Havel Elementary
Our mission it to educate students, promote life long learning and encourage students to become productive citizens within a positive and safe learning environment.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
It may be hard to believe, but we are near the end of our first card marking period. Since the start of school, we have worked together to navigate some of the challenges of our environment but also celebrate real successes of the connections being made between teachers and our students. It is now our opportunity to schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences are an important part of our partnership to make sure students are meeting our shared expectations. This year, we will be offering BOTH virtual (online) and in-person conference sessions.
Monday, November 7th: IN PERSON ONLY
Thursday, November 10th afternoon and evening: Virtual ONLY
The window to book conferences will open October 24th at 6:00pm. and close November 3rd at 11:00pm
***If you have more than one child attending Havel, please do not schedule your conferences back-to-back. This will allow you to have some travel time to get from classroom to classroom.
Click the link below to access the Parent-Teacher Conferences Newsletter.
Report Cards
During November, Havel will distribute reports cards electronically. The first marking period grades will be sent electronically to families after scheduled parent-teacher conferences at the end of the day on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
To receive the report cards, parents will need to have a secure PowerSchool account. Parents who do not have access to a PowerSchool account will need to register for one prior to Tuesday, November 1. The report cards will then be automatically e-mailed to the address that is used to register the PowerSchool account. If you already have a PowerSchool account, you do not need to take any further action. The report card automatically will be sent to you electronically.
Please note that if you have students in junior high school and high school, the reports cards will be electronically sent by the end of the day, Monday, November 7, 2022.
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Dates To Know
October-
31st- 1/2 Day Of School 12:24 Dismissal
31st- Halloween Parade- 10:30am
November- Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser - Nov 1st - Dec 1st
3rd- Picture Retake Day
8th- No School- Election Day
8th- Voting Day Bake Sale for 6th Grade
10th- 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
16th- Noodles Restaurant Night
21st- Rink Skating Night
23rd-25th- No School Thanksgiving Break
December- Mrs. Field's/Cheesecake Factory Fundraiser
6, 7, 8 - Student Holiday Shop
December 13 @ 6:00 p.m. Winter Concert (grades 2/3)- More Info To Come
December 13 @ 7:00 p.m. Winter Concert (grades 4/5)- More Info To Come
December 13 @ 6:00 & 7:00 p.m. Winter Concert (6th grade choir)- More Info To Come
21st- 1/2 Day 12:24 Dismissal
22nd-January 2- No School Winter Break
January- Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser - Jan 23 - Feb 28th
9th- RINK Skating Night
16th- No School- MLK Day
25th- Skyzone Fundraiser Night
February- Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser - Jan 23 - Feb 28th
20th-24th- No school- Mid-Winter Break
March
March 21 @ 6:30 p.m.- WILD About Music Concert (grades K/1)- More Info To Come
24th- 1/2 Day 12:24 Dismissal
April
3rd-7th- No School- Spring Break
May
16th- 6th Grade Band Concert @ 7:00pm
29th- No School- Memorial Day
June
8th- 1/2 Day 12:24 Dismissal
9th- 1/2 Day- 12:24 Dismissal- Last Day Of School
UCS Wellness
UCS takes pride in providing the best possible experience for the students and families that we serve. To further this initiative, the Special Services department has partnered with Celebrate Hope! to provide specialized events for families who have children with disabilities as well as the educators that care for them.
Learn more about this partnership in our latest UCS Podcademy episode: https://bit.ly/3t1757L
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 7th, 2022 @ 5:00pm-8:00pm
November 10, 2022 @ 1:15 – 4:15 PM & 5:00-8:00 PM
It may be hard to believe, but we are near the end of our first card marking period. Since the start of school, we have worked together to navigate some of the challenges of our environment but also celebrate real successes of the connections being made between teachers and our students. It is now our opportunity to schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences are an important part of our partnership to make sure students are meeting our shared expectations.
We will again be using a web-based process this year to schedule and virtually meet with your child’s teachers about their progress. The system we are using is called School Soft Conference Manager and it will allow you to check our teachers’ conference schedules and book an appointment on-line. You will use the same system for you and your student’s teacher to have a virtual conversation about academic progress.
The first time you use the Conference Manager you will be required to register and create a parent account. (If you already have an account from previous years, you can skip this step).Setup only takes a minute or two. You will continue to use this same account for the duration of the time you have children in the school, so please record your password where you can reference it later.
More details with specific signup times will follow in our next few the weekly newsletters...stay tuned!
Halloween Costumes Guidelines
Halloween is a time of year where some of our students get super excited about picking out their Halloween costumes, and as parents/guardians (I learned this the hard way once) we know that sometimes those "popular" costumes are hard to find the longer I waited to go shopping. With that being said I thought it may be helpful for you to have an idea of what those "school appropriate" costumes are here at Havel. Keep in mind, or as I like to put things in perspective with my older students.... we have students as young as 4-5 years old and while some costumes are "age appropriate for them", they may not be appropriate for the all school parade. After reading the guidelines below if you have any questions regarding suitability, please contact the office or your child's teacher.
Students should refrain from violent characterization and may not use any fake weapons, fake blood, or any references to victims or perpetrators of violence for their costume choice at school. Violent characterization is unacceptable for school parades and where younger students might be frightened. If deemed inappropriate by school personnel, students will be asked to remove the costume and/or wash makeup.
Book, cartoon, folk heroes, historical figures, and period costumes are all good ideas to consider when thinking of the perfect costume.
Since Halloween is a half day of school (12:20 dismissal), students will be allowed to wear partial costumes to school. Check to be sure that your child can walk freely, and that the costume will be comfortable enough for the classroom setting. Masks may be worn (frightening masks not permitted) but those that impede vision should be left at home. Plan to have your child bring any costume props (wigs and other add-ons) to school in a bag or backpack.
Policy On Personal Items
Any cell phones must be turned off and out of view during school hours or while on the bus OR IT WILL BE CONFISCATED and an adult must come up to school to pick it up.
Students should NOT bring toys, game boys, Nintendo DS or any hand-held electronic games, CD players, MP3 or IPods, PDA’s, memorabilia, special cards or other collectible or expensive items to school.
Havel Elementary School is not responsible for personal items that are lost or damaged.
Such items will be collected and kept in the office. A parent must come and retrieve any items they wish to have returned.
Attendance
Remember ... it is very important that you report your child’s absences to the school. The attendance line answering machine is on 24 hours a day for your convenience.
The Attendance Line number is: (586) 797-5299
Please indicate when you call: Your child’s name, teacher’s name, & the reason for the absence.
Birthday Celebrations
The teachers and staff at Havel strongly support and encourage the recognition of a child’s birthday during the school day. It is an annual milestone in every child’s life that should be celebrated not just at home, but in school as well, where children spend one-third of their day with teachers, classmates, and peers. While there are many wonderful and creative ways to celebrate a child’s birthday in school, birthday celebrations at Havel will not include food treats. Instead, the focus at Havel will be recognizing the day in a variety of special ways that do not include food treats. Some possibilities include:
· Class sings “Happy Birthday”
· Happy Birthday Recess/Gift
· Morning “Happy Birthday” PA announcement
· NEHS Singing Telegram
· Parent makes a donation of book to class library/read to class
· Student reads favorite book to class
· Parent/special someone reads story to class
Your child’s teacher will have more information on how birthdays will be celebrated in the classroom. As educators, caregivers and loved ones we all want the best for our students. Thank you for joining us in giving students healthy opportunities to celebrate important events and achievements.
Security Procedures
We are asking for your assistance to ensure that our security procedures during the school day are effective. As many of you know, our school has a security camera, intercom, and buzzer at the front entrance for use during the school day. To help us assist you when you would like to enter the school:
1. All guests must enter through the main office door
2. Please press the buzzer to speak with someone in the office
3. You will be asked to state your name and reason for visiting
4. Each time you come to the office you will be asked to show your photo ID into the security camera above the outside door
5. Office staff will assist you.
6. Guests must have an appointment to meet with a staff member during instructional hours
In addition, we are asking you to not let any visitors in the door as you enter (and they come up behind you) or as you exit the building.
Finally, all exterior doors are to remain locked and secure daily. Teachers will not prop doors open and any door that is open is to have a staff member monitoring it at all times.
The teachers and staff are committed to student safety and security and we would like to thank you for your assistance in helping keep the students of Havel safe.
