The Spencer Scoop
Spencer Elementary - December 6, 2024
Hello Roadrunner Families!
Welcome to winter! I hope you all had amazing food and company over Thanksgiving break. I have to admit that we had the most fabulous fall weather, so I will not complain about the cold. The resurgence of snow bags will cause some slow downs and organizational practice, as it always does.Please send snow clothes each day so they are warm. We go outside on any day above 0 degrees!!
Have a wonderful weekend and yes, I know I already started playing holiday music in the morning. I did show some restraint until after Thanksgiving, though :)
Mrs. Boyd
Report Cards will be viewable through your student's Parent Connect account on Dec 13th. Please note we no longer send report cards home and you will need to access them through Parent Connect. If you need a hard copy printed, please contact your student's teacher. For instructions on how to access your child's report card, please reference the Parent Connect tab in the Spencer Parent Resource Guide below.
Attendance Letters
Last Tuesday marked the end of the 1st trimester and I ran the Chronic Absence Report. Per the Student Handbook, "If a child is absent for 10% of the marking period or more, a letter from the principal addressing the absence issue may be sent to the parents". I compiled letters for students who were absent for 10% or more of the marking period. Those letters went out in today's mail. These absences will not include ones that have been excused by sending in a doctor's note for an extended illness. They will include absences for vacations and extended illnesses with no accompanying doctor's note. If you do receive an attendance notification in the mail, I have also included a copy of your student's attendance history.
Perfect Attendance
We did have a few students (47 to be exact) that managed to avoid the germs and illnesses that go around the school and had perfect attendance so far for this school year. Hopefully they continue to stay healthy. While we no longer award students who have perfect attendance, I thought I would share how many we had during the 1st trimester.
Music Share Days
All students are invited to participate in Music Share Days starting next week. Music Share Day is an opportunity for students to share a musical talent with their class or show and tell about an instrument from home. Music Share Day also lets students practice their polite audience skills. Music Share Days will take place during students’ regular music class from 12/11-12/16 (see below). If students have multiple instruments or shares, I will ask them to choose one to start with and then they may be able to share more if time allows. Sharing is voluntary. Students may choose to just be an audience member. Music Share Days are opportunities for students to perform for their class informally. Music Share Days are not a formal performance or talent show.
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Music Share Day Calendar
Wednesday, December 11th - Ball, Flamingo Room, Anderson, Frog Room, Cowgill, Ferguson
Thursday, December 12th - Sobo, Rowe, Zebra Room, Haden, Urso
Friday, December 13th - Juodokis, Price, Monkey Room, Gunn, Kahl
Monday, December 16th - Jastrzebski, Llama Room, Phillips, Bear Room, Garza, Hukkala
Daily outdoor recesses are a valuable factor in promoting healthy classroom conditions. Children are expected to participate in recess activities. They should wear adequate clothing. Coats, boots, hats and gloves are mandatory during winter months and boots may be necessary when playground areas are muddy. Our policy is that all students go outside for recess. It is assumed that the students who are too sick to be in school would benefit by staying home. On days when the weather is extremely cold or rainy, recess breaks are shortened or held indoors. If the temperature and/or wind chill is 0°(F) or below, the children will stay inside.
2024/25 Board
Tiffanie Winnie - President
Amber Gaines - Co-Vice President
Colleen Gaiefsky - Co-Vice President
Amanda Dennis - Treasurer
Jacquelyn Turkovich - Co-Secretary
Mandy Oswalt - Co-Secretary
Nicole McGhee - Member-at-Large
Shannan Fisher - Member-at-Large
Lindsey Kovacs - Member-at-Large
*Thanks to everyone who came out to window painting at Brighton Ford this week or donated a toy for their Toys For Tots Drive. Also, a very Special thanks to Mrs. Martyn for drawing such a fun, festive window painting for the kids! We appreciate you!
*HOLIDAY SHOP IS TODAY and TOMORROW!
Holiday Shop Info-
Location: Spencer Multipurpose Room
Hours: Friday, December 6th 4pm-7pm
Saturday, December 7th 10-12:30
NO DECEMBER PTO MEETING!
Save-the-Date: December 20th is Popcorn Friday!
Also, just an update on our special Roadrunner Run prizes! Your students may have told you that they got an extra recess last week! We had a lot of fun! For their Playground Party, we decided to make it even more special than just some extra activities on their lunch recesses. Between December 13 and December 20, all grades will get a 1.5 hour party with a movie and crafts in the multipurpose room! Also, Mrs. J’s class will be dressing up Mrs. Boyd on Friday, December 13th. Pictures to follow!
Hello from your Spencer School Counselor, Mrs. McKiddy! We are officially in the midst of the Holiday season and the time of the year where we are thinking of others. To stay connected to the season of giving, we will be focusing on empathy in our classrooms! This lesson will have students expand their thinking to consider multiple perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of how our actions impact others and the world around us. We will discuss how others feel and where they are coming from. This provides a way to learn what we can do to help our family, friends, and peers when they need us most. Showing empathy to others is always a favorite message of mine, and I hope your students continue to spread this message at home with words and actions.
Lets Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work together to determine if supports are needed at school.
More Resources: The Elementary Counseling Team also has the BAS Elementary Counseling (New Updates!) website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer Elementary
As a district, it is our mission to provide a rigorous, meaningful, and well-rounded education that will inspire each student to achieve their personal best. BAS believes that each student and staff member can reach their full potential when challenged to do their best, with an open mind, and with an unwavering commitment to personal growth.
We continue to increase our efforts to support each person's mental health and wellness with resources, time, and experiences. This information and much more can be found on the BAS Wellness & Mental Health website or download the app by typing in Brighton Area Schools on iTunes or Google Play.
Parents - Please make sure you pack a change of clothes (that are weather appropriate) in your child's backpack EVERY DAY. This is for ALL students, grades JK-4th, you never know when your student may have a nosebleed, or loose a tooth, or spill food/milk on their shirt, or find a mud puddle outside, or have a bathroom accident. If your student keeps a change of clothing in their backpack, then we can take care of it here, otherwise we need you to bring up a change of clothes. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you are planning to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips this year, you must fill out a background check. This needs to be done each year and if you have students in other buildings around the district, you only have to fill out the form one time and indicate which buildings you would like to volunteer in. Here are the steps to get to the form...
Go to www.brightonk12.com
Click on District
Click on Donate & Volunteer
Click on Volunteers & Student Teachers
Click on ONLINE Volunteer/Student Teacher Form
What: An all-ages Rock adventure, Big Bang Boom is the ultimate music experience for kids and adults!
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Tickets: ($10 - child, $20 - adult) available at www.brightonperformingarts.com/events
Contact: (810) 299-4130Details: The ultimate rock experience for kids and adults! Ideal for pre-K to 3rd grade, their cool music is loved by parents and educators alike. With performances at KindieFest, Kidzapalooza, HangOut Fest, and countless library and school shows, Big Bang Boom is a trusted name in family entertainment. Don’t miss their Emmy Award-winning “Read to Succeed” track! Bring the excitement to your little ones for a rocking, educational adventure.
Spencer Elementary
Email: boydc@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem