Cardinal Elementary News
February 24, 2023
Weekly Calendar
Monday, February 27th:
Early Release @ 2:00. Please pick up students promptly.
Tuesday, February 28th:
3:15-4:45 Girls on the Run Practice
3:30-4:30 After School Reading Session 3 Begins
Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, March 1st:
3:15-4:15 Kindness Squad
3:30-4:30 After School Reading
Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, March 2nd:
3:15-4:30 After School Reading
3:15-4:45 Girls on the Run
5:30-7:00 March Is Reading Month Kick Off Party!
Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, March 3rd:
PTO Friday Treat: Popcorn
1:30 Special Guest Reader for 2nd Graders
2:30-3:00 PBIS Assembly
Scholastic Book Fair
Upcoming Dates to Remember
March 13th-16 Conference Week. Early Release Monday-Thursday.
March 17th No School for Students. Professional Development Day for Staff
March 31st No School for Students or Staff
April 3rd-7th Spring Break
April 25th 6pm 2nd Grade Concert
April 27th 6pm 3rd Grade Concert
April 28th 5:30-7:30 Special Guest Dance
May 16th 6pm 4th Grade Concert
May 23rd 6pm 5th Grade Musical
June 6th 2:00 5th Grade Parade and Celebration
Visit the Book Fair Tuesday-Friday! Open During MIRM Kick Off Party!
Important Info for Cardinal Parents
Parent Teacher Conferences
We use PTCFast.com to make sign-ups as convenient as possible. Here is the link:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Cardinal_Elementary_School
If you do not have internet access, please contact us via phone at 231-760-1700.
March Is Reading Month!
Upcoming PTO Special Person Dance
School Safety
Cardinal Families,
School safety is a top priority at Orchard View Schools. The partnerships between families and the school are essential in ensuring that our children are safe at school and that our teachers can teach and students can learn.
We are sharing this information with our families in hopes that families will continue these important discussions with their students at home.
Threats of violence towards students and school staff is unacceptable behavior. This type of behavior and talk is not allowed at school under any circumstances; even just playing. This behavior will not be tolerated at Cardinal Elementary and will result in serious consequences; including suspensions, the completion of threat assessments conducted by school staff and our School Liaison Officer with the student and family, and potential for a school board expulsion hearing.
We teach our students that it is ok to feel angry or frustrated; but it is NEVER ok to use your words or body to hurt others because of their feelings. If adults engage in those behaviors, it is a crime. The following is a statement from Muskegon County Prosecutor, D.J. Hilson:
“Any threat, real or implied, against a school, staff, or students is a felony. A criminal threat can be verbal, written, or posted online. It is not a defense to claim that the threat was a joke or was not going to be acted upon. We encourage parents to be extra vigilant in monitoring their children's online activities and their electronic devices to ensure the material being posted or disseminated is not threatening in any way. We have been made aware of verbal or written threats being made against schools in other communities, and we are asking our parents to help us prevent such threatening communication from occurring in our community. We are also working with area schools to help spread the message to our kids that jokes about violence against schools are no laughing matter and carry significant consequences.”
There are adults here to support students and to help manage peer conflicts. Physical aggression and threats towards others only makes conflict worse. We have created an online form for students to complete to communicate with adults who can help at school. It is on our student portal and accessible to our students. We introduced it this week and have already had several students reach out for support with concerns or peer conflicts.
When parents have concerns, we are happy to discuss and resolve concerns together. We are parents and understand that parents love their children and want to be an advocate for them. In order for us to work together productively, we ask that parents use school appropriate language and behaviors when calling or visiting the school.
Sincerely,
Cardinal Elementary Administrative Team
Orchard View Hits and Runs
Check out our Website!
The weekly newsletter is also included each week on the News Page and in the Smore circle on the Homepage.
Be sure to check out the Title I Parent Page for important Information and Videos from Mrs. O.
We will be continuing to update our website and our Curriculum Page is Under Construction at this time.
Finally, we are continuing to add to our Meet the Staff Page.
Winter Weather and Winter Safety
We recommend labeling all winter wear so it is easy to identify when lost or when items get mixed up between students.
Finally, please use extra caution in the drop off and pick up lanes. Icy conditions can lead to accidents and we don't want students, parents, or staff to be hurt!
Use Your Boxtops to Support Cardinal's PTO!
Join us in earning cash for our school PTO by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!
Use this referral code BIQ06E75 when you sign up and you’ll get 20 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/29/2022, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=BIQ06E75
Cardinal Elementary
Email: heather.macdonald@orchardview.org
Website: https://www.orchardview.org/schools/cardinal-elementary/
Location: 2310 Marquette Avenue, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-760-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/147170625423848
Twitter: @heather_macdon