Comet's Corner

Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal

Important Contact Information:

Main Office Phone: (586)439-6900

Fax: (586)439-6801

Absentee Line: (586)439-6990

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. 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

Dear Twain Families,

I hope this letter finds you relaxed and rested for the new school year! On behalf of our entire staff I’d like to welcome our new and returning students to Mark Twain Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. Our 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 Comets to ROCK this year! We hope the information below may address any questions you may have at this time.

Staff has given careful consideration to each child’s placement for the 24-25 school year. By doing so we have created classrooms that are balanced both academically and socially to help ensure each child’s success. Student placement letters will be emailed to families the afternoon of August 21st. If you have changed your email address or moved over the summer, please contact our office ASAP so we can ensure we have the correct contact information on file.

The first day of school will be on Monday, August 26th. This day is a half day and we begin at 11:30. We will not serve lunch or snacks on this day. I’ve attached door assignments below so your child will know where to line up daily. Please know staff will also be out front and visible to direct students as necessary this week. YMCA School-Aged Child Care (SACC) WILL be available on this day.

To keep families abreast of Twain happenings, Comet’s Corner will continue to be published weekly and emailed home on Sundays. A list of important August/September dates may be found below in the meantime. You can also follow us on Twitter - #TeamTwain

In closing, 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!

Sincerely,

Keith Tonn

Twitter @keith_tonn

Please CLICK HERE to see see our Suggested Supply Lists for this school year if you want to plan ahead!

if your family is in need, we have a small supply of backpacks available free of charge. The backpacks were donated by our friends at the Woods Church and some even contain supplies. Backpacks will be available August 14th & 15th from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the may vestibule while supplies last. If you can't make it at this time, please reach out to Mrs. Vezzetti in the main office.

Please join our Young 5s & Kindergarten Welcome Night on Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30 -7:45 PM. Our newest Comets will get a chance to see the building, meet new friends, and start getting to know their teachers.

Doors will open at 6:30. Students & parents will report to classrooms, drop off supplies, and meet their new teachers until 6:45. At that point, parents will join Mr. Tonn in the media center while students remain with their new teachers and participate in classroom activities. Mr. Tonn will review building procedures and routines. Afterwards parents will discuss curriculum and classroom needs/expectations and procedures with teachers.

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.

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 24-25 school year.

Please find medication forms linked below for your convenience.

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 stop information will be available online for the 2024–2025 school year starting August 19th. You can access your child’s bus stop information by visiting www.fraser.k12.mi.us. Click on the "Bus Stops" link and enter your address to retrieve your child’s bus stop information.

It is very important to check your child’s bus stop, as routes have been modified for the 2024–2025 school year.

Students will be assigned a route number in lieu of a bus number. The route number is located on the left side of the entry door. To ensure transportation, all students must be at their bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time.

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

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 Ramirez
• Vice President: Bethany Haley
• Treasurer: Megan Arnone
• Secretary: Amanda McDunnah

This year we will be utilizing a new online platform for our Walk-A-Thon. Information will be sent out the first week of September.

• 8/21 Young 5s & Kindergarten Parent Night @ 6:30 PM
• 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 1-6 @ 6:30 PM

• 8/30 - No School - Labor Day
  
• 9/2 - No School - Labor Day
• 9/9 - MTPC Meeting @ 6:30
• 9/11 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
• 9/16 - MTPC Skating Party
• 9/20 - Fraser Tailgate
• 9/27 - MTPC Walk-A-Thon @ 2:00
• 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
  
• 10/2 - Count Day

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!

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 may be found HERE.