Email: officeschwarzkoff@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/schwarzkoff

Location: 8401 Constitution Blvd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Phone: (586) 797-6300

School Hours: 8:25 AM - 3:15 PM (full days) and 8:25 AM -11:29 AM (half days)

Breakfast Hours: 8:05-8:25 AM
Facebook: Schwarzkoff Elementary School

8:05 Main doors open for K-6 breakfast students ONLY

8:15 Inside doors open for classroom lineup

8:15 Kinder students enter via classroom doors (first week ONLY)

8:25 School begins

11:29 Half day dismissal

3:15 Regular dismissal

Sunday, September 15th

• Happy Birthday Kristina Todorovski

Tuesday, September 17th

• Constitution Day

Wednesday, September 18th

• No School

Thursday, September 19th

• Happy Birthday Karrie Koteles

Friday, September 20th

• 3rd-6th send home printed M-Step Progress Reports

Our Trunk or Treat Committee will be:

• Amber Fante
• Fadia Acho
• Stephanie Davis
• Erica Little
• Open Spot email amber.fante@uticak12.org if interested

• The event will be held, Friday October 18th from 6:00-8:00 PM
• We need at least 50 Trunks to run this event. You supply the decorated trunk and we supply the candy.
• This year's event will be a fee based event as the event have additional fun options (more to come)
• Candy Wars will take place October 7th-11th. Volunteers are needed to weigh candy for each classroom.

We welcome Ms. Smallwood to our 5th grade math position

Ms. Smallwood is a recent graduate of Oakland University

She is thrilled to join our school community and looking forward to getting to know her students

• Parent Johnny Davis will assume the Head Coach role for Science O this year
• Please share email jagdavis12@gmail.com for interested families
• He will be holding an informational night for 4-6th graders in October
• The attached flyer went home Friday, September 13th

On the bottom of each item on the Nutrislice menus on there is a key that denotes if they are halal or halal friendly (not certified halal but do not contain any animal enzymes or alcohol.) If a child needs halal the parent fills out the dietary needs form at least 48 hours in advance notice so that way we can get food from our base kitchens. The form should be sent it to Envin.kape@uticak12.org.

Here is a link to Food Service Contact Information as well.

• Long-Term Rate $200 a day (an increase from $160)
• Building Sub $160 a day
• Retiree rate is $200 a day
• Long Term Retiree is $225 a day

Students being pulled out of class for ABA by their parents are to be marked EXCUSED. Please make a note that the student is going to ABA therapy. Absences for ABA still count towards our attendance policy.

• UCS has updated the Elementary Handbook for disciplinary policies.
• On Weds, September 25th a time has been scheduled for each grade level in the media center for a grade level handbook review.
• After the review each student will have to provide a signed statement showing they participated in the review.
• Teachers will be accountable for reviewing the handbook for any absent students.
• Each grade level may select one teacher to complete the review.
• The updated handbook is listed below.

• The 3rd-6th grade color copies of the report will be sent home on Friday, September 20th to parents
• Please review the results with your student and set goals for learning for this school year

• Kinder ONLY - Enter at door 8 unless breakfast
  
• 1st- 6th - Enter MAIN DOORS
  
• All cars enter and exit through same parking lot entrance (School staff at spot at 8:15)
• Parent drop off lane by gym staff on duty at 8:15.
• All students must be WALKED through the parking lot.
  
• Please note that students arrive at 8:25 will not be able to eat breakfast

Dismissal Procedures

• Kinders begin dismissal at 3:05 (first weeks ONLY)
• Khatri ONLY - Dismiss at Door 8
• 1st - Dismiss at classroom doors
• Molek & Duncan - Dismiss at classroom doors
• 3rd/Qaran - Dismiss at the classroom doors
• All bussers will wear bus tags and be supervised when walking out to busses.
• 3:20 - Staff duty ends, all students must be picked up by 3:15, 11:29 on half days.

Bell Schedule Arrival

• 8:05 - All students that enter must go to main doors in gym for breakfast. NO STUDENTS MAY ENTER AT THIS TIME UNLESS THEY ARE EATING BREAKFAST
• 8:15 - All students through main doors, breakfast students may go through inside double doors for classroom indoor line up.
• 8:25 - Arrival bell rings, all tardy students will enter through office doors, parents must walk tardy students to office, ring bell and show ID.

We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective and efficient. When you wish to visit Schwarzkoff Elementary, come to front door right of main door. At this door we have a security camera, intercom, and buzzer. To help us assist you when you would like to enter our school:

1. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
2. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
3. You will be asked to show your photo id into the security camera
4. Office staff will buzz the door for you to enter the building
5. Please pass through the lobby and enter the office
6. Office staff will help you with your request

In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (as they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.

The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security, and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Schwarzkoff safe.

While we understand the appeal of having fast food delivered to school, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our entire student body. Allowing outside food deliveries creates logistical challenges, disrupts the school environment, and can lead to unfair advantages for some students. For these reasons, fast food deliveries during school hours will not be permitted. We encourage all students to either bring a packed lunch or enjoy the free meals provided in our cafeteria.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Students will have the opportunity to go outside with their classmates during designated times throughout the day. Recess helps to promote social and emotional learning and development for all children. Allowing time for our students to engage in peer interactions allows them to role play essential social skills. Recess also benefits our students by increasing their level of physical activity improving their memory, attention, and concentration. Each class will have a recess attached to the lunch program. We go outside whenever possible and stay inside if it is raining or the temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Students will have an optional second recess each day with their classroom teacher. Please have children dress for the weather.

All meals are free this year thanks to the Michigan School Meals law. Students that would like to be eligible for benefits, such as pay-to-participate sports, college entrance fees, AP testing fees and more still need to fill out the Education Benefits Form or the School Meals Form. These forms are available at https://utica.familyportal.cloud. Please download and complete the forms to ensure we receive our Title I and other specialized funding from the state. Paper applications will be sent home with the youngest child in the family the first week of school.

Any prospective volunteer of Utica Community Schools including those who will be supervising students, working with students, chaperoning field trip, etc. must complete a Criminal History Check Form and be cleared prior to any volunteer services.

Volunteer background checks must be completed annually. If a parent has students in more than one school, only one volunteer form must be completed.

Click on the link below the photos, complete the form and return to Schwarzkoff Office