Hello Spencer Families,
It is hard to believe that we are this close to the holiday season. We had a full week here at Spencer and have lots of fun things happening in our two days next week. The students will be doing their earned extra recess from the Roadrunner Run, the BHS marching band will be visiting, and we will have our Houses time together on Monday morning.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and holiday together. Our students and staff have all been working so hard, I am thankful they will all get time to relax and reset over our days off.
I wanted to share how thankful I am for all of our Spencer families, students, and staff. It is such a privilege to work alongside each of you to ensure success for our amazing Roadrunners. I can honestly say that being the principal of this building is my most favorite job I have ever had and I cherish all the hard work, relationships, and experiences that I get to be a part of here.
Love,
Mrs. Boyd
As we approach the end of the 1st trimester, attendance letters will soon be mailed out to those students who have excessive tardies and absences. Excessive absences = 10% or more of the marking period. Medically excused absences do not count against your student's attendance, so send in those doctor's notes if you have them. If you have any questions regarding your students attendance, feel free to contact Lisa Berry via email at berryl@brightonk12.com.
Michigan weather is so unpredictable. It is advisable to check the weather each morning and ensure your student is properly dressed for the elements. We have had some students on the colder days this week come to school without a coat. We did see some snow and colder temperatures this week, and students should be wearing adequate clothing. Coats, hats and gloves are mandatory during winter months and boots are necessary as the playground areas get muddy. If the temperature and/or wind chill is 0°(F) or below, the children will stay inside.
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30
Valid through 12/1/24
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More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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2024/25 Board
Tiffanie Winnie - President
Amber Gaines - Co-Vice President
Colleen Gaiefsky - Co-Vice President
Amanda Dennis - Treasurer
Jacquelyn Turkovich - Co-Secretary
Mandy Oswalt - Co-Secretary
Nicole McGhee - Member-at-Large
Shannan Fisher - Member-at-Large
Lindsey Kovacs - Member-at-Large
*We hope you had an awesome time at Spencer’s Family Airborne Night! Thank you for your support, and thank you to our amazing staff who joined in on the fun!
*HOLIDAY SHOP IS COMING UP on December 6th and 7th. Please click the link to see all available volunteer opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4A729A6FB6-53040293-holiday#/
Holiday Shop Info-
Location: Spencer Multipurpose Room
Hours: Friday, December 6th 4pm-7pm
Saturday, December 7th 10-12:30
More Details to Follow
*BRIGHTON FORD WINDOW PAINTING All Brighton area elementary schools are invited by Brighton Ford to paint their showroom windows for the holidays! Spencer's night is December 3rd from 4:00-6:00. While the event is open to all students, we have to limit the participation to a small number in different time slots to make sure there is room for everyone. Please sign up for a time slot if your student would like to participate:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4A729A6FB6-52955452-brighton#/
*LOST AND FOUND
Today is the last day to check out the lost and found for unlabeled items! All remaining items will be collected over the weekend and will be washed and donated to a local organization before Thanksgiving. Thank you!
Spencer Families, the lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by to check for items or have your student take a look. Items with names on them have been being returned to classrooms. But there are many items with no name. All items with no names on them still remaining in the lost and found on November 22nd will be collected over the weekend and donated to a local organization before Thanksgiving. Thanks for your help with getting these items back to their owners!
Pictures of some items currently in lost-and-found:
Hello from your Spencer School Counselor, Mrs. McKiddy! I am absolutely thrilled to have visited so many classrooms again during the month of October. For the month of November, I plan to connect with students in their classes to work on Growth Mindset and Grit! We will talk about this positive way to approach challenges and practice our skills as we learn to continue working through productive struggle. This lesson will include activities to practice and phrases to use to help us grow with the Power of Yet! Thank you for your continued support at home to encourage our young learners with this important life lesson.
Lets Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work together to determine if supports are needed at school.
More Resources: The Elementary Counseling Team also has the BAS Elementary Counseling (New Updates!) website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer Elementary
As a district, it is our mission to provide a rigorous, meaningful, and well-rounded education that will inspire each student to achieve their personal best. BAS believes that each student and staff member can reach their full potential when challenged to do their best, with an open mind, and with an unwavering commitment to personal growth.
We continue to increase our efforts to support each person's mental health and wellness with resources, time, and experiences. This information and much more can be found on the BAS Wellness & Mental Health website or download the app by typing in Brighton Area Schools on iTunes or Google Play.
Parents - Please make sure you pack a change of clothes (that are weather appropriate) in your child's backpack EVERY DAY. This is for ALL students, grades JK-4th, you never know when your student may have a nosebleed, or loose a tooth, or spill food/milk on their shirt, or find a mud puddle outside, or have a bathroom accident. If your student keeps a change of clothing in their backpack, then we can take care of it here, otherwise we need you to bring up a change of clothes. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you are planning to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips this year, you must fill out a background check. This needs to be done each year and if you have students in other buildings around the district, you only have to fill out the form one time and indicate which buildings you would like to volunteer in. Here are the steps to get to the form...
Go to www.brightonk12.com
Click on District
Click on Donate & Volunteer
Click on Volunteers & Student Teachers
Click on ONLINE Volunteer/Student Teacher Form
Scranton Middle School Presents “The Little Mermaid JR!”
Join us for a musical presentation of epic proportions! Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).
Show Dates/Times:
- Friday, November 22, 2024: 7:00 pm
- Saturday, November 23, 2024: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday, November 24, 2024: 2:00 pm
Ticket Purchase Link:
What: An all-ages Rock adventure, Big Bang Boom is the ultimate music experience for kids and adults!
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Tickets: ($10 - child, $20 - adult) available at www.brightonperformingarts.com/events
Contact: (810) 299-4130Details: The ultimate rock experience for kids and adults! Ideal for pre-K to 3rd grade, their cool music is loved by parents and educators alike. With performances at KindieFest, Kidzapalooza, HangOut Fest, and countless library and school shows, Big Bang Boom is a trusted name in family entertainment. Don’t miss their Emmy Award-winning “Read to Succeed” track! Bring the excitement to your little ones for a rocking, educational adventure.
Spencer Elementary
Email: boydc@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem