Comets Corner

Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal

Important Contact Information:

Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6900

Fax: (586) 439-6801

Absentee Line: (586) 439-6990

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

Students are encouraged to dress according to grade-level themes. Classroom prizes are offered for the most participation.

1st Grade- Cowboys & Cowgirls

2nd Grade- Champions/Olympics (Red, White and Blue)

3rd Grade- Ninjas

4th Grade- 50’s Theme

5th Grade- Hawaiian

6th Grade- Disney+

This week the Mark Twain 2nd graders started learning and practicing reading and spelling strategies using our Bridge to Reading Spell Tabs Folders. The Spell Tabs folders are the blue folders and yellow sticky tabs that allow children to practice word building during the We Do portion of the lesson. Children then use the finger blending strategy to read the words we build. This strategy is also used when students see a word they want to read. Children will say each sound and then blend the sounds with their fingers to read the word. Not only are we practicing reading and spelling, but we are also practicing listening and organizational skills. Keep up the great work 2nd Graders, YOU ROCK!

Below are the directions for pairing as a Parent Observer with your students’ Canvas account.

• Parents can use Canvas to

• Contact their child’s teacher

• View grades, due dates, and events

• See, and in many cases access, what the child is doing at school

• Support an absent student

• View classroom and building announcements

• And more!

For the first step you will need to have two devices (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) available to be paired. One device will be used to log into your student’s canvas account. The other will be used to create your parent canvas account.

For parents/guardians of students whom are in young fives through 2nd Grade:

A QR code of your students’ username and password will have been sent home. Use your camera function to scan the QR code to access your student’s Canvas Account. If you are having issues with the QR code, contact your teacher or elementary media tech.

For parents/guardians of students whom are in 3rd-6th Grade:

To log in as your student, go to this website (preferably in Chrome, but Safari is okay):

https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps

Click on the icon that says Canvas Student Login.

Your student should know their username and password. If not, contact his or her teacher or your elementary media tech.

Next Step-

To create and/or log into your Canvas Parent Account:

On a different device (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) Visit this website –

https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps

Click on the icon that says Canvas Parent Login.

Our first rehearsal for the Fraser Youth Choir is THIS MONDAY at 6PM in the FHS Choir Room! Thank you to all who have come to audition! If you were not able to attend auditions, we are still accepting new members! Our rehearsals are every Monday at 6PM. This group is open to all 5th- and 6th-grade Fraser students.

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

-Mr. Reeves and Ms. McLeod

We are excited to embark on the creation of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will shape the next five years of excellence in Fraser Public Schools. This plan will continue to focus on our strong traditions of excellence by staying committed to our core values and beliefs - Innovate, Learn, Lead.

To ensure this plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders, we are launching a community survey to gather input. The survey will remain open through October 1st, and we encourage all families, staff, students, and community members to share their thoughts. This is your chance to help shape the future of Fraser Public Schools, and we want to hear from you!

In addition, we will be holding a Community & Parent Meeting to kick off the strategic planning process on October 1 at 6 pm in the Fraser High School Media Center.

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/FraserStratPlanSurvey

Mark Twain Spirit Wear is now available to purchase. Students and families can choose from a variety of styles and colors with the logos above. The sale runs thought October 25th. Checks should be made out to Mark Twain Elementary. All orders should be submitted to the main office. Order forms are linked below.

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

This year we will be utilizing a new online platform for our Walk-A-Thon. Information will be sent out the first week of September.

• 9/27 - MTPC Walk-A-Thon @ 2:00
• 9/27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
  
• 9/30 - Detroit Lions Spirit Day
• 10/1- District Strategic Planning Parent Meeting- 6:00PM in FHS Media Center
• 10/2 - Count Day
• 10/7 - Y5s Visits Deneweth's Garden Center
• 10/9 - MTPC Skating Party @ 6:00 PM
• 10/14 - MTPC Meeting
• 10/15- 5th-Grade Recorder Concert
• 10/17 - 6th Grade Visits Camp Howell
• 10/18 - MTPC October Festival & Trunk or Treat
• 10/21 - 10/24 - Book Fair
• 10/23 - Student-Led Conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
• 10/24 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
• 10/24 - Student-Led Conferences from 1:00 - 3:30 & 4:30-7:30
• 11/4 - Picture Re-Take Day

Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!

The District does not allow the delivery of food and beverages from outside vendors or fast food establishments for a student’s breakfast or lunch meal. All meals are to be provided by either our Food Service program or prepared at home and sent with your student. Outside food delivery is a safety concern. We do not want to have strangers and people that we do not know coming to our buildings with delivery bags. It also is a workload issue for office personnel. Managing multiple food deliveries during lunch time becomes an additional responsibility for our office staff. The District works hard to provide a variety of healthy, good-tasting food in its cafeterias, and students are always free to bring their own lunch to school. We will continue to follow our past practice of making sure students receive lunch if they forget to bring one from home.

The State of Michigan will provide a free breakfast and lunch for all students who want them throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.