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 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
A note from the Principal...
Dear Twain Families,
I hope this letter finds you relaxed and rested for the new school year! On behalf of our entire staff I’d like to welcome our new and returning students to Mark Twain Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. Our staff has worked diligently over the summer to plan lessons, prepare classrooms, and ensure we are ready for the start of the new school year. The building looks wonderful and welcoming and we are eager for all of our Comets to ROCK this year! We hope the information below may address any questions you may have at this time.
The first day of school will be on Monday, August 26th. This day is a half day and we begin at 11:30. We will not serve lunch or snacks on this day. I’ve attached door assignments below so your child will know where to line up daily. Please know staff will also be out front and visible to direct students as necessary this week. YMCA School-Aged Child Care (SACC) WILL be available on this day.
To keep families abreast of Twain happenings, Comet’s Corner will continue to be published weekly and emailed home on Sundays. You can also follow us on Twitter - #TeamTwain
In closing, please know the staff and I are here and look forward to partnering with you this year to ensure your child’s success! It is an honor and privilege to serve as your principal and I eagerly look forward to meeting each of you this year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at any time!
Sincerely,
Keith Tonn
Twitter @keith_tonn
First Day of School Signs
Celebrate the first day of school with your student! We have printable first day signs for every grade. Click on this LINK to access them.
Be sure to use #FraserFamily when you post on social media so we can share the smiles!
2024-2025 Classroom Supply Lists
Please CLICK HERE to see our Suggested Supply Lists for this school year.
Need a backpack?
6th-Grade Advanced ELA & Math Placement
6th-grade students who qualified for advanced ELA & Math placement classes at Richards Middle School (RMS) will be notified prior to September 9th. We are currently awaiting State testing results to determine eligible candidates. RMS will reach out to families once identification has been completed.
THE SECOND STEP SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM K-8
Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child. Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning. Therefore, we are excited to continue to use Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning in September to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. (For more information about the benefits of SEL, please check out the quick video below.)
Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons will build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Twain to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Please view the flyers below to learn more about the program topics, and look for additional updates from classroom teachers and ALL district newsletters.
DOES YOU CHILD HAVE MEDICAL NEEDS?
If your child has specific medical needs, please reach out to the main office prior to the start of school. 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. In addition, if your child has a medical plan, it will need to be updated for the 24-25 school year.
Please find medication forms linked below for your convenience.
FIND YOUR CHILD’S BUS STOP ONLINE
Bus routes for this year are posted on our website. Please make sure to check this as we have consolidated some routes for this year due to ongoing driver shortages and your stop may have changed from last year.
Also, with several construction projects in the area, our buses may be slightly off our scheduled times. Please continue to have your students at the bus stop 10 minutes before their scheduled time.
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
School-Age Child Care Registration
SACC is available at all six of our elementary buildings. Spaces are limited and schedules must be submitted at time of registration. Drop-in childcare is not available.
- All registration is done through the YMCA of Metro Detroit.
- CLICK HERE FOR YMCA SACC REGISTRATION .
- Search for your child(ren)’s school on the list of sites.
- Please note, half days/early releases are a separate selection than am/pm care. You can add multiple selections to your cart before you check out.
- No money is due at the time of registration.
- When you choose your schedule, the total amount for the school year will be shown. This will zero out when you check out.
- Bills are due weekly.
- Schedule changes can be made by contacting the Y at least 14 days in advance.
Schedule
- Morning Session: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
- Afternoon Session: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- Half Days: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Early Release Days: 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Fee Structure
- Morning Session: $7.25 flat rate per child*
- Afternoon Session: $10.45 flat rate per child*
- Same Day Morning & Afternoon Session: $16.20 flat rate per child*
- Half-Day Session: $24.00 per child* for the afternoon session
- Early Release Days: $21.50 flat rate per child* for the afternoon session
*The Y offers a 10% sibling discount for every child enrolled after the first child. This is auto-applied when you register. There is also an opportunity for an additional discount based on financial need.
SAVE THE DATE
- 8/26 - First Day for Students 11:30-3:30.
- 8/27 - First Full Day of School 8:30 -3:30
- 8/28 - Meet the Teacher Grades 1-6 @ 6:30 PM
- 8/30 - No School - Labor Day
- 9/2 - No School - Labor Day
- 9/3 - School Resumes
- 9/9 - MTPC Meeting @ 6:30
- 9/11 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 9/16 - MTPC Skating Party
- 9/17 - Picture Day
- 9/20 - Fraser Tailgate
- 9/27 - MTPC Walk-A-Thon @ 2:00
- 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
- 10/2 - Count Day
- 11/4 - Picture Re-Take Day
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Free & Reduced Meals
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.
