CUBS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION

Our mission at Collins, with the help of the community, is to foster a caring and enriching environment that enables all students to grow academically and socially, to reach their individual potential as they become lifelong learners.

SCHOOL HOURS: 8:25-3:15 DAILY

HALF-DAY HOURS: 8:25-11:29

BREAKFAST OPENS @ 8:10-8:25

email: mailto:officecollins@uticak12.org

website: https://collins.uticak12.org

Location: 12900 Grand Haven, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Phone: 586-797-4200

Attendance Line: 586-797-4299 (24 hours)

COLLINS Facebook: www.facebook.com/CollinsCubs

PTO Facebook: www.facebook.com/BruceCollinsPTO

JUNE

9: Volunteer Breakfast @ 8AM

9: PTO MEETING 3:45 MEDIA CENTER

10: 6th Grade Graduation 9:30 AM, PM SPECIALS

10: HALF-DAY DISMISSAL @ 11:29 AM

11: Kindergarten Celebration 9:30

11: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL HALF-DAY DIMISSAL AT 11:29

13: PTO TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER (Mound and Hall Road-Mention Collins!)

Please include in your weekly newsletters until the end of the year

Many families and staff members have been inquiring about the first day of the 2025-26 school year. By law, key dates included in school district calendars are subject to collective bargaining.

We recognize the importance of planning family schedules as they relate to the start of school. While productive and collaborative negotiations are continuing, we are making the following dates available at this time:

August 25, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

August 26, 2025 First Day of School for Students (1/2 day Elementary; Full day Secondary)

August 29, 2025 NO SCHOOL

September 1, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

September 17, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

In addition, select vacation dates – such as Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break - are aligned with the Macomb County Common Calendar. Please note – the final negotiated agreements may result in additional days connected to these breaks.

The above information has been added to our district website.

Collins community-

We have some serious allergies for Latex in the building that can create a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, we are requesting LATEX FREE balloons to be utilized for any of our upcoming Kindergarten and 6th grade Celebrations. Thank you for supporting our community members, staff, and/or students with allergies!

Enrichment website where the individual flyers are posted: https://www.uticak12.org/enrichment

Sport Camps: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=65

Enrichment classes: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&s=name&sf[category]=63%2C94%2C69&sf[max_age_month]=0&sf[max_age_year]=100&sf[min_age_month]=0&sf[min_age_year]=0&sf[q]=&v=grid-view

Kindergarten Readiness: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/course/2581/summer-2025/kindergarten-readiness

Calling all returning and NEW cashiers!!

Are you interested in working for UCS and COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL for a Breakfast and/or Lunch cashier position? If so, please see below for our upcoming cashier training!

We will have a slight change in our school hours next year.

The change will ensure that we are able to create greater stability and reliability for our transportation service at all grades throughout the school district. The new hours will also ensure that all UCS junior high schools are able to follow the same schedule.

Our new hours next year will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. For students in our preschool ECSE program, the new AM hours will be 9:05-11:39 a.m. and PM hours will be 12:45-3:19 p.m. (this half-day schedule is for ECSE preschool students only).

UCS continues to actively seek new drivers. Walk in applicants are welcomed every Wednesday from 11 to 1 p.m. at our auxiliary services department, 6600 18 Mile Rd in Sterling Heights. For more information, please visit: https://www.uticak12.org/driverseat.

SPECIAL EVENTS FYI:

• June 10: 6th Grade Graduation 9:30 AM Half-Day Dismissal @ 11:29
• June 11: Half-Day Last Day of School

As the weather gets warmer, please remember our guidelines to be followed from our Utica Community Schools 2024-2025 Parent and Student Handbook (see pages 69-70):

"Consider the following guidelines when selecting school clothing:

1. Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed. Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see- through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed. CODE OF CONDUCT 69 School Appropriate Attire and Appearance (Continued)

2. Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn.

3. Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school.

4. Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.

5. Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited.

6. Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable.

7. Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.

8. Costumes and costume accessories are not to be worn at school unless otherwise authorized by school administration (holidays, specific events, etc.)"

• NO STRAPLESS or CROP-TOP SHIRTS that EXPOSE THE BELLY.
• Tennis shoes encouraged to prevent injury.

"Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner in the hallways. Students who are in the hallways during class time must have a pass issued by a member of the school staff. Hallway Restrictions may be implemented for students who are not able to meet the above expectations."

Taken from School Board Policy 5150:

"5150 POLICY - Student Vandalism:

The deliberate destruction or defacement of any school property, including textbooks, will be viewed as a most serious offense because it has a direct affect on the education of all students. In addition to regular disciplinary measures, students guilty of vandalism will be required to make full restitution. Where this is impossible, parents of these students will be held responsible."

Principal of Collins Elementary

Email: collinsquestions@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/Collins
Location: 12900 Grand Haven Drive, Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Phone: (586)797-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/collins