Eagle News
APRIL 22, 2022
Ebeling Elementary School
Email: officeebeling@uticak12.org
Website: ebeling.uticak12.org
Location: 15970 Haverhill Drive, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-4700
Twitter: @ebelingelem
UPCOMING DATES
MSTEP TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK
MAY 2-6 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
MAY 3 - Sixth Grade Career Focus Luncheon
MAY 13 - Sixth Grade to Camp Copneconic
MAY 16 - 3rd & 4th Grade Vocal Music Concert - (6:30 PM = 3rd Grade)(7:30 PM = 4th Grade)
MAY 20 - Fifth Grade Wax Museum (Parents welcome 9:30-10:00 AM)
MAY 20 - Mother-Son Bowling Event @ Imperial Lanes
MAY 27-MAY 30 - No school for students. Memorial Day Holiday
MAY 31 - School resumes
JUNE 3 - Field Day. Grade Level Schedule TBD
JUNE 9 - Student Half Day. Dismissal at 11:44.
JUNE 9 - SIXTH GRADE GRADUATION @ 9:00 AM
JUNE 10 - Student Half Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at 11:44.
Fifth Grade Growth & Development Sessions Scheduled
Pet Policy
With the warm weather we have had a few families bring their pet up to school when picking up their child. Please remember that for health and safety reasons, no pets are allowed on school grounds. Thank you!
Podcast
The UCS Wellness team is pleased to share the release of the fifth episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast. The team worked with community members to create a podcast regarding different physical, mental and social health areas for UCS staff, students and families. These podcasts are available on the UCS Wellness page: UCS Wellness - Utica Community Schools (uticak12.org)
In the latest episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast, UCS counselor, Kim Twarowski, speaks with Danielle Watson, community educator and sexual assault outreach specialist with Turning Point, a local agency aimed at ending sexual and domestic violence with the help of their services, programs and resources.
UCS Wellness Podcast episodes are released the third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year. Current episodes include “Discussing Dating Violence with Turning Point,” “CARE of Southeastern Michigan,” “Family Communication,” “Grief and the Grieving Process for Children” and “Mental Health.”
PTA "LAST MINUTE DEAL" FUNDRAISER:
Community Spotlight
Utica Community Schools and Shelby Township will be presenting a Community Spotlight on Thursday, May 5 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Eisenhower High School.
The Community Spotlight is an evening celebration of our schools and community. The night will feature performances representing schools across our district, comments from UCS, Shelby Township and Macomb County community leaders, and a reception following the event.
MONDAY MOMENTS - TEACHING & LEARNING DEPARTMENT:
EBELING PTA SPIRIT WEAR SALE:
ICYMI/REPEATED NEWS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS:
STUDENT HANDBOOK GUIDELINES FOR CELL PHONES AND ECD'S:
Possession or use of cell phones or other electronic communications devices (ECDs) by elementary students is prohibited at any time while in school or in a district vehicle unless permission has been given by an administrator – this includes text messaging and camera usage.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
PARENTS: check out the MSTEP newsletter below for family resources
Parents of 3rd-6th Graders:
All students enrolled in Michigan schools in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) assessment. The M-STEP will measure your student's growth and progress on the Michigan Academic Standards. Those standards are available at this web site: www.Michigan.gov/academicstandards
Third through sixth graders will be tested in English language arts and mathematics using a computer. Additionally, students in fifth grade will be tested in science and social studies. They will be assigned specific dates and times to take the M-STEP during the online testing window. The M-STEP will provide an accurate view of your child’s achievement levels and learning needs to help us identify areas where we can improve instruction and teaching.
Testing is scheduled on the following dates (for in-person learners) at Ebeling:
Grade 5 : April 19 and 21 (science and social studies)
Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6: April 26 & 27 (English language arts test)
Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6: May 10 & 11 (math test)
Testing is scheduled on the following dates (for Virtual Academy learners) at Ebeling:
Grade 6 : April 19 (ELA/English language arts and Math)
Grade 5: April 20 & 21 (English language arts and Math, Science and Social Studies)
Grade 4: April 26 (ELA/English language Arts and Math)
Grade 3: April 27 (ELA/English language Arts and Math)
As parents/guardians, you play an important role in your child’s academic success.
We are asking your help to ensure he/she is prepared for this new online assessment series. Here is what you can do:
· Encourage your child to approach the M-STEP with a positive attitude.
· Ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night before, has a good breakfast and comes to
school on time each day.
Your child’s attendance is vital to his/her achievement. In addition, full attendance is necessary for our school to meet state participation requirements.
To learn more about the M-STEP assessments, please visit the Michigan Department of Education Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mde
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Bailey