Rocket Review
Week of February 7, 2020
February is Here!
We had a busy week at Morgan Elementary as we completed winter conferences with parents, finished up NWEA testing for students who were out of school last week, and continued with the great learning that occurs each day in our classrooms.
The weather was quite spring like on Monday, then returned to winter by the end of the week, bringing a fresh coating of snow and freezing the wet areas on the lower playground. Please know that students are reminded daily during morning announcements to stay off of the icy areas in the lower field and to leave the snow on the ground. As much fun as playing on the ice and throwing that fresh snow can be, we have student safety in mind with so many students on the playground during recess times. Please encourage your child to continue using the play pads, the areas with wood chips, and the upper fields to run and play until the icy and muddy areas are gone. Our lunch monitors and teachers will continue to provide reminders to play safe while we enjoy some fresh, Michigan winter air each day.
There is a full week of school next week, ending with Valentine's Day on Friday. Please check with your child's teacher for information on Valentine's Day activities. Friday, February 14 is a full day of school, followed by a week of no school for mid-winter break. School will resume again on Monday, February 24.
Have a good week,
Mrs. Lasky
Jump Rope for Heart
Be A Heart Hero!
Dear Morgan Elementary:
The Physical Education Department will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart the week of March 2nd. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. Please do not send cash/check. We are only accepting ONLINE DONATIONS. Website: heart.org/kidsheartchallenge
Thank you!
Jami Crum and Cindy Phelan
UCS Calendar Update
Tuesday, March 10, 2020: No School. This will be a Professional Development Day for UCS Teachers.
Friday, May 22, 2020: No School. This will be a Professional Development Day for UCS Teachers.
Friday, June 12, 2020: Last Day of School. (Please note: the end of the school year is tentative and subject to change due to collective bargaining and/or snow days).
Come View Artwork from Morgan Students!
Cookies Sales will take place during lunch recess on Friday, February 14. Prices are $4 or $6 per box. Buy some Girl Scout Cookies to give to your Valentine!
SAVE THE DATE!
Kindergarten Open House on March 11 at 7 PM
Parents of future Morgan Rockets are invited to meet our Kindergarten teachers, learn about Morgan Elementary, and register for kindergarten.
Please note, that parents should attend Open House at their home elementary school, as registration occurs at home elementary schools.
To register for Kindergarten, parents will need the following:
- Completed UCS Registration Packet (available at: https://www.uticak12.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=578321&pageId=1211811)
- Driver's License
- Proof of Residency (closing papers from sale, OR lease agreement, OR winter 2020 tax statement for the property)
- Original birth certificate (with raised seal)--copy will be taken and original returned to parents
- Immunizations records (can be turned in prior to the start of school in September 2020)
- Hearing/Vision screening results (can be turned in prior to the start of school in September 2020).
If you have friends and neighbors in the Morgan attendance area with Kindergarten age students, please share this information with them so they may attend our annual Open House.
We are excited to meet our future Morgan Rockets!
Eisenhower NHS Tutoring
Parents may register their students by submitting a request located on our website:
http://ikenhs.weebly.com/eagle-tutoring.html.
This will allow us to prepare adequate tutors for each subject matter. We ask that parents complete the form by Sunday night each week in order to allow us to organize the correct number of NHS students.
Their goal is to provide a safe and productive environment for both students needing help and our NHS members offering their service. Additionally, a staff member will be on site every week checking in registered students and monitoring the sessions.
Looking for Lunch Monitors!
Tuesday and Wednesday are in NEED!
If you would be interested in helping in the lunchroom, please fill out a lunch monitor application with EduStaff. A link to the application can be found below. You will need to create an account, enter your information, complete some online training modules, and have a background check with finger prints. Then you can work as many lunch days as you would like and be paid for your help!
Several of our lunch monitors also complete additional training in EduStaff to serve as substitute paraprofessionals in our building. If you are interested in becoming a substitute paraprofessional, please use the EduStaff application process below.
If you have questions about becoming a lunch monitor or the online process, please contact Melissa Roth in our main office at 586-797-5800.
8 Keys Winners for the Week
Great work, Morgan Rockets!
Kindergarten:
- Tony
- Alaina
First Grade:
- Kate
- Adam
Second Grade:
- Alaina
- Olivia
Third Grade:
- Amjad
- Shane
Fourth Grade:
- Madeline
- Paige
Fifth Grade:
- Joana
- Eli P
Sixth Grade:
- Rayvn
- Dimitrije
Mark Your Calendar
Calendar Dates
Monday, February 10: PTO Meeting 6:30 PM @ Hamlin Pub
Wednesday, February 12: Count Day
School Store open during lunch recess
Friday, February 14: Valentine's Day!
Girl Scout Cookie sale during lunch recess (see above)
February 15 - 23: Mid-Winter Break
Monday, February 24: School Resumes
Tuesday, March 10: No School--Teacher Professional Development Day
Wednesday, March 11: UCS Kindergarten Open House @ 7 PM
UCS News and Updates
UCS Early Childhood Open House
UCS Community Education will host its Early Childhood Open House on February 12, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Mid-Winter Science Camp
S.T.E.A.M. Offerings from UCS
Hand Made Market
Looking for Bus Drivers
Now Hiring Bus Drivers
Starting at $16.50 per hour w/paid training
Call 586-797-7100
Skate Night Calendar
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, April 23
Monday, February 10, 2020 @ 6:30 PM
All Morgan parents are welcome to attend!
Future Dates for Meetings:
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, March 24
Monday, April 20
Tuesday, May 19
Box Tops are Digital!
Morgan Elementary
Mission: Morgan is dedicated to developing lifelong learners through the working relationship of students, staff, and community.
Email: sue.lasky@uticak12.org
Website: http://morgan.uticak12.org/
Location: 53800 Mound Road, Shelby charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucsmorgan/
Twitter: @MorganElementa3