Wolverine Weekly #26

Hello AES Families,

Thank you for continuing to support your student with our March is Reading Month activities. This week, we also have visitors from the Michigan Department of Education coming to AES on Tuesday, March 18th, for our final Title I On Site Review Visit. On Wednesday, a Strawbridge photographer will be at AES to take a yearbook picture of only those students who didn't have one taken in the fall. And students in grades 3-6 will also take the NWEA Reading and Math tests this week to determine their progress towards grade level standards and help us better support them at their current level.

Here's what's happening for the rest of March:

Monday, March 17 - Last day to purchase Mommy Son Dance tickets

Tuesday, March 18 - AES Parent Advisory Meeting 6pm - in-person or virtual by request - Title I Program Budgets, Summer Programs and Family Engagement Plan Feedback

Wednesday, March 19 - Yearbook photos for students who weren't here this fall.

Wednesday, March 19 - Kindergarten Registration - 1-4pm - call to schedule an appointment

Saturday, March 22 - Mommy & Son Dance 5-7pm

Tuesday, March 25 - Reading Month Family Night 4:30-6pm

Wednesday, March 26 - Last day to purchase the AES Yearbook - $15

Wednesday, March 26 - ELGA Deposit Day 1pm

March 30 - April 4 - No School - Spring Break

April 8th, 15th, 22nd - M-STEP State Testing: Math & ELA Grades 3-6; Social Studies & Science Grade 5 only

Warmest regards,

Mrs. Fonger

AES Principal

jfonger@athertonschools.org

810-591-0604

Congratulations to our AES Spelling Bee Winners! These students will compete at the county level in April. We wish them the best of luck!

4th Grade:

1st- Avalynn Sirls

2nd-Ryleigh McKamie

5th Grade:

1st-Payton Peters

2nd-Axel Hobson

6th Grade:

1st-Mya Ramm

2nd-Damia Moore

ATHERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2024-2025 YEARBOOK

Pricing & Deadlines

$15.00 until 3/26/2025

Your 2024-25 YEARBOOK can also be purchased at the school. Order forms with envelope were sent home. Please fill out the form and send exact change in when ordering. Checks cannot be accepted.

Order online at:

WWW.STRAWBRIDGE.NET

ONLINE CODE: YB32439

Please send cash only to purchase tickets in an envelope with your child's name, grade and the number of tickets on it.

March Student of the Month / SEL Monthly Theme - Confidence - teaching confidence in elementary students is crucial because it fosters a positive self-image, encourages them to take on challenges, enhances their resilience in the face of setbacks, and ultimately contributes to their academic and social success; you can build confidence by setting realistic goals, praising effort and perseverance, encouraging a growth mindset, allowing them to try new things, and celebrating their achievements, no matter how small. Click here for ideas on how to teach confidence.

AES Teachers are modeling and introducing the four steps for taking a Meta-Moment as the next step in teaching our students to use RULER SEL tools including the Mood Meter, Charter, Meta-Moment and Blueprint. We have been using the Mood Meter and Charter.

March is Parenting Awareness Month - Parenting Awareness Michigan

Celebrates people raising children and promotes year-round education and resources for parents and caregivers. Its mission is to promote parenting awareness, education, and resources through state outreach and local effort. For more information visit: https://www.preventionnetwork.org/pam

Please click on the links below to read the resources from Nurse Maddie:

Genesee County Vision Resources

Genesee County Youth Resource Guide

Respiratory Illness Parent Letter from Nurse Maddie

In today's digital landscape, online safety is essential for children.

As kids engage with social media, online games, and educational research, equipping them with healthy digital habits is vital. The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization which works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. The Family Online Safety Institute's Good Digital Parenting resources provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to confidently navigate the online world with their families. Click here to view and download their newest materials. This comprehensive guide provides evidence-based strategies for parents to foster a safe and balanced online environment for their children.

The Family Tech Planner is a resource from Common Sense Media to support parents and children with following online safety practices.

• Student Progress: Please check with your child's classroom teacher if you have questions about your child's progress or additional supports for your child. You can reach out to teachers through ROOMS, email or calling the office and leaving a message on their voicemail.
• Parent Pick-up Line: Please place a sign with you student's first and last name and grade level in the passenger side window or dashboard when picking up your student at the end of the day. Mrs. Pike might not be able to call student names everyday and we want to make sure we call the correct student's name to make sure the line moves quickly.
• Dress for the Weather: Please make sure that your child has appropriate gear for outside play each day as students will be going outside for their lunch recess. Also, if your child is missing any gear, the lost and found is located in the school lobby.
• Spare Set of Clothes: Please pack a spare set of clothes in your child's backpack to have at school in the event of an accident.
• Absences: If your child is going to be absent from school, please make sure to call the office at 810-591-0604. It is important to do this each day they are out and provide a doctor's note on your child's return to school in order to excuse the absence.
• Communicating Changes to Your Student's Transportation Plan: In the event you need to change your student's transportation plan from school for the day, our AES office must have that information before 3:00 pm. No changes will be made after 3pm. This allows us to maintain a safe, accurate, speedy, and efficient dismissal.

• For transportation questions, please call the Atherton Schools Transportation Department Phone Number: (810) 244-8917.

Monday, March 17 - Last day to purchase Mommy Son Dance tickets

Tuesday, March 18 - AES Parent Advisory Meeting 6pm - in-person or virtual by request - Title I Program Budgets and Family Engagement Plan

Wednesday, March 19 - Kindergarten Registration - 1-4pm - call to schedule an appointment

Saturday, March 22 - Mommy & Son Dance 5-7pm

Tuesday, March 25 - Reading Month Family Night 4:30-6pm

Wednesday, March 26 - Last day to purchase the AES Yearbook - $15

Wednesday, March 26 - ELGA Deposit Day 1pm

March 30 - April 4 - No School - Spring Break

Monday, April 7 - M-Step Testing Window Opens

Tuesday, April 15 - Parent Connection - Supporting Your Child's Reading and Math Skills

Friday, April 18 - No School

Please reach out with questions, concerns and / or suggestions.

Mrs. Jane Fonger

Atherton Elementary School Principal

jfonger@athertonschools.org

Hello AES Families,

If you’re looking for ways to support your child with the Bridges math program at home, here are some helpful resources. One great online tool is mathlearningcenter.org/families, which is directly tied to our Bridges program. It’s a fantastic resource that explains what your child is learning and offers helpful tips for supporting their work at home. In addition, you will be provided with links to other fun and interactive resources, such as online games and books, to help reinforce your child’s math skills.