REDWOLVES FAMILIES 2024-2025

Redwolves Families,

We have reached the halfway point of the first marking period, and I want to take a moment to update you on our progress and reaffirm our commitment to building our future together. It’s been an exciting start to the school year, and I continue to be amazed by the dedication and energy our students bring each day.

Our theme, "Building Our Future," remains at the heart of everything we do. We are moving forward with a clear focus on creating opportunities for growth, not only in the classroom but across our entire community. Together, we are building something special here at Clinton Community Schools.

Progress Reports
With progress reports released last Friday, I encourage families to stay connected with your child's progress. This is a great time to celebrate their achievements and address any areas of concern before we reach the end of the marking period. Remember, we are here to support every step of your child’s journey.

A Note on Social Media Responsibility
In today’s world, social media plays a significant role in our lives, especially for our students. However, I want to stress the importance of using it responsibly. Recently, we've seen instances where information that appears threatening is being reposted on platforms like Snapchat. I urge you to speak with your children about the dangers of reposting content that could cause alarm or spread misinformation. If they come across anything troubling, they should report it to a trusted adult or the appropriate authorities, not amplify it by sharing. Together, we can help ensure a safer environment for everyone.

Safety Drills
All of our school buildings will continue to conduct or begin their safety drills, which will include fire, tornado, and both low- and high-level lockdowns (ALICE). Building administration will communicate with families after each drill has been conducted, so be sure to look out for those updates.

50th Clinton Fall Festival
The 50th Clinton Fall Festival will be held from September 27-29. As a reminder, there will be no school for staff or students on Friday, September 27, so that families can enjoy and participate in the festivities. For more details, visit the Clinton Fall Festival.

Athletics Reminder
We are proud to offer free admission to home athletic events for our students with their I.D. However, please remember that children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent, particularly at Wegner Stadium. For everyone’s safety, we ask that there is no playing, running, or rolling up and down the hills at the stadium. Let's keep the environment safe and enjoyable for all.

Please continue to check building administration communications for updates on all the happenings in each building.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in helping us build a brighter future for our students. Let’s continue to work together to create a safe, positive, and thriving environment for all.

CCS students are truly amazing! Thank you for entrusting them with us.

Kevin Beazley
Superintendent

GO REDWOLVES!

Dear Parent/Guardians,

Device insurance will be available to purchase untill September 30th, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year. The insurance runs from September 2024 to September 2025, covering the entire school year.

This year, insurance will cost the following:

• $35 for one (1) device
• $60 for two (2) devices
• $75 for three (3) devices
• $100 for four (4) or more devices

The insurance covers accidental damage. Any device that has damage or is believed to be lost or stolen needs to be reported to administration or the IT department as soon as possible. Without insurance a cracked screen could easily cost over $100; The insurance policy only covers damage to the device. Chargers and cases are NOT covered by insurance.. If the case and/or power cord is lost, broken or otherwise damaged YOU are responsible for replacement cost. Failure to pay for damages to uninsured devices, or to return devices if you leave the district can result in your account being turned over to the Lenawee County Prosecutor's Office.

Chromebook:

• $300 replacement cost
• $30 per charger
• $30 per case

iPad

• $350 replacement cost
• $30 per charger
• $45 per case

We will be using Infinite Campus to handle payment for insurance. Login to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and go to the School Store to purcahse device insurance. Make sure to included student’s name and grade in the comment section when purchasing.

The insurance covers accidental damage. Any device that has damage or is believed to be lost or stolen needs to be reported to administration or the IT department as soon as possible.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 is Michigan’s Fall Student Count Day. 90% of our funding is based on the number of students present, so it's essential your child is in school.

Please make sure your student is here unless there’s an illness or emergency. Every student’s presence matters for the resources that support their learning.

Thank you!

• Send information to parents about the importance of talking with their kids about the ramifications of making threats and encourage them to monitor their child’s social media activity.

