Behind the Magic at Disney
Week of November 27, 2023
Information from the office...
Mrs. Amy Porter, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586)439-6400
Fax: (586)439-6401
Absentee Line: (586)439-6490
24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
School Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Sue Mogge
Email: susan.mogge@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.
Email: Amy.Porter@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/9
Location: 36155 Kelly Road, Clinton Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586)439-6400
Twitter: @jageramy
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Winter Music Concert is Tuesday!
Disney is once again having our annual Winter Concert for all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Please mark down that our concert will be on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 PM in the FHS Auditorium. Students must arrive by 6:30. Looking forward to seeing you at our concert!
Below are a few final reminders:
- Date: Tuesday, November 28th
- Location: FHS Auditorium (NOT at Disney Elementary)
- Time: Arrive at 6:30 PM, concert will begin promptly at 7:00 PM
- Drop off students at Door #51 in the Band Room. Guests may proceed down to the auditorium doors down the hall.
- Students are encouraged to wear formal clothes, or holiday-themed outfits.
- When the concert is finished, parents will pick up students in the choir room and exit the choir room doors leading outside.
- Email Mr. Reeves with any additional questions: daniel.reeves@fraserk12.org
Disney Spirt Gear order by December 3rd
Disney Spirit Wear Link is live!!!!! 😍 Don't miss out and click the link below to purchase your Disney Spirit gear today!
A few notes:
- Online ordering is open until December 3rd to allow for delivery to Disney before the Holiday beak
- All sales are final
- Credit Card purchases will say PFG Ventures
- The online spirt shop will likely be open again sometime after the new year.
Holiday Shop Is Coming - Volunteers Needed!
It's almost time for the Holiday Shop! The kids love this event but in order for it to be successful we need volunteers to help it run smoothly. We will be running the shop Tuesday December 12th through Friday December 15th. Below you will find the sign up link if you would like to volunteer to help make this event successful. Please remember you must have your background paperwork in 48 hours prior to the event to get cleared for working in the school. Lastly, information about shopping including the shop link for item preview, gift card purchase, etc will be going home next week so check those backpacks.
Disney's Thankful Tree
During the month of November, Disney teachers and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our valued families and community what and who you are grateful for at Walt Disney Elementary School.
Please click the button below to take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff by completing the google form linked below. These messages will be shared with staff throughout the month. Your words of appreciation are greatly appreciated by our staff and have a big impact on our culture. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Requesting a Change in Learning Mode
At this time, families are eligible to request to change the learning mode for their student(s) for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Families that are currently enrolled in in-person can switch to virtual, and families who are enrolled in virtual can switch to in-person. If you do not wish to switch your child’s learning mode, no action is necessary.
Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Submitting the form linked in this email does not guarantee a request will be granted. Requests will be reviewed by building and district leadership and the parent/guardian will be notified. If approved, the change will be effective for the second semester (January 8 - June 7, 2024). Once a request has been approved, it will be for the duration of the second semester.Please carefully consider this semester-long commitment before submitting this application, as requests to change during the second semester will not be granted.
Additionally, please note that we have partnered with third party providers for the students’ daily instruction. We utilize Lincoln Learning for our K-6 students and Edgenuity for 7-12. A Fraser teacher will be assigned as your child’s mentor to help check in, keep him/her on track, and align the grading system with Fraser’s. The bulk of your child's instruction will be online and course content will be delivered by Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity. For younger students, a learning coach will be a critical piece in their success. The learning coach needs to support your child with daily instruction, content delivery, and technology. Please note, the District may change your child’s learning mode if appropriate academic progress is not met throughout the semester.
If you are interested in changing your child’s learning mode for the second semester, please fill out the application linked below. You will need to submit one request for each student.
Kids Heart Challenge Detroit Pistons Game- Dec. 2nd
The Detroit Pistons are sponsoring a Kids Heart Challenge Detroit Pistons, which is quickly approaching- Saturday, December 2nd at 7PM.
