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The R. Grant Graham Star Reporter
April 19th, 2024
From the Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
April
- Book fair 22th - 26th
May
- May 3rd NO SCHOOL
- May 18th Fun Fair
- May 24th NO SCHOOL
- May 27th NO SCHOOL
The Book Fair is next week. Please set up an e-wallet account. This prevents students from losing money. Please take a look at the attached flyer.
Please sign up on Signup Genius for the Fun Fair. See the flyer attached.
Remember our test-taking tips from last week's newsletter.
Don't forget the power of reading.
Lastly, I would like to encourage you to keep consistent communication with your student's teacher. It makes for great conversation about their accomplishments in school.
Thank you for all you do to support your student/students and Graham Elementary. You are appreciated!
Best Regards,
Jamie Brooks
Principal
R. Grant Graham Elementary School
Office 248-537-6800
Jamie.brooks@avondaleschools.org
"Try to do something very difficult and impressive. Always reach for the Stars."
Click the link to sign up to volunteer!
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.
MDE invites parents to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Nothing fancy is required—cell phones can capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent may be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until Friday, April 19, 2024.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and the MDE’s YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May.
If you have a child with great things to say about a teacher, don’t hesitate—use the instructions found on our website to submit a video today!
Instructions to submit video (Arabic) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGOsFm2UqssthvOfR_map5ghBr8AeqCh/view?usp=sharing
Instructions to submit video (English) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOLzeH7wTWukRhwy2IZKdNmCmUYUGp8M/view?usp=sharing
Instructions to submit video (Spanish) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_uXaEop73z_bhaVJKAUZtB094MGFtLl/view?usp=sharing
Avondale School District would also like to share your video with our community. Please send your video to Annette McAvoy at 248-217-1759.
Avondale School District No Tax Rate Increase Bond Proposal on the August 6, 2024 Ballot
Plan to attend a TOWN HALL on MAY 2, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm at Avondale High School or on ZOOM to learn about this important election. Get the facts about the benefits and financial impacts and learn about the projects that a successful bond will fund. All schools, athletics, and Arts programs will benefit from the bond passage and there will be no tax rate increase to the community.
Come in person or join on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7832497459?omn=86264229227.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
We would like to give a shout out to the Leadership Team for organizing the Spread the Love Fundraiser! Also, a big thank you to students and staff for purchasing a friendship bracelet. We raised over $300! Your sales helped fund a large purchase of toys for the children at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Troy. They were thrilled to receive such a generous gift! Thanks for helping Spread the Love to others!
BOOK FAIR!
SPRINGFEST!
DID YOU KNOW?
Honor Community Health, located in Avondale High School (2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills) offers vaccinations, physical and mental health check-ups, athletic physicals, and MORE! Payment for service is based on a sliding scale. Call for an appointment: (248) 537-6235 or (248) 724-7600.
April Birthdays!
Ashton G
Ashton L
Mason M
Dhirushva G
Kevin P
Jayla E
Chris S
Kylie E
Raphael G
Enas Z
Gabriel C
Lucas G
Beverly M
Kuran R
Jaiah S
Cameron U
Sathvik S
Cassidy M
Jose A
Saket K
Annalisse S
Emi-Dienaba K
Aastha S
Kendra V
Josiah J
Marguerite U
Jayden B
DeQuindrick D
Olin F
Kavisha P
DeJuan R
Kavish J
Venkata T
Munize M
Ibrahima C
Peighton L
Skylar J
Briana C
Fiona Q
Roza Q
Nova L
Ahlivya M
Enrollment for Summer Camp and the 2024-2025 school year is open! Click on one of the following links to start the enrollment process for your student:
- If you want to enroll your student in the ELC Summer Camp, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 3 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 4 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.