THEMICHIGANPENALCODE(EXCERPT)Act328of1931

Michigan Legislature

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.411s Posting message through electronic medium; prohibitions; penalty; exceptions; definitions. Sec. 411s.

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• 750.411x Cyberbullying prohibited; violation as misdemeanor; violation as felony; definitions. Sec. 411x.

• 750.411s Posting message through electronic medium; prohibitions; penalty; exceptions; definitions.

Incident Reporting

To provide clarity with regard to how students should report incidents that happen in our schools. Students may reach out to any staff member to report violations of our Code of Conduct or safety concerns. Staff will contact the school's administration, who will conduct an investigation. Administrators will reach out to parents of students involved in a given investigation. OK2SAY is also available 24/7 for students to report incidents.

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students/families to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, staff, and schools. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://Michigan.gov/ok2say

OK2SAY is available state-wide for public and private schools in Michigan; anybody can submit a confidential tip. Specially trained technicians receive the tips and filter the information to the appropriate agency. https://michigan.gov/ok2say/

New traffic pattern at the high school, designed to enhance safety for both students and drivers. This change introduces a one-way traffic flow, with designated entrances and exits to improve traffic management.

Key Details:

• Entrance and Exit: While the entrance remains the same, the exit has been moved to the west side of the stadium near the scoreboard.
• Parking: Please park only in designated areas and within marked parking spaces.
• Caution: We ask everyone to drive slowly and with extra care as we all adjust to the new traffic flow. Special caution is needed during bus pick-up times between 3:00 PM and 3:20 PM on the east side of the building.

New signs have been installed to guide you and help ensure everyone’s safety as we navigate these changes together.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school environment safe.

Early Learning Y5 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:00 a.m.

Early Learning Preschool 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

Elementary School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

Middle School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

High School 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. | 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

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Michigan State Police @Michigan.gov

School buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children back and forth to school. Riding in a school bus is safer than walking, riding a bicycle, or being driven to school in private vehicles.

Today's school buses are built with safety in mind. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are protected in large school buses by compartmentalization, a passive occupant protection system. This provides a protective envelope consisting of strong, closely-spaced seats that have energy-absorbing padded seat backs that help to distribute and reduce crash forces. Compartmentalization is most effective when occupants are fully seated within the bus seat. Seating should be provided that will allow each occupant to sit on a school bus seat without any part of his or her body extending into the aisle.

The majority of bus-related deaths and injuries involve pedestrians - mostly children - who are struck by a bus or injured when they are exiting the bus to cross traffic. Those who pass stopped school buses may be charged with civil infractions carrying a fine between $100 and $500. Violators may also be required to perform up to 100 hours of community service at a school.

School Bus Zone & Danger Zone

Anyone who can touch the bus with an outstretched arm is TOO CLOSE to the bus!

School bus safety tips for drivers:

• Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing
• Stop at least 20 feet away from buses when red lights are flashing, unless driving in the opposite direction on a divided highway
• Slow down in or near school and residential areas
• Look for clues-such as safety patrols, crossing guards, bicycles, and playgrounds-that indicate children might be in the area
• Watch for children between parked cars and other objects

School buses are like traffic signals:

• When overhead lights are flashing yellow: Prepare to stop
• When overhead lights are flashing red: Stop
• When hazard warning lights are flashing: Proceed with caution

School bus safety tips for students:

• Always stay in sight of the bus driver
• Don't hurry off the bus; check traffic first
• Don't go back to the bus after exiting

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to transportation at george.ames@clinton.k12.mi.us

Attendance

Classroom attendance instills a concept of self-discipline, exposes a student to group interactions with teachers and fellow students, and enables a student to hear and participate in class discussion and other related learning experiences.

Regular attendance is critical in the development and learning of all students. Absences are lost hours of learning and instruction, rather than a simple tally of days.

Research shows that chronic absence is a directly linked factor contributing to lower test scores, an increased dropout rate, and significantly lower levels of reading and math abilities. Chronic absence is defined as missing 10% or more of any school period for any reason. Therefore, when interventions take place, it is not necessary to determine whether absences are excused or unexcused.

