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Dear Families,

We’ve had a fantastic week at Beck Centennial, full of engaging activities and learning! Here are a few highlights:

• We completed the NWEA testing – great job to all the students for their hard work!
• The 5th and 6th grades were visited by students from the DECA club at HFII to learn about soft skills. Soft skills are personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with others. Unlike technical skills, which are job-specific, soft skills are more about how we communicate, work in teams, and handle various situations. Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see the pictures!
• The ATG group with Mrs. Boes joined Mr. Knobbe for an exciting Owl Prowl night hike at Stony Creek– a fun and educational outdoor adventure. Check Facebook for pictures!
• The weather finally warmed up, allowing us to enjoy the snow and get some energy out while staying active and healthy. Fresh air and outdoor play are so important for our physical health and mental well-being.

This week was a wonderful reminder of the balance between learning and the benefits of spending time outside. We’re returning to the classroom feeling focused and ready to continue our journey of learning!❄️

As we head into the weekend, be prepared for chilly temperatures—be sure to stay warm! Remember, there is no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Mrs. Parker

GOOOOOOO LIONS!!!!!!

As we are experiencing colder temperatures, I would like to remind everyone that students must wear proper clothing for cold weather. This includes winter coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, and boots. District protocol states that students are to enjoy outdoor recess if the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees. It's important for their comfort while they are outside to be properly dressed.

Duncan, Beacon Tree and Beck use the weather app on I-phones to determine the temperature.

The annual Make a Difference Award honors individuals who have made a significant positive impact on the educational experience of students with special needs. This is a great opportunity to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to support students with disabilities. Please consider nominating one of our amazing Harvey staff members!

Examples of staff to nominate for Make a Difference Award may be teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria staff or administrators.

Important Details:

• Nomination Deadline: All forms must be submitted by February 14, 2025, to Laura Miskelly at the MISD via van mail, email at lmiskelly@misd.net or faxed to (586) 263-6240.
• Award Ceremony: The recognition will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at the MISD.
• Forms are fillable and may be submitted electronically.

Please help us in recognizing the outstanding individuals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students with special needs.

• Applications for Schools of Choice (families residing outside UCS) for the 2025-26 school year are now available. Please use the button above or see this link. In addition, the secondary schools that your child would attend follow as much as possible the attendance areas for Utica Community Schools. You can view the progression at this link.
• Applications for current UCS families who are seeking to transfer to another UCS school outside their attendance area are available at this link. In addition, the secondary schools that your child would attend follow as much as possible the attendance areas for Utica Community Schools. You can view the progression at this link.

Enrollment is not handled in our office. Instead, you begin the enrollment process using links on the UCS homepage.

Preschool Information:

https://www.uticak12.org/domain/2229

Kindergarten and Young 5 Enrollment is also open:

Kindergarten: click https://www.uticak12.org/Page/245 then CLICK the BLUE "ENROLL NOW" circle

Young 5s: click https://www.uticak12.org/Page/246 then CLICK the BLUE "ENROLL NOW" circle

Skip the busy restaurants on valentine's day and instead take your loved ones out to eat the day before at BJ's Brewhouse! It's on the south side of Hall road just east of Schoenherr.

You must bring the flyer in order for our school to earn 2-0% of the food and soft beverages purchases. A flyer will be sent home once we are closer to the date but you can also download it here... send it to friends and family!

Practicing our multiplication facts by skip counting through song is an easy way to practice facts! Mrs. Parker's favorite video by Mr. D is Up Town Funk: Practicing 3s. Take a listen! From young 5s through 6th grade, it's always important to practice our math facts and these SKIP counting videos put to popular songs are an easy and fun way to do it! Try it out in the car!

If your child just needs practice with a specific math fact, click on the link below. They can play free math games, tailored to the facts they need practice in! Mrs. Parker's Favorite game is "Happy Burger!"

January

• 20th: Martin Luther King Day No School
• 22nd: BFV meeting 6:30pm
• 28th: 5th grade to DIA 8:30am- information will be sent out later
• 29th: Kindness Gram Sale Begins (til 7th)

February:

• 4th -6th- Hearing Screening for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th.
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• 4th: Skate Night, 6-8pm
• 5th: Preschool, Young Fives and Kindergarten Open House 7-8:30PM
• 6th: Winter Conferences, 4-7pm
• 7th: Kindness Gram Sale ends
• 13th: Bagel Day
• 17th-21st: NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
• 26th: National Elementary Honors Society (NEHS) Induction Ceremony in Media Center

March: Reading Month!

• 13th: Bagel Day
• 17th: 2nd grade/VanDeWinkle to Troy Historical Village- information will be sent out later
• 19th: BFV meeting @6:30pm
• 21st: Half Day of School - End of Marking Period
• 24th - 28th: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April:

• 16th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center 9:30- 11:45am- information will be sent out later
• 18th: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
  
• 22nd: Earth Day
• 25th: Skate Night 5-7pm
• 27th: Daddy Daughter Dance. Theme will be decided soon and the name will be changed. Much like how last year was "VIP and Me"
• 29th: 3rd/4th grade concert 7pm

May

• 15th: Bagel Day
• 21st: BFV meeting 6:30
• 22nd: 3rd Grade field trip to the Zoo- information will be sent out later
• 26th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• 30th: Skate Night 5-7pm

June:

• 2nd: 5th Concert/6th Band Concert, Time TBD
• 10th: 6th Grade Graduation
• 10th: Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:29am
• 11th: Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:29am- LAST DAY!

Creating an account- PowerSchool / Creating a PowerSchool Account (uticak12.org)

Click through tutorial- PowerSchool - How to Create a Parent Account (iorad.com)

Parent sign in- Parent Sign In (misd.net)

Adding a student- PowerSchool / Adding a Student to PowerSchool Account (uticak12.org)

Resetting a password- PowerSchool / Resetting a Password (uticak12.org)

Click through tutorial- PowerSchool - How To Reset a Password (iorad.com)

Mobil app- PowerSchool / Mobile App (uticak12.org)

We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective. As many of you know, our school has a security camera, intercom, and buzzer at the front entrance for use during the school day. To help us assist you when you would like to enter the school:

1. All guests must enter through the main office door

2. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office

3. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting

4. Each time you come to the office you will be asked to show your photo ID into the security camera above the outside door and once again at the main office.

5. Office staff will assist you.

6. Guests must have an appointment to meet with a staff member during instructional hours

In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (and they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.

Finally, all exterior doors are to remain locked and secure daily. Teachers will not prop doors open and any door that is open is to have a staff member monitoring it at all times.

The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Beck safe.

Beck Centennial Elementary

Entry Bell: 8:20AM

School Starts: 8:25am

Dismissal Bell 3:15pm

Beck Attendance Line: 586-797-3999

Email: officebeck@uticak12.org
Website: beck.uticak12.org
Location: 54600 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/BeckElementarySchool

Beck Family Volunteers Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BeckFamilyVolunteers
Twitter: @beckelementary

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