The Falcon Focus
Respect
Respect people and property.
Relationship
Build positive relationships with those around you.
Responsibility
Take responsibility for your choices and actions.
Flickinger Mission Statement
The mission of Flickinger Elementary School is to provide a caring, academic environment that empowers students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
A Note From The Principal 9/29/2024
Dear Falcon Families,
October is a busy month with Trunk or Treat, Halloween, and our annual Fun Run Event right around the corner. This year, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with Apex to run our Fun Run Event. Apex provides not only a fitness-focused event fundraiser, but also an amazing two-week interactive leadership program. During the fun-filled program, Apex encourages development of leadership habits, good character, and fitness. Fifty percent of our proceeds pays for this highly engaging, educational program as well as the prizes and incentives for our students. The other fifty percent will be used to help the Parent Group continue to organize memorable events and to support the teachers in creating engaging and effective learning activities. We thank you in advance for supporting student growth and leadership development, for helping us build community, and for enhancing the educational experience at Flickinger. Together we soar!
As part of our commitment to safety, we will also be conducting school safety drills this
month, following the Standard Response Protocols. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Together, we can make this school year a truly enriching experience for our students.
Pauline Roberts
Principal
Calendar Overview 2024-2025 School Year
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October
7-Apex Leadership Program Begins
16-No School
17-Fun Run
18-Trunk or Treat
19 Family Wellness Fair
31-Half Day
November
1- Half Day
5-No School Election Day
7- Half Day -Conferences
15- Pastries with parents event
27- No School Thanksgiving
28-No School Thanksgiving
29-No School Thanksgiving
PowerSchool Tips
Creating an account- PowerSchool / Creating a PowerSchool Account (uticak12.org)
Click through tutorial- PowerSchool - How to Create a Parent Account (iorad.com)
Parent sign in- Parent Sign In (misd.net)
Adding a student- PowerSchool / Adding a Student to PowerSchool Account (uticak12.org)
Resetting a password- PowerSchool / Resetting a Password (uticak12.org)
Click through tutorial- PowerSchool - How To Reset a Password (iorad.com)
Mobil app- PowerSchool / Mobile App (uticak12.org)
Update Powerschool
At the beginning of each year, we ask our families to complete the necessary paperwork for the school year. This year, most of those forms need to be completed online in PowerSchool.
All Parents MUST COMPLETE the Mandatory Forms NO LATER THAN Friday, September 6th for their student(s).
The instructions on how to access Power School Forms through a browser are below (the screenshot is below as well):
1. Log into Unified Classroom Parent Account (BROWSER ONLY – the mobile app will not work)
2. Click on Forms
3. Under General Forms click on "Annual Update"
4. Complete ONLY if there are changes to: Student Address, Student Contacts, Health Information
5. REQUIRED TO COMPLETE EACH YEAR – MUST be completed.
6. Complete any additional forms below (e.g. Technology Agreements)
If you have another student, please repeat the process for them.
Parent Group News
Thank you to everyone who attended the Parent Group Meeting on the 24th in person or virtually! Your participation makes a difference! Please find the agenda for the meeting below along with this year's Trunk or Treat Flyer. The parent group will be collecting sneakers throughout the year, see details below.
Food Service News
- Free meals are in effect again this year due to Michigan School Meals being passed in the budget
- Families need to fill out Educational Benefit Forms (EBF) Paper forms will be coming home to each family. Families can skip the paper/pencil routine and go to https://utica.familyportal.cloud to apply online. This process is quicker than paper.
- Families with allergies need to have the MDE Special Dietary Needs Form filled out and signed by a physician every year. Please submit those forms to Ebeling office.
- Menus are available on Nutrislice at https://uticak12.nutrislice.com
Lunch /Recess Supervision
Sign Up Genius for Lunch /Recess Supervision
Are you interested in seeing whether or not your child is eating their lunch? Are you curious as to who your child's friends are? Do you like to help? Then this may be the job for you!
We are looking for lunchroom and lunch recess supervisors. If you are interested in volunteering, all we would need is a Criminal History Check Form filled out and submitted. These take approximately two weeks to be processed and then you can sign up here
Spirit Wear
Flickinger spirit wear is now available to purchase online. Please click here to get to our online store. Flickinger spiritwear. You will find a fun selection of sweatshirts, T shirts, flannel pants and zip up hoodies. Grade Level T Shirts are also available. Order soon so you are ready for our upcoming spirit week events.
Attendance
Too Sick to Attend School?
When is your child too sick to attend school? The following guidelines, along with the advice of your family doctor, will help you decide when your child should stay home:
• Cold and/or cough – a child with deep mucus that causes a cough and heavy nose drainage cannot function at school.
• Fever – fever is a warning that something is wrong. A child should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of medication.
• Rash – a rash, spots or blotches on the skin can be the first sign of many illnesses. Rashes require a physician’s release stating they are not contagious.
• Stomachache/Upset – a child who is vomiting or has diarrhea should be kept at home and may return 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.
• Head Lice – a child with head lice must remain at home until treatment is complete and school officials confirm he or she is free of lice. Check your child’s head before school begins in the fall and routinely during the school year or if he or she complains of an itchy scalp. Look around your child’s ears and back of the neck for nits, which are tiny, 8 white, oval-shaped lice eggs that are attached to the hair near the scalp. Nits may look like dandruff or scalp flakes, but nits do not move and are difficult to dislodge. Notify the school office immediately if your child has head lice. Begin treatment immediately by contacting your doctor or purchasing over the counter medication from the drug store. To prevent spreading head lice, wash all infested garments, hair accessories, bedding and other surfaces with hot water and disinfectant. You must sign your child in at the office when he or she is returning to school after treatment for head lice.
Please call the 24 hour attendance line to report an absence at 586 797 4999 .
Entering Flickinger
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective. As many of you know, our school has a security camera, intercom, and buzzer at the front main entrance for use during the school day. To help us assist you when you would like to enter the school:
1. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
2. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
3. You will be asked to show your photo ID into the security camera above the outside door
4. Office staff will then be able to buzz you inside
5. All visitors must immediately register in the office
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (and they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Flickinger safe!
Attendance Letters and Truancy Referral
- Please note that all students with 10 or more absences or tardies will receive a letter from my office.
- The letters are mailed, one time per card marking.
- 10 or more unexcused absences per semester result in a truancy referral.
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Forms and Files
Health Care Plan
If you have a student with medical concerns, a physician must complete and sign the health care forms every year.
Volunteer Background Checks
Anyone working with students on the district's behalf requires a cleared background check every year prior to working with students.
Accessing an Interpreter
Please refer to this file if you need translation services.
Parent and Student Handbook
Parent and Student Handbook
Please find the handbook for your reference
Previous Editions of the Falcon Focus
Helpful Links
PowerSchool: https://ps.ucs.misd.net/public
Family Portal (Lunches): https://utica.familyportal.cloud
PaySchools: https://parent.payschools.com/categories.asp?id=31141EF5772F4EBFAD7ADFAE5A1727B7&
UCS Vision and Mission
UCS Vision
Utica Community School, in partnership with our community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the world.
UCS Mission
Utica Community Schools ignites a passion for learning in all students. We strengthen our community by welcoming all learners, honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement.