The Spencer Scoop
The Spencer Elementary Newsletter 1/17/19
Our Mission
The Spencer Community is devoted to developing every child's ability to succeed.
School Hours
Daily Start Time:
Starting Time - 8:47 AM
Dismissal Time - (11:57 for 1/2 Kindergarten) 3:50 PM
Tardy Time - 8:47 AM
Attendance Line*- 810-299-4354
*Please remember to call your child's absence in as early as possible.
Lunch Hours
Lunchtimes for Spencer Students:
1/2 K - No Lunch
Jk-Full Day K - 11:35-12:00
1st Grade- 12:05-12:30
2nd Grade- 12:35-1:00
4th Grade- 1:05-1:30
3rd Grade- 1:35-2:00
Important Dates:
January
21 - NO School
24 - Lego Club begins (details in the PTO section)
24 - Movie Night at 6:00pm in the Gym
25 - Popcorn Friday
February
4 - Book Fair Family Night from 4:00-8:00pm
5 - Book Fair Family Night from 4:00-8:00pm
5 - STEAM Night from 6:30-8pm
6 - Book Fair - Lunch With A Loved One
6 - Hungry Howies Pizza Night
7 - Book Fair - Lunch With A Loved One
8 - Popcorn Friday
12 - PTO Meeting at 4:00pm in the Media Center
22 - Popcorn Friday
What We Learned
We're going to try to connect your child with more books and with hearing books read to them. Thanks for your input. It gives us a great starting point!
The Question of the Week
WATCHDOGS Program
Spencer Family Book Fair
Students will not be allowed to shop on their own. If you cannot attend our Lunch with a Loved One events and you would like for your student to shop during lunch recess please send their money in an envelope with a note stating that you would like Mrs. Adams to be their adult for shopping.
Volunteers are needed for setup and breakdown PLUS during our Book Fairs. Please sign-up here.
If you have questions email Mrs. Adams adamsm@brightonk12.com
News From Around the District
Brighton Community Education
Girls On The Run
Girls on the Run
We desperately need volunteer coaches for Girls on the Run. This is a 10 week program from March-May for 3rd and 4th grade girls. You don't have to be a runner to coach! Dads and high school students are also welcome to coach! Registration opens for girls on 1/21. There is financial aid available for all students.
Visit https://www.girlsontherunsemi.org/Home/fbclid/IwAR3Vq3BjtudTSUStUvI4-JXJpjq991m8hrYEo2huvHvpQKebAqhHAASIj7A for more information. Please contact Heather ASAP if you are interested in coaching our Spencer girls: 313-414-1097 or Heffernanh@live.com
The program is in jeopardy. It will not run without coaches. Please volunteer if you can.
GOTR Southeastern Michigan
PTO INFORMATION
PTO News
2018/2019 PTO Board
Kristie Hopka - President
Meghann Calvin - Co-VP
Erin Daksiewicz - Co-VP
Amanda Hoffmann - Treasurer
Jen Lumsden - Co-Secretary
Lisa Vreeland - Co-Secretary
Panera Fundraiser
Thank you for attending the Spencer dine out fundraiser at Panera. The PTO will receive $119.97 thanks to you! Way to go!
Movie Night
Join us for family movie night sponsored by the PTO. We will show Hotel Transylvania 3 in the gym. Bring a pillow and blanket if you'd like. Parents must stay with their students. This is not a drop off event. One bag of popcorn will be provided. Additional popcorn, drinks and candy will be sold. The girl scouts will host a bake sale. Join us for a fun night on Thursday, January 24th at 6pm.
STEAM Night
Join us on Tuesday, February 5th, from 6:30-8:00 for Spencer's STEAM Night! Come and enjoy hand-on science activities and check out our "Student Showcase" where budding scientists will have projects on display. In addition, there will be challenges in the Design Center to participate in. Scranton Robotics and Sylvan Learning Center will also have activities. Don't forget to take a walk through the school to see the artwork displayed and stop and support our Media Center at the Book Fair! Lots of fun for the whole family - don't miss it!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS and we need many for this to run! Please sign up to help at this fun event (older siblings, middle/high school kids, neighbors, etc):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca4a82ea7fe3-spencer2
Also, Mrs. Adams needs volunteers for the book fair:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a8ab2fa3fa7-spencer3
Jim Basketball Jones
On Friday, Feb. 8 at 9:30, all students will enjoy a PTO sponsored assembly starring Jim Basketball Jones. Jim brings not only great basketball tricks fitting our All Star theme, but also an inspirational experience with a character matters message. To learn more about Jim visit his website: https://www.jimbasketballjones.com/elementary-school-programs
Join our Facebook Group!
Please join our Spencer Elementary PTO Facebook group! It is a great way to ask questions, get answers and share information! https://www.facebook.com/groups/402232026502881/
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on Twitter @SpencerElem and use the hashtag #SpencerAllStar to tell the story of how someone has proven to be an All-Star at Spencer!
Spencer PTO Webpage
Our webpage is full of important information and is a great tool to use when you have questions about events or the school. https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/2663
Spencer Elementary
Email: rennerb@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/spencer
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem