Morenci Elementary School

We will finish NWEA testing this week.

It is an A week on our Specials Schedule

Next week - Scholastic Book Fair - September 26-30

7:35 - Students may be dropped off at school

7:50 - Morning bell - school starts

3:00 - Dismissal

Please do not drop off your child before 7:35. They will be unsupervised prior to 7:35.

We are asking that all parents say their good-byes at the front door now rather than walking your child to his/her classroom. This makes the transition easier and faster for your child and teacher.

Please notify the office by 1:00 with changes in your child's pickup/dismissal plan by using the new transportation change form on our website.

If you plan to pick up your child during the school day for an appointment, please call the office ahead of time so that we can have them ready when you arrive.

If your child will not be at school due to illness or an appointment, please call the school and let us know.

We are in need of a few volunteers to help with recess and lunch. Are you able to assist us between 10:30 and 12:30? You can help one day or all five. Please contact Eileen in the elementary office if you are interested in any volunteer opportunities. 517-458-7504

There was a volunteer application included in your child's back-to-school paperwork. Please complete this form and return it to school so that we can get you approved to volunteer in our school. Below is a list of ways that you could help through volunteering.

- Book Fair - September 26-30

- picture day - October 4

- playground assistance 10:30-11:40

- cafeteria assistance 10:45-12:15

- lunch buddies

- read with a student

- homework help

- classroom helper

- cut lamination or prepare materials for teachers

- library assistance

These students were recognized for being Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient.

DK - Skyler Barnhart

Kindergarten - Daniel Decker

1st - Eleanor Hutchison

2nd - Savannah Sizemore

3rd - Claire Thompson

4th - Wyatt Northrup

5th - Derek Vasher

Here are a few of their favorite things about camp.

- My favorite meal at camp was the bell peppers. They were so juicy!

- I loved the class.

- We got to swing on a rope.

- I loved everything about camp!

- My favorite class was aquatics.

- We got to look for bugs and stuff in the pond.

- I enjoyed the outdoor living classes.

- I loved the low challenge course.

- The wacky Olympics was great!

- We got to raise and lower the flag every day.

Morenci Area Schools and Family Medical Center of Michigan have partnered together since

2017 to provide behavioral health services to students and families in our school district. This

partnership is provided by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grant intended to provide

school-based behavioral health services in rural communities.

Through this program, your child can receive assessments, testing, therapy, and psychiatry

services by our trained professionals during school hours. The goal of this program is to

improve access to behavioral health services in rural communities. Our licensed professional

work with individuals to address ADHD, depression, anxiety, bullying, behavioral concerns,

school-related stressors. Our therapists can help students learn appropriate communication

skills, relaxation techniques, conflict resolution, social skill building, understanding feelings and emotions, and learn better ways to cope with difficult situations.

Family Medical Center of Michigan hopes to be another outlet for you and your family; as well

as an additional resource to help you and your child work through difficult times.

If you are interested in getting your child scheduled with these services, please contact the FMC support coordinator at 517-438-0065.

Please share this information about the Foster Grandparent Program with any grandparents that would love to work in our school. We currently have one Grandma working in our building through this program but would love a few more.

The Foster Grandparent Program provides meaningful volunteer placement, 20-30 hours per week, for eligible persons age 55 and over in Lenawee County, enabling them to render supportive person-to-person services to children, who have special or exceptional needs. The program offers an excellent opportunity for older persons to share their lifetime of experience with children in need of a supportive relationship. Academic degrees and occupational background are not considered when determining eligibility to be a Foster Grandparent, however income requirements must be met. The program looks for persons who enjoy being with children and have the ability to work with them on a personal level.

For their service, Foster Grandparents receive a $3.15 per hour tax-free stipend - one meal per day, reimbursement for transportation, and an annual physical. The main benefit is the satisfaction Foster Grandparents derive from helping their assigned children to develop.

This program has Foster Grandparents serving at the following locations:

• All Lenawee County Area Schools
• LISD Locations
• Lenawee Head Start Programs

The program is always interested in hearing from potential Foster Grandparents.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Judy Bays - Director
(517) 264-5280

One Team, One Town, One Family . . . .

Nurturing and promoting growth of Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient leaders.

Acknowledging that each child is an individual, Morenci Elementary School strives to provide a safe and inviting environment for all children to belong and grow into respectful, responsible, and resilient leaders in our community. Together with the support of our families, we seek to nurture the whole child, by providing exceptional academics grounded in character, creativity, and collaboration. To ensure that all children will be empowered to reach their full potential we will…

• Create a safe and nurturing environment for growth by sharing our enthusiasm for learning with students and colleagues.

• Inspire children to become self-directed learners who are able to celebrate diversity and perform both collaboratively and independently as students of MES and beyond.

• Challenge learners to take risks and foster a life-long love of learning by exposing them to aligned and evidence-based academics, social emotional learning, and extracurricular activities.

• Work together as a Bulldog staff, family, and community to nurture the whole child and develop long lasting relationships.

Email: kris.fink@morencibulldogs.org
Website: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mes
Location: 517 E Locust St, Morenci, MI 49256, USA
Phone: 517-458-7504
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Morenci-Elementary-School-2333014973432027