CUBS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION

6th Grade Specials 2025-2026 School Year.pdf

2024-2025 Calendar Overview.pdf

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK-THANK YOU PTO!

Thank you to our fabulous PTO and ALL our COLLINS CUBS for making this week extra special for our teaching staff at Collins Elementary. The teachers really seemed to enjoy all their special treats: from the smoothies to hydration station, to taco bar and the baked potato bar, breakfast, and sunshine treats and swag bags-WOW! Thank you for showing our teachers the love and appreciation they all deserve. There is still time to celebrate ANY staff member all month long by sending in a SHOUT-OUT to UCS!! THANK YOU, PTO! Do you have a staff member you'd like to thank? Then please be sure to share your "SHOUT-OUT!" All shout-outs are shared on social media. Email your shoutout to: mailto:UCS@uticak12.org with the subject of SHOUT-OUTS!

SMART MOVES GRADUATION

Our sixth graders enjoyed their special S.M.A.R.T. MOVES Celebration together, in partnership with the Sterling Heights Police Department. A very special thank you to Officer Journeau for showing up to support our sixth graders at this wonderful event that took place on Monday, May 12, 2026. Another special thank you to Mrs. Franks, Mrs. Abbiss, Mrs. Lehrer, Mrs. Taubitz, Mr. Mahrle, and Mr. Cahill for putting together some culminating activities of what our students learned in the program this year. Lastly, thank you Collins PTO for providing a gift and some treats to our officer! Well done sixth graders. On to the next wonderful events.

Sixth Grade Events

SPECIAL EVENTS FYI:

May 27: SIXTH GRADE CAMP
May 28: FIELD DAY
June 5: 6th grade Picnic and Kickball Game
June 10: 6th Grade Graduation 9:30 AM Half-Day Dismissal @ 11:29
June 11: Half-Day Last Day of School

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK ON FILE

We have a lot of party and school-sponsored events that we look forward to welcoming you into our building to volunteer and be apart of your child's celebration of progress! Please be mindful that all visitors entering the building to volunteer at a school-sponsored event, must have a volunteer background check on file and APPROVED by the district, prior to chaperoning or helping to support our children at school. Please be mindful that the approval process takes approximately 2 weeks to be approved. These forms are necessary and required to be completed yearly. Thank you!

Volunteer Form Fillable.pdf

Volunteer Form - Arabic.pdf

Volunteer Form - Albanian.pdf

Volunteer Form - Spanish.pdf

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FIELD DAY MAY 28

Please see the letter regarding field day from Mr. Cahill.

FIELD DAY LETTER FOR FAMILIES

DAILY ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL REMINDERS❗

Parents, our official start of the school day begins at 8:25 with the second bell. Please see our UCS Parent Guideline policy and procedures (p.610)

ELEMENTARY

Daily Arrival General supervision begins 10 minutes before the start of school. Students should not come to school before that time unless enrolled in School Age Child Care (SACC). If a student arrives late to school, the parent must accompany the student into the office, and the student must be signed in before he or she can go to class.

Daily Dismissal Students are expected to be picked up promptly at dismissal time, unless they are involved in a parent- authorized, supervised activity or enrolled in School Age Child Care (SACC).

Teachers official duty and supervision does not begin until 10 minutes prior to the start of the school day. Therefore, students should not be dropped off before that time without an adult's supervision. Breakfast doors open at 8:10. Thank you.

LUNCHROOM EXPECTATIONS REMINDERS-❗

Spring is in full swing at Collins. We appreciate your support in helping to review the UCS district procedures and guidelines. Adherence to the procedures is expected in the lunchroom. Please review the procedures with your CUBS as we have had an uptick in unexpected behaviors and school code of conduct mishaps recently. Our volunteers are here to support our students but a level of respect should be adhered to. Thank you for your help with these gentle reminders.

UCS PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK, p. 50

Lunchroom Expectations •

Use good table manners and show respect for others.
Cooperate with cafeteria staff and lunchroom supervisors.
Leave the table and floor in a clean condition for other students.
Deposit all trash and recyclable items in proper containers.
Return all trays and utensils to the designated area.
Do not bring glass containers into the building.
Elementary students are to remain seated until dismissed by the lunchroom supervisors.
Note: All applicable rules for appropriate school behavior listed elsewhere in this handbook are in effect in the cafeteria.

2025-2026 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST RECOMMENDATION

25-26 SUPPLY LIST.pdf

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PROJECT FIRST ROBOTICS INFORMATION

OLD BUSINESS ITEMS-SEE BELOW

DRESS CODE REMINDERS

As the weather gets warmer, please remember our guidelines to be followed from our Utica Community Schools 2024-2025 Parent and Student Handbook (see pages 69-70):

"Consider the following guidelines when selecting school clothing:

1. Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed. Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see- through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed. CODE OF CONDUCT 69 School Appropriate Attire and Appearance (Continued)

2. Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn.

3. Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school.

4. Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.

5. Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited.

6. Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable.

7. Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.

8. Costumes and costume accessories are not to be worn at school unless otherwise authorized by school administration (holidays, specific events, etc.)"

NO STRAPLESS or CROP-TOP SHIRTS that EXPOSE THE BELLY.
Tennis shoes encouraged to prevent injury.

RECESS RULES REMINDERS

As the weather warms up and we are excited to get outside, it is a reminder to all our students that it is an expectation to follow all school board policies and procedures. That includes:

Respectful language (not obscene or profane)
No threatening language that may unintentionally cause harm to a student.
HANDS OFF-no pushing, shoving, slapping, fighting that may endanger the safety of others
Not jumping from the swings due to safety hazard.
Respectful of all staff members that are present. It is important to listen to the rules the first time they are given.

SOCCER/FOOTBALL PLAYING EXPECTATIONS: we love the competitive nature of our sports enthusiasts, but it is important to remember that we are at a school ground, not a facility that is conducive to our competitive sports we play outside. We are here to play and have fun at recess together. Thank you for using kind words, respectful language, and non-physically aggressive mannerisms. Have fun!

UCS PARENT HANDBOOK

UCS BOARD POLICY REVIEW

Please be sure to check out the UCS parent handbook for student discipline and any other information.

Parent Hand Book

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HALLWAY REGULATIONS

Taken From: Parent and Student Handbook (see pages 69-70):

"Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner in the hallways. Students who are in the hallways during class time must have a pass issued by a member of the school staff. Hallway Restrictions may be implemented for students who are not able to meet the above expectations."

DEFACING SCHOOL PROPERTY

Taken from School Board Policy 5150:

"5150 POLICY - Student Vandalism:

The deliberate destruction or defacement of any school property, including textbooks, will be viewed as a most serious offense because it has a direct affect on the education of all students. In addition to regular disciplinary measures, students guilty of vandalism will be required to make full restitution. Where this is impossible, parents of these students will be held responsible."

Volunteer Form Fillable.pdf

Utica Community Schools - Care Solace for Families.pdf