Tri County Elementary

• The School Bank will be open Tuesday, October 22 (tomorrow) for deposits.

• The 26th Annual Turkey Trot will take place this Wednesday at TC High School track; beginning at 5:00 PM. More information below.

• If you have reached out to your students teacher to volunteer in the classroom, participate in field trips, or events, a Volunteer Consent Form must be filled out. A new form and background check must be completed each school year. This can be obtained from the office. A copy of your state-issued driver's license is required to process all volunteer applications. Print the volunteer form here: Volunteer Form

• If your student is absent, please call the office attendance line, (231) 937-4380, press 1. Absences must be reported to the office within 24 hours for it to be excused. A reason for the students absence must be stated or it will be considered unexcused. If you know ahead of time that your student will be absent, a planned absence form can be filled out and submitted to the office. Print a TCE planned absence form here: TCE Planned Absence Form

• View our Attendance Policy/Process: Attendance Matters

Any changes to how your student is going home for the day needs to be received by the office no later than 2:45pm. After this time, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get end-of-the-day notifications to your student. As you can imagine, the end of the school day can be very busy in the office. For this reason, we discourage early pickups after 3:00pm. In the case of an emergency, please call the office to prearrange a pickup time- 231-937-4830

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, voters in the Tri County Area Schools district will be asked to once again renew the district’s Operating Millage. This will be a two-year renewal of the Non-Homestead millage, for the 2025 and 2026 tax years.

This proposal will NOT impact the taxes on owner-occupied homes in our district. Only second or rental homes, commercial properties, and industrial properties are affected.

The non-homestead millage is essential to maintaining the current programs offered by the district. If this funding is lost, the district will lose a portion of the Foundation Allowance, which cannot be replaced with any other funding source. While primary households are not affected by this millage, state law requires a district-wide election to approve the millage.

What happens if the non-homestead millage does not pass?

If the non-homestead millage does not pass, Tri County Area Schools will no longer be able to assess the full 18 mils that voters approved in August 2022. This would mean a loss of revenue of approximately $2.8 million dollars. The State of Michigan will not replace the lost revenue; therefore Tri County Area Schools would be forced to significantly reduce expenditures to offset the loss of funding, possibly including educational programs and staff, extra-curricular activities, athletics, transportation, etc. to reach a balance budget.

Visit the Tri County website for more information including ballot language and facts: TCAS Election Information

TCAS Employment Opportunities

Substitute Teaching Positions Available- Edustaff

Picture Retake Day will take place Monday, October 28. For students who did not have their pictures taken, order forms are in the office or you can order online: https://store.geskusphoto.com/search/433QTRPGNLRJE

If you need to have retakes done, simply send your student in on retake picture day with their original picture packet.

Please look for an email and more information from your students teacher in regards to classroom activities and the Halloween parade.

🎃 Keep it Spooky, Not Scary: Avoid costumes with violent or bloody images. It's okay to look "spooky," but nothing too gruesome.

👁️ Masks and Makeup: Students are not to wear any full facial costume masks on the bus and in the building. Please keep makeup minimal and apply it at home. Remember, learning is still happening.

🧥 Costumes: Please make sure your child’s costumes are in good taste (no off-color or suggestive writing on costumes, inappropriate accessories, etc).

🚫 No Weapons: Please don’t include any weapons or anything that resembles a weapon

in the costume.

See what's happening in Art, Music, STEM and PE class in the month of October.

Did You Know?

If your child forgets to return a library book on their scheduled classroom visit, they can return the book anytime during the week. Our library also has open times each day for student visits and allows additional time for returns and new check outs!

Students with overdue books still fully participate in library activities, but will not be able to check out a new book until the overdue book is returned. Overdue notices with the title of the book, author, and replacement cost are sent using our district email. Have questions? Please contact me at mgould@tricountyschools.com

Thanks for supporting our incredible library space and reminding your child to return library books in a timely manner. This helps keep our library well-stocked with great books for everyone!