Goal

The goal of the school district is to link all students and families with the appropriate resources which will enable them to overcome the barriers that interfere with regular attendance.

Absences

All absences must be communicated to the school office by the parent or guardian on the day of. All absences will be handled in the following manner per semester:

• Step 1: After five absences, a letter will be mailed home to notify the parent, or a phone call will be made to the parent.

• Step 2: After nine absences, the school administrator will determine if an Attendance Improvement Meeting with the students and parents is appropriate. The reasons for the absences will be taken into account when determining the need for a meeting. The goal of the meeting will be to address the root cause of the absences, offer academic support, alternative education if appropriate, and attendance expectations to include an attendance agreement. Interventions will include, but are not limited to mental health screening, problem solving, tutoring, outside agency referral, and mentoring. The LISD truancy office will be invited to the meeting and may attend. The attendance improvement plan will be shared with the LISD truancy office and the Lenawee County Prosecutor for review and follow up.

Background Checks

To ensure the safety of our students, Clinton Community Schools will be using the RAPTOR visitor and volunteer management system. All visitors during school hours and/or volunteers with one of our school-sponsored organizations or events will have their background checked.

RAPTOR kiosks have been installed at each school building. Visitors and/or volunteers must participate in the following upon arrival:

• Present a government-issued identification (examples would include a valid driver's license, State ID, military-issued ID, or passport ID)
• Your ID will be scanned
• Once scanned, the visitor or volunteer will be permitted to proceed.

Questions about the procedures can be answered at the office of the building you wish to visit or volunteer in. Student safety is our first priority, your cooperation is sincerely appreciated

Clinton Community Schools Food Services

Summer EBT 2024

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 2024-2025

We are pleased to inform you that we will be participating in the Michigan School Meals an option of the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast.

The Great news is Clinton Community School is now participating in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-25 school year. Our participation will ensure that all enrolled students will receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch daily at NO CHARGE to your household. There will be a charge for extra meals, milk, juice and all ala carte items.

To maintain our program status, parents and guardians are asked to complete and sign the Education Benefits Form You can do this using a paper form or online the quickest and secure at your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You have to fill out a new form for each new school year.

This form like the Free/reduce form are critical in determining the amount of money that your child's school receives from a variety of state and federal supplemental programs such as Title I A, At-Risk (31a), Title II A, E -Rate, etc. All information on the form submitted is confidential. Without your assistance, the school cannot maximize utilization of available state and federal funds.

If I can be of any further assistance, please contact Penny Petipren, @ 517-456-2045 or email penny.petipren@clinton.k12.mi.us

2024-2025 Education Benefit form

Clinton Community Schools Cafeteria Information

2024-2025 Breakfast Information

Breakfast is offered in all Clinton Community School buildings

Students- One free breakfast daily additional meals $1.50

Elementary school 7:30a-7:50am

Middle school 7:30a-8:00am

High School 7:30a-8:00am

Breakfast information Flyer

2024-2025 Lunch Information

LUNCH PRICES WITH MILK:

Elementary: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.55
Middle School: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.75
High School: One free Lunch daily- additional meals $2.85
Extra Milk or 100% Fruit Juice: $.50

Ala Carte Line available at High school!

This line is not part of the Free lunch program. All items require funds to purchase.

* Funds can be pre-deposited for all ala carte purchases This can be done thru Infinite campus parent portal.

Example items Extra milk, meals, sandwich and snacks & drinks NO CHARGING in the Ala Carte line

Students with Allergies that require food modifications can fill out a medical form for meal accommodations and return physicians signed form to the food service office at penny.petipren@clinton.k12.mi.us

All our menus follow and meet USDA guidelines.

When winter weather or hazardous driving conditions impact school operations, the district will announce either a 2-hour delay or closed status to families by 5:30 a.m. Road conditions in one part of the district may appear passable but driving conditions on back roads and in other areas of the district may not be safe and impact the operation of buses.

