Hyatt's Updates for February

Dear Hyatt Elementary Families,

Developing a healthy mindset and the ability to find the good in a challenging situation is a life skill. Time, experience, and learning to surround yourself with optimistic people are all helpful to creating and keeping a positive mindset. Now that we are in the middle of Michigan's "winter doldrums," you know the time when you get overly excited when a glimpse of sunshine appears in the sky, now is definitely a time to revisit the "mindset!" At school we will focus on positive character traits, relationships, and celebrating successes through the Positivity Project. We also are going to encourage exercise of the body and mind to keep us all feeling good in anticipation of spring's arrival!

As always, we hope you find the information and updates below helpful. Please feel free to contact us or your child's teacher with any questions.

Ready for some sunshine,

Mr. Strickert and Mrs. Carter

Every Child Every Day!

Please help us all in welcoming Ms. Caroline Gase to Hyatt as our newest interventionist. Ms. Gase is a recent graduate of University of Michigan-Flint with a degree in elementary education. She is very excited to be joining our school family and is looking forward to supporting our children. Please make her feel welcome!

The second count day for the 22-23 school year is on Wednesday, February 8th. As in the fall, the State of Michigan audits school districts to determine their enrollment and provide student funding to support education. Please have your child at school or contact the office to excuse their absence.

There is no school on Monday, February 20th in observance of the federal holiday recognizing the United States' presidency.

Please make sure your child is coming to school regularly. This leads to fewer gaps in learning, stronger relationships and routines. We do realize illnesses will occur and we appreciate everyone's efforts to keep each other healthy, which may require time at home. Please keep in contact with your child's teacher and our office when this occurs. Thank you!

Please look for communications from your child's teacher for information regarding Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14th. We will be focusing on spreading kindness and sharing appreciation, which everyone loves!

Freezing temperatures, snow, then sunny skies and 50 degree temperatures. It's looking like the weather is going to be all over the place in the coming week, so please make sure your child is prepared for the elements. Hats, gloves, warm coats, snow pants, and boots are all essential regardless of the changing weather patterns. It's always easier to have clothing you don't need for recess then it is to go outside wishing you had another layer of protection from the elements. If you are in need of winter gear, please contact the office. We do have some donated items on hand.

Please be sure to follow the designated traffic flow when utilizing the entrance to the parking lot. The safety of families when traveling to and from the school is stronger when the One Way is truly a One Way :). Also, when picking up your children, there is always enough time to ensure seat belts are fastened properly for the ride home. Feel free to utilize any of the open parking spots if you need more time. Thank you!

Popcorn is for sale twice a month on Fridays and costs just a quarter a bag. Our wonderful parent volunteers make some of the best popcorn in Genesee County and the proceeds are donated back to a different classroom each week to help support classroom needs. Thank you everyone for your support and enjoy that delicious popcorn!

We are continuing to SOAR at Hyatt as part of our district mission to support a positive culture in our schools! Our goal is to teach desirable behaviors that will serve our children well everywhere in our community and beyond! Throughout their day we focus on Staying Safe, Offering Kindness, Acting Responsibly, and showing Respect. The children are recognized individually with SOAR tickets and weekly through grade level drawings with donated prizes from our supportive P.A.L.S group, McDonalds, and Mancinos. This is a community commitment and something we are proud to support.

If you are interested in volunteering at the school, please contact your child’s teacher. We often are looking for an extra set of hands both in and out of the classroom. All volunteers are required to complete a background check before they can be approved to volunteer in the school. Please let us know if you are interested! Thank you!

• 2/9 P.A.L.S. Meeting
• 2/14 Tuesday, Valentines Day
• 2/20 No School - President's Day
• 3/10 P.A.L.S. Meeting
• 3/14 Staff Meeting
• 3/15 Lock Down Drill #3
• 3/17 GISD Elementary Principal's Meeting
• 3/22 Statewide Tornado Drill
• 3/24 No School End of 3rd Marking Period
• 3/24 Teacher Professional Development
• 3/25-4/2 Spring Break
• 4/6 Report Cards Sent Home
• 4/7 No School - Good Friday
• 4/10 MSTEP Assessment Window Opens
• 4/14 P.A.L.S. Meeting
• 4/14 Fire Drill #4

• 5/29 No School - Memorial Day

• 6/2 Last Day of School