For families wishing to attend, order tickets here. All students will receive a complimentary ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Fraser Varsity Dance- Clinic for K-8 Students
Join the Fraser Varsity Dance Team on December 9th from 9:00AM-11:00AM for a dance clinic. The cost is $40/dancer- which includes the clinic, a tee shirt, and a performance on 12/15 at 7:00PM.
Lunch Aide Needed
Lunch aides are needed every M-F. These are paid positions and applicants must be capable of going outside in temperatures above 10 degrees. Interested candidates should contact Mrs. Porter at (586)439-6400 and complete an application HERE. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ready or not- the cold weather is here!
Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons. We're starting to see MANY students bundled up each day, which is great! Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather each day. Students will start needing warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and/or boots daily throughout the winter. Our office has received several donations of winter gear. Please reach Disney's main office if you are in need of winter gear for your student.
Please note that, per Board Policy, we will be having outdoor morning lineup and heading outdoors for our 20 minute recess(es) if the windchill is 10+ degrees.
Please take time to label each and every item- because our lost and found gets bombarded with lost winter accessories throughout the season. If items are labeled we will do our best to return them to students.
Parking Lot Reminders
We all know that the Disney parking lot is challenging at times, especially during the winter months. We understand that our dismissal can be stressful and intense with the high volume of car pickup students. From time to time it is important to review our procedures. If we all follow our parking lot procedures and practice patience, we will be able to quickly exit everyone safely
- Please stay all the way to the right in the pick-up line to allow others to enter the parking lot and thru traffic to pass
- Please refrain from parking anywhere other than designated parking spaces, this includes, parking in handicapped parking spots unless your handicap parking pass is properly displayed
- Please be distraction free - refrain from using cell phones, loud music, or other distracting activities. Pay attention and be on the lookout for people walking through the lots
- Please do not pull through the parking spaces to exit. Those parking should back out of parking spaces and utilize the thru traffic line to exit the parking lot.
- Please turn right on Kelly when exiting the parking lot for safety and to help assist with traffic flow.
- The driveway in the front of the school is for bus parking, emergency vehicles, and exiting traffic only. Please do not park or drop-off/pick-up students in the bus loop. Families may not park on Kelly and walk through the bus driveway at dismissal.
- Smoking and pets are not permitted on school grounds. Please leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of all of our students and families.
A LA CARTE Lunch OPTIONS
Disney Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
As a caretaker of a Walt Disney Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Team Disney Parent Teacher Organization. All PTO meetings will now be both in person AND have a link to join virtually. ALL are welcome to join. If you plan to attend in person it is adults only. Our next meeting is on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00 p.m. You can join our meeting in the Disney Media Center or virtually by clicking here by clicking here at 6:00 p.m.
Our official Facebook group is here: Team Disney Fraser Facebook. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Disney families and adding them to our group. If you have a question or concern that you need to be answered, please message a page Admin/Board member.
We welcome the 2023-2024 Board Members:
President- Molly Magnotte
Vice President- April Horgan
Treasurer- Alison Ross
Secretary- Candice Bookmiller
Contact: Team Disney PTO@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
- 11/28 - 4th - 6th Grade Winter Choir Concert: 7:00 pm @ FPAC
- 11/30 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/1 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/5 - Science Olympiad Parent Meeting: 4:00pm Disney Media Center
- 12/11 - 12/15: Holiday Shope
- 12/14 - Early Dismissal (1:30 pm Dismissal)
- 12/15 - 4th Grade visits Henry Ford Museum
- 12/25 - 1/5- No School: Winter Break
- 1/8- School Resumes
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Gleaners Food Distribution to Continue
We are excited to announce that we have extended our partnership with Gleaners through the summer. They will continue to be set up in the FHS parking lot on the following dates
November 30
December 14
January 11
January 25
February 8
If you are in need of food assistance, you can find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.