This would be a great idea for a holiday or birthday gift for your Falcon. Order your Falcon apparel here, taking orders til October 27th by 11:59pm.

https://fancher.itemorder.com/

• October 28 - National First Responders Day - Fancher Gratitude Drive-thru for first responders
• October 31 - Fancher Fall Celebration All School Field Trip to Celebration Cinema Movies
• November 5 - No School for Students / Staff in Professional Development
• November 21 - 1st Trimester End
• November 26 - Report Cards sent home
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 2nd Trimester begins
• December 23-Jan 3 - No School - Winter Break
• January 6 - Full Day for JK-12 students and staff

*click the MPPS School Calendar button below to see the whole school year

In reviewing the data collected through FinalForms, it was found that we had an issue with the information that was collected on the Education Benefits form. This information is used to determine how funding is calculated for many of the grants and programs that we participate in. We have cleared out the information in this form and we are asking that everyone please use the link below to log back into FinalForms and make sure that all parts of the Education Benefits form are filled out. Please make sure to sign the form when completed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you taking the time to fill this form out again. This is a time sensitive issue and your attention to this is greatly appreciated!

https://mtpleasant-mi.finalforms.com/

Thank you!

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools

We still have Fancher Cards for Sale $10 each. Feel free to spread the word, anyone is welcome to stop in and purchase them from the community.

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder2/Folder88/Folder1/Folder188/Managing_CD_in_Schools_FINAL.pdf?rev=13874cdc22f04692ac04e0a9efa8da1e

If your student will be taking medications at school we have a form for that:

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3108/MPPS/3085102/_Medication_Authorization_Order_Form.pdf

All medications must be brought to the office with the appropriate health form. Please do not send medications to school with your child. This includes inhalers and epi-pens.

Students receive reports three times per year at the elementary level; at the end of each trimester. As an upper elementary student, your student will earn numbers that are rubric-based at the end as we report on student academic progress. Students will be receiving a 3, 2, or a 1 just as you are used to seeing in the past on their report card. Students will not be receiving letter grades. The scale will be as follows:

3 - Meets Standards

2 - Making Progress

1 - Skill Not Developed

N - Not Assessed this Trimester

We kicked of the new school year at Fancher Elementary teaching and learning SOAR (Safety Ownership Attitude Respect), to teach and reinforce positive behavior expectations in all areas of the school from the classroom to the playground. Each area of our school day, has a focused set up positive expectations that we teach, model, and practice - on what Safety looks like, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect.

Our SOAR matrix is at the front of your student's agenda in the pages include for the student handbook, we encourage you to review these expectations at home with your child too.

Daily our students earning Dojo Points for meeting positive expectations, we recognize students who are SOARing with our Fancher School Store, Positive Office Referrals, Positive Postcards mailed home, and SOAR Student Shout Outs each month.

We know our students are still growing and developing mentally and socially, so we recognize it is always a work in progress when teaching and reteaching expectations. We utilize restorative practices - including repairing the harm, circle ups, and more.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our Fancher Falcons to SOAR!

Mrs. Katie Rinke, Mrs. Shiner & the Fancher Elementary Staff

Students have now practiced each part of our lockdown protocol. We have practiced 2 Fire Drills as a building.

During the school year, our buildings are obligated to practice at least 5 Fire Drills, 2 Tornado Drills and 3 Lockdown drills. At times, we do have our YSU Liason or other police officers from the Police Department assist in our drills. We cover with our students the locations of where to go for each drill, what to do during specific drills, and how to properly evacuate when it is needed. You can also find this information in your child's Handbook in the front of the student agenda.

I encourage you to check out our district website where we have information that pertains to our district school safety. Click here to get to the website.

Third week of A.L.I.C.E review.

The purpose of Inform is to continue to communicate information in real-time, if it is safe to do so. Information should always be clear, direct and in plain language, not using codes. Here are four tips to help you ensure your administrators, teachers, staff, and students are prepared to utilize communication strategies effectively.

• Provide Real-Time Information
  Help keep those closest to danger informed so they know whether to switch strategies. For example, maybe they have the opportunity to switch from lockdown to evacuate.

• Take Note of Surroundings
  Provide as much information as possible to others including things like the intruder’s location, number of intruders, physical description of intruders, the kinds of weapons, and the number of injured people.

• Use Plain Language
  Do not use code words. During an emergency some people may not remember code words and visitors will not know what they mean.

• Determine How to Inform
  It’s important to determine how your organization will Inform during an emergency. Options can include your PA system, walkie talkie, classroom phone, or cellphones.

Remember, knowledge is power. Staying aware and informed is an important defense against an armed intruder.

Click on the link to the menu below. You can also view Breakfast here too.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary/lunch/2023-08-25

Each Friday we will sell Popcorn for $.50/bag. Students can bring their coins or dollar bills in sandwich baggies or put in the back of their agenda in the clear pocket or a safe zipper. Teachers will collect popcorn in the morning and place the order.

If you aren't currently following us at Fancher Elementary on Facebook, please like our page so you can see our district updates, Fancher Staff Spotlights, and more.

Like @FancherElementary

https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/?view_public_for=120248111414338

Dear Families!

If your child will be utilizing bus transportation for the first time this year or has had a change from last year, please fill out the transportation link provided.

Mount Pleasant Public Schools Transportation Form

We are very excited to be using a new software this year with our transportation dept. Students will be scanning when arriving and departing from the bus. Parents will also be able to track the bus location using a new app. New and exciting things at MPPS! You will receive this information at Open House.

To request for Transportation use the form linked here

https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/transportation

Phone: 989-775-2323

In the front of your Student's Agenda you will find the Student Handbook - please read this over and sign the Acknowledgement Form.

Fancher Student Handbook

Fancher has a no student cell phone policy in our student handbook. If a cell phone comes to school with a student it should be turned off and stored in their locker from 8:40am-3:49pm.

We also have a not hats or hoods policy inside the school building, students can wear them outside during recess.

Also students may not wear backpacks to and from class or the belt bag style bags.

Friendly reminder of our No Outside Food policy for Student Lunch time. Students must bring their lunch to school or choose a school lunch option.

MPPS Nutrition Club is a unique community support that provides supplemental, weekend food twice a month to participating students.

If your son or daughter qualifies for free or reduced school meals and this nutritional support is needed, he or she is welcome to be enrolled and participate in the MPPS – Nutrition Club.

MPPS - Nutrition Club is made possible through an amazing partnership with the Community Compassion Network and Greater Lansing Food Bank. Financial support is provided by generous donations from many community members and organizations including Mount Pleasant City Women’s Club, Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation, First United Methodist Church and many other local businesses and groups. In addition there is a multitude of volunteers who donate their time to make this program happen.

To enroll your son or daughter in the MPPS - Nutrition Club, simply complete the following enrollment form. You must also complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, which can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1keAoTS3rmP_WAq4wIblJ__s_9WxuIGdq/view

Form to complete for Nutrition Club

• PEAK (after school): https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/peak-program

• SACC (before school)- School Aged Child Care (Before School Program)- 775-2340

• It's time to show your school spirit, Fancher! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is here with 30% off the entire site. Check out our fresh new designs today! https://1stplace.sale/45518.
  

Download the app on your phone or click the photo below.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary?mode=browse

Fancher Elementary provides a supportive environment to ensure academic, social and emotional growth for students to reach their full potential while transitioning between elementary and middle school.

Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm (summer hours)

Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/
Location: 801 South Kinney Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: 989-775-2230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/
Twitter: @FancherFalcons