Comets Corner
Week of September 29, 2024
Information from the office...
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 the 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
4th Grade is Making Connections
Fourth Grade has spent a lot of time getting to know each other and building our classroom communities. One activity the students particularly enjoyed was finding commonalities between themselves and their classmates. As they found things they had in common, they wrote them on index cards. They used the index cards to build a tower. The goal was to try to build the tallest tower they could. It was a lot of fun listening to the students talk to each other, sharing their likes and finding things they had in common, while working together to build their towers.
MTPC WALK-A-THON
The MTPC would like to thank all the students and families for their support in this year's Walk-a-thon. The donations continue to roll in and our new amount is $14,470.00. The students, parents, and staff that attended had an amazing time. Students went all out with their theme costumes, and it was nice to be able to enjoy this event with our Twain community. Here are the Top 10 students and classroom party winner. Thanks again for your support.
TOP 10 Students get lunch with the principal:
1. Anthony Lupo- $1,130.00
2. Knox Deatherage- $880.00
3. Willow Rakes- $785.00
4. Cheyenne Gizowski- $720.00
5. Amelia Chetcuti- $700.00
6. Penelope Haley- $510.00
7. Liam Rayba- $500.00
8. Abriana Bowers- $500.00
9. Cameron Fowler- $420.00
10. Brooklyn Darling- $355.00
TOP Fundraising Class wins a Pizza Party:
Mr. Kowalski
Creating a Parent/Guardian Account in Canvas
Below are the directions for pairing as a Parent Observer with your students’ Canvas account.
Parents can use Canvas to
Contact their child’s teacher
View grades, due dates, and events
See, and in many cases access, what the child is doing at school
Support an absent student
View classroom and building announcements
And more!
For the first step you will need to have two devices (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) available to be paired. One device will be used to log into your student’s canvas account. The other will be used to create your parent canvas account.
For parents/guardians of students whom are in young fives through 2nd Grade:
A QR code of your students’ username and password will have been sent home. Use your camera function to scan the QR code to access your student’s Canvas Account. If you are having issues with the QR code, contact your teacher or elementary media tech.
For parents/guardians of students whom are in 3rd-6th Grade:
To log in as your student, go to this website (preferably in Chrome, but Safari is okay):
https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps
Click on the icon that says Canvas Student Login.
Your student should know their username and password. If not, contact his or her teacher or your elementary media tech.
Next Step-
To create and/or log into your Canvas Parent Account:
On a different device (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) Visit this website –
https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps
Click on the icon that says Canvas Parent Login.
Strategic Plan Survey and Community Meeting
We are excited to embark on the creation of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will shape the next five years of excellence in Fraser Public Schools. This plan will continue to focus on our strong traditions of excellence by staying committed to our core values and beliefs - Innovate, Learn, Lead.
To ensure this plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders, we are launching a community survey to gather input. The survey will remain open through October 1st, and we encourage all families, staff, students, and community members to share their thoughts. This is your chance to help shape the future of Fraser Public Schools, and we want to hear from you!
In addition, we will be holding a Community & Parent Meeting to kick off the strategic planning process on October 1 at 6 pm in the Fraser High School Media Center.
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/FraserStratPlanSurvey
Mark Twain Spirit Wear Available
Mark Twain Spirit Wear is now available to purchase. Students and families can choose from a variety of styles and colors with the logos above. The sale runs thought October 25th. Checks should be made out to Mark Twain Elementary. All orders should be submitted to the main office. Order forms are linked below.
Birthday Treat Policy
Birthdays are special celebrations at any age; however, with food allergies and restrictions and the critical demand for learning time—NO FOOD items will be allowed for birthday celebrations. Please do not send them. We will celebrate students’ birthdays in other ways.
Mark Twain Parent Club
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 Perkins
- Vice President: Bethany Haley
- Treasurer: Megan Arnone
- Secretary: Amanda McDunnah
SAVE THE DATE
- 9/30 - Detroit Lions Spirit Day
- 10/1- District Strategic Planning Parent Meeting- 6:00PM in FHS Media Center
- 10/2 - Count Day
- 10/7 - Y5s Visits Deneweth's Garden Center
- 10/9 - MTPC Skating Party @ 6:00 PM
- 10/14 - MTPC Meeting
- 10/15- 5th-Grade Recorder Concert
- 10/17 - 6th Grade Visits Camp Howell
- 10/18 - MTPC October Festival & Trunk or Treat
- 10/21 - 10/24 - Book Fair
- 10/23 - Student-Led Conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
- 10/24 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 10/24 - Student-Led Conferences from 1:00 - 3:30 & 4:30-7:30
- 11/4 - Picture Re-Take Day
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Free Breakfast & Lunch
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.