Hawk Weekly
May 2nd-6th
Havel Elementary
Our mission is to educate students, promote life long learning and encourage students to become productive citizens within a positive and safe learning environment.
Email: kristina.tepper@uticak12.org
Website: havel.uticak12.org
Location: 41855 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Phone: 586 7975200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HavelElementary/
Dates To Know
May-
2nd-6th- Teacher Appreciation Week
2nd- Hats Off To Teachers- Wear A Hat Day
3rd- Dress Like A Teacher Day
3rd- 6th Grade Class Picture & Career Focus
4th- Star Wars Day- May the 4th Be With You
5th- Crazy Hair Day
6th- National Nurses Day- Dress Like A Nurse Today
10th- 3rd/4th Grade Math M-Step
11th- 5th/6th Grade Math M-Step
16th-26th- NWEA Testing Window
26th- Field Day
27th-30th- No School- Memorial Weekend
June
7th- School-Wide Yearbook Signing Day
7th- Disney Day
9th- 6th Grade Graduation 10:00-11:30
9th- 1/2 day of school- 12:20 dismissal
10th- Last Day Of School- 12:20 Dismissal
10th- 8:45- Alumni Breakfast
10th- 9:30- 6th Grade Breakfast
Summer School
Summer academic programs for students in grades one through twelve begin on Monday, June 20, 2022 and end on Friday, July 29, 2022. All summer academic programs will be supported by grant funds and will be free of charge for all participants. Information will be available on the UCS website at: https://www.uticak12.org/SummerPrograms
Registration begins on Monday, May 2, 2022, through Community Education using the following link:
Summer School For Students Entering 1st Grade For The 2022-2023 School Year
•Early Literacy gives children the foundation they need in order to learn, grow, and become self-confident learners!
•All participating students will receive a learning kit. The kits are designed for parents to support and advance their children’s summer learning through educational and home-based activities.
•Transportation will be provided for in-district families.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for Students will be engaged in daily literacy experiences through interactive and meaningful activities.
Summer School For Students Entering 2nd-5th Grade For The 2022-2023 School Year
- Students will be engaged in comprehensive and meaningful literacy and math instruction using evidenced based practices to address their individual needs.
- The goal of the Summer School Program is to strengthen literacy and math achievement for students.
- Transportation will be provided for in-district families. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for students.
- Program runs Monday through Friday 8:30 – 12:00 p.m. Daily attendance is required for all participating students.
Summer School For Students Going Into 6th or 7th Grade Next Year
Teacher Appreciation Week
Summer SACC
The 2022 SACC summer camp theme is “Traveling through the Nifty 50” and will run from Monday, June 20, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022. Please note that camp will not be held on July 4, 2022. Registration opened on April 25, 2022; please click here for more information and to register: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/
Amazon Smile
Do you love to shop on Amazon and want to help Havel's PTO at the same time? We have an easy way for you to make the Havel Volunteer League your Charity.
From a computer:
· Go to the following website and login to your account: https://smile.amazon.com/charity/select?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=smi_se_dshb_change_cycsc&fbclid=IwAR02YxNB82MqWwdatyA0fLIk7MO9gtqaYkkO5VwAOtKxfMSHX0EG6Vp2I9w
· Search for "Havel Volunteer League" and Select that as your charity of choice.
Use your app all the time? Did you know you can turn on smile purchases through the app?
· Go into your app
· Scroll all the way to the bottom to Settings
· Click on AmazonSmile
· Click on Turn on AmazonSmile and follow the prompts.
Thanks for helping us earn money for your kids, teachers and staff!
Free Meals Are Coming To An End June 30!
- If you would still like to get free and reduced meals, you must fill out an application after July 1
- If you are not approved for free or reduced meals, you will be required to pay for all meals for the 2022-2023 school year
- Apply online at Utica Family Portal or https://utica.familyportal.cloud
Enter “Utica Community Schools” and follow the prompts. - Most applications are processed within two (2) working days
- Quicker than paper!
Apply using a paper application
- Paper applications & Household Income Forms for CEP sites are distributed to all student households or are available at your child’s school.
- Complete the application and return it to your child’s school or mail to Utica Community Schools, Food & Nutrition Services, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Processing may take 7-10 working days
Pet Policy
Dress Code Reminder
Students apparel should not be disruptive to the educational process. The following are the guidelines for school attire:
Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress in footwear or attire that calls undo attention to the student or has letterings or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed.
Beachwear, low tank tops or shirts, spaghetti strap tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing that allows exposure to shoulders or midsection are not allowed.
Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs illegal activities violence tobacco or alcohol is prohibited
Clothing or head coverings born as a group identifier that promote disruptive school and climate are prohibited
Parents Check Out The M-Step Newsletter Below For Family Resources
STUDENT HANDBOOK GUIDELINES FOR CELL PHONES AND ECD'S:
Free Tutoring
Attendance Policy
Your child will be excused from class for illness, bereavement, recognized religious holidays and medical or dental treatment that cannot be scheduled after school or on weekends.
Your child is responsible for makeup work.
Homework requests may be made for an absence of two or more days in the case of both excused and pre-excused absences.
Homework requests require 24 hours to process.
VACATION POLICY
Absence for family travel during scheduled school days is discouraged.
However, should family travel be necessary, parents must submit a written request to the teacher for a pre-excused absence at least one week in advance.
Arrangements to complete classroom assignments can be made with the teacher.
You can arrange for home study through the school principal should your child be absent from school for an extended period due to physical disability or illness.
LATE ARRIVAL
If a student arrives late to school, the parent must accompany the student into the office, and the student must be signed in before he or she can go to class.
Truancy officials will be contacted in the event of a student having excessive tardies or absences.