REMINDER!
THANK YOU to those of you who are packing a change of "just in case clothes" in your child's backpack every day. Now that the weather is changing, please make sure that the clothes you pack are weather appropriate. This is for ALL students, grades JK-4th, you never know when your student may have a nosebleed, or lose a tooth, or spill food on their shirt, or find a mud puddle outside, or have a bathroom accident. We have already had to contact quite a few families to come up with a change of clothing. If your student keeps a change of clothes in their backpack, then we can take care of it here, otherwise we will need you to bring up a change of clothing. Thank you for your cooperation.
2023/24 PTO Board
President - Jennifer Lumsden
Co-VP - Amber Gaines
Co-VP - TIffanie Winnie
Treasurer - Anna Gibson
Secretary - Jacquelyn Turkovich
Member at Large - Nicole McGhee
Member at Large - Colleen Gaiefsky
Staff Appreciation Week: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10 this year. Our theme this year will be "The Office". The schedule this year will be as follows:
Monday 5/6: "Snacky-Snacks" (incase you get hungry) - Staff will receive a paper bag to fill with donated snacks
Tuesday 5/7: "Students. Succulents. Stacks of Stuff" (aka "Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.") - Staff will receive small gifts from students, the PTO, and local businesses
Wednesday 5/8: "Don't crush the tacos." - Staff will be treated to a taco bar for lunch
Thursday 5/9: "The perfect way to start the day." - Grab and Go breakfast items will be available for staff to munch on
Friday 5/10: "Swag Day" (Stuff they all get) - Staff will receive an appreciation gift from parents and PTO
In order to make all these wonderful things happen, we need your help! Please take a look at the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week signup genius here for needed donations!
Auction: This year's auction will be held online. We will have hundreds of items up for sale and we are excited to share the link with you for early browsing. Take a moment to check it out at https://www.32auctions.com/spencer2024. New items will be added until we are ready to go live on May 10th and you will be able to continue shopping until the auction closes on May 15th. All the details are on the attached flyers. Register an account now so you are ready to go when it's time!
Fishbowl Raffle: Each year, as part of the Auction Fundraising, we hold a fishbowl raffle for the students. This year, we have some very exciting prizes:
- Meta Quest 2: All-in-One VR Set and $25 Meta Quest Gift Card ($275 Value)
- Family Fun Pack: Two 30-day Airborne Passes, Two Zap Zone/Rollerama All You Can Play + $20 Arcade Passes, $20 MJR Gift Card, and $20 Ritter’s Gift Card ($200 Value)
- Target Gift Card ($100 Value)
During their lunch hours May 14, 15, and 16th, we will be selling raffle tickets for $0.50 each. Students will be able to select which prize to take their chances on, unless you specify where they should go. Send the Fishbowl Raffle form in the packet back with your student starting May 14th! We will draw winners on Friday, May 17th near the end of the day and announce it to students. Prizes can be picked up during the Carnival Friday, May 17th.
Carnival: The Family Carnival will be held as a stand-alone event this year on Friday, May 17th from 5-8pm. Informational packets will be going home Friday. We need TONS of volunteers for this event! Please see the signup genius here for all the opportunities! We have a new vendor, extra inflatables, and a dunk tank that will occupy some Spencer favorites! There will also be food trucks who have kindly donated their time to be there! They would appreciate your support. All children will require a wristband to play. Please send those order forms back as soon as possible! Be sure to let us know if you would like your wristbands sent home with your student(s) on Thursday, May 16th, or if you would like us to save them for you to pick up at the door. It's going to be a great night, make sure it is on your calendars now!
Treat Walk
We are also planning to hold a Treat Walk again this year. If you would like to make a treat donation, please sign up here!
Upcoming Events:
5/6-5/10: Staff Appreciation Week
5/10-5/15: Online Auction
5/17: Family Carnival (5-8pm)
5/14: PTO Meeting/Vote for New Candidates
5/30: Ice Cream Social
6/7: Field Day
6/11: 4th Grade Farewell
6/12: Last Day of School
As always, please check out our Facebook page, website, or linktree for the most up-to-date information!
Please remember to bring your Family Pass with you EVERY day you come to pick up your student! . We frequently have substitute teachers that will not recognize you and will send you to the office to get a family pass card before releasing your child to you. This is for safety and security reasons and we appreciate your cooperation.
All parent volunteers must undergo a background check in order to work with Brighton Area Schools students. ONLINE Volunteer Form
Brighton Area Schools reserves the right to "approve" or "deny" any volunteer service upon review of the background check returned. The determination will be based upon individual fitness to have responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of children. Providing false information is grounds for immediate volunteer denial.
Brighton Varsity Softball
Youth Night is back for Varsity Softball!
Cheer on the team as they take on rival Howell on May 15th (two games, 4 & 6PM). There will be some fun give-a-ways, you can run the bases between games, and get a chance to meet the players and coaches. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Please invite your friends and neighbors too. Admission is free.
Spencer Elementary
Chelsea Boyd - Principal
Email: boydc@brightonk12.com
Address: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: 810-299-4350
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238