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 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

Last week, our third and fifth graders had an opportunity to learn about lake sturgeons through a special visit from the St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon Program. Students explored what makes these ancient fish so unique, their life cycle, and the important role they play in our local waterways.

One of the highlights of the presentation was the chance to see and even touch a live sturgeon! This hands-on experience helped students gain a deeper appreciation for these fascinating creatures and understand why efforts to protect them are so important.

Did you know? Lake sturgeon have been around for over 150 million years and can live for more than 100 years and sturgeons were around the time of the dinosaurs!!

We are so grateful for this amazing experience and hope it inspires our students to care for the wildlife in our local waters!

The students in Mrs. Palus' and Miss King's classes have been busy celebrating the 100th Day Of School! To start the day, they made 100’s day crowns and drew a picture of what they will look like in 100 years. The fun continued during stations where students have 100 seconds to build a tower out of red cups or create something from shape blocks! Using bingo daubers, students made groups of 10 up to 100 in a gumball machine and participated in a movement challenge where they had to do as many pushups, jumping jacks, or write their name as many times as they could in 100 seconds.

Twain Families,

Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 6th from 1:00-3:30 and from 4:30-7:30.Classroom teachers will be sending out invitations via email to ALL families by Monday, February 24th.

This conference will be a true Celebration of Learning and look a little different than March conferences have looked in the past. Parents/Guardians are asked to sign up for a block of time. During this period, students will review their goals with you, highlight work, and showcase what they have achieved since October. There will be 4-6 viewing stations set up in each classroom. Teachers will transition between groups during this celebration and assist as needed. Typically this will take about 10-15 minutes; however, families are welcome to come in anytime during the window they have reserved.

Please know our special education staff will be available for walk-ins during the entire day. Specials teachers will be rotating between assigned buildings; however, if you’d like to speak to someone specifically just let us know in the main office and we will have them follow up with you.

Our goal is for 100% of students and families to attend this event. We look forward to celebrating your child’s learning with you.

Sincerely,

Keith Tonn

Principal

Dear Twain Families,

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Sincerely,

Mr. Mette

PE Teacher

I am so excited to formally invite you to this year’s “Spring” Vocal Music Concert, What a Colorful World!

All family and friends are welcome to join us at the Fraser High School Auditorium to enjoy lovely music presented by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Admission is free.

Students are expected to be at Fraser High School at 6:30pm to warm-up for our concert at 7:00pm.

Concert attire:

1st Grade: Color Red

2nd Grade: Color Yellow

3rd Grade: Color Blue

Students may dress in the color associated with their grade level.Students should follow the school dress code for their outfit choice.

On the morning of the concert, students will be bussed to the Fraser High School Auditorium to practice for our concert at 9:15am and arrive back to Mark Twain Elementary around 10:45am. Please make sure to fill out the permission slip below (and given to your student) to ensure all students can practice with us the morning of the concert. Return by Monday, February 10th.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Student attendance is taken prior to the concert, so please notify me if there is a conflict/reason your student may not be able to attend.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing many of you come to cheer on our amazing performers!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sarah Esquible🎵

sarah.esquible@fraserk12.org

• 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

• 2/24 - RMS Counselors Meet w/ 6th Grade
  
• 2/24 - MTPC Meeting
• 2/25 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
• 2/25 - Vocal Concert Grades 1-3
• 2/26 - 6th-Grade Career Fair
• 2/26 - MCHD Hearing Re-Screening - K, 2, 4
• 2/26 - RESCHEDULED - Family Game Night
• 2/27 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 2/28 - March is Reading Month Kickoff
• 2/28 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 3/3 - RMS Counselors Return to Visit 6th Grade
• 3/5 - Report Cards Go Home
• 3/5 - MTPC Family Bingo Night
• 3/6 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 3/6 Student-Led Conferences from 1:00 - 3:30 & 4:30 to 7:30
• 3/8 - Science Olympiad Practice Meet
• 3/10 - MTPC Skating Party
• 3/13 - Elementary Open House @ Salk
• 3/20 - MTPC Meeting
• 3/21 - MTPC Sweetheart Dance
• 3/24 - 3/28 - Spring Break

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!