Comets Corner
March 16, 2025
Information from the office...
Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6900
Fax: (586) 439-6801
Absentee Line: (586) 439-6990
This is a 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
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! We are so proud of everyone's hard work and dedication, coaches and students alike! We had an excellent showing at the South Macomb Tournament at Fraser High School, and can't wait to see what happens at our May tournament. Congratulations to the Bridging the Gap competitors on their 5th place medal: Nellie Blehm and Aria Venneste!
Last month the 2nd graders finished up the Material Magic, physical science unit my building towers out of paper. In this lesson, students examine how large structures like houses are built from smaller pieces. In the activity, Paper Towers, they design their own structures using an unconventional building material: paper! Students build towers using 3" x 5" index cards and paper clips. First, they build tall towers, then they are challenged to build towers strong enough to support a hardcover book. Keep up the great work 2nd graders, YOU ROCK!
Little Caesars Pizza Kits are expected to be delivered on 3/18 (Tuesday). Pick up times are 2p-6p. Weather permitting items will be located by door 2 in front of the building, We strongly advise pick up on Tuesday afternoon as we do not have a way to store items left behind. We cannot be responsible for any losses. Thank you for the support!!
Our Twain community had such a fun time last year, we decided to do it again! Twain students and families are invited to build an arcade-style game out of cardboard. We are holding informational meetings with the students in their 21C class during the week of March 10th to promote and review the ideas and expectations of the arcade. On April 16th, the whole Twain community will be invited to attend the event. Fun Passes will be available for $2 each that will allow access to ALL the games that evening. We are looking forward to seeing everyone's creativity!
Each spring, the State of Michigan and the US Department of Education (USDE) require us to assess students in certain subject areas through the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT. The assessments provide the district with a snapshot of student achievement at the state, district, and building levels. Individual student results will also be shared with parents.
The tentative assessment dates for M-Step are as follows:
3rd Grade
Wednesday, April 30 - ELA Day 1
Thursday, May 1 - ELA Day 2
Tuesday, May 6 - Math
4th Grade
Tuesday, April 22 - ELA Day 1
Wednesday, April 23 - ELA Day 2
Tuesday, April 29 - Math
5th Grade
Wednesday, April 16 - ELA Day 1
Thursday, April 17 - ELA Day 2
Monday, April 21 - Math
Thursday, April 24 - Science
Monday, April 28 - Social Studies
6th Grade
Tuesday, April 8 - ELA Day 1
Wednesday, April 9 - ELA Day 2
Monday, April 14 - Math
Please ensure that your child is well rested on their testing day. They should come to school with a fully charged iPad .
Please note- We have makeup days built into our testing schedule, so if your child is exhibiting any symptoms of illness on their testing day- be sure to keep them home.
Also, due to recent updates in State testing procedures, cell phones, smart watches, and any bluetooth device (including headphones) MUST be secured during testing. We encourage students to leave these devices home on testing days when possible.When not possible, devices will be powered down and secured during testing
Dear 6th-Grade Family,
Over the next several weeks, your child will be discussing bullying as part of Second Step® Middle School. Bullying is at its peak in middle school, and research indicates that taking proactive steps
to address bullying will help reduce occurrences of it in school.
Second Step Middle School is designed to support your child in developing the knowledge and
skills to help stop bullying. Students will learn how to recognize bullying in various contexts, how to
use strategies to stand up safely to bullying, and how to seek help if they or someone they know is
being bullied.
Here are some key definitions your child will be learning:
- Bullying: intentional physical, verbal, or social aggression. It’s often repeated over time and occurs when there’s a real or perceived power imbalance.
- Bystander: anyone who’s aware that bullying is happening
- Online bullying: the use of technology to harass, threaten, or intimidate another person
- Physical bullying: hurting someone’s body or possessions
- Relational bullying: hurting someone’s reputation or relationships, such as by excluding them
- Upstander: someone who stands up for a person being bullied
- Verbal bullying: saying or writing mean things about someone
to trusted adults at our school. Please contact the main office or your child's classroom teacher if you need support in reporting or dealing with bullying.
Additionally, if you have any questions about Second Step Middle School, please don’t hesitate
to contact me for more information. Thank you for your support as we work together to build a
bullying-free community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Tonn
Spring pictures are scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025. To order online visit:
ID: EVTKXSFFC
Order forms can also be found linked below.
The North lot is NOT a drop-off/ pick-up zone. It is for parking only. We MUST keep the loop open for busses and emergency vehicles. This rule applies to everyone, so please be cooperative and follow it.
The large, central lot has two lanes: a drop-off/ pick-up lane on the outside of the loop and a driving lane on the inside.
Please note: Drivers MAY NOT get out of your car while in the outside drop-off/ pick-up lane. Your students must exit to the outside of the loop, and drivers must not exit the car to walk students up or pick them up. If you have younger children who need to be walked up or picked up at the door, you MUST park your car in one of the lots or on the street.
Smoking and pets are not permitted on school grounds. Please leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of all of our students and families.
Please do NOT swear on school grounds. We are trying to set a positive example for behavior for our Twain Comets, and shouting and swearing at other drivers does not set the right example for our kids. We ask our students to be respectful, organized, cooperative, kind, and safe, and we expect those behaviors to be modeled by our parents, too.
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
- 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day - Wear Green
- 3/20 - MTPC Meeting
- 3/21 - MTPC Sweetheart Dance
- 3/24 - 3/28 - Spring Break
- 3/31- School Resumes
- 4/3 - Spring Picture Day
- 4/5 - MTPC: VIP & Me Bowling
- 4/7 - ROCKStar Pizza Party
- 4/10 - MTPC Family Movie Night
- 4/15 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 4/16 - StuntMasters BMX Show
- 4/16 - Cardboard Arcade
- 4/17 - MTPC Skating Party
- 4/18 - No School
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
