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 #27 March 15, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
MARCH DATES:
11: PTO MEETING 3:45 MEDIA CENTER
18-22: SCHOLASTIC SPRING BOOK FAIR-SEE BELOW TO SIGN UP!
18: MADE PROGRAM visits Collins 9AM.
19: PTO FLOWER SALE ENDS TODAY!!
21: 5th Grade DIA Field Trip (Rescheduled from February)
22: MARCH IS READING MONTH CALENDARS RETURNED TO SCHOOL!
22: HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL and START OF SPRING BREAK! End of Quarter 3
25-29: NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL
25: PANDA EXPRESS NIGHT
APRIL DATES:
2: BAGEL DAY
5: GLOW DANCE
8: PTO MEETING 3:45 MEDIA CENTER
26: FUN RUN
29: RESTAURANT NIGHT
MAY DATES:
8: Career Focus (6th Grade @ Palazzo Grande)
27: NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
29: 6th Grade Campe 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-
Thank you to our CUBS for making this a lovely week together. We enjoyed a special STARBOOKS Book Tasting and students earned a free book, courtesy of our Title I funds, we enjoyed a very special Magician and Books, Mr. Doug Scheer, also courtesy of our Title I funds, and students got to enjoy a special RETURN TO READ on Friday, by returning to read with last year's teacher. What a treat for all! Just a reminder, next week, we have a HALF-DAY of school on Friday, March 22nd, due to the end of QUARTER 3 and records day for staff. In addition, we will have our SPRING BREAK and NO SCHOOL on March 25-March 29th. An additional reminder will come out next week.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:
If you have an incoming Kindergartner, please be sure to enroll your child at: http://uticka12.org/kindergarten. We will also share our presentation with you in a special edition of our Kindergarten Presentation. SEE BUTTON BELOW!
MARCH IS READING MONTH CONTINUES @ COLLINS!
We continue to work through our school goal of accomplishing 4,000 tasks. Remember, next week is our last week to turn in your TASKS! March is Reading month will be completed on March 22. Please submit your forms to your teacher!!
Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead!
Warm regards,
Principal Ciacchella
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TEAM
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.
March is Reading Month!
SCHOOL GOAL: 4,000 TASKS!
Let's Read A Latte! MARCH IS READING MONTH TASKS:
3/1: How many books will you read this month? Set a Goal!
3/4: Read a Dr. Seuss Book
3/5: Read a book about History
3/6: What book did you read with your twin?
3/7: Read a classic or old favorite story.
3/11: What recipe did you make?
3/13: Read or write a poem!
3/14: Read your favorite book genre
3/15: Who did you dress as today? BOOK TASTINGS!
3/19: Read a story that makes you happy.
3/21: Read a book that challenges you.
3/22: Write a book you brought in for the Read-In!
3/22: TURN IN COMPLETED TASK SHEET! GOAL IS ALL 12!
4/5: FINAL ASSEMBLY/PRINCIPAL CHALLENGE/PRIZE GIVEAWAY!
Let's Read A Latte! COMPLETED!
This marks the beginning of our March is Reading Month Challenge. All throughout the district, students will be partaking in various reading challenges. This year, we have a STARBOOKS theme to, "Let's Read a Latte!" A very special thank you to our March is Reading Month Committee: Mrs. Budnick, Ms. Goral, Mrs. Taubitz, and Mrs. Ciacchella for all the hard work and planning that went into this month's challenges and preparation. We have a lot of exciting opportunities for students to partake in. Please see the above task list and the below outline goals. Good luck and happy reading!
- Our theme is STARBOOKS and Let's Read A Latte!
- Students will be receiving their MARCH IS READING MONTH packet.
- Goal is to complete all 12 tasks (listed above) and turn in signed sheet by FRIDAY, 3/22.
- School Goal is complete 4,000 tasks!!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR 3/18-3/22
😍VOLUNTEERS...WE NEED YOU!! 😊
The Book Fair CANNOT run without parent volunteers! If you have a morning or afternoon to spare, we would greatly appreciate your help! The Book Fair runs from March 18-22. There are times to volunteer in both the AM or the PM. Just scan the QR code below to find our open time slots.
Please sign up online at: http://tinyurl.com/fairhelper
Thank you in advance.
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. Details announced on 3/6/24
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
Introducing COLLINS CURRICULUM CORNER
As we are half-way through our Quarter 3 together, we are in the process of updating and navigating many resources for you and your family to view quickly and by grade level. Please be sure to check out our COLLINS CURRICULUM PAGE but also know it is just getting started and will be updated frequently to reflect changing curriculum needs in the school. Check out our Quarter 3 Updates!
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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