Behind the Magic at Disney

Mrs. Amy Porter, Principal

Important Contact Information:

Main Office Phone: (586)439-6400

Fax: (586)439-6401

Absentee Line: (586)439-6490

24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.

School Administrative Assistant:

Mrs. Sue Mogge

Email: susan.mogge@fraserk12.org

Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.

Email: Amy.Porter@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/9
Location: 36155 Kelly Road, Clinton Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586)439-6400

We are looking forward to having our teachers meet with you and your child during Twain's Student Led Conferences. During this time, students will showcase their goals and academic progress. It is important to include your child in these conferences so that they can take ownership of their academic plan for the year.

Conference dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:30 to 7:30 PM

Thursday, October 24th from 1:00-3:30 PM & 4:30-7:30 PM

Classroom teachers sent conference invitations by Thursday, October 10th. If you did not receive your notice for any reason, please click the link to find your child's teacher's Sign-Up Genius.

We look forward to seeing everyone at conferences. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place:

October 21st – 25th

Walt Disney Media Center

Open Late on October 24th during conferences

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Check out the below link to view our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.

We accept cash, credit, or wallet.

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

On Tuesday, October 15th 5th-grade students from across the district showcased their talent at the Song Flute Concert. They have learned so much during the first few months of band. We are looking forward to seeing them grow as many of them join band this year.

Disney 6th Grade students work hard on Safety Patrol, which is led by Mrs. McGuffey

The job of a safety is to help keep all of Disney students stay safe both coming to school and on their way home as well as during school. Some of their duties include helping students cross the street before and after school, as well as helping them lineup while they wait for the day to begin. Other duties have safeties giving up their recess and lunch to help our youngest kindergarten and 1st grade learners.

As a safety, their jobs take place on both beautiful days and days where they might rather stay bundled up inside! We are excited to watch them grow as leaders this year as they take on this new role.

Students are doing a great job and we are proud of them taking their leadership role seriously while continuing to help others. Thank you safeties, for your dedication to helping our Disney students stay safe!

The fifth-grade students had a great time at the Michigan Science Center. They were engaged while exploring the hands-on museum. The students were able to go through the unique Tyrannosaurs exhibit. This exhibit had real and replica dinosaur bones for the students to view. Lastly, everyone enjoyed a 4D theater experience about Space Junk. This show was a perfect transition to kick off our upcoming science unit. Everyone had a wonderful day!

We are excited to embark on the creation of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will shape the next five years of excellence in Fraser Public Schools. This plan will continue to focus on our strong traditions of excellence by staying committed to our core values and beliefs - Innovate, Learn, Lead.

We will be holding a Community & Parent Meeting to kick off the strategic planning process onOctober 29th at 6 pm in the Fraser High School Media Center. All are welcome to attend!

Parade: A short "Halloween Parade" will take place beginning at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 31st. Weather permitting, we will parade out door #17 and around the building. Our kindergarten students will lead the parade around each classroom and then out around the building. All are welcome to come and watch our costume parade outdoors!

Classroom Activities: Classrooms/grade levels may be planning for Halloween activities and celebrations individually, either before or after the parade. If teachers request parent volunteers to help facilitate the classroom activities, all volunteers will have to submit a Background Check at least 48 hours prior to volunteering.

Costumes: Students may come to school in costume on Thursday, October 31st. They can stay in costume for the duration of the day. Costumes need to be school appropriate and cannot depict violence or excess blood/gore. No fake weapons are allowed in school (i.e. toy guns, swords, blades, etc). Costume masks can be worn for the parade only, but not throughout the day. For costumes that have short skirts/shorts, leggings or pants need to be worn underneath.

1. Masks are not to be worn in school or during the parade.
   
2. HEAVY makeup is not to be worn (light makeup only-eyeshadow, painted freckles, rosy cheeks, etc.). All makeup must be done at home and stay on for the entire day.
   
3. Glitter and fake blood are not to be worn or brought to school.
   
4. Fake or real weapons are not to be brought to school, i.e., swords, guns, knives, daggers, and the like.
   
5. Inappropriate costumes are not to be worn to school. Please choose costumes that are positive and/or represent a good role model for our students.
   
6. No roller blades, roller blade shoes, skateboards or scooters.
   
7. No bare midriffs.
   
8. Please use common sense and good judgement when sending your child to school on October 31st.
   

As you know, School Picture Day was Tuesday, October 1st. If your child was absent or needs their picture retaken, Lifetouch has been scheduled to return on Friday, November 8th. If you wish to participate in picture retake, please send the original Lifetouch picture package to school with your child.

When the red flag is hung outside the front of the building, this means indoor line-up due to inclement weather. Our students can enter the building at 8:20! As a reminder, the bus loop is not a drop off zone, this area needs to stay open during arrival and dismissal times.

Did you know: Chronic absence is defined as missing 10 percent or more of the school year, which is equivalent to missing 2 days a month. It includes all absences, both excused and unexcused. Below are some strategies to help build a habit of good attendance.

Interested in additional Disney Spirit Wear? Then checkout the Disney Spirit Wear shop to find all of your Disney Elementary spirit wear and school spirit apparel for both youth and adult all in one place. The store will be open all year long! Currently there is a 30% off sale on all items!

Gleaners Food Bank offers multiple distribution sites throughout Michigan. You can find a list of all locations by clicking here. This year, they will also continue their distribution at the Fraser VFW location every other Thursday. Their next distribution is on Thursday, October 3rd.

• 10/21 - 10/24 - Book Fair
• 10/22 - 1st Grade visits Westview Farms
• 10/23 - Student-Led Conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
• 10/24 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 10/24 - Student-Led Conferences from 1:00 - 3:30 & 4:30-7:30
• 10/29 -District Strategic Planning Meeting @ 6:00 PM at FHS
• 10/31 - Early Dismissal (1:30 dismissal)
• 11/5 - No School: Election Day
• 11/8 - Picture Re-Take Day
• 11/11 - Dentist R'Us visits Disney
• 11/14 - PTO Meeting - 6pm in Media Center
• 11/20 - Holiday Concert 4th - 6th Grade 7pm, FPAC
• 11/21 - Early Dismissal (1:30 dismissal)
• 11/26 - End of 1st Trimester
• 11/27-11/29 - No School: Thanksgiving Break

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!