Turrill Times
Week of Feb 20-24
Mission Statement
- Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
We are Turrill Elementary
Email: rdowney@lapeerschools.org
Website: turrill.lapeerschools.org
Location: 785 S Elm St, Lapeer, MI, United States
Phone: (810) 667-2438
Twitter: @TESPrincipalD
Vision Statement
Excellence in all we do for our students, our schools and our community through
- Continuous improvement;
- Diligent effort; and
- Innovative design
What's Up this Week?
Monday, Feb 20 -
- Second Trimester ends
- No School for Students
Tuesday, Feb 21 –
- 4th Grade Teacher Collaboration
- 2nd Grade Teacher Collaboration
Wednesday, Feb 22 –
- 2nd Grade Early Literacy Grant PD
- 3rd Grade Teacher Collaboration
- 5th Grade Teacher Collaboration
- PAC Meeting at 3:00
- PTC Meeting at 3:45
Thursday, Feb 23 --
- E5/K Teacher Collaboration
- Bible Class at 9:20
- Assessment packet (Parent Letter, MAP Student Progress Report, Student Assistance Plan if necessary) goes home with students today
- Report Cards sent home electronically
Friday, Feb 24 –
- School Spelling Bee at 9:30
- Learning Coach meeting
- Student of the Month Lunch with the Principal
- March is Reading Month Kickoff Assembly (E5-2 at 1:30 & 3-5 at 2:00)
OR
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Upcoming Meetings:
- Mar 15
- Apr 26
- May 17
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017, 03:00 PM
Turrill Elementary School Library
ADD: What Every Parent Should Know
Monday, Mar 20, 2017, 01:30 PM
Turrill Elementary School, South Elm Street, Lapeer, MI, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Important Times
8:40 am -- Building opens; Students enter the building (breakfast available in the classrooms)
8:44 am -- School day begins
3:40 pm -- End of the school day
4:15 pm -- Office closes
Intersession III
March 27-31
Turrill Intersessions are a way for students to extend the classroom through engaging, exploratory enrichment activities.
Price:
$110.00 for the first child
$100.00 for each additional child
Price with Daycare:
$125.00 for the first child
$115.00 for each additional child
The PTC does offer a limited number of 50% scholarships. Please let us know if you are interested in more information.
Childcare Information:
Childcare is available starting at 6:30am and ending at 6:00pm through Kids & Co. If you are not pre-registered with Kids & Co., there is a $50 registration fee. Transportation is not provided for care before or after intersession hours.
Please contact the office at 810-667-2438 to register or for more information.
5th Grade Spelling Bee Winners
Good luck in the School Spelling Bee on Friday, Feb 24 at 9:30
Mrs. Decker
Autumn McClusky
Spencer Guzek
Noah Rosario
Audrey Stroud
Calvin Thatcher
Kya Suckow
Mrs. Short
Robert Caron
Clayton Conger
Jaden Cook
Sage Putnik
Isaiah Stephens
Mrs. Hoganson
Piper Austin
Alexa Geanias-Varner
Jasmine Merritt
Evan Sankiewicz
Jessyka Wood
PARENT CORNER
In an effort to improve system practices, Turrill Elementary School is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.
In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/5712848
Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Be There!
Michigan Releases Draft State ESSA Plan for Final Public Comment
February 14, 2017
LANSING – Following months of public input, the Michigan Department of Education today released the full draft plan for meeting the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The draft plan was detailed at today's State Board of Education meeting.
Michigan’s Draft Plan is open for a 30-day public comment period, concluding March 16, 2017. Input will continue to be incorporated until the submission of Michigan’s final plan to the U.S. Department of Education in April.
ESSA replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and is scheduled for full implementation during the 2017-18 school year.
“This ESSA plan is a key component of making Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years,” said State Superintendent Brian Whiston.
“Educators, parents, legislators and community members across the state devoted significant time and effort over the past several months to help us shape this plan. I appreciate their time, vision, feedback and continued collaboration as we finalize and implement our plan,” Whiston said.
Whiston said the proposed plan has a “whole child” focus; will have less student testing; focuses on student academic growth; institutes a Partnership Model for improving low-performing schools; has a school accountability system tied to the Top 10 in 10 strategies; gives schools more flexibility on how they choose to improve; and gives schools greater ownership in how they follow their own plans.
The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into federal law on Dec. 10, 2015, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act. This law represents a shift from broad federal oversight of primary and secondary education to greater flexibility and decision-making at the state and local levels. ESSA requires states to develop plans that address standards, assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools.
There still is time for the public to weigh in. The draft ESSA plan is available for review and comment at www.michigan.gov/essa. You are invited to review and provide comment on the draft state plan through March 16.
Outside Recess
You can use the link to the weather on our school website to see what we base this decision on.
Looking for something educational for the kids to do at home?
Please contact the office if you have any questions about Compass Learning or Log In issues
Insurance Questions?
Did you know....
Things to consider:
1. Is your current doctor part of the new plan
2. Is the hospital the one you want
Click the link below for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Resources