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

MAY

23: 5th Graders SPECIAL SELECTION FOR 6th GRADE DUE!

23: 6th Grade Picnic at Dodge Park

26: NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY

27: 6th Grade Camp

28: FIELD DAY

JUNE

3: SENIOR CELEBRATION @ 8:00 MEDIA CENTER

5: KICKBALL GAME 6th Graders

4: FIELD DAY RAIN OUT DATE

9: PTO MEETING 3:45 MEDIA CENTER

10: 6th Grade Graduation

11: Kindergarten Celebration 9:30

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

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:

• May 27: SIXTH GRADE CAMP
• May 28: FIELD DAY
• June 5: 6th grade Picnic and Kickball Game
• June 10: 6th Grade Graduation 9:30 AM Half-Day Dismissal @ 11:29
• June 11: Half-Day Last Day of School

Please be sure you have an approved background check on file and submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Thank you!

Please see the letter regarding field day from Mr. Cahill. Field Day will take place on May 28th, 2025.

Reminders: wear you class shirt or color, apply sunscreen at home before the day begins, bring a water bottle, and be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Families-

Our official dismissal is at 3:15. As our preschool continues to be open, we ask that all students exit to their parents/families/homes immediately upon dismissal. Our playground should not be attended without adult supervision and is open to the public after preschool dismissal around 3:45. Therefore, all students should go home first and immediately upon dismissal. As a reminder, after school hours on school property could potentially lead to larger issues with the Sterling Heights Police Department. We appreciate all students heading home upon dismissal.

ELEMENTARY

Daily Dismissal Students are expected to be picked up promptly at dismissal time, unless they are involved in a parent- authorized, supervised activity or enrolled in School Age Child Care (SACC).

Teachers official duty and supervision does not begin until 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day. Therefore, students should not be dropped off before that time without an adult's supervision. Breakfast doors open at 8:10. Thank you.

RECESS REMINDERS:

As the weather gets nicer, teachers may choose to provide your students with an additional recess beyond the lunch time requirement. As usual, any issues/behaviors that arise should come from the classroom level teacher to reach out to families. Please see below for additional reminders from our UCS PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK, p. 51

RECESS

Elementary Recess Guidelines Fresh air and exercise are proven to enhance a child’s physical and educational growth. Recess is an important part of the Utica Community Schools elementary program and is supervised by authorized school personnel. A doctor’s note is required to excuse a student from recess for more than two days. Your child should come to school appropriately dressed for outdoor play, even in the winter months. During inclement or bitterly cold weather, recess will be held indoors.

• Respectful language (not obscene or profane)
• No threatening language that may unintentionally cause harm to a student.
• HANDS OFF-no pushing, shoving, slapping, fighting that may endanger the safety of others
• Not jumping from the swings due to safety hazard.
• Respectful of all staff members that are present. It is important to listen to the rules the first time they are given.

SOCCER/FOOTBALL PLAYING EXPECTATIONS: we love the competitive nature of our sports enthusiasts, but it is important to remember that we are at a school ground, not a facility that is conducive to our competitive sports we play outside. We are here to play and have fun at recess together. Thank you for using kind words, respectful language, and non-physically aggressive mannerisms. Have fun!

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