FUEL School Newsletter

Dear FUEL Families,

As we approach the final week of this school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and trust. This year has been a journey of growth and discovery for our students, and I am continually inspired by their unstoppable spirit and determination. From the first day of school to now, it's been incredible to witness their growth, their pride in their achievements, and their truly "Ferndale" innovations!

As we reflect on the year, let's celebrate how much they "leaned in" to our one-word this year - they were truly UNSTOPPABLE! We saw great academic gains, but even more importantly, they grew as a school family - creating new clubs, shouting-out one another and their teachers each week in celebrations, and truly, truly realized how far they can go. Together, we've created a nurturing school family where every child has had the opportunity to flourish and thrive. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and social-emotional growth. Here's to a summer filled with joy, laughter, and fun-filled moments with your amazing children. I am going to miss them and can't wait to see them in August - or in the middle-school hallways next year!

Please make sure to review the boxes below - we have lots of fun things planned for the final week of school. I will send Reminds almost daily for this one week to remind everyone of the next day's events - especially for our 5th grade families as we help to transition them to the next part of their journey. They will be missed! 5th Grade Celebration Flyer

With gratitude and love and warm wishes for safe and happy summer,

- Mrs. Jeffrey

#JOYmattersatFerndaleSchools

We are dedicated this year to working on our students’ social-emotional growth in addition to their academic growth. This week we will complete Module 6: Character Values. Our focus this week:

Perseverance & Respect

This summer, please consider talking with your child regularly about perseverance & grit - about their ability to power through even the toughest challenges.

Teaching Perseverance & Grit

NO EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK - 3:38 p.m dismissal, Monday -Thursday

• Mon. 6/3 - 2nd Grade Move Up Day; Yearbooks Home in Backpacks

• Tues. 6/4 - Mini-Grade Level Field Days
  

• Wed. 6/5 - 90s Day (MONT/3rd/4th): 5th Grade Move Up Day @FMS, 11:30-2:30 pm

• Thurs. 6/6 - 5th Grade Celebration, 2 pm @ Playground

• Fri. 6/7 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, HALF DAY, 11:53 a.m. dismissal; 5th Grade Clap-Out, 11:40 am

It's almost the end of the school year which means it is almost the start of Summer Reading at the library. Our Ferndale librarians would like to invite you - staff, students, and parents/caregivers - to join our Summer Reading challenges for all ages. This Does not require a library card.

Kids will use Bingo cards to keep track of reading and activities. By participating they'll have a chance to earn raffle tickets and prizes. In addition we'll have programs and events for all ages all summer long!

Summer Reading Kickoff Event Flyer

Upcoming Summer Reading Programs

Food Pantry Resource:

Church of the Madonna in Detroit is giving out free food every Wednesday beginning at 10AM. Attendance at the food bank is low so they have plenty of food to give away!

Address: 1125 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238

Rent and Utility Assistance:

https://svdpdetroit.org/How-We-Help/Energy-Rent-Assistance/help-with-my-bill

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Detroit

Apply for rent and utility assistance on their website.

Other Assistance:

https://www.community-sharing.org

Assists with monthly food and/or emergency food and other emergency assistance (rent, utilities, etc.), pet pantry, and case management.

Upcoming FE PTA Events - Everyone is welcome!

Let's stay connected!

Facebook: fb.me/FerndaleElementaryPTA

Email: ferndale.elem.pta@gmail.com

Website: ferndaleschools.org/o/ferndale-ps/page/ferndale-elementary-pta

To become a FE PTA member: ferndaleelementarypta.memberhub.com/store

For drop-off in the morning, please be sure to pull ALL the way up in the school driveway in the drop-off line. We will help students walk towards the entrance. This will help us to keep the line moving. Doors do not open until 8:20 am - there is no student supervision until 8:20 am. Also, please note that if students are not eating breakfast, they do not need to arrive at school until 8:28 pm. Students who arrive at 8:28 a.m. can head directly to their lockers and classrooms. Otherwise, students should report to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gym. Car Line Safety Reminders HERE.

Please remember that the BUS driveway is ONLY for buses. This is a safety issue. Please only use the car line in the front of the building on Rosewood.

For pickup, please be sure to have your yellow identification card with student name and grade available and easy to see.

Please call the attendance line each day your child will be absent from school. Any absence will remain unexcused until the office has been notified. The teachers appreciate an email reminder, but you must still call the office. Please call the attendance line at 248.547.0880, press the #1 option & leave a message with a reason for the absence.

Thank you for helping to keep all of our students SAFE at FUEL by following our safe snack guidelines. This is a reminder that FUEL is a nut-, tree-nut, and sesame-restricted building - please double-check all ingredients before sending in a lunch or snack to school to ensure the safety of all students. Sample safe snack lists can be found ​here​. ​Reminder: NO food birthday treats this year due to our allergy policy.

If your student has a medical need, it is vitally important that our office staff and teachers are aware. Please complete the medical forms available in the main office (or in the link below) and return to school ASAP.

Medical Authorization Form & Medical Treatment Form

All adults interested in volunteering during the 2023-2024 school year must have a Volunteer Form on file. This form should be submitted at a minimum of two weeks prior to the event in order to accommodate processing times. No adult will be allowed to volunteer or chaperone unless they have an approved form on file. Forms are available in the Main Office or at the link below. Please note: all volunteer forms must be turned into the main office. In addition, you only need to fill out a volunteer form for one school - it will then cover all FPS campuses.

Volunteer Form

Breakfast and Lunch are free again this year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Please return this form to school ASAP in place of the normal Free and Reduced Lunch application.

Household Information Form

If you recently requested a chromebook for your student from the district, it will be coming home in their backpack about 10 days following completion of the form below. It will also come along with a charger, case and a note on how to access their login and password. Please look for all of the items. If you have not requested one yet and would like to, please use this link.

District Chromebook Request