Behind the Magic at Disney

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

Although the end of summer, and the hustle and bustle of the school year looming, presents our students and families with a wide array of emotions, I'm hopeful that this note finds you all well-rested, in good health, and in high spirits for the upcoming year.

On behalf of the Disney staff, we're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of our students and families, both new and returning! We're excited to begin this journey together and are honored to partner with you throughout the year to establish a learning community where our students flourish. Our dedicated staff has worked diligently over the summer to plan lessons, prepare classrooms, and ensure we are ready for the start of the new school year. The building looks wonderful and welcoming and we are eager for all of our students to become a Disney STAR this year!!

Please know the staff and I are here and look forward to partnering with you this year to ensure your child’s success! It is an honor and privilege to serve as your principal and I eagerly look forward to meeting each of you this year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at any time!

See you Monday!

Mrs. Porter

As you may know, Kelly Road is under construction. We are very excited to have a new paved road, as this was a much needed project. Due to inclement weather, the construction timeline has been extended and will impact our first couple weeks of school.

We are working closely with the Clinton Township Police and Macomb County Road Commission to create a proactive plan.

During the construction, you will be unable to park in the Disney parking lot. If you would like to walk your child to the school, please park on a neighborhood street. While we know how excited our Disney families are to return to school, we are asking parents to delay taking pictures at the school until a later date. Once construction is completed, we will have a back to school celebration.

Please carefully read the adjusted procedures below for drop off and pick up.

• Currently Kelly is only open to northbound traffic.
• Please enter the south bus loop, which has traditionally been the exit.
• Once you drop off your student(s), exit the traditional entrance, and make a left to continue north on Kelly. Turning left onto Penrod, the first street north of the school, will take you out to Garfield or Moravian.

Our staff, as well as police will be present to help direct traffic and ensure all students arrive and depart safely.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. It is important we work together to ensure our students’ safety.

Celebrate the first day of school with your student! We have printable first day signs for every grade. Click on this LINK to access them.

Be sure to use #FraserFamily when you post on social media so we can share the smiles!

Bus routes for this year are posted on our website. Please make sure to check this as we have consolidated some routes for this year due to ongoing driver shortages and your stop may have changed from last year.

Also, with several construction projects in the area, our buses may be slightly off our scheduled times. Please continue to have your students at the bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled time.

Please review with your child the bus rules found on the Transportation Department’s website.

When the red flag is hung outside our front doors, this means indoor line-up. Students only can enter the building thru the main door (door #1) as well as the back door (door #18) starting at 8:20 AM.

Please utilize the car drop-off line and students will enter in the back of the building (door #18). If your child needs assistance, please park in a parking spot and walk your child to the main entrance (door #1). Student drop off is NOT allowed in the bus loop during indoor lineup.

Calling in your child sick, an appointment or vacation? Please call the attendance line at any time of day at 586-439-6490. Utilizing the attendance line will assist our office staff with making sure attendance records are accurate.

Please CLICK HERE to see see our Suggested Supply Lists for the 2024-2025.

If your family is in need, we have a small supply of backpacks. If you are in need of backpacks for your children, please reach out to the main office ASAP.

Students will be receiving their iPad soon after the beginning of the school year.

Technology Agreements need to be on file for all students before they receive their iPad and chargers. The current technology agreement on file will determine if students bring their iPads home or keeps it at school. Technology Agreements can be updated at any time if you would like to change your student’s opt-in/opt-out status.

If you are new to Disney, or if you would like to change your students opt-out status, please fill out the Technology Agreement linked below. As a reminder, students will NOT receive an iPad without a completed technology agreement on file.

Students who have Technology Agreements that are Opt-Out will keep their iPad at school. No charger will be assigned as it will be charged at night at school. If your student is an Opt-In and you do not need a charger at home, please e-mail Mrs. Cichocki and a charger will not be assigned to your student.

Please mail Mrs. Cichocki at Dorothy.cichocki@fraserk12.org if you have any additional questions regarding student iPads.

If your child has specific medical needs, please reach out to the main office prior to the start of school. In order to administer medication, consent forms must be completed. Consent forms for prescription medications must include dosage and frequency information signed by a physician. Medication, including inhalers, must be stored in the main office and not in backpacks or pockets. In addition, if your child has a medical plan, it will need to be updated for the 22-23 school year.

Please find medication forms linked below for your convenience.

6th-grade students who qualify for advanced ELA & Math placement classes at Richards Middle School (RMS) will be notified prior to September 9th. We are currently awaiting State testing results to determine eligible candidates. RMS will reach out to families once identification has been completed.

Thank you to our PTO for purchasing a new gaga ball pit and turf for our students to enjoy. We love it and it will get great use at recess! A huge thank you to the Professional Group and the Ross family for volunteering their time to assemble the new gaga ball pit!

Each year, our PTO provides one class shirt for all students free of charge. To help ensure we place an accurate order, please take a moment to fill out the below link with your students name, teacher, and t-shirt size. This form should be completed for each student in your family. You may also order additional shirts if you choose.

Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child. Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning. Therefore, we are excited to continue to use Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning in September to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. (For more information about the benefits of SEL, please check out the quick video below.)

Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons will build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Twain to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Please view the flyers below to learn more about the program topics, and look for additional updates from classroom teachers and ALL district newsletters.

If your child did not receive their report card at the end of last year, please contact the main office as soon as possible. It is possible your address needs updating in our system.

We are looking to hire some Noon-Aides to help with lunches and recess at Disney. Come join an amazing team and work at Disney! Please call the main office if you are interested in this position.

Apply online by clicking here

SACC is available at all six of our elementary buildings. Spaces are limited and schedules must be submitted at time of registration. Drop-in childcare is not available.

• All registration is done through the YMCA of Metro Detroit.
• CLICK HERE FOR YMCA SACC REGISTRATION .
• Search for your child(ren)’s school on the list of sites.
• Please note, half days/early releases are a separate selection than am/pm care. You can add multiple selections to your cart before you check out.
• No money is due at the time of registration.
• When you choose your schedule, the total amount for the school year will be shown. This will zero out when you check out.
• Bills are due weekly.
• Schedule changes can be made by contacting the Y at least 14 days in advance.

Schedule

• Morning Session: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
• Afternoon Session: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
• Half Days: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Early Release Days: 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Fee Structure

• Morning Session: $7.25 flat rate per child*
• Afternoon Session: $10.45 flat rate per child*
• Same Day Morning & Afternoon Session: $16.20 flat rate per child*
• Half-Day Session: $24.00 per child* for the afternoon session
• Early Release Days: $21.50 flat rate per child* for the afternoon session

*The Y offers a 10% sibling discount for every child enrolled after the first child. This is auto-applied when you register. There is also an opportunity for an additional discount based on financial need.

The State of Michigan will provide a free breakfast and lunch for all students who want them throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.

Breakfast & Lunch menus are also linked HERE.

• 8/26 - First Day for Students 11:30-3:30.
• 8/27 - First Full Day of School 8:30 -3:30
• 8/28 - Meet the Teacher Grades 2-6 @ 6:00 or 6:50

• 8/30 - No School - Labor Day
  
• 9/2 - No School - Labor Day
• 9/10 - PTO Meeting - 6pm
• 9/11 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
  
• 9/12 - Great Skate Night
• 9/19 - 6th Grade Camp
• 9/20- Fraser Tailgate
• 9/27 - PTO Fun Run
• 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
  
• 10/1 - Fall Picture Day
• 10/2 - Count Day

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!