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GOOD THINGS
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Family Survey - Capturing Kids' Hearts
MPPS is new to Capturing Kids' Hearts as of this year, we would like to get some information from families on how we are doing. We hope students are sharing with you at home about things they do in class to build connections, empathy, and relationships with peers and staff. Please take this 14 question survey that will only take about 5-7 minutes of your time. Thank you for your time.
Please take our family survey https://iheartckh.com/squrl/yhvzjcdc
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDERS
Are your FINAL FORMS COMPLETE?
Please log-in https://mtpleasant-mi.finalforms.com/
You do not need to enroll your student if they already go here, log in as current student.
Be sure to sign each enrollment form, even Nutrition Club & Educational Benefits form even if you aren't requesting or completing the entire form, just scroll to bottom and sign.
If you have never got an email please email our secretary wchaffin@mp.edzone.net so we can make sure we have your correct email on file.
Reminder Drop-off starts at 8:35am, please do not drop off earlier
IMPORTANT DATES
Important Upcoming Dates
- December 15 - Fancher Clubs 3pm
- December 21 - Winter Break Beings
- January 3 - School Resumes
- January 17 - Hoops for Hunger
- February 20 - Lion Heart Assembly
- February 23-26 - No School
- February 27 - No School, Staff Professional Development
Fancher WINTER Spirit Days
Colder Weather is HERE
As we gear up for colder temperatures please make sure your student brings the proper winter gear with them to school. We go outside each day unless it is raining or below 0 for a classroom recess and a lunch recess.
Students need to have warm clothing, including winter coat, hat, gloves/mittens, boots, snow pants. These items can be expensive, if you need help please write in a note in your child's school agenda for their teacher. We can see how we can help.
October Falcons of the Month
Fancher Falcons SOAR- Safety. Ownership. Attitude. Respect
Our SOAR matrix is at the front of your student's agenda in the pages include for the student handbook, we encourage you to review these expectations at home with your child too.
Daily our students earning Dojo Points for meeting positive expectations, we recognize students who are SOARing with our Positive Office Referrals, Positive Postcards mailed home, and SOAR Student Shout Outs each month.
We know our students are still growing and developing mentally and socially, so we recognize it is always a work in progress when teaching and reteaching expectations. We utilize restorative practices - including repairing the harm, circle ups, and more.
We appreciate your partnership in supporting our Fancher Falcons to SOAR!
Mrs. Katie Rinke & the Fancher Elementary Staff
second steps - social & emotional curriculum
Capturing Kids' Hearts
No Student Cell Phones, Hats or Hoods
We also have a not hats or hoods policy inside the school building, students can wear them outside during recess.
Student Attendance
For safety reasons, families will receive a phone call by 10:40 am for any student that is marked as Absent each morning in Power School. You can deter getting that call from our system by calling us in the morning to let us know of your child's absence and their reason for the absence.
Our codes we use for absences are:
UA-Unexcused Absence
Any absence that has not been reported by a parent or guardian and/or any absence that is not listed as an Excused Absence in Board Policy.
AV-Verified Absence
An absence that the parent verifies or explains. Example: (1) The student doesn’t feel well, and is staying home, but is not visiting the doctor. (2) The family is taking an extra long weekend, vacation, etc.
EA-Excused Absence
Absences that meet the definition of an Excused Absence based on MPPS Board Policy.
*Illness or professional appointments with a doctors note *Death of a relative
*Observance of Religious Holidays
Below are images to our attendance policy but it can also be found in the front of your child's Agenda....
Medication at School
If your student will be taking medications at school we have a form for that:
https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/o/mpps/page/health-forms
All medications must be brought to the office with the appropriate health form. Please do not send medications to school with your child. This includes inhalers and epi-pens.
What's for lunch next week?
Click on the link to the menu below. You can also view Breakfast here too.
https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary/lunch/2023-08-25Popcorn Fridays
Each Friday we will sell Popcorn for $.50/bag. Students can bring their coins or dollar bills in sandwich baggies or put in the back of their agenda in the clear pocket or a safe zipper. Teachers will collect popcorn in the morning and place the order.
emergency safety drills
As a building we have now practiced 2 fire drills, a lockdown drill, and relocating to our rally point just down the block at Rowe Hall in case of an emergency.
I encourage you to check out our district website where we have information that pertains to our district school safety. Click here to get to the website.
Arrival & Dismissal
Morning Drop-off 8:35AM
Afternoon Dismissal 3:49PM
Pokemon Cards, Toys, Electronics
REMINDER - No Outside Food for Student Lunches
Friendly reminder of our No Outside Food policy for Student Lunch time. Students must bring their lunch to school or choose a school lunch option.
FAMILY RESOURCES
DECEMEBER BOOKSHELF
Before & After School Care
PEAK (after school): https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/peak-program
SACC (before school)- School Aged Child Care (Before School Program)- 775-2340
Fancher Spirit Wear
- The Fancher Elementary School back-to-school spirit wear sale has begun! Save 30% on everything in the store. Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! Visit https://1stplace.sale/45518.
Spirit wear makes great holiday gifts for the entire family, so we've added 6 new customizable family designs. Each design allows you to choose from the following options: Mom, Dad, Parent, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, Brother, Sister, Alumni, Teacher and Coach.
You can find these designs by clicking the Gift Ideas button on your home page or by selecting Gift Ideas from the top navigation menu. A direct link is: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/45518?personalized=true
Bright by Text shares tips and info just for you: based on your child's age and where you live.
MPPS Transportation
Transportation Dept.
To request for Transportation use the form linked here
https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/transportationBus routes typically arrive around 8:35am at our school building. If you need to sign your child up for transportation, please fill out REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION FORM at the above website. If your child is riding an MP school bus, a driver will reach out to you during the week of Aug. 14th-18th to share route pick up and drop off times.
Phone: 989-775-2323
MPPS Website & App
Have you checked out our new website - it is pretty slick!
https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/
Download on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mt-pleasant-public-schools/id1632483662
or Get it on Google Play
*scroll to the bottom of the MPPS website and see Stay Connected and the links to download
https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary?mode=browse
Fancher Elementary
Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm
Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/
Location: 801 South Kinney Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: 989-775-2230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/
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