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
This week, the Mark Twain 2nd graders completed their first Science experiment. In Social Studies, we learned about Earth’s surface features. We learned about landforms and bodies of water. In Science, we extended that knowledge and learned, “What would happen if you floated down a river, where would you end up?” We made a model of a mountain and then sprayed the mountain with water. We observed as the water ran down the mountain. The class worked cooperatively in groups and had a fun time experimenting. Keep up the great work 2nd Graders, YOU ROCK!
Twain noon aides and support staff were recently trained in the use of restorative practices District personal, Kristina Madeleine & Lisa Pettyes, trained staff on the use of the practices to address recess behavior and strengthen student relationships. We are thankful for our staff's dedication to this district initiative.
Why Restorative Practices?
In schools, the use of Restorative Practices has been found to:
• Reduce misbehavior, violence, and bullying,
• Increase instructional time & academic achievement
• Increase school safety
• Decrease suspensions
• Improve attendance
• Improve school climate
• Improve relationships & attitudes
What Are Restorative Practices?
Restorative Practices emphasize the importance of positive relationships for building community and repairing relationships when harm has occurred. Cultivating empathy is a key focus.
While we aim to help students avoid behaviors that lead to serious consequences by teaching them to understand how their actions impact others, restorative practices do not always take the place of consequences. Our Student Code of Conduct still applies.
Congratulations to our "Turkey in Disguise" winners. Although it was a tough selection process, each of our 3 top turkeys won a $10 Target Gift Card from our StuCo. Special thanks to our guest judges, Mrs. Tina Madeleine, RMS Social Worker, and Lisa Pettyes, FPS Community Liaison for helping to select the winners. It was a difficult decision given all the creative entries.
Top 3 Turkeys:
Emma Douglas - Side-Lined Aiden Hutchison
Marco Cracchiolo - Captain Jack Sparrow
Sophia Crimi - Mickey Mouse
Runners Up:
Amelia Chetcuti - Papa Bear
Bryson Drouillard - Butterly
Layla Curry - Silly Rabbit
Mark Twain will be selling Texas Roadhouse gift cards just in time for the holidays! Packets were sent home last week.
The window for this fundraiser will conclude on Monday, December 2nd. Students should return their order forms and money prior to this date. Gift cards will be returned to the school the following week and distributed to families.
This is a prepaid fundraiser, so please be sure to collect full payment for each gift card your child sells. Use the provided envelope to track and hold the payment for your orders. Don't forget to write the student's name and teacher in the space provided on the envelope.
Everyone loves Texas Roadhouse, so selling gift cards is easy and they make the perfect gifts for the holidays. These gift cards are accepted at all locations, over 800 nationwide, and never expire or lose value. Gift cards may also be used at our sister store, Bubba's 33!
Gift cards are available in the following denominations: $5 to $100 amounts.
Cash is ideal so the school can get a faster return, but if you would like to write a check instead: Make all checks payable to: Mark Twain Parent Club.
The school will be earning 10% of all gift card sales from this fundraiser.
The top three selling students in each school will win prizes listed below: ($350 minimum to qualify)
1st Place: Squishmallow, VIP Night at TXRH,
Free Kids Meal for a year, Lunch for your Classroom
2nd Place: Squishmallow, Free Kids Meal for 6 months
3rd Place: Squishmallow, Free Kids Meal for 3 months
Please be sure to return your order envelopes with all payments collected no later than December 2nd..
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.
Winter Vocal Music Concert - Grades 4-6
I am so excited to formally invite you to this year’s Winter Vocal Music Concert, Holiday at the Movies!
All family and friends are welcome to join us at the Fraser High School Auditorium to enjoy lovely music presented by Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th on Monday, November 25th 2024. Admission is free.
Students are expected to be at Fraser High School at 6:30pm to warm-up for our concert at 7:00pm.
Concert attire: Students may dress as a character from one of the Holiday movies we are singing, have Santa hats/holiday hats, a nice dress, or nice pants and shirt/sweater.Students should follow the school dress code for their outfit choice.
On the morning of the concert, students will be bussed to the Fraser High School Auditorium to practice for our concert at 9:15am and arrive back to Mark Twain Elementary around 10:45am.
Please make sure to fill out the permission slip attached (and given to your student) to ensure all students can practice with us the morning of the concert. Return by Wednesday, November 20th.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Student attendance is taken prior to the concert, so please notify me if there is a conflict/reason your student may not be able to attend.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing many of you come to cheer on our amazing performers!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Esquible🎵
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
- 11/18 - Mad Science School Assembly
- 11/21 - Early Release (1:30 Dismissal)
- 11/25 - Winter Vocal Concert- Grades 4-6
- 11/26 - MTPC: Comets Eat Out - Jet's Pizza
- 11/26 - End of 1st Trimester
- 11/26 - Walk-A-Thon Reward - Pie Mr. Tonn
- 11/27 - 11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
- 12/2/ - MTPC Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Orders Due
- 12/4 - 2nd-Grade Wax Museum
- 12/5 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/5 - StuCo Wreath Delivery
- 12/6 - 1/3 Day Dismissal
- 12/9 - 12/12 - MTPC Santa Workshop
- 12/11 - Report Card Distribution
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
