The Tiger Times

Hello Mohawk Families,

Beginning on April 8th, students will be taking the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Elementary students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on Michigan’s current content standards in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies. All students in grades 3-5 will take the ELA and Math test. Fifth grade will also take a science and social studies test. These tests will be given online.

It is imperative that students are present for these tests. See the M-STEP testing calendar below and review the information for parents. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments on testing days. We are dedicated to improving in all areas of the curriculum and use this data to drive our instruction. We maintain high academic standards so your child with receive the best education.

I want to thank you for all of your continued support this year. I can't express to you enough how much I love our Mohawk Community and how thankful I am to be a part of it. I hope you have an enjoyable spring break and I look forward to the next few weeks as we head toward the end of the year.

Educationally yours,

Ms. Andrea Verellen

Principal

Spring Break

March 29th-April 5th

Monday, April 8th

Return to School

Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, April 10th

No ECSE Classes

Spring Picture Day

Thursday, April 11th

No ECSE Classes

Tuesday, April 16th

Spring Concert for 1st, 3rd & 4th Grades

1st Grade-5:30 Arrival-Perform at 5:45

3rd Grade -6:30 Arrival-Perform at 6:45

4th Grade-7:30 Arrival-Perform at 7:45

Thursday, April 18th

Taste Fest-Mirage *See below for info

Friday, April 19th

AAPN Family Night *See below for info

Monday, April 22nd

PTO Penny Wars Begins

Clinton Macomb Public Library Art Show Begins

Tuesday, April 23rd

PTO Meeting-7:00pm

Thursday, April 25th

Take Your Daughters/Sons to Work Day

Saturday, April 27th

Deadline to Order Yearbooks

Tuesday, April 30th

5th Grade Field Trip-Detroit Zoo

PTO-Scoop & Twist Night 4-9pm

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States, providing an exciting and breathtaking opportunity for observation and science. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. This is the second time in a decade we have had an eclipse. The next one will be in 2044 so it is a momentous event.

The partial eclipse will begin at 1:59pm, totality will occur at 3:13pm with max at 3:15pm. The eclipse will end at 3:17pm and will return to a partial eclipse until 4:29pm. Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, (3:13-3:17) when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is NOT safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.

Therefore, students will not be going outside after 1:59pm. Classes can watch the eclipse via NASA on the Smartboard. Dismissal will be a concern so please talk with your child about the dangers of looking directly into the sun.

The NASA website is full of useful information in case you would like to share it with your student(s).

Below are the testing windows for each grade level. It is helpful to refrain from scheduling doctor/dentist appointments or any other activities which would require your child to miss school during the testing window. Please check the schedule for details.

All 3rd through 5th grade classes will be exposed to the testing format prior to the testing window. The directions below explain how you can access practice test items and view student-narrated video tutorials from home. You must use Google Chrome as your web browser when accessing the site.

LINK FOR M-STEP SAMPLE QUESTIONS

https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/

1. Open the link in Google Chrome

2. Click on M-STEP Online Tools Training

3. Click on sample items set

4. Click your grade

5. Choose ELA or Math

6. Type in username and password listed on the screen

LINK FOR M-STEP STUDENT-NARRATED VIDEO TUTORIALS

https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/

1. Open the link in Google Chrome

2. Click on the yellow text at the bottom of the page (DRC INSIGHT Online Assessments Tutorials)

3. Under the M-STEP icon click on student tutorials

4. Select various video tutorials to view.

5th Grade: April 8th – May 17th

English Language Arts Computer Adaptive (approximately 120 minutes)

Math Computer Adaptive (approximately 90 minutes)

Science (approximately 90 minutes)

Social Studies (approximately 60 minutes)

3rd & 4th Grade: April 8th – May 17th

English Language Arts Computer Adaptive (approximately 120 minutes)

Math Computer Adaptive (approximately 90 minutes)

Helpful Reminders:

Encourage your child to do their best!

Make sure your child gets enough sleep. 😊

Start their day with a healthy breakfast.

Free lunch includes one serving per child. If your child wants a second slice of pizza or doubles for any meal, they will be charged. Please be sure to put money on your child's card if this is the case.

The Mohawk Girls Basketball Team went 9-0 this season!

Back Row: Gabriella Vasquez, Reagan Harper, Sophia Pitcher, Makenzie Meyerand

Front Row: Isabella Dutilly, Mila Hughes, Briella Dietz, Nora Volloro, Brooklyn Talant

Coaches: Brandon Pitcher & Delores Hughes

Mohawk's Science Olympiad Team took home the 2nd place trophy in the district tournament where 12 teams competed!! Students earned medals for their individual events and for their overall score. All of the students contributed to our 2nd place score. Thank you to the parent volunteers who coached the events. The team will be competing in the county tournament on Saturday, May 11th at Macomb Community College. Best of Luck to our Mohawk Team!

Medals were given in the following events:

1st Place

Mystery Architecture-Reagan Harper & Christopher Talant

Coached by Jill Talant

Ping Pong Propulsion-John Hanna, Franklin Yonkowski & Wesley Qori

Coached by Courtney Hanna

Reflection Relay-John Hanna, Makenzie Meyerand, & Franklin Yonkowski

Coached by Jen Meyerand

2nd Place

Rockhounds-Henry Evens & Christopher Talant

Coached by Theresa Evens

Wildlife Safari-Jacob Green, Evan Hasse and Ethan Laskowski

Coached by Stephanie Green

3rd Place

Amazing Arthropods-Charlotte Arini & Sullivan O'Shea

Coached by Jamie O'Shea

Charged Up-Evan Hasse & Ryan Kotas

Coached by Matthew Hasse

Codebusters-Olivia Crnojevic & Carl Voelker

Coached by Michelle Voelker

4th Place

Code Warriors-Teegan McGinnis & Sullivan O'Shea

Coached by Brittany McGinnis

Crime Busters-Kennedy Koerber & Ryan Kotas

Coached by Michelle Kotas

Simple Machines-Carl Voelker & Franklin Yonkowski

Coached by Kari Yonkowski

Starry Starry Night-Jacob Green & Kennedy Koerber

Coached by Sam Vagnetti

Back Row: Kennedy Koerber, Nora Olin, Evan Hasse, Christopher Talant, Henry Evens, Teegan McGinnis, and Wesley Qori.

Middle Row: Franklin Yonkowski, Olivia Crnojevic, Reagan Harper, Ryan Kotas, Carl Voelker, Charlotte Arini, and Mackenzie Meyerand.

Front Row: Kayla Haxhiaj, Sullivan O'Shea, Ethan Laskowski, and Jacob Green

Coaches: Jamie Harper & Stephanie Green

Back Row: Mrs. Sheridan, Ansley Barron, Kamryn Stiffler, Vincenza Balsamo, and Mo

Front Row: John Hanna, Chase Kelly, Lorenzo Kanno, Justin Lince, Angelina Barno, Kristen Steinhebel, Sydney Spiewak, Jacob Green and Aiden Laskowski

Coach: Mrs. Sheridan

Mohawk's Lego Robotics Team took competed against 11 other teams in the district competition and took home the 1st place trophy!! Students worked in teams of 3 in the Maze, Sumo, Shootout, and Eliminator events. Congratulations to our team!

Eliminator-1st Place: Vincenza Balsamo, John Hanna, Kristen Steinhebel

Maze-5th Place: Angelina Barno, Lorenzo Kanno, Chase Kelly

Shootout-1st Place: Jacob Green, Sydney Spiewak, Kamryn Stiffler

Sumo-2nd Place: Ansley Barron, Aidan Laskowski, Justin Lince

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

mohawkpto@cvs.k12.mi.us

PTO Website

https://mohawkpto.weebly.com/

PTO Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/mohawkpto

Meetings will take place in the media center.

Tues., April 23rd-7:00 pm

Tues., May 14th-7:00 pm

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Read-A-Thon. Mohawk raised $4,945! The first place class will receive a special treat with a story from Ms. Verellen.

The top five classes are as follows:

1st Place-Ms. DeWitte's 2nd Grade-$695

2nd Place-Ms. Gottschalk's 2nd Grade-$690

3rd Place-Mr. Szwejk's 5th Grade-$630

4th Place-Mrs. Sederlund's Kindergarten-$515

5th Place-Mrs. Gjokaj's 1st Grade-$505

Barnes & Noble Gift Card Winners

Margot Allmacher-Mrs. Kelly's Kindergarten

Emma Johnston-Ms. DeWitte's 2nd Grade

Kamryn Stiffler-Mr. Szwejk's 5th Grade

Candy Bouquet Winners

Henry Evens-Mrs. Gendernelle's 4th Grade

Wilson Braden-Mrs. Woolsey's 2nd Grade

Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/mohawk/
Location: 48101 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-723-6200