Minges Brook Elementary

Dear Minges Brook Families,

We had a wonderful first full week of school. The students have learned the Minges Brook way and are settling well into the academic routines and demands.

We practiced our first fire drill of the year this morning. All 400 students safely exited the building in 2 minutes and 3 seconds.

Have a safe and peaceful weekend.

Heather Fausey

MB Proud Principal

This is to allow time for additional teacher collaboration and planning.

September 23 - 27 - Homecoming Spirit Week!!!! Please see below for theme days.

Popcorn Fridays are back again this year! We are looking for volunteers to help pop and bag the popcorn one Friday each month. If you are interested in helping, please click the link below!

The popcorn dates his year will be:

Oct. 18

Nov. 8

Dec. 6

Jan. 24

Feb. 21

Mar. 14,

Apr. 18

May 16

The arrival and dismissal procedures are very important in keeping students safe. Please see below for a detailed description:

Arrival:

Students get dropped off by vehicle on Lincoln Hill, right before the driveway to the parking lot. Staff will be there to open car doors and let students out. Please do not get out of the car to assist them. Please drive up to where staff are so the lane does not get too congested.

The parking lot will be blocked off from 8:00-8:25. No one can get in or out of the lot between those times, Minges Brook staff included. The reason being is it causes a safety issue for walkers crossing the lot. Please plan accordingly.

• School doors will open at 8:15
• Students will exit their vehicles and enter the building through the main entrance
  
• Students will walk directly to their classroom with all of their belongings
• It is very important that students are not dropped off prior to 8:15 as there is limited staff available to supervise before then

Dismissal:

• Students exit the building at 3:25.
• Each teacher has a designated meeting spot in the front of the school for students that are picked up. This will be marked with signage.
  
• You will need to park and walk up to your child's meeting area.
  
• When the teacher sees you, he/she will release your child to you. It is important that the teachers see all grown ups before releasing the children. We will not release children to any adult sitting in the car, you must walk up.
• Bus riders will be dismissed with their class and will have a designated place to wait in the upper hallway in single file lines until the buses arrive
• If you are exiting from the parking lot after school, please know that you can only turn right during that busy time. When cars turn left into the heavy traffic, it makes it unsafe for all of us.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the information above.

Please click on the information below regarding local organizations that help support student health and wellness.

Vision and hearing screening are required for Kindergarten entry.

Please contact the health department at 269-969-6361 if you need assistance with this.

Our PTA Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We will meet at 6:00 via Zoom. The dates for this school year are:

Oct. 8

Nov. 12

Dec. 10

Jan. 14

Feb. 11

Mar. 11

Apr. 8

May 13

The Lakeview School District Board of Education is seeking applications to fill an open position on the Board. An individual will be appointed to serve through December 31, 2024. Candidates must be residents of Lakeview, at least 18 years of age, and registered voters. For information on the application process, please visit lakeviewspartans.org. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.

Our weather is constantly changing. Please make sure your student(s) are prepared for outdoor recess daily, according to the weather. Please provide appropriate outerwear.

This may include:

*Spring or possibly winter coats

*Hats

*Scarves

*Mittens/Gloves

*Boots

*Snowpants

All students are expected to go outside for recess except if they have a medical reason from your healthcare provider that is documented in writing.

Students are asked to have a change of clothes in their backpack in case of a spill or accident.

The following is our District Policy regarding recess. This is found online in the Student Handbook.

Because of the variability of temperature and other factors (i.e., sunny day or overcast day), the wind chill index is not the only criterion used to determine whether or not children go outdoors for recess. The children will not go outside for recess when the temperature is zero or below. When the temperature is above zero, elementary school personnel will make the decision whether or not to go outside at recess. All students are expected to go outside for recess and, therefore, need to dress appropriately. If a child is well enough to be in school, unless they have a written statement from a physician, the expectation is that they will participate in outdoor recess.

Please feel free to contact the office with any questions/concerns. 269-565-4500.

Please make sure you call the attendance line if your student(s) is absent from school. Please call in for each day they miss.

Please see on-line application link below.

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We are available to serve you every day between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00.

435 Lincoln Hill Drive

Battle Creek, MI 49015

269-565-4500

www.lakeviewspartans.org