All-Star Announcements

Email: officebeacontree@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/beacontree
Location: 55855 Schoenherr Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586.797.7300
Phone: 586.797.7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beacontreenow

June

June 3: Beach Day

June 4: Senior Alumni Breakfast 8:00

June 6: Field Day

June 9: 6th Grade Picnic

June 9: America Day

June 9: Young 5's Celebration 1:30

June 10: KDG Graduation 9:30

June 10: 6th Grade Clap-Out 11:50

June 10: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04)

June 11: 6th Grade Graduation

June 11: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04) LAST DAY!

School hours will be changed slightly for 2025-2026 school year.

The change will ensure that we are able to create greater stability and reliability for our transportation services at all grades throughout the school district. The new hours will also ensure that all UCS junior high schools are able to follow the same schedule.

The new school hours will be:

Schools

High School

7:15-2:09

Alternative Learning Center

7:30-2:13

Junior High

7:55-2:46

Early Elementary

8:30-3:20

Late Elementary

9:05-3:55

Specialty Programs

MADE/UHHS

7:15-2:09

GLK-UAIS

7:15-2:09

IRC-AM

7:40-10:25

IRC- PM

11:00-1:35

Special Education Times

U-Connect

7:10-2:00

High School

7:15-2:09

Junior High

7:55-2:46

Early Elementary

8:30-3:20

Late Elementary

9:05-3:55

Special Education Preschool Programs

Collins and Switzer ECSE

AM 9:05-11:39
PM 12:45-3:19

Messmore ECSE

AM 8:40-11:14
PM 12:00-2:34

Beacon Tree, Browning, Burr and Wiley ECSE

AM 9:20-11:54
PM 1:15-3:49

Plumbrook POHI

AM 8:30–11:05
PM 12:45-3:20

Dresden DHH

AM 9:20-11:54

UCS continues to actively seek new drivers. Walk-in applicants are welcome every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Auxiliary Services Facility, 6600 18 Mile Rd in Sterling Heights. For more information, please visit: https://www.uticak12.org/driverseat.

As a reminder, currently employed Utica Community Schools personnel who recruit an individual for this critical shortage position are eligible to receive a $350.00 referral bonus on behalf of the district.

Medications (prescription and over the counter) may be picked up in the office after dismissal on the last day of school. Any medications that are not picked up by noon on Friday, June 13, 2025, will be disposed of. Medications cannot be stored in the office over the summer.

August 25, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

August 26, 2025 First Day of School for Students (1/2 day Elementary; Full day Secondary)

August 29, 2025 NO SCHOOL

September 1, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

September 17, 2025 NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

In addition, select vacation dates – such as Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break - are aligned with the Macomb County Common Calendar. Please note – the final negotiated agreements may result in additional days connected to these breaks.

The above information has been added to our district website.

MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level.

MAP Growth uses a RIT scale to accurately measure what students know, regardless of their grade level. It also measures growth over time, allowing you to track your child’s progress throughout the school year and across multiple years. Once your child completes a MAP Growth test, they receive a RIT score.

RIT scores have the same meaning across grade levels. If a fourth-grade student and an eighth-grade student have the same RIT score in reading, then they are testing at the same level in that subject. This stable scale allows teachers to accurately measure each student’s academic growth throughout the school year and over time. You can use your child’s RIT score to help them meet their goals. For example, students can enter their RIT scores into our college explorer tool to see which colleges and universities they’re on track to enter. You can also ask your child’s school about educational resources that use MAP Growth RIT scores to provide personalized learning resources.

Technology device insurance for the 2025-2026 school year will be available for purchase via PaySchools Central between Monday, August 11, 2025 and Friday, September 5, 2025. The price will remain at $20 per device.

We have organized a fun family night out again this year for students, staff, and their families at Jimmy John’s Field! Thank you to Rose Moschelli and Ms. Calleja for teaming up to plan this for us!

Flyers were sent home this week. Here’s a copy with all the details. The BTV earns $10/ticket sold that will be used to support our students!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=1438&SponsorID=17590&EventID=349388

1st Day is running a fun promotion!

Help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge! Order your supply kit by June 10th and we have a chance to win $2,500 worth of FREE School Supplies for Beacon Tree!

Check back-to-school shopping off of your list today! Order here: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/50991

As a reminder, kits are available for Young 5s - 6th Grade. Our final deadline to order is July 1st.

The BTV will be providing two stations this year at Ms. Lundsten’s beloved Field Day celebrations next Friday! We’ll have Old Fashioned Concessions providing snow cones at one and as a reminder, since we crushed one of our many Fun Run goals, the students earned a foam machine party as the other station! You can pack extra clothes for your child that day if you’d like. The kids usually dry off fast and half of them dump their water bottles on themselves every year anyways and do just fine. ;-) But this way they’re covered just in case. Kids can wear their beacon tree t-shirts or a shirt in their class color!

June

June 4: Alumni Breakfast 8:00

June 6: Field Day

June 9: 6th Picnic

June 10: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04)

June 11: Half-Day (school dismisses at 12:04) / Last Day of School

The Community at Beacon Tree Elementary School is devoted to academic excellence. Intentional instructional strategies will provide rigorous and relevant educational experiences that will prepare them for lifelong achievement.

Mrs. Jena Lenz - Principal

Ms. Leah Fifer - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Deanna Bernardi - Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Wendy Leach - Clerk

School Hours: 9:00am - 3:50pm (Doors Open at 8:50am)

Half Day Hours: 9:00 am - 12:04pm

Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Office Phone: 586-797-7300

Absence Line: 586-797-7399 (For Y5 - 6th Grade Only)