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 name, 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

In 6th Grade Social Studies, the students have been exploring Unit 4: Culture! The unit built student's domain-specific vocabulary around the topic and then the students got to conduct their own research on a country of their choice! 6th graders had to discover their choice's cultural components of traditions, beliefs, values, rituals, and behaviors. They created a Kami multi-page poster through Canvas. The students had to write multiple paragraphs detailing and identifying the cultural component. Parents/guardians of a 6th graders can view their child's project by logging into Canvas, accessing the "Assignments" tab, and selecting "Cultural Components Mini Research Project" or have their child bring it up on their iPad.

The 2nd Graders at Mark Twain recently visited Legoland and The Rainforest Cafe at Great Lakes Crossing. Our favorites at Legoland included the 4D movie, Kingdom Quest Ride, Merlin’s Apprentice Ride, and Lego Miniland. At the Rainforest Cafe, we enjoyed a tour of the amazing fish tanks and animatronic animals. We had an amazing time and want to thank all our parent volunteers who helped make this trip so memorable.

This year's Science Olympiad Team represented our school proudly on Saturday, May 10th at Macomb Community College. We competed against 30 other K-6 Macomb County schools in 14 events. Students also participated in several open events that were exciting and fun. We had three teams win medals: our “Bridging the Gap” team consisting of Nellie Blehm & Aria Venneste, our “Reflection Relay” team consisting of Grace Kirby, Nellie Blehm, and Joseph McLaughlin, and our “Ping Pong Propulsion” team consisting of Marco Cracchiolo and Sterling Sanders! We are especially thankful to our supporters and parent coaches. We look forward to having more students participate next year!

This year Twain's Field Day will take place on Wednesday, May 28th with a rain date scheduled for Thursday, May 29th. Only parents that volunteer in-advance (see below) and pass a background check will be able to attend the event. Also, be on the lookout for a text or email on the morning of the event should we have to cancel due to the weather.

A few reminders:

• Students should bring a refillable water bottle with their name on it.
• Students should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, sunglasses or a hat, and sunscreen.
• We are also encouraging students to bring extra shirt/clothes due to the water games.

Thanks,

Mr. Mette

iPad collection will take place May 27th – 30th.

• Tuesday May 27th - Zielinski, Delicato, Huizdos
  
• Wed. May 28th - Balaban, Szeliga, Cracchiolo, Deimel
  
• Thurs. May 29th - Albrecht, Thuss, Danaj, Schop
  
• Friday May 30th - King, Palus, Kowalski, Lombardo
  

Students are encouraged ro do the following prior to turning in their iPad:

• Please make sure the iPad is charged to 100%.
• Return the charging unit that you were issued. All parts must be an Apple product.
• Please remove any stickers that your student may have put on the iPad.
• Please delete the videos and pictures from the iPad.
• Turn off any passcodes or restrictions you may have put on the iPad.
• Please delete any alarms.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our media clerk.

Jean.khoury@fraserk12.org (586) 439-6975

• Please do not park in Handicap parking without a permit.
• 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.

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

The upcoming elections for the MTPC board will feature nominations during the April meeting and voting during the May meeting. The positions available for election include the roles of President and Secretary.

To be eligible for nomination for a board position, candidates must fulfill certain criteria. Specifically, an individual must have a child currently enrolled at Mark Twain Elementary and will be a student at Mark Twain Elementary during 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, nominees must possess voting rights to accept their nomination. Furthermore, candidates are required to have attended at least three meetings prior to the nomination month and must have volunteered or chaired at least one event during the current school year.

If you are interested in pursuing a board position, it is essential to attend the April meeting. For those who wish to verify their eligibility to run, please contact the MTPC Board at mtparentsclub@gmail.com for assistance.

• 5/19 - Dentists R' Us Visit
• 5/20 - 6th-Grade Field Day at RMS
• 5/20 - MTPC Meeting
• 5/21 - Elementary Spring BBQ
• 5/23 & 5/26 - N0 School - Memorial Day
• 5/27 - iPad Collection Begins
• 5/27 - Clubs Visit McKinley Park
• 5/28 - Field Day
• 5/30 - 4th Grade Visits the Michigan Science Center
• 5/30 - RMS Jazz Band Performance
• 5/30 - 6th-Grade Kickball Game (Staff & students only)
• 5/31 - Band Cedar Point Trip
• 6/3 - PBIS Whole-School Reward
• 6/3 - ROCKStar Pizza Party
• 6/4 - 6th-Grade Celebration @ 1:30
• 6/4 - Kindergarten Celebration @ 5:00
• 6/5 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 6/6 - 6th-Grade Clap Out @ 12:10
• 6/6 - 1/2 Day (12::15 Dismissal) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!

On Wednesday, May 21st we will be hosting our BBQ lunch. This event is limited to Twain students only. Weather permitting, we will be eating outside picnic style. Students are encouraged to bring small blankets to sit with their friends on the grass or blacktop.. Should the weather be unkind, we will look at allowing students to lay out their blankets in the gym.