FUEL School Newsletter

Dear FUEL Families,

What a wonderful week for our FUEL students - we had excellent performances from all of our Robotics teams (stay tuned for this weekend's results!), our Girls on the Run and STRIDE students competed in their 5K this morning, and our FYA Photography & Poetry Club held their showcase this week! Our Cub Scouts Pack #1221 collected almost 3000 pounds of food for the holidays! And, one of our Robotics groups, The Blockheads, have brought awareness to how plastics impact all of our waterways, engaging in community service and a "Picky Uppy Day" both in the community and at school! I have been so impressed with the commitment and time of our students in these after-school clubs - and am proud of the enrichment opportunities the district is providing through grants and outside partnerships. I would also like to give a special note of gratitude to all of our family and community volunteers that make it all work - thank you, thank you, thank you!

This is a reminder that this week there are opportunities for your stakeholder input on the vision of our district for the coming years. Please see this flyer for information and you can register for the this week's sessions HERE. We also look forward to seeing our 5th graders perform with Mrs. Duncanson in their fall vocal music concert on Thursday, November 21st. Questions? Contact Mrs. Duncanson at charissa.duncanson@ferndaleschools.org .

Butter Braided Bread orders arrive this Thursday, November 21! Most orders will be sent home in your child's bookbag, and bread should go into the freezer right away. Large orders will need to be picked up at your child's school on Thursday unless another arrangement is made with the event organizer, Amanda Hanlin. Amanda will send texts/emails to everyone about which method will be used for your student's delivery. Please look for these messages and let her know if you have any questions. You can also email Amanda directly at achanlin1@gmail.com.

Finally, please note that there will NOT be a family newsletter next Sunday due to the shortened week. I will send out some reminders of dates for the week, but the newsletter will resume on Sunday, December 1st.

We are here if you need anything!

- Mrs. Jeffrey

We are dedicated this year to working on our students’ social-emotional growth in addition to their academic growth. This week we will wrap up with Module 2: Brain States. Our focus this week:

Meta-Moment

This is a short review video again from the RULER creator Marc Brackett on the meta-moment - a strategy that's good for every one of us!

• Mon. 11/18 - District Dynamic Plan Input Sessions - 4-6:30 pm
• Tues. 11/19 - District Dynamic Plan Virtual Input Session - 9 am
• Thurs. 11/21 - Braided Bread pickup day; 5th Grade Vocal Music Concerts, 6 pm & 7 pm @ Ferndale HS

Reminder:

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break - Wed. 11/27-Fri. 11/29

📅 Good Attendance = Success!

Did you know that being absent fewer than five days per semester is considered good

attendance? Showing up consistently sets the stage for academic achievement and future

opportunities. #InClassIsWhereItsAt

👉 Visit www.learninclass.com for more info.

Ferndale Elementary PTA's events and meetings are open to all our school families!

To learn more about FE PTA:

Facebook: fb.me/FerndaleElementaryPTA

Email: ferndale.elem.pta@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/ferndale_elementary_pta

Website: ferndaleschools.org/page/parent-organizations

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

Join the FE PTA Nominating Committee!

The Nominating Committee is made up of three to five people and the goal of the committee is to reach out across our school communities and find candidates for the two upcoming open FE PTA Board positions. If you are interested, please reach out to us at ferndale.elem.pta@gmail.com.

FE PTA Meeting

December 10, 2024 6:30-8:00PM Location: Virtual

Join us at the December PTA meeting - we have invited the new Director of Special Education, Alisha Byrd, and the parent representatives from the Parent Advisory Committee to talk about special education programming. Please complete this brief survey with your questions about special education - https://tinyurl.com/y7x4aynw - questions will be shared with Ms. Byrd and will help guide our meeting agenda.

Save the Dates!

Scholastic Book Fair at FLower

December 9-13, 2024

Skate Night at Troy Skate World

December 18, 2024 6:15-8:15

FE PTA Meeting

January 14, 2024 6:30-8:00PM Location: FLower

Members of the food service department will be joining us to answer your questions and provide resources and information. Please complete this brief survey with your questions about food service - https://tinyurl.com/y7x4aynw - questions will be shared with staff and will help guide our meeting agenda.

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Elementary Connections Group Updates

What is the Elementary Connections Group?

Please see the attached flyer for more information about the Elementary Connections Group.'

Butter Braided Bread orders arrive this Thursday, November 21! Most orders will be sent home in your child's bookbag, and bread should go into the freezer right away. Large orders will need to be picked up at your child's school on Thursday unless another arrangement is made with the event organizer, Amanda Hanlin. Amanda will send texts/emails to everyone about which method will be used for your student's delivery. Please look for these messages and let her know if you have any questions. You can also email Amanda directly at achanlin1@gmail.com.

Ferndale Elementary Schools Adults! The Elementary Connections Group is starting to gather its volunteer base for our Spring Camps. At this time we are looking for the "behind the scenes" people who are willing to help with logistics. We are specifically looking for folks willing to help coordinate grade level camps! For more information please check out What is "CAMP" . Mark your calendars using the Save the Date. And sign up to help on the Volunteer Sign Up Form. Additional sign up opportunities will be shared for each grade level as we approach camps.

Do you have a special or unique talent? We need you! Just 4 Kicks is an adults only talent show on Friday, February 7th, at The Loving Touch in Ferndale, MI. This event raises money for our Elementary Connections Group camp fund. All proceeds from the event makes sure every student has the opportunity to go to camp in the spring. Check out the flyer HERE. Please email Christina Mossine with questions or to sign up: cmossine@gmail.com. Talent signup ends Monday, December 16th.

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 2024-2025 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 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