The Spencer Scoop
The Amazing Spencer Elementary: May 20, 2022
News from the office
Remember Your Family Pass!
Medication Pick Up
Student medication(s) must be picked up by dismissal time on June 15th.
All medication(s) must be picked up by a parent/guardian.
Any medication not picked up will be discarded.
Note from the Attendance Secretary
Summer Tutoring
Thank You!
On behalf of the Staff at Spencer, I'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to Cooper & Reisterer Law Firm in Brighton for providing us with a delicious lunch from El Toro in Brighton.
Also a Big THANK YOU to Katie Fick and Jacqui Schafka, two of our Spencer parents who made some delicious desserts for the staff. Those cookies were amazing!
And finally a big THANK YOU to Jen Lumsden, our PTO President extraordinaire for stepping right in to pick up the food, drinks, and then her fairy dust to make it look so nice
Sunscreen Concerns
The teachers are not able to apply sunscreen as well as a safety precaution. So, if you choose to wear sunscreen, please apply it at home.
Why wear good footwear when playing on playground equipment?
As the weather gets warmer we are seeing more injuries on the playground due to students climbing and running in sandals. Whenever your children play on playground equipment, expect that they will jump and run around. When your children play on playground equipment, their bodies move in different directions with different intensities. These actions can put too much pressure on their bodies and feet, making them at risk of painful injuries.
Sending your children to school in durable shoes can lessen their susceptibility to these situations. Good footwear can protect your child’s ankle and feet by providing optimal cushioning and ankle and grip support.
A Dash of Salt Podcast
Here's a sneak peek into what's planned for next year at The Amazing Spencer Elementary and other past episodes.
Click here to listen before they disappear!
Recycle
Music Room News
Music Nights
2nd Grade Music Nights
5/23- 6:00 Cowgill and McBride
1st Grade Music Night
5/26 - 6:00 Phillips and Rowe
5/26 - 6:45 Price and Anderson
3rd Grade Music Night
6/1 - 6:00 Sobolevski and Kahl
6/1 - 6:45 Copenhaver and Ferguson
If a student has a time conflict, they are invited to attend the other time slot offered for their grade level. 2nd grade students also have the option to attend on the other date if there is a conflict. Otherwise, I will expect to see students at their listed time.
Family Music Nights are a format where all family members will be joining their students in the singing, dancing, playing and learning. Family Music Nights are not formal concerts where students sing on risers and families watch/record from seats in the audience. There will be limited seating for those who need it. Families should come prepared to move and sing and join in the fun!
Spencer Book Fair!
Hi Spencer Families!
Books Bring us Together! I am excited to announce the Spring Book Fair is coming soon to our school! Save the date for Wednesday, May 25th. The Fair will be open during our Family Picnic that evening.
We cannot run our Book Fairs without our amazing family volunteers! If you are interested, please click on the link below to sign up for a time to help us out. We would be very grateful!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084EACAB23ABF58-spring2
Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of our Spencer students.
~Mrs. Richards
Art Room News
Thank You from the Art Room
Thank you for all of the Ziploc donations to help support our students!
Downtown Brighton is filled with artwork from our elementary artists and it is all so colorful and happy as you walk or drive by.
The roadrunners are featured at the Running Lab, Great Harvest and The Brighton Coffee House & Theater, and Foguth Financial. Please see our list of work on display in the attachment below.
PTO News
Join us on Wednesday, May 25th from 5:30-7:00 for a Family Picnic and Scholastic Book Fair! This is a family event, just to relax on the playground with some friends and have dinner. We will have hotdogs, chips, and water for you. When you are done eating, head into the media center to find some great summer reading!
Recess Run has been a hit with the kids the past two weeks! Many thanks to Vikki Indermuehle for heading this up! There are still a few slots open if you would like to volunteer for the last four sessions during lunch! See the signup genius here!
UPCOMING DATES:
5/25: Family Picnic and Book Fair 5:30-7:00
6/9: Ice Cream Social
6/14: Field Day
As always, please check out our Facebook page and/or website for the most up to date information this year.
Lunch Information
Lunch
NOTE: If your child is a COLD LUNCH, the cost of a milk is $.50. It is NOT FREE. If your child gets a HOT LUNCH, the milk is included in the free Federal grant lunch.
Lunch Volunteer Opportunities for May/June
If you are interested and available to volunteer at Spencer any weekday from 11:00 am until 1:45 pm please visit our May & June Sign Up Genius. You will find the link by clicking HERE.
Thank you! We appreciate your help!
The Spencer Office
Library News
Need Technological Help?
Spencer Virtual Library/STEAM Center
I have expanded our Virtual Library/STEAM Center, so that your children have access to more resources at home, connecting them to our Library. I hope they enjoy learning, staying engaged and staying connected with our Spencer Family! Have fun exploring!
Spencer Virtual Library/STEAM Center
~Mrs. Richards
Note From the Counselor
Counselor Corner! Well, we made it to the final stretch of the year! The last few weeks, when the sun is shining and energy is high! And after so many months of hurdles and challenges, it is time to celebrate all that we accomplished and overcame during this school year. The Elementary Counselors would like to take time this month to celebrate our students and highlight their amazing strengths. We plan to take time with classrooms to focus on lessons missed at some other point in the year or revisit specific topics that need a refresher. We want to end this year on a positive note and recognize how truly resilient our students are, and we hope that you take some time at home to do this as well. Thank you for the amazing support from our staff and parents as we worked to connect with and support all of our students this year. We are already working towards our plans for next school year and look forward to expanding our avenues of support. More Resources: We also have our BAS Elementary Counseling website for ideas and resources to be used at home! Mrs. McKiddy Spencer/Hornung
Note from the Transportation Department
The Transportation Department does not allow students to ride home with their friends for play dates. If your child wants a friend to come over after school, a parent has to transport the children home. They will not accept notes from the parents to have a friend ride the bus home with your student.
Thank you for understanding.
Covid-19 Guidance
If you need a testing kit, contact the Spencer Office to pick one up. If you are emailing in a picture of a Covid + test, please include the name of student, the date & time the test was administered.
Tick Resource Guide
Fun Events Around the District
Important Dates at a Glance
May
24-26 - Book Fair
25 - Family Picnic from 5:30-7:00 PM
30 - No School - Memorial Day
June
9 - Ice Cream Social
14 - Field Day
15 - Last Day of School - Half-Day (Time TBA)
Daily Start Time
Student drop off will be 8:40 (this is different than years past)
First Bell - 8:46
Starting Time in class- 8:50 AM
Dismissal Time - 3:43 PM
Pick-up time: 3:40
Attendance Line*
810-299-4354
*Please remember to call your child's absence in as early as possible.
Spencer Elementary
Email: rennerb@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem