November is Homeless Awareness Month and here at Fancher Elementary, we want to help bring awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities. That’s why we’re partnering with United Way to raise money for Isabella County Restoration House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”!

United Way is committed to matching all funds raised (up to $10,000) so now’s your chance to double your donation! Students can bring in their spare change during until November 25th. The classroom that raises the most money will win a pizza party from United Way!

• November 5 - No School for Students / Staff in Professional Development
• November 21 - 1st Trimester End
• November 26 - Report Cards sent home
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 2nd Trimester begins
• December 23-Jan 3 - No School - Winter Break
• January 6 - Full Day for JK-12 students and staff

*click the MPPS School Calendar button below to see the whole school year

I know it might be hard to believe with these warmer fall temperatures we are getting.

As we gear up for colder temperatures please make sure your student brings the proper winter gear with them to school. We go outside each day unless it is raining or below 0 for a classroom recess and a lunch recess. It helps if your student's items are labeled as well, so if things end up in the lost & found they can be returned!

Students need to have warm clothing, including winter coat, hat, gloves/mittens, boots, snow pants. These items can be expensive, if you need help please write in a note in your child's school agenda for their teacher. We can see how we can help.

In reviewing the data collected through FinalForms, it was found that we had an issue with the information that was collected on the Education Benefits form. This information is used to determine how funding is calculated for many of the grants and programs that we participate in. We have cleared out the information in this form and we are asking that everyone please use the link below to log back into FinalForms and make sure that all parts of the Education Benefits form are filled out. Please make sure to sign the form when completed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you taking the time to fill this form out again. This is a time sensitive issue and your attention to this is greatly appreciated!

https://mtpleasant-mi.finalforms.com/

Thank you!

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools

We still have Fancher Cards for Sale $10 each. Feel free to spread the word, anyone is welcome to stop in and purchase them from the community.

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder2/Folder88/Folder1/Folder188/Managing_CD_in_Schools_FINAL.pdf?rev=13874cdc22f04692ac04e0a9efa8da1e

If your student will be taking medications at school we have a form for that:

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3108/MPPS/3085102/_Medication_Authorization_Order_Form.pdf

All medications must be brought to the office with the appropriate health form. Please do not send medications to school with your child. This includes inhalers and epi-pens.

Students receive reports three times per year at the elementary level; at the end of each trimester. As an upper elementary student, your student will earn numbers that are rubric-based at the end as we report on student academic progress. Students will be receiving a 3, 2, or a 1 just as you are used to seeing in the past on their report card. Students will not be receiving letter grades. The scale will be as follows:

3 - Meets Standards

2 - Making Progress

1 - Skill Not Developed

N - Not Assessed this Trimester

We kicked of the new school year at Fancher Elementary teaching and learning SOAR (Safety Ownership Attitude Respect), to teach and reinforce positive behavior expectations in all areas of the school from the classroom to the playground. Each area of our school day, has a focused set up positive expectations that we teach, model, and practice - on what Safety looks like, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect.

Our SOAR matrix is at the front of your student's agenda in the pages include for the student handbook, we encourage you to review these expectations at home with your child too.

Daily our students earning Dojo Points for meeting positive expectations, we recognize students who are SOARing with our Fancher School Store, Positive Office Referrals, Positive Postcards mailed home, and SOAR Student Shout Outs each month.

We know our students are still growing and developing mentally and socially, so we recognize it is always a work in progress when teaching and reteaching expectations. We utilize restorative practices - including repairing the harm, circle ups, and more.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our Fancher Falcons to SOAR!

Mrs. Katie Rinke, Mrs. Shiner & the Fancher Elementary Staff

Students have now practiced each part of our lockdown protocol. We have practiced 2 Fire Drills as a building.

During the school year, our buildings are obligated to practice at least 5 Fire Drills, 2 Tornado Drills and 3 Lockdown drills. At times, we do have our YSU Liason or other police officers from the Police Department assist in our drills. We cover with our students the locations of where to go for each drill, what to do during specific drills, and how to properly evacuate when it is needed. You can also find this information in your child's Handbook in the front of the student agenda.

I encourage you to check out our district website where we have information that pertains to our district school safety. Click here to get to the website.

4th week of A.L.I.C.E review. This week is C - Counter. Counter is not fighting. Counter is a strategy of last resort. Counter focuses on actions that create noise, movement, distance and distraction with the intent of reducing the shooter's ability to shoot accurately. Counter is a strategy that is taught differently based on age.High schoolers can be taught a much more aggressive strategy as a kindergarten class that will be taught to scream and run. Any chance a possible victim can restart the thinking process of the intruder could buy them critical and possible life saving seconds.

Although Counter is a last resort, teachers need to know what resources they have available and have a plan if an intruder is able to enter their classroom.

Click on the link to the menu below. You can also view Breakfast here too.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary/lunch/2023-08-25

Each Friday we will sell Popcorn for $.50/bag. Students can bring their coins or dollar bills in sandwich baggies or put in the back of their agenda in the clear pocket or a safe zipper. Teachers will collect popcorn in the morning and place the order.

If you aren't currently following us at Fancher Elementary on Facebook, please like our page so you can see our district updates, Fancher Staff Spotlights, and more.

Like @FancherElementary

https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/?view_public_for=120248111414338

Dear Families!

If your child will be utilizing bus transportation for the first time this year or has had a change from last year, please fill out the transportation link provided.

Mount Pleasant Public Schools Transportation Form

We are very excited to be using a new software this year with our transportation dept. Students will be scanning when arriving and departing from the bus. Parents will also be able to track the bus location using a new app. New and exciting things at MPPS! You will receive this information at Open House.

To request for Transportation use the form linked here

https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/transportation

Phone: 989-775-2323

In the front of your Student's Agenda you will find the Student Handbook - please read this over and sign the Acknowledgement Form.

Fancher Student Handbook

Fancher has a no student cell phone policy in our student handbook. If a cell phone comes to school with a student it should be turned off and stored in their locker from 8:40am-3:49pm.

We also have a not hats or hoods policy inside the school building, students can wear them outside during recess.

Also students may not wear backpacks to and from class or the belt bag style bags.

Friendly reminder of our No Outside Food policy for Student Lunch time. Students must bring their lunch to school or choose a school lunch option.

MPPS Nutrition Club is a unique community support that provides supplemental, weekend food twice a month to participating students.

If your son or daughter qualifies for free or reduced school meals and this nutritional support is needed, he or she is welcome to be enrolled and participate in the MPPS – Nutrition Club.

MPPS - Nutrition Club is made possible through an amazing partnership with the Community Compassion Network and Greater Lansing Food Bank. Financial support is provided by generous donations from many community members and organizations including Mount Pleasant City Women’s Club, Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation, First United Methodist Church and many other local businesses and groups. In addition there is a multitude of volunteers who donate their time to make this program happen.

To enroll your son or daughter in the MPPS - Nutrition Club, simply complete the following enrollment form. You must also complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, which can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1keAoTS3rmP_WAq4wIblJ__s_9WxuIGdq/view

Form to complete for Nutrition Club

• PEAK (after school): https://www.mtpleasantschools.net/page/peak-program

• SACC (before school)- School Aged Child Care (Before School Program)- 775-2340

• It's time to show your school spirit, Fancher! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is here with 30% off the entire site. Check out our fresh new designs today! https://1stplace.sale/45518.
  

Download the app on your phone or click the photo below.

https://mtpleasantschools.nutrislice.com/menu/fancher-elementary?mode=browse

Fancher Elementary provides a supportive environment to ensure academic, social and emotional growth for students to reach their full potential while transitioning between elementary and middle school.

Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm (summer hours)

Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/
Location: 801 South Kinney Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: 989-775-2230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancherElementary/
Twitter: @FancherFalcons