Comets Corner

Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal

Important Contact Information:

Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6900

Fax: (586) 439-6801

Absentee Line: (586) 439-6990

This is a 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

As you know, School Picture Day was Tuesday, September 17th. If your child was absent or needs their picture retaken, Lifetouch has been scheduled to return on Monday, November 4th.

The first-grade classes learned about Fire Safety when the Roseville Fire Department visited Mark Twain on Wednesday. First, the students listened to a story about fire safety. The fire fighters talked about the importance of having a fire safety plan at home as well as making sure smoke alarms were in working order. The class ended the visit outdoors where they were able to see a fire truck and equipment up close. As the firefighters were leaving, they turned on sirens and lights while driving away. Each student was given their very own fire fighter hat and a glow stick to use on Halloween night. It was an exciting and educational morning!

Congratulations to October's ROCKStars! These students have been recognized for being Responsible & Respectful , Organized, Cooperative, Kind, and Safe throughout the month. In addition to being recognized here, students received an invitation to a pizza party, and a ROCKS AWARD Certificate to commemorate the event.

Nate Sancimino

Adalie Bendert

Lainey O’Quinn

Everly Ryan

Joshua Schneider

Kenidi McKinley

Jayce Endress

Kameron Gray

Aubrey Lutz

Jimmie Robertson

Rylyn Ostrander

Kembri Walls

Luke Whipkey

Leila Keffalo

Max Cracchiolo

In addition, congratulations to Mrs. Delicato's kindergarten, and Mrs. Schop's 5th-grade classes. They earned the most Classroom ROCKS tickets last month and will receive a cool treat and a reward to display in their classroom. Mrs. Danaj's 5th-grade class also earned the Golden Trash Can for the cleanest room. Keep up the outta this world behavior, Comets!

All students, grades Young 5s-12 use Canvas, a learning management system. Classroom teachers use Canvas to provide instruction, resources, activities, and assessments for students, as well as parent communication.

Parents are encouraged to set up a parent/observer account to stay abreast of student learning. Canvas will allow parents to:

Downloadable directions are linked below. In addition, helpful videos and walk-throughs may be found linked HERE.

If you have any trouble at all, please reach out to Twain's Media Clerk, Jean Khoury at Jean.Khoury@fraserk12.org or Kim Keith at kimberly.keith@fraserk12.org..

We are excited to announce that beginning Monday, November 4, the YMCA will provide daily snacks for our afternoon SACC program. We know how important the before and after care service is to our families and look to continue to grow our community partnerships.

Therefore, we are thrilled to provide these after school snacks at no cost to families. We believe that offering a healthy snack will enhance the experience for all children in the program.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

During inclement weather, red flags will be hung near the main entry and outside the media center. These flags denote indoor line up. Our students can enter the building at 8:20 via the main entry or door #16. As a reminder, the bus loop is not a drop off zone, this area needs to stay open during arrival and dismissal times.

Please find a turkey image linked below. Help this turkey make it safely past Thanksgiving by disguising it. Students may disguise their turkeys using any supplies they have at home.

Please have fun and be creative! This is an optional school-wide activity sponsored by our Student Council. All submissions should be turned in by November 8th.

• The North lot is NOT a drop-off/ pick-up zone. It is for parking only. We MUST keep the loop open for busses and emergency vehicles. This rule applies to everyone, so please be cooperative and follow it.

• The large, central lot has two lanes: a drop-off/ pick-up lane on the outside of the loop and a driving lane on the inside.

• Please note: Drivers MAY NOT get out of your car while in the outside drop-off/ pick-up lane. Your students must exit to the outside of the loop, and drivers must not exit the car to walk students up or pick them up. If you have younger children who need to be walked up or picked up at the door, you MUST park your car in one of the lots or on the street.

• Smoking and pets are not permitted on school grounds. Please leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of all of our students and families.

• Please do NOT swear on school grounds. We are trying to set a positive example for behavior for our Twain Comets, and shouting and swearing at other drivers does not set the right example for our kids. We ask our students to be respectful, organized, cooperative, kind, and safe, and we expect those behaviors to be modeled by our parents, too.

If your child has specific medical needs, please reach out to the main office. In order to administer medication, consent forms must be completed. Consent forms for prescription medications must include dosage and frequency information signed by a physician. Medication, including inhalers, must be stored in the main office and not in backpacks or pockets.

The bell to start the school day rings at 8:30 a.m. We have had a problem with many students arriving late to school. This not only affects the student who is tardy, but also has an impact on the rest of the classroom. Many important events take place at the beginning of the school day. When a student arrives late, they are missing out on important classroom assignments as well as important announcements. They also interrupt the learning environment for the rest of the students. Please make every effort to assure your student starts the day off in positive way by getting them to school on time.

We have also have an increasing number of students leaving early daily. We dismiss at 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Students withdrawn early also miss on daily instruction and interventions. They also disrupt the learning environment. Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside the school day. We want to make sure all of our students are learning. Once we reach 3:15 we may not be able to dismiss your student early. With the many moving parts at the end of the school day, it is not always possible to redirect a student to the office at that time.

The K-2 and 3-6 class that brings in the most items will receive a pizza party.

Twain's Student Council is once again hosting a Wreath Fundraiser. This has always been a very successful fundraiser for our student council and the wreath products are beautiful. Order forms were sent home with students last week. Extras are available in the office should you need them. Orders are due by Wednesday, November 14th and our delivery/pick up date at Twain will be Thursday, Dec. 5th (1/2 day).

*Please make checks payable to Mark Twain Elementary.*

We're starting to see MANY students bundled up each day, which is great! Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather each day. Students will start needing warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and/or boots daily throughout the winter.

Please take time to label each and every item- because our lost and found gets bombarded with lost winter accessories throughout the season

Please note that, per Board Policy, we will be having outdoor morning lineup and heading outdoors for our 20 minute recess(es) if the windchill is 10+ degrees.

Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons

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

• 11/4 - Picture Re-Take Day
• 11/5 - No School - Election Day
• 11/7 - MTPC Meeting
• 11/11 - Dentist R' Us
• 11/14 - StuCo Wreath Orders Due
• 11/14 - MTPC Skating Party
• 11/21 - Early Release (1:30 Dismissal)
• 11/25 - Winter Vocal Concert- Grades 4-6
  
• 11/26 - MTPC: Comets Eat Out - Jet's Pizza
• 11/26 End of 1st Trimester
• 11/27 - 11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• 12/5 - StuCo Wreath Delivery

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!