far this year. The Mohawk Staff is committed to providing all students with a focused instructional program while meeting their individual needs.
February is Black History Month. We celebrate the contributions African Americans have made throughout all periods in U.S. History. It is a great opportunity for families to have conversations about the experiences Black people have faced. It can also remind us to shine a light on the injustice African Americans still face in this country. Below is a Smore that highlights Black History Month. It is full of information and resources for you use at home with your children.
As always, thank you for your continued support during this challenging school year. Enjoy the snow with your children!
Educationally Yours,
Ms. Andrea Verellen
CALENDAR📅
Fri., February 2nd
Ground Hog's Day
Daddy-Daughter Dance-Shelby Gardens
Tues., February 6th
PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
Fri., February 9th
Kids Helping Kids-Wear a football jersey!
4th Grade NAEP
Wed., February 14th
Count Day
Valentine's Day
Fri., February 16th
1/2 Day-11:50am Dismissal
Saturday, February 17th
PTO-Cutting Edge 2-4pm
February 19th-23rd
Mid-Winter Break
Sat., February 24th
Macomb Reads Event-MISD 10:00-12:30 (See flyer for details)
Mon., February 26th
Back to School
Tues., February 27th
Election Day-No School
Sat., March 2nd
Science Olympiad Competition
🏘️FAMILY INFORMATION
Spring Conferences
To increase parent/guardian attendance, spring conferences have been adjusted to meet the diverse needs of our families. The first night of March conferences will be offered virtually via Microsoft Teams, while the second night will accommodate in-person appointments. For some parents, a virtual option allows for a conference without having to come to school in person. Students will be allowed to bring home their laptops if needed. If you have access to your own computer/phone, you will need to download the Teams app.
As always, spring conferences are by invitation only. After winter break, teachers will send home a Sign-Up Genius link so you can choose the option best suited for you. Conference times are still limited to 15 minutes and one conference per student.
Parking Lot Reminders
- Follow the flow of traffic on the map below
- Do NOT park in the staff lot unless you have a visible handicap sign
- Do NOT park along the sidewalks
- Students should NOT be dropped off in front of the building
- Student drop-off is along the kindergarten playground and beyond
- Students may enter Door #6 at 8:45am to keep the drop off line moving
- Be Courteous to fellow parents
- Be alert when driving in the parking lot
Your best option is to park and walk your child to the sidewalk.
Kindergarten Registration
Celebrate Black History
Parent Portal
School Messenger
Report Card Access 12/6
Pay Schools Central
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign-Up
Tiger Moms Sign-Up
FOOD SERVICE🍎
🍕🍕Lunch Doubles
🎈MOHAWK EVENTS
Student Council Pet Drive
Student Council Kindness Post-Its
Student Council spread some kindness throughout the building during The Great Kindness Challenge!
Fifth Grade Wax Museum
MOHAWK POLICIES🏫
Celebrating Birthdays
- Students can share non-edible items for their birthdays.
- Edible birthday treats are NOT allowed to be brought to school.
- Birthday party invitations are NOT to be distributed in class.
Visitors/Volunteers
- All visitors/volunteers must go through the main office doors prior to entering the building.
- Guests need to show ID and state the reason for their visit.
- All volunteers must have a current CRC on file and sign in at the office.
- Reasons for volunteering must be pre-approved.
- Volunteers are asked to stay out of the academic areas unless cleared by the office.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
- Student cell phones need to be turned off and in a student's backpack/locker.
- Cell phones should not be used when in the office or hallways.
- Recording devices are not allowed during school hours.
Attendance
🏘️ HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION
Bridges at Home
Bridges Family Support
STUDENT HEALTH🩺
Keeping Your Child at Home
Student Health Forms
Contact Our Health Aide
📰 CVS PARENT NEWSLETTER
PTO EVENTS
Executive Board Members 23-24
President-Katie Ruszala
Vice President-Katie Fohey
Treasurer-Michelle Schmidberger
Co-Treasurer-Marie Laskowski
Secretary-Jill Talent
Co-Room Parent Coordinators-Ashleigh Balsamo & Cortney Hanna
Co-Social Committee Chairs-Ashley Fruciano & Nicole Milam
Publicity-Stephanie Burkhart
Historian-Julie Hasse
Contact
PTO Website
PTO Facebook Page
PTO Meetings
Meetings will take place in the media center at 7:00 pm
Tues., February 6th
Tues., March 19th
Tues., April 23rd
Tues., May 14th