Cardinal Connections

I hope you are doing well and surviving the COLD. We have accomplished so much in the last month and have hit a stride. To start, students have completed the winter benchmark tests and I am so proud of them for their efforts. We have grown SO much so far this year, and I am truly so proud of everyone for their efforts in student achievement.

As we embrace the month of February, we take time to honor and celebrate Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the immense contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It is an opportunity for our students to learn about the struggles, triumphs, and profound cultural impact of the Black community, shaping the world in ways that continue to inspire change today. At our school, we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity and understanding, where every student’s unique background is valued. This month, we will be exploring Black history through storytelling, meaningful discussions, and a school-wide assembly that celebrate the richness of Black heritage. We look forward to coming together as a school to deepen our children’s understanding and appreciation of our diverse community.

This month we also launched a school-wide homework system that is targeted to fit the needs of each child. In response to parents and in order to strengthen our systems here at school, we have provided an extension to the learning that is done in MTSS. Below is the sample letter that teachers were given to send home which have instructional videos for some of the routines that students are part of in their intervention groups. If you received this letter, only one or two routines were highlighted for your child to practice. Not all.

One of the most important ways to positively impact your child's academic success is to ensure that they are here on time every day that they can be. Obviously if they have a virus they should stay home, but it is extremely important for them to be here as much as possible. This also includes arriving on time and leaving early. If you have any questions or are having any difficulties, please reach out! We can help! Count Day is on Wednesday, February 12th. It is important that we have as many kids here as possible to ensure that we get funded for EVERY student that is enrolled. Any child who is here and on time will receive a sweet treat upon entry. Thank you so much ❤💕❤

Lastly, I have attached a family survey below. If you have a moment, please take the time to view it. Your input is valuable to all of us, and we use the information to try and make Clinton Valley a place for all families. There are many different perspectives and needs, and in order to ensure that we account for ALL, it is important that ALL voices are heard. It means a lot to me, you mean a lot to me, and your children are everything to all of us!

We also have a half day on Valentine's Day right before mid-winter break! If your teacher is planning a little party, they will reach out individually through Class Dojo. Valentine's Day is such a fun day at school, and a nice time to take a step back and enjoy and appreciate each other. We LOVE your kids!

Thank you so much for partnering with us. Please never hesitate to reach out if you need anything!

Sincerely,

Kristin Doyle

kdoyle@cvs.k12.mi.us

586-723-5200

If your child's dismissal arrangements have changed, this must be communicated to the front office at 586-723-5200. We cannot accept changes through Class Dojo or an email to the teacher because teachers are not always able to check their messages throughout the day. Plus, if there is a substitute teacher, they will not be notified of the change. To keep things safe and secure, and to eliminate variables, we only allow parents/guardians and emergency contacts to pick up students. If you need to make different arrangements, like asking another parent to take your child home, this must be communicated to the office (586-723-5200) prior to 2:30 PM so that we can ensure every child accounted for. Teachers are also aware of this procedure.

Students were recognized for being kind

Tayon Cooks-Wright

Austin Taylor

Crane Newsome

Misty Sitek

Jakayla Ambers

Evelynn Lorentzen

Destiny Behenna

Charlotte McDonald

Xavier Vines

Norah Redoutey

Tessa Lehman

Madison Davidson

Emily Van

Loren Gardner

Niyah Rockingham

Aaliyah Taylor

Zola West

Mason Duke

Crane Newsome

Lauren Cunningham

Anabelle Boettcher

Autumn Davis

Students were recognized for persevering and giving their best effort even through challenging circumstances

Frank Hellebuyck

Makayla Daly

Shalese S

Brace Greer

Destiny Behenna

London White

Cameron Kelsey

Max Terrell

Leo Lorentzen

Shelby Lefevre

Blair Pounds

Armani Fisher

Sophia Kola

Bryan Edwards

Derrick Trice

Londyn Alexander

J'ermany Hatten

Easton Pascany

Hailee Henderson

Dexter Terrell

Kinsley Duke

Margaret Taylor

Aubreyanna Demgen

Ava McDuffy

Emma Hentz

Donald Thomas

Justin Bays

Mickey P

Evelynn L.

Marcus M.

Autumn Brunetti

Anthony Droulliard

Malaya Bacon

Adrian Hammonds

Aaliyah Taylor

David Davidson

Jay Jenkins

Jordan Jenkins

Lucas Solomon

Maryam Dzaferagic

Kevin Kendricks

Azaria Lomax

Elijha Collica

Niyah Rockingham

Layla Kerr

Marcus Moore Graham

Chase Rice

Addylin Gibson

Isabella Kukla

Hieu Sy

Penelope Lynn

Cayden Grimes

Hayden Kennedy

Paul Bliznik

Misty Sitek

Casey Lacek

Braxton Thiry

Congratulations to Mrs. Chimenti's and Mrs. Fistler's classes for winning the VIP party!

This year, CVE will have many different platforms to keep you connected! We will use our Facebook pages more frequently, as well as newsletters, and School Messenger to fan out important dates and reminders.

