Tri County Elementary

• 3rd & 5th grade students will be MStep testing this week and will continue through the end of the month. (Dates listed below) It is very important that your student is in attendance to complete testing. A good nights rest and a healthy breakfast can help your student to be successful.

• The School Bank will be open for deposits tomorrow (4/15). We only have 3 more school bank days for the remainder of the school year.

• Attention 5th Grade parents- Our 5th grade Ukelele Showcase will take place during the 5th grade Row Ahead (graduation) at the end of the school year. They're very excited to showcase their talents!

• Please be sure your child is dressed for outdoor weather, as all students go outside for recess. We still recommend that students bring boots to school for wet/muddy playgrounds. An extra set of clothes can be helpful if your student gets wet at recess.

• 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 weather can be up and down in the spring time! Layers can be helpful for chilly mornings and nice afternoon recess times.

As temperatures warm up this Spring, please be mindful of the student dress code. Should your child choose to wear shorts, they need to be long enough so that they come down to the child's fingertips when their arms are held down at their sides. We do not encourage students to wear sandals/flip flops to school. (they often break) If your child chooses to wear this type of footwear, please make sure he/she has a pair of covered shoes (athletic, etc.) to change into for recess/gym class.

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

The theme this week for Super K is Bunny Rabbits! Students will hear the story of Peter Rabbit and act it out. They will also hop like bunnies and create bunny art using chalk pastels.

Lost or Damaged Book?

Accidents happen, and we want to work collaboratively to address these situations in a positive manner.

Our library relies on shared responsibility to ensure that our resources are well-maintained and available for everyone to enjoy. To maintain the quality of our collection, we kindly ask for your cooperation in addressing any damaged or lost books.

If your child’s library book is lost or damaged beyond repair, please email Mrs. Gould at mgould@tricountyschools.com for options, including payment for the book, book replacement, or alternative arrangements.

Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive library environment for everyone, and your understanding and cooperation contribute significantly to achieving that goal.

Mark your calendars for this free family event sponsored by We Care for Kids Council and hosted at Montcalm Area Career Center located at 1550 West Sidney Road in Sidney. This event is especially designed for families with young children. It features many free and fun children's activities as well as a free community resource expo for parents. Everything is free except for the plant sale hosted by our high school agriscience program.

"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 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.

Tri County Summer Childcare is now taking enrollments for our summer program!. Enrollment is available for school age children, ages 5-12, for current students and those enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Childcare services are available Monday-Friday, from 6:00AM until 6:00PM. Daily local field trips are included and allow for extended learning and additional enjoyable experiences throughout the summer.

Summer Childcare will run from June 9 through August 6, 2025, and will be housed at Tri County Elementary.

Please see the attached TC Summer Childcare Handbook for more program information, costs and application.

• Tuesday, April 15th: 3rd & 5th Grade MStep Testing, School Bank 1:45PM
• Wednesday, April 16th: 3rd & 5th Grade MStep Testing
• Thursday, April 17th: 5th Grade MStep Testing
• Friday, April 18: No School- Good Friday
• Monday, April 21st: Bible Release
• Tuesday, April 22nd: 3rd & 4th Grade MStep Testing
• Wednesday, April 23rd: 3rd & 4th Grade MStep Testing
• Friday, April 25th: 5th Grade Field Trip
• Tuesday, April 29th: 4th Grade MStep Testing, School Bank, 3rd Grade Field Trip
• Wednesday, April 30th: 4th Grade MStep Testing
• May 5th-9th: Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 6th-9th: K-2, 5th NWEA Reading and Math
• May 7th: School Nurses Day
• May 13th-16th: 3rd/4th NWEA Reading and Math

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