Cubs' Communication

March 3, 2023

Collins Elementary

Collins Elementary

Collins Elementary

12900 Grand Haven Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586.797.4200 officecollins@uticak12.org 586.797.4200 collins.uticak12.org
Dates to Remember...

Dates to Remember...

March


6th-Bagel Day

10- Sweats and Slippers (pay $1)

10th- Glow Dance

13th- PTO Meeting 6:30

14th- Pi Day

17th- Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

17th- Book Swap

24th- 1/2 Day 11:44 Dismissal

27th-31st - Book Fair

31st- Read-In


April

3rd-7th- No School- Spring Break

10th- MSTEP Begins

17th- PJ Day

21st- Earth Day - Wear Green or Blue

24th- Restaurant Night - Chipolte


May

4th - Family Game Night

4th- Star Wars Day

8th- PTO Meeting 6:30

5th- Kentucky Derby Day - Wear a Hat

12th- Mothers' Day Flowers

22nd- Armed Forces Day - Wear Camo

29th- No School- Memorial Day


June

5th- PTO Meeting 6:30

8th- 1/2 Day 11:44 Dismissal

9th- 1/2 Day- 11:44 Dismissal- Last Day Of School

Dates to Remember...

MARCH IS READING MONTH!

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MEET OUR GOAL OF 4,500 COMPLETED TASKS TO TURN MRS. LENZ INTO AN ICE CREAM SUNDAE!

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UCS Bond Proposal

For the past year and a half, Utica Community Schools has been collaborating with our community, students and staff to work through our strategic planning process. As a result of this work, UCS is pursuing a bond proposal on the May 2, 2023 ballot. This No Tax-Rate Increase Bond Proposal will help UCS instill excellence in every part of our school district by focusing on two key areas: SAFETY and SUCCESS
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2023 Bond Proposal

Walk-In Interviews

Walk-In Interviews
School Bus Drivers
March 8
March 15
March 22

Our UCS bus drivers make a difference every day in the lives of our students. UCS drivers are the first person students see every morning and the last at the end of the day. We are looking for individuals who want to help drive the future for our students.

If you are interested in becoming a bus driver, walk in interviews are being held on March 8, 15 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our UCS Auxiliary Services Department, 6600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking for a full or part time job that follows the school calendar. For more information, please visit https://www.uticak12.org/driverseat.

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UCS Wellness Podcast

The UCS Wellness team is happy to announce the eleventh episode of our podcast series, featuring the students from Utica High School Student Mental Health Committee focusing on Teen Mental Health and Wellness.

Below is a list of the podcasts that are available on the UCS Wellness page. UCS Wellness - Utica Community Schools:

  • Mental Health with guest Nancy Buyle
  • Grief and the Grieving Process for Children
  • Family Communication
  • CARE of Southeastern Michigan
  • Discussing Dating Violence with Turning Point
  • Tackling Tough Topics with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office
  • Our Youth and Vaping
  • Youth and Suicide Prevention
  • The Detour Project
  • Self-Regulation Strategies
  • Teen Mental Health and Wellness
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Utica Community Schools Electronic Device Use and Protocol for Statewide Testing

Utica Community Schools Electronic Device Use and Protocol for Statewide Testing

We are coming up into our winter / spring testing season. With that, please note that on testing days (MSTEP / WIDA) students personal devices (phones, apple watches etc.) are to be kept home or will be kept in a secure area determined by the building administrator.


Additionally:

*Students are not allowed to access the device for any testing.

*A student may not access any additional websites or applications during testing.

*No pictures or videos may be taken during testing.

*Students may NOT have Bluetooth headphones during testing.


Students violating this protocol may have their test invalidated and be subject to discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion for violating the District Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.

Utica Community Schools Electronic Device Use and Protocol for Statewide Testing

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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