Tri County Elementary

This Wednesday, February 12th is our Spring Count Day. This is a very important day for all schools in the State of Michigan, as all students are counted on this day. As you may know, funding for public schools is based on the number of students attending. It is vital that all students are in school. If your student is absent for any reason, please call the attendance line: 231-937-4380 to excuse the absence.

• The Frandale Fundraiser order forms and money are due this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH!

• From our District Nurses: A Guide for Parents- Flu Information

• Please be sure your child is dressed for outdoor weather. This means boots, coats, snow pants, gloves and hats. All students go outside for recess. (Wind chill is monitored) As a reminder, due to our wet playgrounds in the winter, students without boots or snow pants stay on the dry areas (blacktop) of our playgrounds.

• If you have reached out to your students teacher to volunteer in the classroom, participate in field trips, or events, a Volunteer Consent Form must be filled out. A new form and background check must be completed each school year. This can be obtained from the office. A copy of your state-issued driver's license is required to process all volunteer applications. Print the volunteer form here: Volunteer Form

• If your student is absent, please call the office attendance line, (231) 937-4380, press 1. Absences must be reported to the office within 24 hours for it to be excused. A reason for the students absence must be stated or it will be considered unexcused. If you know ahead of time that your student will be absent, a planned absence form can be filled out and submitted to the office. Print a TCE planned absence form here: TCE Planned Absence Form

• View our Attendance Policy/Process: Attendance Matters

Any changes to how your student is going home for the day needs to be received by the office no later than 2:45pm. After this time, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get end-of-the-day notifications to your student. As you can imagine, the end of the school day can be very busy in the office. For this reason, we discourage early pickups after 3:00pm. In the case of an emergency, please call the office to prearrange a pickup time- 231-937-4830

The cold weather is here! All students go outside for recess (the "real feel" temperature is monitored). Please be sure to send winter jackets, snow pants, hats and gloves each school day. ⛄

See what's happening in Art, Music, STEM and PE class in the month of February.

Here's a reminder of classroom library schedules, however, students can return and check out library books throughout the week!

Thanks for supporting our incredible library space and reminding your child to return library books in a timely manner. This helps keep our library well-stocked with great books for everyone!

Have questions? Please contact me at mgould@tricountyschools.com

The National Jr. Honor Society is collecting used/old prescription eye glasses for the Lions Club International. Collection boxes will be located at each school building next week through February 21st. Last year, the glasses collected by TC traveled to Africa with the Lions Club to help hundreds in need of prescription eyeglasses! Thank you for helping the TCMS NJHS make a difference around the world!

The Tri County Sports Boosters Annual Gala Auction event benefiting ALL TC athletics begins at 5PM on SATURDAY, March 15th at Whitefish Golf Course! Join us for an evening of dinner, cocktails, dancing & bidding on items to support your child's sports team :) Get your tickets here for this year's VEGAS theme: https://sports-boosters-gala.square.site/

"Parkhurst" Sales every Friday! Bring $1 for snacks and goodies! Possible items include Snacks, candy, chips, pencils, erasers, and many more surprises! *Items are chosen based on grade level.

The Frandale Fundraiser is LIVE! Order forms and money are due THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH!

The Tri County Website has a wealth of information useful to parents including school information, calendars, nurse information, and printable documents. Tri County Area Schools- TCE Elementary

We LOVE to celebrate birthdays! If your child would like to bring in a birthday treat, please be sure it is store-bought (no homemade treats). Contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements.

If your student has any medical concerns or conditions please make sure you are

connecting with the District Nurses, we are here to help and to ensure your students needs are being met. We want to provide the safest and most successful school year for your students and help keep each student as healthy as possible.

Some examples of health care needs are: Asthma, allergic reactions, diabetes, seizures,

medications, illnesses, food allergies, head lice, toileting concerns, etc.

Also please make sure your student has all of their school immunizations up to date. If

you are choosing to not have your child receive these immunizations, please make an

appointment asap with the local health department to receive a waiver. If your student is not up to date or you are unsure please contact your family doctor to schedule an appointment to

obtain these.

Kim RN 616-302-1187

Jamie RN 616-893-2925

nurse@tricountyschools.com

TC Childcare provides before and after school childcare services for Tri County students at an affordable rate located at TC Elementary and TC Middle School. Morning TC Childcare services are available from 6:00 AM until the first bell. In the afternoon, TC Childcare services are available from dismissal until 6:00 PM. For more information please refer to the 2024-25 Childcare Handbook below.

• Wednesday, Feb 12- COUNT DAY!
• Thursday, Feb 13th- 4th Grade Field Trip
• Friday, Feb 14th- Feb 17th- No School
• Monday, Feb 24- Bible Release
• Thurs/Fri, Feb 27 & 28: Book Fair Preview Days
• Friday, February 28: End of 2nd Trimester
• Mon-Thurs: March 3-6: Book Fair Shopping Days
• Wednesday, March 5- P/T Conferences 5:00-8:00PM
• Thursday, March 6- Early Release Day, P/T Conferences 12:30-2:30 PM
• Friday, March 7- Early Release Day, TCE Family Dance

Breakfast & Lunch: FREE to all students.

View our school menus:

https://www.tricountyschools.com/ourdistrict/foodservice/

School Times: 8:35 am - 3:35 pm (school doors open at 8:30 am)

TCE Early Dismissal Times: 8:35 am - 12:15 pm

Tri County Elementary

21502 Kendaville Rd

Pierson, MI 49339

Phone: 231-937-4380

Fax: 231-648-6675

Office Hours: 8am-4pm