Hello Mohawk Families!

It's hard to believe the 100th day of school is right around the corner and spring is not far behind! Teachers are busy preparing for spring field trips as a way to enrich the curriculum and provide students with fun experiences. We just finished our winter benchmark testing and hope you are excited about the progress your child has made so far this year. The Mohawk Staff is committed to providing all students with a focused instructional program while meeting their individual needs.

February is Black History Month. We celebrate the contributions African Americans have made throughout all periods in U.S. History. It is a great opportunity for families to have conversations about the experiences Black people have faced. It can also remind us to shine a light on the injustice African Americans still face in this country. Below is a Smore that highlights Black History Month. It is full of information and resources for you use at home with your children.

This year, we will begin our reading month activities on February 24th. Our theme this year is "Catch the Reading Wave". We will be sending home the reading month packets before our winter break but you can catch a glimpse below.

As always, thank you for your continued support during this challenging school year. Enjoy the snow with your children!

Educationally Yours,

Ms. Andrea Verellen

Tuesday, February 4th

4th & 5th Grade to Newsies Musical @Dakota

Hoop-A-Thon Begins

Friday, February 7th

100th Day of School!

Monday, February 10th

1st & 2nd Grade to Junie B. Jones @Macomb Theatre

Tuesday, February 11th

PTO Meeting-7:00pm Media Center

Wednesday, February 12th

Count Day

Thursday, February 13th

4th Grade to African American Museum

Friday, February 14th

Valentine's Day

1/2 Day 11:50am Dismissal

Winter Break Begins

Wednesday, February 19th

Daddy Daughter Dance Deadline

Monday, February 24th

School Resumes

Reading Month Begins

Thursday, February 27th

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Friday, February 28th

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day-Wear Red & White

Saturday, March 1st

Science Olympiad Competition-CVHS

Make sure to sign up for Parent Portal. You will need to have an account to access your child's report cards, sign documents and update contact information. You can also sign up for School Messenger! (see directions below) It is best to use a computer when logging in for the first time. Then, download the app to your phone.

https://ps.cvs.misd.net/public/

Research shows that parental or family involvement in school-based learning activities is correlated with improved student outcomes. It can have a positive impact on students' motivation, engagement, behavior, social and academic outcomes. Below are some resources parents can use at home to support their child's learning at home.

Please notify the office if your child has ANY allergies so we can help protect your child.

It is important that students order lunch the day before they plan to eat from the school cafeteria. When students do not order lunch, but come up to get a meal, it leads to unexpected shortages and impacts the next group of students.

Our cafeteria team works hard to prepare enough food for everyone, but accurate lunch orders are essential for us to serve all students effectively. If your child tries to get a hot lunch but has not ordered it the day before, they will be given an alternate option.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Review Lunch Procedures: Please remind your child to order their lunch the day before. Teachers normally take lunch count in the morning for the next day.
2. Pack a Lunch as a Backup: For added flexibility, packing a lunch is always a great option.

Your support helps us ensure every student receives a meal and maintains the smooth operation of our lunch program. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

During January, students took their mid-year FastBridge reading benchmark assessments. These assessments are valuable tools that help us understand where your child is in their reading journey. Scores on these measures provide insight into whether a student is on track to achieve grade-level reading skills. Additionally, students make a reading goal and then work hard to achieve that goal.

Below are some of the students who met their reading goal!

SACC is available before school at 6:45am-8:55am and after school (3:39pm) until 6:00pm. Please contact our SACC office for any questions you might have 586-723-6233 You must be signed up for SACC to use the service. Register online at https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/for-parents/sacc/

The Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families and Chippewa Valley Schools are launching a series of brief (1 to 2 minute) parenting tip videos entitled Promoting Strong Families.

These tips apply to parenting across the age range, but are particularly relevant to parents of elementary-age children

'The videos are intended to provide parenting tips on a range of issues/

The video tips will be sent out via district school messenger and will be housed on the District website.

Below, you will find a link to Parenting Tip 1 - Sleep Matters & Parenting Tip 2-The Power of Family Dinners

President: Ashleigh Balsamo

Vice President: Jill Talant

Treasurer: Mariel Allor

Secretary: Stephanie Burkart

Room Parent Coordinator K-2: Nicole Rowley

Room Parent Coordinator 3-5: Amber Clark

Social Committee Chairs: Traci Bowan & Ashley Fruciano

Historian: Julie Hasse

Contact

mohawkpto@cvs.k12.mi.us

PTO Website

https://mohawkpto.weebly.com/

PTO Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/mohawkpto

Meetings will take place in the media center. Childcare will be provided. ALL parents are welcome!

Tuesday, February 11th-7:00pm

Monday, March 17th-7:00pm

Tuesday, April 15th-7:00pm

Monday, May 12th-7:00pm

Click on each picture to view the flyer.

Dakota High School proudly presents Newsies, the high-energy musical inspired by the true story of a group of newsboys who take a stand for their rights in turn-of-the-century New York City. With memorable songs like Seize the Day and Carrying the Banner, Newsies is a heart-pounding tale of friendship, rebellion, and fighting for what's right. Our production features over 70 talented cast and junior cast members, bringing this iconic show to life with passion and enthusiasm. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience! Come be part of the excitement and see Newsies on stage at Dakota High School!

Show Dates:

• January 30, 31, February 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:00 PM
• Matinee shows: February 1 and 8 at 2:00 PM, including a meet-and-greet with the cast after the show!

Ticket Sale Link: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/33201

Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/mohawk/
Location: 48101 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-723-6200