The Belle Ringer
Belle River Elementary School Newsletter, January 2017
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It is exciting to see all of the students back at school, ready to learn!
As we begin 2017 and near the halfway point of the school year, I thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts on how we can continue to forge a positive relationship, focused on the success of your student. In that spirit, I offer the following statements:
Count on me...
- To exhibit a caring attitude and positive regard for all of our students.
- To visibly demonstrate my belief that every student can learn and grow.
- To listen carefully, and investigate any concerns fully.
- To ensure that discipline is a teaching and learning experience.
- To return your phone call or email within 12 hours.
- To be available for any appointment scheduled through Mrs. Werden.
I'll Count on you...
- To realize my focus as the building leader is to make decisions that are in the best interest of all my students.
- To support my daily priority of observing teaching and learning in classrooms, understanding that means I may not be immediately available in the office when you stop in.
- To understand I will be unable to disclose information about other students to you.
- To contact the adult closest to your concern first--a teacher or bus driver before coming immediately to the administrator.
In highly effective teams, members have expectations and roles that are clear for them, and readily understood. This helps the team function at the highest level. As you and I work as a team to support your student's experience for the rest of this school year, I invite your questions or comments about the above guiding principles.
I look forward to continuing a successful year together!
Your Principal,
Mrs. Rachel Card
Important Dates
- School Resumes
- Popcorn Day
Friday, January 6
- School Store
Wednesday, January 11
- Popcorn Day
- Piano Trio, 9:30 3rd Grade, 10:20 4th Grade
Thursday, January 12
- PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18
- Popcorn Day
Friday, January 20
- Fifth Grade Dissection
- School Store
Monday, January 23
- School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25
- Half Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:04
Thursday, January 26
- Half Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:04
Friday, January 27
- Half Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:04
- End of Second Marking Period
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mention - Kindergarten
Honorable Mention - First Grade
Honorable Mention - Second Grade
Honorable Mention - Third Grade
Honorable Mention - Fourth Grade
Honorable Mention - Fifth Grade
All of our students strive to be be motivated learners as well as model citizens, and each month we will honor two students from each class who exemplify the following qualities:
Academic
- Student prepares for classroom activities.
- Student goes above and beyond his/her role as a student.
- Student has made significant progress in the classroom.
- Student has been working to his/her potential.
- Student completes all assignments and homework.
- Student has a good work ethic and is diligent.
Leadership/ Citizenship/ Character
- Student demonstrates respect of self and others.
- Student assists others in need.
- Student shows acts of kindness.
- Student demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Student displays good conduct.
- Student is a positive role model by example.
- Student participates and puts forth full effort in all areas.
- Student follows school rules.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Jones Class: Savanna Sabich, Branden Cassidy
Mrs. Rymar’s Class: Sebastian DeGasperis, Isla Holt
Mrs. Trout’s Class: Izabella Lang, Ashlynn Coltman
First Grade
Mrs. Talaski’s Class: James Hightower, CateLynn Manoogian
Mrs. White’s Class: Isabelle Ames, Megan Lehr
First/Second Grade
Mrs. Gunderson’s/Cobean’s Class: Andy Hincherick, Amelia Nahorodny
Second Grade
Mrs. Greib’s Class:Abby Grytzelius, Andrew Bieth
Mrs. Moses’ Class: Raegan Heimbach, Tylika Long
Third Grade
Mrs. Charron’s Class: Katelyn Metevia, Ben VanBuskirk
Mrs. Drumb’s Class: JoAnn LaBeau, Jeremy Parker
Mrs. Weatherly’s Class: Landon Cole, Bree Frantz
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Penzien’s Class: Addison Pollauf, Andrew Hintze
Mrs. Robbins’ Class: Molly Coppens, Tori Berger
Mrs. Westerhof’s Class: Ashlyn Everitt, Nathan Wright
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Dunn’s Class: Parker Atkinson, Jack MacEwan
Mrs. Carnahan’s Class: Josalyn Dietlin, William Stier
Mrs. Tyler’s Class: Brooke Dornoff, Kevin Swenson
Mr. Westerhof’s P.E. Class: Brody McCulloch, Austin Kohler
Kids Helping Kids!
Our students showed their concern and compassion by collecting an amazing $472.92! We are very proud of all the kids who worked so hard to help those less fortunate.
Skyward App
After downloading/installing the free Skyward Mobile Access from the Apple store or Google Play, the next step is to look up East China School District by GPS location, zip code, or district name. Once found, simply click the appropriate district and enter your Skyward login and password information. The connection information is then stored on your mobile device so you are automatically connected and your account is authenticated each time you click on the Skyward Mobile Access icon.
A Skyward Family Access account is first required to access the system, which you may request by contacting Dawn Cronce at the East China Central Office. Once you have your Family Access login and password, you will be able to access your child's records through Skyward Mobile Access.
Tutoring at Marine City Library
School Cancellations
PTO Meeting
East China Bus Driver Positions Are Available
Our Mission: Working Collaboratively to Ensure All Students Learn
Our Vision: Belle River is an inviting, caring school community that meets the needs of every 21st century learner, by using Best Practices to facilitate positive behavior support
and high expectations for lifelong learners.
Student Code of Conduct
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Safe &
Be a Friend