The Eagle's Beak

Hello Auburn Families,

As we head into the final week of school, my heart is full reflecting on the joy and community we experienced during this year’s Field Day. It was truly a celebration of everything that makes Auburn special—smiling students, laughter in the air, and a deep sense of unity and fun. From water games to relay races, our Eagles gave it their all, showing amazing sportsmanship, encouragement, and teamwork throughout the day.

A special thank you to Ms. Pepper, our dedicated parent volunteers, and even one of our future Eagles—a student’s younger brother—who all took a pie to the face in the name of fun! It was definitely a fan favorite! The sunshine held up perfectly, and we were overjoyed to welcome more than 100 families who came out to cheer on our students. Your presence and energy made the day even more memorable.

As we prepare to close out the school year, I want to leave you with a quote that captures the heart of this season:

This time of year always brings mixed emotions—joy, pride, and a little sadness too. Our students have grown so much, and it has been an honor to watch them learn, lead, and thrive.

My reflection:

What stands out most about this year is the strength of our community—the way we rally behind our students and show up for each other. Whether it was field day, classroom celebrations, or day-to-day learning, you were there, and it made all the difference.

My challenge to all of us:

As we step into summer, let’s carry the spirit of support, laughter, and togetherness with us. Make time to play, read together, and reflect on the wins of this school year. And let’s all return in the fall ready to soar even higher.

Please don’t forget to check next week’s final edition of the Eagle’s Beak, where we’ll be sharing important updates for the 2025–2026 school year.

With deep gratitude and joy,

Principal Byas

Dear Families,

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other personal items. If your child is missing anything, please remind them to check the Lost and Found area located in the cafeteria as soon as possible.

The last day to claim lost items is Friday, June 6, 2025. After this date, any unclaimed items will be donated.

Thank you for your help in making sure lost items find their way home!

Warm regards,

Ms. Courts

Dean of Students

We have thrilling news—Auburn Elementary is officially on Facebook! 📱✨ Come check us out, hit that "Like" button, give us some stars and share in all the new and exciting updates and events, both past and upcoming. Join our community and stay connected! We can’t wait to share this journey with you! 🎊💙 https://www.facebook.com/AuburnRockStars

What more can we say but a heartfelt THANK YOU, Ms. Pepper-Cameron! You created an unforgettable experience for all of us to share. Your dedication—from planning and scheduling to recruiting, emailing, and putting in long days and nights—did not go unnoticed. Despite the stress, you pulled off an amazing Field Day! You are truly an incredible asset to Auburn. What a wonderful way to wrap up the year! We will have more Field Day pictures in the last edition of the Eagles Beak for this school year, next week.

• 6/11 - HALF DAY for students - Dismissal at 11:45am

• 6/12 - 5th Grade Celebration @ 10:00am (doors open at 9:30am) and Car parade @ 11:00am

• 6/12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - HALF DAY - Dismissal at 11:45am

Parents/Caregivers

We are having an increase of library books NOT being returned back to the school library. Please help your student remember to bring them back weekly, so they can check out another book. Late notes are sent home once a month, and emailed every week. If you're not getting the emails please inform the office so they can check that your email is correct.

Library books that are truly lost will need to be paid. This fine carries over from year to year all the way through high school. You can only send in a payment at this time of cash, check, or money order.

Thank you,

Mrs. Cuthbertson

Media Manager

At Auburn, student safety is always our top priority, and we need your help to ensure a smooth and secure morning arrival process.

Morning Arrival and Dismissal Guidelines:

• Single Lane Drop-Off: Parents are asked to form a single car lane closest to the sidewalk for drop-off. Please avoid parking or turning off your vehicle in this lane. If you need to park, use the designated parking spaces to avoid holding up traffic.
• No Passing in a Second Lane: To ensure safety, please do not use a second lane to pass others or skip the line. Cars should proceed in a single lane until passing the cone just beyond the main entrance doors.
• Increased Police Presence: To prioritize safety, we will have increased police presence to deter unsafe practices such as stopping traffic, blocking the blue zone reserved for families with disabilities, or speeding.

We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we work together to make morning drop-off safe and efficient for all.

Dear Auburn Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I’d like to share a few important reminders to ensure we continue working together to support student success and maintain a smooth school environment.

Early Release
We kindly ask that you refrain from checking your child(ren) out of school before our official dismissal time of 3:39 PM, except in cases of emergencies. Early checkouts disrupt learning, and at Auburn, we prioritize maximizing every moment of instructional time to benefit our students.

Additionally, please ensure you have at least one person, 18 years of age or older, listed in PowerSchool as an emergency contact. For safety reasons, students cannot and will not be released to anyone not listed in PowerSchool or without a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID.

Timely Pick-Up
It is important for parents to pick up their child(ren) on time, including on half days of school. While we understand emergencies can happen and will always work to support our families, please note the following office hours:

• Full Days: Office closes at 4:00 PM
• Half Days: Office closes at 12:00 PM

We have been documenting late pickups, including the reasons provided, and will take appropriate next steps for families with a pattern of late pickups or those who are disrespectful to staff.

We greatly appreciate your attention to these reminders and your partnership in ensuring a positive and productive environment for all students.

Thank you for your continued support.

As December settles in and Michigan’s winter weather becomes increasingly cold and snowy, we want to remind you of our school and district recess policies. Ensuring our students remain safe and comfortable during recess is a top priority, and proper clothing is essential for enjoying outdoor play during this chilly season.

Recess Guidelines

• If it is raining or the temperature, including wind chill, is less than 10°F, students will have indoor recess.
• If the temperature is 65°F or below, students should wear coats to stay warm.

In cloudy or snowy weather, students should wear: Gloves, Hats, Snow pants, Boots

Playground Snow Policy

Clothing Reminders:

• Students are expected to wear the outdoor gear they arrive at school in.
• Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.
• To maintain instructional time, students will not call home to request forgotten items.

Auburn Families Please use the following link to gain access to the breakfast & lunch menu.

https://avondale.nutrislice.com/menu/auburn

The week of June 9-12 schedule will be Monday will be A, Tuesday will be B, Wednesday will be C (AM Specials), Thursday will be C(PM Specials).

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please remember that appropriate shoes are required. This helps us adhere to our dress code and keeps everyone safe while they engage in physical activities.

If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership.

Attention Local and Small Businesses: Support Auburn Elementary School!

The Auburn Elementary School PTO is reaching out to our local and small business community for potential fundraising opportunities that can benefit our students and school programs. We welcome ideas and partnerships that can help make this year’s fundraising efforts a success!

If you’re a local or small business and would like to get involved or discuss potential fundraising ideas, please contact the PTO at amandaauburnpto@gmail.com. OR Auburn elementary main office at 248-537-6500. We look forward to partnering with you to support our Auburn elementary community.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Auburn Elementary School PTO

Here are a few business cards that came in this week. We’d love to recognize and support these local businesses, and we want to continue supporting yours as well! Please keep the information coming—we truly appreciate your contributions!

If you have any questions, please contact Billie Chafin

billie.chafin@avondaleschools.org

Hello!

All students that will be in the 6-8th grade next school year can attend so we want to get this out to current 5th graders!

Have a great weekend!!

Denise and Melissa

Now more than ever, parents and students should familiarize themselves with OK2SAY, which is Michigan’s student safety program to help keep students safe. Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees or schools.

Tips, which can be anonymous, can be reported in 31 different tip categories, including planned school attacks, threats, bullying and more. Tips can be submitted 24/7 in one of the following ways:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, 855-565-2729
• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
• Email OK2SAY
• Visit the OK2SAY website
• OK2SAY Mobile App: Available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android mobile devices.