Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Newsletter for August 2022
A Note From The Principal- Mrs. Kathleen Conover
Dear T.H.I.S. Families-
As principal of Torrey Hill Intermediate School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another school year. We have been very busy preparing our classrooms and are eagerly awaiting seeing your sweet children within our building once again! Please know that it is our mission to help every child feel welcomed, connected, and a part of our LFCS family!
At Torrey Hill we have phenomenal teachers and support staff who spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in learning. We have several new staff members to our L.F. family and they are featured within this newsletter.
Now in the 17th year as an L.F. administrator, I am honored to serve as the principal of Torrey Hill yet again! Throughout the year, if you have concerns, please feel free to contact me at 810-591-3617 or kconover@lakefentonschools.org. Again, welcome back and lets make it another great year!
Proud to be B.L.U.E. (Brave, Loyal, Unstoppable, and Extraordinary)!
Yours in Learning,
Mrs. Kathleen Conover, Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES
August 17th-3rd Grade Information Night-5:00-6:00PM-Torrey Hill Gymnasium
August 18th-Torrey Hill Chromebook Pick-Up at T.H.I.S. 9:00AM-3:00PM (See information below)
August 18th-Transportation Open House at West Shore Elementary 10-11:30A.M. & 4:00-5:30P.M. This is for NEW students to the district.
August 22nd-Class Lists will be available in Synergy/Parent Vue
August 24th-Open House 5:30-7:00 PM
**Chromebook pick-up will be available in the Torrey Hill library. (See information below)
August 29th-First HALF Day of School 8:25-11:40 AM
August 31st-No Flex Day
September 2nd & 5th-No School/Labor Day
Did You Know?
-Did you know that in order to find out your child's teacher, you will FIRST need to login to Parent Vue and complete the Parent Verification process? From there you will follow a verification process (and accept the technology AUP, Chrome book form, and Handbook Acknowledgement, photo release, etc.)
-Did you know that by paying for the chrome book fee by check or cash, your process will be quicker and less expensive (fees) than the online payment method?
-Did you know you can avoid long chrome book pick up lines during Open House night, if you pick up your child's chrome book on August 18th (see above)?
-Did you know we are planning to have an "EXPO-like" Open House? We have invited many businesses/agencies, who provide our families with child-oriented services, to pass out brochures, flyers, and other information to our families.
NEW STAFF
Welcome to our new staff members Mrs. Sophie Wiley (recess/lunch aide) and Ms. Robin Swartz (5th grade teacher-ELA). Joining us from West Shore is Mrs. Stacy Matthies as a support staff-aide.
Also, Mrs. K. Alfaro is the new district media specialist!
Recess Aide/Kids Club
5th Grade
Health Care Aide
HELP WANTED! Only 12.5 hours per week!
We would consider fewer than five days per week, as well.
Please visit the link above for access to openings in ALL buildings. If you have questions about any of our job postings, please contact the building principal, Mrs. Conover.
Parent Vue Student Verification
Please be sure to log in to your Parent Vue account before school starts. You will need to verify your information and accept all consent forms to view your student’s teacher when they are posted. This MUST be done on a laptop or desktop computer. A tip sheet is provided below. If you have any trouble please call the Torrey Hill office at 591-3617.
CHROMEBOOK USER FEE
Per the 1:1 Chromebook Agreement, all students in grades 3-12 will pay a $20 Annual User Care and Repair Fee which covers the cost of the first Chromebook repair and sets a cap on subsequent repairs. The agreement is available in ParentVue. Before you pick up your Chromebook, all students must have paid their fee.
You have 3 options to pay:
- Check (made out to Lake Fenton Community Schools)
- Online using our online payment system (directions are available at https://www.lakefentonschools.org/page/online-payments
- Cash
Please remember that if you are paying the $20 insurance fee online it needs to be paid 24 hours in advance. You can also pay in person with check or cash during registration.
CHROMEBOOK PICK-UP INFORMATION
FALL PICTURE DAY-SEPTEMBER 15TH
MEDICATION FORMS
https://www.lakefentonschools.org/o/torrey-hill-intermediate-school/documents/medical-forms/333824
ADD MORE about drop off and pick up lane...
Pick Up Lane-CAR TAGS
We will be using Car Tags again this year for our pick up lane students. Many of you are familiar with these tags if you participated in the West Shore process in the past. You will only need ONE tag per building if participating in both lanes. To obtain your tag please stop in the office during Open House. If you still have a sign from last year or West Shore they are the same, please use it this year.
FIRST VIEW BUS TRACKING
Change In End Of Day Pick Up?
Any bus changes must be approved by the principal at least 24 hours in advance. Students are not allowed to take alternative buses home unless their is an emergency situation. Please do not use bus transportation as a means of transporting friends for after school social or extracurricular events. Our buses have capacity limits and we cannot add students to bus routes. We care about the safety of our students and therefore must closely monitor ridership on our school buses.
Traffic Safety
We realize the morning and afternoon can be busy times in our parking lots at West Shore and Torrey Hill. Please help with traffic concerns by avoiding crossing over the incoming lane (AM) and outgoing lane (PM) at West Shore (Lahring entrance).
Also, if you enter Torrey Hill from Torrey Rd., please remember you can only turn right at the flagpole. Some are turning left where the sign, "No Left Turn", is located. Thank you for your support.
T.H.I.S. DAILY STUDENT SCHEDULE
9:15 A.M. - 3:40 P.M. (W)
Half Day - 8:25 A.M. – 11:40 A.M.
No Delayed Start (Flex Day) on August 31st.
FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION
2022-2023 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICING:
BREAKFAST: $1.50
LUNCH: $3.00
MILK: $0.60
We are still accepting FREE and REDUCED applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
Completing this form allows us to continue to support our family's needs now and in the future. If you have qualified for free and reduced lunch in the past, applications must be submitted yearly. Go to www.lunchapp.com to complete the application process. The form is also below.
Food Service Website
http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1206121805457735
Lake Fenton Community Schools Mission, Vision and Beliefs
Lake Fenton District Vision- Lake Fenton Community Schools through shared leadership, will educate all students to achieve their highest potential in a positive, safe and student-centered environment
Lake Fenton District Beliefs-
- We believe all students and staff work and learn best in a Positive school environment.
- We believe all students and staff are responsible for creating a Respectful school environment.
- We believe all students and staff thrive when demonstrating Independent thinking.
- We believe all students and staff benefit from trustworthy and Dependable relationships
- We believe all students and staff are successful when actively Engaged in learning
Torrey Hill Intermediate
Email: KCONOVER@LAKEFENTONSCHOOLS.ORG
Website: https://www.lakefentonschools.org/o/torrey-hill-intermediate-school
Location: 12410 Torrey Road, Fenton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-591-3617
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lftorreyhill
Twitter: @lftorreyhill