• Normal school operations will prevail unless a change of schedule is announced.
• Expect morning buses to be late during severe weather.

We provide this information to families in a variety of ways:

• Emergency message from Infinite Campus sent to email and phone on file (if not receiving please reach out to a building secretary).
• Prominently displayed on our district homepage.
• Social media posts on the district Twitter accounts.
• Local television (WTOL) and radio (WLEN) news stations

Athletic Directors

Athletic Director ~ Josh Brown: ad@clinton.k12.mi.us

Athletics X (formerly Twitter) (@ClintonAthletic)

MS Athletic Director/Youth Coordinator ~ Mirandia Green:

mirandia.green@clinton.k12.mi.us

Redwolves Fans!

We're excited to share the updated parking map for events at Clinton High School. Additional parking is now available on the west side of the new addition and north of the stadium. We hope this added space will make attending events more convenient for everyone.

Go REDWOLVES!

Clinton Community Youth Sports Page Now Available!
We offer a variety of sports programs designed to promote physical activity, teamwork, and skill development for the youth in our community. Our programs provide a supportive and fun environment where children and teens can engage in sports and build lifelong friendships.

For more information about available sports or to get involved, contact our director, Mirandia Green:
Email: mirandia.green@clinton.k12.mi.us
Or visit the Clinton Community Schools website at miclintonschool.org. Navigate to the "Athletics" section, then select the "Community Youth Sports" page.

September

9/20 Progress Reports Due

9/25 Title 1 meeting 3:30 pm (EL School)

9/27 No School for Staff and Students

9/27-9/29 No school for staff or students enjoy 50th Clinton Fall Festival

9/30-10/4 Fall HOCO Week District Wide

October

10/2 FALL COUNT DAY!

10/4 Homecoming at Football game

10/12 Homecoming dance 8pm

10/20 Choir Concert 3 pm @CHS

10/20 Bandorama 6 pm @CHS

10/21 CCS Board Meeting 6:06 pm

10/25 End of 1st Marking Period

10/31 Happy Halloween

November

11/4 NHS- Blood Drive

11/7 Fall Into the Streets for high school students

11/18 CCS Board of Education Meeting 6:06 pm

11/27 1/2 day of School ALL Buildings

• Early Learning Y5 1/2 day ending at 11:00 a.m.
• Early Learning Preschool 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• Elementary School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• Middle School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.
• High School 1/2 day ending at 11:20 a.m.

11/27-11/28 No School Thanksgiving Break

December

12/2 School resumes

12/16 CCS Board Meeting 6:06 pm

12/23-1/3 CCS WINTER BREAK

January

1/6/2025 School Resumes

Dolores Meade at DPP School of Early Learning dolores.meade@clinton.k12.mi.us

Michele Smerek at Clinton Elementary school michele.smerek@clinton.k12.mi.us

Courtney Desjardins at Clinton Middle School courtney.desjardins@clinton.k12.mi.us

Toni Gibson at Clinton High School toni.gibson@clinton.k12.mi.us

Shelbi Freeman at Clinton High School shelbi.freeman@clinton.k12.mi.us

The administration team will provide updates on building specifics, so be sure to check for their communications!

DPP School of Early Learning Principal ~ Mimi Scott

DPP (@ClintonPreschool)

Elementary School Principal ~ Adam Jurasek

Elementary School K-5 Assistant Principal ~ Amy Chandler

EL (@CESPrincipalAJ)

Middle School Principal ~ Katie Richardson

MS (@CMSredwolves)

High School Principal ~ Katie Bennett

HS (@CHS_LeadsTheWay)

Yours in Academics,

Kevin Beazley, M.A.Ed

CCS Superintendent

Email: kevin.beazley@clinton.k12.mi.us
Website: miclintonschools.org
Location: 340 East Michigan Avenue, Clinton, MI, USA
Phone: 517-456-6501 X7
Twitter: @CHS_LeadsTheWay