"When parents play a positive role in their children's education, students do better."
Hello PACE Parent!
Our NWEA winter assessment window is next week, December 13 - 16.
NWEA is a set of tests called the Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP) that students in grades K-8 take each fall and spring. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade take MAP for primary grades tests in Reading and Math, while students in grades 2-8 take MAP tests in Reading, Language, and Math. These tests determine your child’s instructional level and measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the listed subject areas.
Parents, you can help with the assessment process by ensuring that your child gets a good nights sleep each night, and a good breakfast each morning, and make sure that they are on-time to school and prepared for the day.
The 2nd Quarter Midterm Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week as well; Wednesday Dec. 14 and Thursday, December 15. Click the 2nd Quarter Midterm PTC Sign Up Genius Links, to schedule an appointment with your child's teachers. During the 2nd quarter conferences we are especially encouraging the parents of our 3rd grade meet with teachers and ask any questions you might have about the Read by Grade 3 Law. If you have received a special invitation from Mrs. Tucker, be sure to schedule some time to meet with her, she will be in room 103 with specific information about what this law means and how you can support your child's reading at home.
2nd Quarter Midterm PTC Sign Up Genius Links
PACE Piston Game - Thursday is the final day to purchase tickets to the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings - Friday December 16th at 7PM at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings. Tickets are only $20 -$25!
Our Detroit Pistons family outing is just around the corner. I hope to see you and your family there. Check out this message from Isaiah Livers! Scholars were given a Pistons folder with information about this event and how to purchase discounted tickets. This is a unique fundraiser and scholars can win prizes for themselves, our school and their classroom. Purchase your discounted tickets at Pistons.com/PACEAcademy.
Congratulations to Coach Shepard and her Detroit Twirling Steppers! DTS participated in a competition in Canton, OH over the Thanksgiving break. Many of the DTS members are current and former PACE scholars. We're so proud of these young ladies!
- DTS First Step Beginners - 2nd Place
- DTS Juniors - 1st Place
- DTS Seniors - 1st Place
- DTS Next Step High School - 1st Place
Thank you to everyone who participated in and/or supported the Double Good Popcorn fundraiser! Our event raised over $1300 in just five days. We will conduct another Double Good Popcorn sale in mid-January 2023.
- Remember, for 8th grade scholars who participate in this fundraiser, 50% of the sales they make will go towards their 8th grade trip.
We have a few other fundraiser still going on; remember our fundraisers support activities, and events for our scholars for the year. Your support is greatly appreciated:
- Smencils for the Spelling Bee
- World's Finest Chocolate Bars for Science Night
- Pistons Game Night for student activities
I strongly encourage you to read this newsletter in its entirety! Remember that I love hearing from our families, you may contact me with questions, comments, concerns or, if you have information to share about community events/resources that may be beneficial to our school community. I may be reached by phone at 248-569-1060 ext. 2149, or by email at amullen@pacek-8.org.
Remember it's important to your child's success to always be engaged in your their education!
Ava Mullen
Family & Student Support Coordinator
Nurse Jackson's Notes...
Hello PACE Families!
As a friendly reminder, please continue to practice frequent handwashing and dress appropriately for the cold weather. Remember that RSV is still on the rise. If your scholar is presenting any of the symptoms below, please contact your primary care physician as soon as possible. In the event of a positive case, please email me or call the school as soon as you can. You may contact me via email at ajackson@pacek-8.org.
Yours in good health,
Nurse Jackson
December Behavior Target: Being Prepared and Ready for Class
- Kindergarten - 3rd grade scholars will focus on their hallway lines and following directions.
- 4th - 8th grade scholars are expected to arrive at all classes on time with all materials required for class.
Dress Down Wednesdays & Fridays
Dress Down Fridays are, Wednesdays & Fridays in December!!!
For the month of December, Dress Down Days are Wednesdays & Fridays. Dress Down Days are a Positive Behavior Incentive. Scholars can dress down every Wednesday & every Friday from December 7 - 21. Dress Down costs $2.
For more information about BIS monthly incentives or Dress Down Wednesdays, contact our BIS and Couseling team members:
Mr. Moncrease, K-5 Behavior Interventionist, dmoncrease@pacek-8.org
Mrs. Caudle, 6-8 Behavior Interventionist, ycaudle@pacek-8.org
Mrs. Bryant, K-5 Guidance Counselor, bbryant@pacek-8.org
Mrs. Ritter, 6-8 Guidance Counselor, pritter@pacek-8.org
Champions accepts DHS assistance, Mrs. Tucker can help with the application process, you can contact her at btibebu@pacek-8.org.
You can find more information at www.discoverchampions.com.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
PACE Academy is a member of the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
Kroger is committed to helping communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards® by scanning their Kroger Rewards card at the check out. Yes, your Kroger Rewards Card saves money for your family and also gives money back to our school.
We encourage our PACE family members to:
Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with PACE Academy after you sign up. If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available free of charge at the customer service desk at any Kroger store.
Enroll to link your Kroger Plus Card to PACE Academy.
Our School Code or NPO number is JD661.
2023 Detroit Parks & Rec Vendor Recruitment
The City of Detroit is now recuriting vendors for the 2023 Parks & Recreation events season at Spirit Plaza, Hart Plaza, Recreation Events, Recreation Centers and City Parks. For more information go to www.detroitmi.gov.
Upcoming School Events to Remember:
- December 14 - 2nd Quarter Mid-Term Parent/Teacher Conferences, 2PM - 4PM
- December 15 - 2nd Quarter Mid-Term Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
- December 16 - Detroit Pistons Game Family Outing - Tickets on sale Now
- January 30th, 2023 - Title I Family Science Night
- March 25 - 27 - Kalahari Retreat - Register Today! A Charter Bus is also available.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
- Gleaners Food Mobile Distribution Events - Find food distribution sites near you.
- Oakland County Gleaners Wednesdays - Free Food Distribution.
OTHER EVENTS & SERVICES
- CAM Detroit Community Resource Guide - A host of community resources, including Housing, Food and much more...
- BCCCP - Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program - FREE Screenings
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) - Housing Assistance.
Contact
Family & Student Support Coordinator
Email: amullen@pacek-8.org
Website: www.pacek-8.com
Location: 23777 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI, USA
Phone: 248-569-1060 ext. 2149