CUBS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:25-3:15 DAILY
HALF-DAY HOURS: 8:25-11:29
BREAKFAST OPENS @ 8:05-8:25
email: mailto:officecollins@uticak12.org
website: https://collins.uticak12.org
Location: 12900 Grand Haven, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone: 586-797-4200
Attendance Line: 586-797-4299 (24 hours)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CollinsCubs
COMMUNITY UPDATE ISSUE #29 April 5, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
APRIL DATES:
2: BAGEL DAY
5: REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL IN POWERSCHOOL
5: GLOW DANCE
8: ECLIPSE-OUT DAY! Wear black, moon shirt, or space themed shirt!
8: CAREER FOCUS PERMISSION SLIPS DUE!!
8: PTO MEETING 3:45 MEDIA CENTER
25: Take Your Child to Work Day! Please send a notice to the office and teacher if your child is attending. Please be sure to call your child in to the attendance line.
26: FUN RUN!!!
29: RESTAURANT NIGHT
MAY DATES:
8: Career Focus (6th Grade @ Palazzo Grande)
27: NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
29: 6th Grade Camp 9:30-6:30
JUNE DATES:
3: 6th Grade Picnic and Kickball Game
6: 6th Grade Graduation 9AM
7: Half-Day Last Day of School Dismissal @ 11:29
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Greetings CUBS-
Welcome back Collins Cubs. We hope you all had a restful break and were able to enjoy some time at home with your loved ones. Thank you to all those students for turning in their MARCH IS READING MONTH TASK LISTS. We will extend the deadline to MONDAY, APRIL 8th to turn in all completed Reading Task sheets. Our goal was 4,000 tasks for the Principal Challenge.
MSTEP TESTING BEGINS NEXT WEEK!
As next week begins, we will start our MSTEP testing. PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE BELOW. On the day of testing, please be sure students do not have any SMART WATCHES or CELL PHONES. In addition, students may use WIRED Headphones and/or EARBUDS. The district has also provided earbuds for all students to utilize. Please refer to the previous letters sent regarding MSTEP.
SOLAR ECLIPSE APRIL 8, 2024
In honor of our Solar Eclipse happening on Monday, April 8, 2024, all students will be receiving special ECLIPSE glasses to wear upon exiting the building to view the eclipse. These were purchased and delivered to each school in the district. There will be additional communication coming home separately. SPIRIT DAY MONDAY: Please wear a black t-shirt, moon shirt, NASA, or something SPACE related on MONDAY!
LUNCH SCHEDULE SWITCH FOR QUARTER 4-BEGAN APRIL 1, 2024
- 11:05-11:45 KINDERGARTEN/6th GRADE Lunch and Recess
- 11:27-12:07 2nd/3rd GRADE Lunch and Recess
- 11:50-12:30 1st/4th GRADE Lunch and Recess
- 12:10-12:50 5th GRADE Lunch and Recess
PAID RECESS SUPERVISORS NEEDED!
Dear community, we need your help! We are in need of RECESS SUPERVISORS to work our shifts, especially on THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS. This is a GREAT way to get involved with the school, meet fellow families, and see your children throughout the day. We always appreciate our volunteers and frequently have raffles for giveaways and prizes. Please let us know if you are interested by contacting the front office.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Warm regards,
Principal Ciacchella
MSTEP STATE ASSESSMENTS BEGIN WEEK OF APRIL 8-MAY 17
MSTEP 2024
The State of Michigan assessment test, called MSTEP, will begin testing grades 3-6 during the window of April 8-May 17th. The schedule and a formal letter will be sent home to each student. During this time, a few schedule adjustments will be made to accommodate and communicated from your child's teacher if/when necessary.
SCHEDULE FOR APRIL TESTING
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 6th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Monday, April 15, 2024 6th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Virtual Academy 3-6th grades ELA & MATH
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 3rd Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 5th Grade Science/Social Studies
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 3-6 MAKEUPS
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6th Grade ELA/MATH MAKEUPS
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5th Grade SCIENCE MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TEAM
WHAT IS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (School Improvement Team)?
The School Improvement Team meets monthly to develop the school improvement plan (a continuous process that includes strategies and goals that would ensure ALL students are provided equitable access, opportunity, and support to achieve at high levels). The plan is in place to improve the overall learning experience for our community.
The involved stakeholders include classroom teachers, the school principal, the literacy coach, and a parent. We ensure that the plan is understood by stakeholders by the principal communicating the elements at the PTO monthly meetings. We also plan to communicate what Title 1 is, along with the services provided, in a SMORE newsletter.
PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE
We are looking for your input to continue our improvement process. We are always interested in your feedback. Please look for a survey to be shared next week. Your voice and input is highly valued. THANK YOU!
Title I INFORMATION
Did you know Collins Elementary School is a SCHOOL-WIDE Title I elementary in Utica Community Schools? By being a TITLE I building, Collins Elementary receives additional funding support to help support our students and community of learners through a variety of supplemental and educational programs, events, and materials.
As shared on the state of Michigan's website, "Title I, is designed to help disadvantaged children meet high academic standards by participating in either a Schoolwide or a Targeted Assistance Program." Collins Elementary is a schoolwide program. If you are interested in learning more about our TITLE I funding that we receive and our resources that are available to our students, courtesy of TITLE I funding, please be sure to check out our COLLINS ELEMENTARY TITLE section on our website.
SACC UPDATE!
Greeting SACC families-
As you know, COLLINS Elementary is hosting SACC after school. During the hours of 3:15-6pm, the BLUE PLAYGROUND SET WILL BE CLOSED to the public, for the use of our SACC program. This is a safety issue that we have been asked to communicate with the public due to safety concerns.
Thank you for your understanding!
UCS KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE and REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Interested in registering for Kindergarten? If so, please visit uticak12.org/kindergarten for additional information. Additionally, we will have an INFORMATIVE KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE evening at COLLINS ELEMENTARY on Wednesday, March 6th from 7-8pm. IF you are interested in YOUNG FIVES or EARLY CHILDHOOD programs, there will be an additional event prior to the K-Open house from 6-6:50pm.
- YOUNG FIVES: BIRTHDATES MUST FALL WITHIN SEPTEMBER 1st and DECEMBER 1st.
- SCREENERS: Your incoming Kindergartner will be scheduled for a screening. Please sign up below using the QR code. We will schedule with you as soon as possible.
Rockstar Kindergarten Team!
Presentation from 3.6.24
Welcome Class of 2037!
Registration! Sign-up at uticak12.org/kindergarten
Supply List!
Free Backpacks-Thanks to MISD!
SIGN UP FOR KINDERGARTEN SCREENER BELOW!
🐾CARING COLLINS CUBS!💗
We are pleased to celebrate our Collins CARING CUBS award!
Each week, our Cubs are celebrated for showing their P.A.W.S. Classrooms and staff are selected and/or nominated to be celebrated by all our Cubs community for being CARING CUBS!
This week, we are pleased to celebrate two classrooms for showing their P.A.W.S! They will have the opportunity to house our two Collins Cubs in their classrooms for the week! Congratulations to the following:
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
RECESS/LUNCH SUPERVISORS:
IF you are interested in a PAID position, we are in need of RECESS SUPERVISORS and/or LUNCH ROOM SUPERVISORS to dismiss tables and lead students outside for recess. Please contact the front office if you are interested in a PAID position! If you are simply looking to volunteer on a non-regular basis, we are especially short on Thursdays and Fridays and are always in need of volunteers. Our lunch/recess begins at 11:05-12:30. If you have an approved background check on file, you are ALWAYS welcomed to volunteer for lunch/recess and may simply come to the building at 11:05-12:30! Thank you to all those families who have already volunteered and devoted so much of their time to our school. We appreciate your support!
UCS 2024 BOND INFORMATION
6th GRADE CAREER FOCUS PARENT SPONSORS NEEDED
On Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th, Utica Community Schools Foundation and Connect Macomb in cooperation with UCS, will be hosting the 6th grade Annual Career Focus Luncheon. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of our 6th grade students to attend. Collins will be attending on Wednesday, May 8th from 11-1pm. This event takes place at the Palazzo Grande in Schelby Township.
FAMILIES INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS EVENT, please complete the form below! It is a great opportunity to showcase our talented workforce!
UCS CALENDAR ALERTS
STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICY
P.A.W.S.
SUPER CUBS SHOW THEIR P.A.W.S!
P: Positive Choices
A: Act Responsibly
W: Will be Respectful
S: Shows Integrity
All Collins Cubs are expected to follow protocols and procedures while showing their PAWS! That includes inside the classrooms, during the hallways, on the playgrounds, and for arrivial/dismissal as well. Teachers will be on the lookout for ways to celebrate students showing their PAWS and have a chance to earn incentives.
UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARENT HANDBOOK FOR BEHAVIORS
Please review all Utica Community Schools behavior policies in the Parent Handbook attached to the link below. It is expected that all UCS policies and procedures will be adhered to at any/all school functions and on school properties. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE
Safety remains a priority for our school. Collins Elementary is once again providing training to our students on our safety protocols. The protocols identify actions that students may be asked to take in the event of a potential incident: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter.
The training is provided through a short, animated video. In the video, the teacher – Mrs. Appleton – and her students walk through the different responses in a very relaxed and engaging way for younger children. The script was written by our staff.
The protocols will continue to be part of the training while practicing our regular school safety drills, such as fire drills, security drills, tornado drills, evacuation procedures, etc.)
The video is available for you to review at this link: UCS School Safety: Standard Response Protocol - Elementary - YouTube If you have any questions, please contact our office.
COMMUNITY CLASSES & OPPORTUNITIES
BRUCE COLLINS PTO COMMUNICATION
PREVIOUS CUB COMMUNICATION
Bruce Collins Elementary
Principal of Collins Elementary
Email: collinsquestions@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/Collins
Location: 12900 Grand Haven Drive, Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Phone: (586)797-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/collins