The Spencer Scoop
Spencer Elementary May 28, 2021
Spencer's Mission
We exist to give each student the foundational skills to pursue their passions
Spencer Elementary
Spencer's Vision
At the completion of fourth grade, 100% of our students will be equipped with the skills and mindset that will allow them to thrive at Maltby.
Office News
Reminder...
It's the Last Podcast for the Year!
How do you balance? How do you keep all of the plates spinning? I used to think the more I worked and focused on balance, the better I would be. It turns out, I actually became more frustrated and beat myself up for missing opportunities and just being tired from the day. There has to be a better way? There is, and by listening, you'll find out what I discovered that might help you!
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Morning Announcements
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Attention 4th Grade Families!
Maltby Building Tour
Hello Maltby Incoming 5th Grade Bullpup Families!!
We are excited to announce our Maltby June Building Tour for our new Bullpups!
During the week of June 21st families can sign up for their Bullpup to come in and have the chance to see their new school and do a self- guided tour/ scavenger hunt!
Students (with 1 accompanying adult please) can tour the building and collect a sticker at each major building area (cafeteria, Media Center, gymnasium, etc)!!
1 hour time slots are available to tour the building on June 22nd - 25th. Please plan on wearing a face covering and using appropriate social distancing between families ~ thank you. We are looking forward to getting the chance to meet our new Bullpups as they “Step Up” to Maltby Intermediate!
Please use our Sign-Up Genius page to reserve a day and time for your tour:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44AFAA2DA75-maltby2
Can’t make that week- please do not panic!! We are planning on hosting our typical student orientation for 5th graders on August 23rd. Students can tour the building, see their classrooms, try their locker, and have their portrait taken for our Bullpup ID’s and yearbook!!
Looking forward to another great group of Maltby Bullpup 5th graders!
Mr. Brenner
Mr. Aten
Yearbooks Are In!
PTO News
Sun Shades
You may notice some new additions to our playground. The PTO is happy to report our sun shade installation is complete, and just in time for this heat wave! The students and staff will finally have some shady respite from the sun. Thank you for your donations and support of the PTO over the years that made this purchase possible.
Field Day
*Volunteers must complete the volunteer release form by May 30 to participate in Field Day*
We are seeking parent volunteers to travel with the classes to the various stations and run the games. Please read the entire sign up genius description before you agree to volunteer:
Summer Tutoring
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Final Counselor's Corner of the School Year
Well, we made it to the final stretch of the year! The last month, when the sun is shining and energy is high! And after so many months of hurdles and challenges, it is time to celebrate all that we accomplished and overcame during this school year. From masks and cohort bubbles to virtual lessons and synchronous learning, we have done it all in a year like no other. The Elementary Counselors would like to take time this month to celebrate our students and highlight their amazing strengths with a Social-Emotional lesson centered around self-concept. We plan to take time with classrooms to reflect on what we CAN DO, what we DO WELL, and what makes us UNIQUE. We want to end this year on a positive note and recognize how truly resilient our students are, and we hope that you take some time at home to do this as well.
Thank you for the amazing support from our staff and parents as we worked to connect with and support all of our students this year. We are already working towards our plans for next school year and look forward to expanding our avenues of support.
Lets Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work together to determine if supports are needed here at school.
More Resources: We also have our BAS Elementary Counseling website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer/Hornung
https://sites.google.com/brightonk12.com/bas-elementary-counseling/home
Parent Referral Form: bit.ly/McKiddyParentRequest
Student Check-in Form: bit.ly/CounselorStudentCheckInCOVID-19 Self-Reporting
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!
COVID Communication
In an attempt to not over-communicate to families at Spencer with emails regarding positive Covid 19 cases, BAS is no longer sending community-wide emails to all parents and guardians for each case, at each building.
We ARE, of course, still sending emails to ALL students, parents, and staff facing mandated quarantines and ALL parents, students, and staff who have been in classrooms where a positive COVID-19 case has been reported.
Families of those directly impacted receive direct communication regarding any new cases. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, please feel free to visit our district's COVID-19 transparency site at https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/8729"
In addition, the Livingston County Health Department is no longer receiving the reports of positive COVID-19 tests of adults between the ages of 19-64 from the testing sites. For this reason, they are requesting that our parent/guardians self-report if they have tested positive or exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 to allow for the necessary contact-tracing within our school. You will find the link to the to the COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form below...
Brighton Library Summer Reading Program
June Menus
LESA - Preschool Programs
Important Dates at a Glance
31 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June
2 - NO VIRTUAL WEDS - In Person Learning Day
9 - NO VIRTUAL WEDS - In Person Learning Day
10 - Field Day - All Day
11 - Last Day of School - Half Day Dismissal time is 12:30 PM
Daily Start Time
Student drop off will be 8:40 (this is different than years past)
First Bell - 8:46
Starting Time in class- 8:50 AM
Dismissal Time - 3:42 PM
Attendance Line*- 810-299-4354
*Please remember to call your child's absence in as early as possible.
Spencer Elementary
Email: rennerb@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem