• March 1 - Inside Out 2 Free Movie at MPHS Gym 12:45 (rsvp)
• March 6 - Report Cards Trimester 2 sent home
• March 6 - Tribal Author Visit
• March 7 - No School for Students, Professional Development for Staff
• March 18 - Digital Dopamine: Exploring Impact of Technology on Mental Health of Young People 7pm MPHS
• March 21 - No School, Spring Break Begins
• March 21-30 - No School, Spring Break

*click the MPPS School Calendar button below to see the whole school year

The Sex Ed Advisory Board is seeking a new required member; a "Community Health Professional." If interested, please complete the form available at this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HVzGcbereNyK2p_NJ5t4sPd4DjcLggNii3PYS7BvWEc/edit?usp=sharing

As a reminder our school policy is that students are outside for arrival, recess, and dismissal when temperatures are 0 or above. When the feel like temperatures are below 0 students are inside.

With the colder temperatures please make sure your student brings the proper winter gear with them to school. It helps if your student's items are labeled as well, so if things end up in the lost & found they can be returned!

Students need to have warm clothing, including winter coat, hat, gloves/mittens, boots, snow pants. These items can be expensive, if you need help please write in a note in your child's school agenda for their teacher. We can see how we can help.

Mt Pleasant Public Schools is thrilled to launch our Fueling Excellence video series as a part of our new strategic plan!

Take a look at the incredible things happening throughout the district!

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder2/Folder88/Folder1/Folder188/Managing_CD_in_Schools_FINAL.pdf?rev=13874cdc22f04692ac04e0a9efa8da1e

If your student will be taking medications at school we have a form for that:

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3108/MPPS/3085102/_Medication_Authorization_Order_Form.pdf

All medications must be brought to the office with the appropriate health form. Please do not send medications to school with your child. This includes inhalers and epi-pens.

As we returned from winter break we are reviewing our school wide expectations - SOAR (Safety Ownership Attitude Respect), as we teach and reinforce positive behavior expectations in all areas of the school from the classroom to the playground. Each area of our school day, has a focused set up positive expectations that we teach, model, and practice - on what Safety looks like, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect.

Our SOAR matrix is at the front of your student's agenda in the pages include for the student handbook, we encourage you to review these expectations at home with your child too.

Daily our students earning Dojo Points for meeting positive expectations, we recognize students who are SOARing with our Fancher School Store, Positive Office Referrals, Positive Postcards mailed home, and Falcon of the Month.

We know our students are still growing and developing mentally and socially, so we recognize it is always a work in progress when teaching and reteaching expectations. We utilize restorative practices - including repairing the harm, circle ups, and more.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our Fancher Falcons to SOAR!

Mrs. Katie Rinke, Mrs. Shiner & the Fancher Elementary Staff

Students have now practiced each part of our lockdown protocol. We have practiced 4 Fire Drills as a building and 2 Lockdown Drills.

During the school year, our buildings are obligated to practice at least 5 Fire Drills, 2 Tornado Drills and 3 Lockdown drills. At times, we do have our YSU Liason or other police officers from the Police Department assist in our drills. We cover with our students the locations of where to go for each drill, what to do during specific drills, and how to properly evacuate when it is needed. You can also find this information in your child's Handbook in the front of the student agenda.

I encourage you to check out our district website where we have information that pertains to our district school safety. Click here to get to the website.

Click on the link to the menu below. You can also view Breakfast here too.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary/lunch/2023-08-25

Each Friday we will sell Popcorn for $.50/bag. Students can bring their coins or dollar bills in sandwich baggies or put in the back of their agenda in the clear pocket or a safe zipper. Teachers will collect popcorn in the morning and place the order.

If you aren't currently following us at Fancher Elementary on Facebook, please like our page so you can see our district updates, Fancher Staff Spotlights, and more.

Like @FancherElementary

https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/?view_public_for=120248111414338

Dear Families!

If your child will be utilizing bus transportation for the first time this year or has had a change from last year, please fill out the transportation link provided.

Mount Pleasant Public Schools Transportation Form

We are very excited to be using a new software this year with our transportation dept. Students will be scanning when arriving and departing from the bus. Parents will also be able to track the bus location using a new app. New and exciting things at MPPS! You will receive this information at Open House.

To request for Transportation use the form linked here

https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/transportation

Phone: 989-775-2323

In the front of your Student's Agenda you will find the Student Handbook - please read this over and sign the Acknowledgement Form.

Fancher Student Handbook

Fancher has a no student cell phone policy in our student handbook. If a cell phone comes to school with a student it should be turned off and stored in their locker from 8:40am-3:49pm.

We also have a not hats or hoods policy inside the school building, students can wear them outside during recess.

Also students may not wear backpacks to and from class or the belt bag style bags.

Friendly reminder of our No Outside Food policy for Student Lunch time. Students must bring their lunch to school or choose a school lunch option.

Mount Pleasant Public Schools is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We want to reminder you of our partnership with @CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment.

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs.

Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/mpps.

#OilerPride

#EmpowerExcellence

MPPS Nutrition Club is a unique community support that provides supplemental, weekend food twice a month to participating students.

If your son or daughter qualifies for free or reduced school meals and this nutritional support is needed, he or she is welcome to be enrolled and participate in the MPPS – Nutrition Club.

MPPS - Nutrition Club is made possible through an amazing partnership with the Community Compassion Network and Greater Lansing Food Bank. Financial support is provided by generous donations from many community members and organizations including Mount Pleasant City Women’s Club, Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation, First United Methodist Church and many other local businesses and groups. In addition there is a multitude of volunteers who donate their time to make this program happen.

To enroll your son or daughter in the MPPS - Nutrition Club, simply complete the following enrollment form. You must also complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, which can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1keAoTS3rmP_WAq4wIblJ__s_9WxuIGdq/view

Form to complete for Nutrition Club

• PEAK (after school): https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/peak-program

• SACC (before school)- School Aged Child Care (Before School Program)- 775-2340

Fancher spirit wear is always in style! Gear up for the winter at https://1stplace.sale/45518

Download the app on your phone or click the photo below.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary?mode=browse

Fancher Elementary provides a supportive environment to ensure academic, social and emotional growth for students to reach their full potential while transitioning between elementary and middle school.

Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm (summer hours)

Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/
Location: 801 South Kinney Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: 989-775-2230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/
Twitter: @FancherFalcons