FES Monthly Update

May

Principal Message

FES Families,

As we kick off the last full month of the 2022-2023 school year, May is a time to show true appreciation for all of those that have made this school year a successful one. There is a week in May that is always dedicated to Teacher/Staff Appreciation, and at FES we fill our classrooms with top notch educators that go above and beyond each day.

Next week May 8-12, our teachers will be showered with gratitude and appreciation.

We will kick off the week with a "Chalk the Walk." On Sunday (5/7) afternoon from 2:00-3:00 p.m., you are welcome to bring some sidewalk chalk and write a message of appreciation for your favorite teacher(s) and staff members on the sidewalks near the school. I will be on campus during that time, but all children must be supervised during their time. I hope to see you here and don't forget some chalk!

Throughout the week, I encourage your child to draw/color a picture of a sun and write a kind message to the teachers and staff they work the closest and thank them for helping us "Shine SO Bright!" When the messages get brought into the building, the students can turn them into the office, or give them to their teachers to be hung outside their classroom.

Sunshine Template- This can be used for the students to color if a template is needed.

As the week continues, PTO is planning ways to celebrate the staff at FES. When I joined the FES staff in January, people have asked me what my favorite part is, and my answer has been and continues to be "the people." The people that fill our building are some of the most genuine, kind, and gracious people that I have met. They put their all in each day and always keep our children at the forefront of everything that they do. I am so appreciative of the staff at FES this month and every month!

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Kali McKenna

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Thank you Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Maxwell, and Mrs. Hall!

On April 26, we celebrated our three amazing FES office professionals

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Day of Awesome!

Our PTO has been busily planning our LC/FES Day of Awesome! This day is associated with the "Step It Up" fundraiser that was completed earlier this school year. The day is planned for Monday, June 5 and each grade level will have a designated time. The field across from the elementary school will be full of inflatables, and outside fun for the students! Parents are invited to join and watch their students participate. Here is the schedule for the event:

6th Grade 7:35-8:25

5th Grade 8:35-9:25

LC Times 9:35-12:25

3rd Grade 12:35-1:25

2nd Grade 1:35-2:25

4th Grade 2:35-3:25

Here is some key information from our PTO:

We need parent volunteers to hold this event. Each volunteer slot is approximately three hours. Class schedule is listed within the sign up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080844ADAC2DA3F85-dayofawesomeness
Each student will need to bring an extra socks to school on June 5th to change into for the event.
This event is weather dependent - due to safety it can't be held if there is inclement weather including high winds. We will be watching the weather closely, and will communicate any changes in a timely manner.

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Kindness "Rocks!"

A special thank you to our local Girl Scouts Troop for painting rocks for our students to pass around to spread kindness.

6th Grade Survey for Freeland Middle School Theatre

If you have a 6th grader at home, and they are interested in theatre, this is a great informational survey to help the middle and high school gather information about programming for the future!

If you are interested in Theatre or Speech, please complete the following survey.

Theatre and Forensics Survey 23-24

https://forms.gle/zbKC9udiHiDTj3R28

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Vision Screening

On May 24 and May 25 our 3rd and 5th graders will have their annual vision screening.

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Reminder-Great Lakes Loons Reading Program!

As a part of the Great Lakes Loons Reading Program, your child earned one free ticket to a Loons game. Below are two of the frequently asked questions regarding the prizes and game ticket from the Loons Reading Program.

What games can students use their tickets for?

One of three home games (May 6, June 11, and June 18). We encourage parents to attend with their child to the game of their choosing. Please scan the QR code to reserve your tickets. If you have multiple students or any other questions, please call or email Jacob Wendorf @ 989-837-6128 or jwendorf@loons.com

What are the prizes and how do you get them?

Prizes include things like a special offer to Qdoba, a special offer to Molasses Smokehouse, a Meijer fun pack, and a free ticket to one of three Loons games. All of these prizes will need to be picked up at Dow Diamond when students redeem their ticket voucher along with the special offers.

Click here for the QR Code to Redeem Your tickets!

Spring = Showing Success!

We continue our state and district testing this month. It is a time when the students will get to show all that they have learned throughout the year and demonstrate their understanding on State (M-STEP) and District (NWEA) Testing. Our testing schedule varies for each grade level and is as follows:

2nd Grade: ONLY District Testing

NWEA Math (May 2-4)

NWEA Reading (May 9-11)

3rd Grade: District and State Testing

NWEA Reading (May 2-4)

NWEA Math (May 9-11)

4th Grade: District and State Testing

NWEA Reading (May 2-4)

NWEA Math (May 9-11)

5th Grade: District and State Testing

MSTEP Math (May 2-3)

NWEA Math (May 10 and 11)

NWEA Reading (May 9 and 11)

6th Grade: District and State Testing

MSTEP Math (May 8-12)

NWEA Math (May 3-5)

NWEA Reading (May 1-2)

It is important that students get good rest, a breakfast that fills their bellies, and positive praise as they walk out the door! We are confident that our students will do great!

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SOAR WINNERS

April 6, 2023

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We SOAR!

We....

always Show Respect

are On Task

are Always Safe

and we are Responsible

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SOAR WINNERS

April 14, 2023

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SOAR Winners

April 21, 2023

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WE SOAR!

We....

always Show Respect

are On Task

are Always Safe

and we are Responsible

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SOAR Winners

April 26, 2023

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School Nutrition Information

For lunch and breakfast menus, as well as other helpful nutritional information, please use the Nutrislice link below (https://freeland.nutrislice.com/menus-eula).

LC/FES Breakfast Menu (May)

LC/FES Lunch Menu (May)