Comets Corner

Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal

Important Contact Information:

Main Office Phone: (586)439-6900

Fax: (586)439-6801

Absentee Line: (586)439-6990

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

School Administrative Assistant:

Mrs. Dawn Vezzetti

Email: dawn.vezzetti@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.

Mission Statement:

Guiding our Comets to be compassionate, curious, creative citizens who will positively impact the world.

Email: Keith.Tonn@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Page/21
Location: 30601 Calahan Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, USA
Phone: (586)439-6900
Twitter: @Keith_Tonn

To start the year, the sixth graders are already presenting at the front of the room and reading aloud to their peers. Sometimes student voices can be too low to follow along, so we’ve implemented the use of the classroom microphone. Students are motivated to volunteer when they get to feel like Beyonce! Anthony L., featured in the included photo, brought the stage presence when he volunteered to read aloud during social studies. Hearing his own voices amplified in the room brought forward more confidence. Plus, this encouraged his peers to volunteer themselves. When we feel powerful in the classroom, we are more confident in our own education! The sixth graders are looking forward to channeling their own Beyonce persona with future read aloud opportunities this school year.

The MTPC is hosting a skating party at The Great Skate on Monday, September 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM.

$6 admission with skates included; $5 extra for inline skates

STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

As part of our Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) initiative we want to ensure all students are aware of behavior expectations throughout the building. Last Thursday staff members shared expectations for areas such as the hallways, cafeteria, library, office, and playground with all K-6 students. Afterwards, contracts were sent home to be reviewed with families. Parents were asked to return contracts and students retuning them were rewarded with ROCKStar tickets. We appreciate ALL of our families partnering with us to ensure a safe school environment. Thank you!

School picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th. All students will be photographed. Families wishing to order pictures in advance may do so by visiting the website and using the information below. Picture retakes will occur on November 4th.

MyLifeTouch Website

School Name: Mark Twain Elementary School

Picture Day Date: Tuesday, September 17

Picture Day ID: EVTNQGGWQ

Just a reminder that dogs are not allowed on the school grounds. Not all students are comfortable with pets and we want to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your help with this!

We want to partner with our families to make our school a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for your students.

Make sure to send your child to school if they are generally healthy and able to participate in their usual day-to-day activities. Avoid keeping children at home unless they are too sick to participate.

We have put together this helpful chart of when to keep your child home and when they can return to school for common illnesses

As a parent of a Mark Twain Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Mark Twain Parent Club. Our official Facebook group is here: Mark Twain Parent Club. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Twain families and adding them to the group.

Contact MTPC: mtparentclub@gmail.com

We welcome the 24-25 MTPC Executive Board:

• President: Yolanda Perkins
• Vice President: Bethany Haley
• Treasurer: Megan Arnone
• Secretary: Amanda McDunnah

This year we will be utilizing a new online platform for our Walk-A-Thon. Information will be sent out the first week of September.

• 9/16 - MTPC Skating Party
• 9/17 - Picture Day
• 9/17 - Constitution Day
• 9/20 - Fraser Tailgate
• 9/27 - MTPC Walk-A-Thon @ 2:00
• 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
  
• 9/30 - Detroit Lions Spirit Day
• 10/2 - Count Day
• 10/7 - Y5s Visits Deneweth's Garden Center
• 10/15- 5th-Grade Recorder Concert
• 10/17 - 6th Grade Visits Camp Howell
• 10/18 - MTPC October Festival & Trunk or Treat
• 11/4 - Picture Re-Take Day

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!

The District does not allow the delivery of food and beverages from outside vendors or fast food establishments for a student’s breakfast or lunch meal. All meals are to be provided by either our Food Service program or prepared at home and sent with your student. Outside food delivery is a safety concern. We do not want to have strangers and people that we do not know coming to our buildings with delivery bags. It also is a workload issue for office personnel. Managing multiple food deliveries during lunch time becomes an additional responsibility for our office staff. The District works hard to provide a variety of healthy, good-tasting food in its cafeterias, and students are always free to bring their own lunch to school. We will continue to follow our past practice of making sure students receive lunch if they forget to bring one from home.

The State of Michigan will provide a free breakfast and lunch for all students who want them throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.