Additionally, Mrs. Doyle and a team of students will be sending weekly updates in a video format so that information is easily accessible for those with a busy schedule! The videos will be housed in our school's YouTube page. Stay tuned!

We will also be using Class Dojo at the classroom level instead of PBIS Rewards app. Our school is still a PBIS school, but we have chosen a different company to use for messaging and updates from the classroom. Please download the Class Dojo app so that you are ready to connect at Sneak Peek.

Below is general information pertaining to the 2024-2025 school year

Please click on the button above to access the arrival and dismissal documents. Please be patient, drive cautiously, and understand that it will get smoother with time. The first couple of weeks are somewhat challenging until everyone figures it out. The bell rings at 8:50 a.m. All students are allowed in at this time.

For safety and security reasons, no adults are allowed into the building during arrival or dismissal. PLEASE park and walk your child to their designated door if you are dropping off. Do not leave your child unattended prior to the bell ringing, as there are no staff at this time for supervision. If you must speak to someone, please come to the front door and our secretaries will buzz you inside. Thank you for your cooperation, safety is our top priority.

The front of the school is for bus drop off only from 8:50-8:55 a.m. If your child is late, you may use the main entrance to come into the building and sign your child in. The side lots by the gym are there for parent drop off of our oldest 4th, 5th, and 2nd graders. The lot by the church off of Prevost is for those who drop off ECSE, kindergarten, first, and third grades along with their older siblings. PLEASE do not use the bus loop for any reason, at any time. Park in the lot across the street, or behind the baseball fields and walk your child up to the school. You may also park along the street, but you MUST drive slowly, cautiously, and be patient. Accompany your child up to the school and look both ways while you cross. Do not leave your child to wait unattended. There is no adult supervision until the arrival bell at 8:50.

Parent portal houses all important forms and information that needs to be updated to ensure that you stay connected to school. Your child's report card will no longer be sent home but will be visible in Parent Portal. Directions to accessing this portal are below.

We welcome parent volunteers, but times to come to a classroom must be pre-arranged with the classroom teacher. If you wish to volunteer at Clinton Valley, be sure to complete a background check. This form must be completed each year. To obtain this form, call the front office and they will send you a link to an electronic document and you should be good to go!

Chippewa Valley Schools has developed an Attendance Policy that all buildings must follow:

· Students who arrive at school after 9:00 AM will be marked tardy.

· Students who arrive 90 minutes after the start time will be marked absent for 1/2 day.

· Students who leave school 90 minutes prior to dismissal will be marked absent for 1/2 day.

· Students who leave prior to dismissal (3:39) will be marked as leave early.

Any student who is absent for 10 school days will receive a letter. A doctor’s note is required between the 10th and 15th absence. If no doctor’s note is provided after the 15th absence, the county truancy officer will be contacted.

As a general rule of thumb, if your child sees a doctor (dentist, orthodontist, or other medical professional) please request a doctor's note and submit that to the office, even before your child reaches 10 absences.

If you are struggling with something that is making it difficult to get your child to school, please give us a call and we can work to support you.

If your child was sick and you obtained a doctor's note, it must be turned into the office within 48 hours of the student's return. Thank you!

Starting our school day with routine is crucial in setting the tone for a structured learning environment. Teachers are expected to greet students and welcome them as they enter the classroom. Teachers will assist students in getting backpacks and materials where they belong in the classroom. This is not the time for teachers to have conversations with parents. Please help us allow the teachers and students to begin each day the best way possible by not walking your child to the classroom. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher, please call, email, or message them to set up an appointment. Staff is available daily to help students find their way to class. Even on the first day of school, we ask that you do not walk to class with your child. Starting the first day the way we begin every day will set up the appropriate expectations for our students and prevent disappointment later.

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Please see the website for information on School Aged Child Care. Ms. Erika, our director, is also available to assist you in signing your child up for care. There is a $25 registration fee to sign up.

Clinton Valley's PTO is a parent group, and we need YOU! PTO helps our school fundraise so that we are able to hold many fun-filled events for the students and their families throughout the school year. As a member of our PTO, you can help be part of the decision-making process to plan events, what fundraisers to do, and more. It’s a great way to meet other parents and network with one another.

Meetings will be held at 6:30 pm in Clinton Valley's cafeteria. Please consider coming to the meeting so that we can continue to have fun experiences for your family here at school.

Thank you!

This year, lunch and breakfast will be free for all students! In order to minimize waste, we will still require students to preorder their lunches the day before. Your child's teacher will take lunch count, which will be reported to food service so that they can prepare and deliver the correct number of meals. Please look for further direction from your child's teacher on how students will communicate their orders. Some will communicate by mouth, but smaller children may have a calendar for you to fill out.

Breakfast begins on the FIRST day of school!

Even though meals are free, it is imperative that you fill out the application. The more applications that are filled out, the more money our school receives from the government to educate your children. This application is part of what determines the funding for things like intervention programs for struggling students, computers, books, tutoring programs and much more. PLEASE take a few minutes to fill it out. It truly makes a difference. There is a QR code and a link in case you cannot use the QR code on your phone.

Email: kdoyle@cvs.k12.mi.us
Phone: 586-723-5200
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