Bushnell Buzz
February 24, 2023
Mrs. Walters News
Hello Bushnell Families~
What a short week we've had! I hope everyone enjoyed some down time, even though I know it can be disruptive for families!
Thank you to our PTO team for helping with this month's Feel Good February days! Our staff enjoyed donuts, a flower bar, room service treats, an old fashioned Valentine exchange and more! If you are interested in joining this fun and energetic group of parents, please email Jennette Stevenson at pto.bushnell@gmail.com. You can also check out what our PTO is up to on their facebook page Bushnell PTO Facebook Page
*Save the Date!*
Our first "Bushnell Night at Culvers" is 5:00pm-8:00pm on Tuesday, March 21st!
You won't want to miss this! All your favorite frozen custard and dinner items will be hand-delivered by your very own Bushnell teachers and staff!
Mark it in your calendar now!
Our own Lowell High School will be presenting the musical Matilda in March. Please see the information below- it should be a great one for families with children.
The Book Fair is coming to Bushnell! Stop in during open times to look at the selections and pick some new books for your kiddos!
March 13th - 17th
Monday after school until 6 pm
Tuesday - Thursday 8:20 am - 6 pm (with lunch break from 11:20 am - 2:00 pm)
Friday 8:20 am - 11:20 am
Resources for children regarding MSU Shooting:
As a parent of an MSU student, as well as an alumni myself, last week's shooting tragedy at MSU hit hard. Below you will find two resources that might be helpful if your children have questions or are struggling in some way around this event.
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//age_related_reactions_to_traumatic_events.pdf
On Monday February 27th we will be celebrating National Strawberry Day for our staff. If you are willing, we'd love you to share a strawberry treat of some sort with us for fun! Here is the sign up to do so.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA22A2F8C16-national
Both preschool and kindergarten registration for next year will be opening up on Monday! If your child will be 5 years old by September 1st, they are eligible to register for this fall. Our registration process will be online. The first documents we will need are screenshots or copies of a parent/guardian driver's license, a birth certificate for your child and 2 proofs of residency which can all be uploaded into the online system. This link provides A LOT more information about the registration process: LAS Kindergarten Enrollment Guide
2023-24 School Year Info!
Enrollment will be opening Monday, 2/6/23, for the 23-24 school year on our website, https://www.lowellschools.com/our-district/enrollment.
Kindergarten Visitations:
MLE: 5/9/23
AES: 5/11/23
BES: 5/12/23
5/12/23 - Free KDG Vision & Hearing Screenings at Bushnell Elementary (BES), 8:30-2:30. (External SOC families: Your spot is contingent on the approval of the ESOC.)
School of Choice Window: 4/10/23 -5/12/23 SOC application available on website, https://www.lowellschools.com/our-district/enrollment/schools-of-choice
I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
Erin Walters ~ Bushnell Principal
Important Dates...
3.3 Half Day, dismissal @ 11:50
3.12 Daylight SAvings
3.13-3.17 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
3.13-3.17 Book Fair (See open times above!)
3.17 St. Patrick's Day
3.21 Culver's Night 5-8pm
3.25 LAS Expo
3.31 No school- start of Spring Break
3.31-4.9 Spring Break
4.10 School Resumes
Lowell Youth Lacrosse
Lowell Youth Lacrosse will be opening registration for the Spring 2023 season beginning 1/1/2023!
Registration will be open for all boys and girls K-8th Grade.
Indoor winter lacrosse for boys 5th-8th grade is open and runs Sundays from 1/4-2/26. Register here: https://michigansportsacademies.com/facilities/msa-woodland/
Want to explore lacrosse but don’t know where to start? We will be holding an open gym Saturdays @Cherry Creek starting 1/14. For questions, please contact us: lowellyouthlax@gmail.com.