Comets Corner
December 1, 2024
Information from the office...
Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6900
Fax: (586) 439-6801
Absentee Line: (586) 439-6990
This is a 24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line ensure the most timely and accurate record.
School Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Dawn Vezzetti
Email: dawn.vezzetti@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.
Mission Statement:
Guiding our Comets to be compassionate, curious, creative citizens who will positively impact the world.
Email: Keith.Tonn@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Page/21
Location: 30601 Calahan Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, USA
Phone: (586) 439-6900
Twitter: @Keith_Tonn
3rd-Grade Campfire Celebration
Recently, Mrs. Deimel’s 3rd grade class completed their narrative writing unit. Students spent several weeks learning new writing skills, revising and editing their writing to showcase these skills, and publishing their narratives. To celebrate all of their hard work students voted on how they would like to share their writing. The class voted to share their writing around a “campfire circle”. Students practiced reading their writing pieces to their peers and Mrs. Deimel converted the classroom to a campground. Finally, students came prepared to share their writing. They pushed their nerves aside and bravely shared their writing in front of the class and guests like Mr. Tonn and Ms. Rinna. After sharing, the class reflected on how proud they were to have had the confidence to share their narratives in front of the class.
Holiday Spirit Days
Report Cards are Coming!
Report cards will be sent home with students at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 11th.
Santa's Secret Shop is Coming
Dear Mark Twain Families,
We are excited to announce our Santa Secret Shop is coming!
It will be held on Monday Dec 9th thru Thursday Dec 12th in the Media Center.
The Santa Shop will enable your child to purchase their own special holiday gifts for family and friends. There will be an affordable selection of items for everyone.
In order for our shop to be a success we are asking for volunteers to help assist the children with their shopping. We know the holiday season is a very busy time for everyone, but we would appreciate your support! Please see the info below for the sign up genius link. Any questions please feel to reach out to me!
Sincerely,
Allison Belyea
586-601-4721
Raise Money for Mark Twain
Mark Twain will be selling Texas Roadhouse gift cards just in time for the holidays! Packets were sent home last week.
The window for this fundraiser will conclude on Monday, December 2nd. Students should return their order forms and money prior to this date. Gift cards will be returned to the school the following week and distributed to families.
This is a prepaid fundraiser, so please be sure to collect full payment for each gift card your child sells. Use the provided envelope to track and hold the payment for your orders. Don't forget to write the student's name and teacher in the space provided on the envelope.
Everyone loves Texas Roadhouse, so selling gift cards is easy and they make the perfect gifts for the holidays. These gift cards are accepted at all locations, over 800 nationwide, and never expire or lose value. Gift cards may also be used at our sister store, Bubba's 33!
Gift cards are available in the following denominations: $5 to $100 amounts.
Cash is ideal so the school can get a faster return, but if you would like to write a check instead: Make all checks payable to: Mark Twain Parent Club.
The school will be earning 10% of all gift card sales from this fundraiser.
The top three selling students in each school will win prizes listed below: ($350 minimum to qualify)
1st Place: Squishmallow, VIP Night at TXRH,
Free Kids Meal for a year, Lunch for your Classroom
2nd Place: Squishmallow, Free Kids Meal for 6 months
3rd Place: Squishmallow, Free Kids Meal for 3 months
Please be sure to return your order envelopes with all payments collected no later than December 2nd..
Change in Learning Modes
At this time, families are able to request to change the learning mode for their student(s) for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Students who are currently attending school in-person in can switch to virtual, and students 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 6, 2025 - June 6, 2025).
Please carefully consider this semester-long commitment before submitting this application, as requests to change during the second semester will not be granted. However, 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 this application. You will need to submit one request for each student.
Twain Parking Lot Reminders
The North lot is NOT a drop-off/ pick-up zone. It is for parking only. We MUST keep the loop open for busses and emergency vehicles. This rule applies to everyone, so please be cooperative and follow it.
The large, central lot has two lanes: a drop-off/ pick-up lane on the outside of the loop and a driving lane on the inside.
Please note: Drivers MAY NOT get out of your car while in the outside drop-off/ pick-up lane. Your students must exit to the outside of the loop, and drivers must not exit the car to walk students up or pick them up. If you have younger children who need to be walked up or picked up at the door, you MUST park your car in one of the lots or on the street.
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.
Please do NOT swear on school grounds. We are trying to set a positive example for behavior for our Twain Comets, and shouting and swearing at other drivers does not set the right example for our kids. We ask our students to be respectful, organized, cooperative, kind, and safe, and we expect those behaviors to be modeled by our parents, too.
Winter Vocal Music Concert - Grades 4-6
In the mood for the holidays after Twain's Winter Program? Students in grades 4-6 put on a wonderful show last Monday! Special thanks to Mrs Esquible & Mr. Reeves for hosting a great concert for our families!
Attendance Matters...
Mark Twain Parent Club
As a parent of a Mark Twain Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Mark Twain Parent Club. Our official Facebook group is here: Mark Twain Parent Club. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Twain families and adding them to the group.
Contact MTPC: mtparentclub@gmail.com
We welcome the 24-25 MTPC Executive Board:
- President: Yolanda Perkins
- Vice President: Bethany Haley
- Treasurer: Megan Arnone
- Secretary: Amanda McDunnah
Save the Date
- 12/2 - MTPC Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Orders Due
- 12/4 - 2nd-Grade Wax Museum
- 12/5 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/5 - StuCo Wreath Delivery
- 12/6 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/9 - 12/12 - MTPC Santa Workshop
- 12/11 - Report Card Distribution
- 12/16 - Science Olympiad Parent Meeting
- 12/23 - Winter Break
- 1/6 - School Resumes
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!