For more information:
https://docs.google.com/.../13jdyqpnz68Y4K1PLSmEa.../edit...

To Sign Up:

https://forms.gle/JZPpPnxBU17dV3S17

"Parkhurst" Sales every Friday! Bring $1 for snacks and goodies! Possible items include Snacks, candy, chips, pencils, erasers, and many more surprises! *Items are chosen based on grade level.

The Tri County Website has a wealth of information useful to parents including school information, calendars, nurse information, and printable documents. Tri County Area Schools- TCE Elementary

We LOVE to celebrate birthdays! If your child would like to bring in a birthday treat, please be sure it is store-bought (no homemade treats). Contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements.

If your student has any medical concerns or conditions please make sure you are

connecting with the District Nurses, we are here to help and to ensure your students needs are being met. We want to provide the safest and most successful school year for your students and help keep each student as healthy as possible.

Some examples of health care needs are: Asthma, allergic reactions, diabetes, seizures,

medications, illnesses, food allergies, head lice, toileting concerns, etc.

Also please make sure your student has all of their school immunizations up to date. If

you are choosing to not have your child receive these immunizations, please make an

appointment asap with the local health department to receive a waiver. If your student is not up to date or you are unsure please contact your family doctor to schedule an appointment to

obtain these.

Kim RN 616-302-1187

Jamie RN 616-893-2925

nurse@tricountyschools.com

We HIGHLY recommend that all students have an extra set of clothing in their backpack for bathroom accidents, spills or mishaps at recess. If you have clothing that your child has outgrown, we gladly take gently used donations.

TC Childcare provides before and after school childcare services for Tri County students at an affordable rate located at TC Elementary and TC Middle School. Morning TC Childcare services are available from 6:00 AM until the first bell. In the afternoon, TC Childcare services are available from dismissal until 6:00 PM. For more information please refer to the 2024-25 Childcare Handbook below.

• Tuesday, October 22- School Bank
• Wednesday, October 23- Turkey Trot @ 5:00 PM
  
• Monday, October 28- Picture Retake Day
• Tuesday, October 29- K-3 Literacy Night
• Thursday, October 31- Halloween Parade 10:00
• Friday, November 1- No School for Students
• Tuesday, November 5- ELECTION DAY, School Bank
• Monday, November 11- Veteran's Day
• Thursday, November 14- Kdg Hearing Screening, 1st Grade Vision Screening
• Friday, November 15- End of 1st Trimester, No School for Students & Staff
• Wed-Friday, November 27-29- No School- Thanksgiving Break
• Wed-Friday, December 18-20- Early Release Days: TCE dismisses at 12:15
• December 23- January 3- No School: Christmas Break
• Wednesday, Jan 6- School Resumes

• Tuesday, October 22- School Bank
• Wednesday, October 23- Turkey Trot @ 5:00 PM
  
• Monday, October 28- Picture Retake Day
• Tuesday, October 29- K-3 Literacy Night
• Thursday, October 31- Halloween Parade 10:00
• Friday, November 1- No School for Students
• Tuesday, November 5- ELECTION DAY, School Bank
• Monday, November 11- Veteran's Day
• Thursday, November 14- Kdg Hearing Screening, 1st Grade Vision Screening
• Friday, November 15- End of 1st Trimester, No School for Students & Staff
• Wed-Friday, November 27-29- No School- Thanksgiving Break
• Wed-Friday, December 18-20- Early Release Days: TCE dismisses at 12:15
• December 23- January 3- No School: Christmas Break
• Wednesday, Jan 6- School Resumes

Breakfast & Lunch: FREE to all students.

View our school menus:

https://www.tricountyschools.com/ourdistrict/foodservice/

School Times: 8:35 am - 3:35 pm (school doors open at 8:30 am)

TCE Early Dismissal Times: 8:35 am - 12:15 pm

Tri County Elementary

21502 Kendaville Rd

Pierson, MI 49339

Phone: 231-937-4380

Fax: 231-648-6675

Office Hours: 8am-4pm