STEEBY STAR
April 1, 2021
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
APR. 2 - 9 No School - Spring Break
Apr. 12 Students return from Spring Break
Apr. 19 Board of Education meeting, 7PM
Apr. 19 WEPA meeting, 6:30 PM
May 11 Dentists-R-Us
Principal's Corner
Dear Steeby Families,
I want to thank all of you for allowing us to be part of your child’s education. Everyday is a great day here at Steeby Elementary. Teachers make their lessons fun and exciting, and students are engaged in their learning. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s education please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Spring has arrived and the weather makes us all think of summer. Please help us to remind your child that each and every day at school is an opportunity to learn something new. June 4th will be here before we know it but there is a lot of learning that will take place before that day.
M-STEP(Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) is right around the corner. This test is administered by each public school in the state of Michigan to students in grades 3-8. It is aligned to Michigan’s learning standards and assesses students with more problem solving and critical thinking questions. Students in 3rd grade will be tested in ELA and Math. The tests will be given on different days throughout a five week window starting on Monday, April 26, ending on Friday, May 28. To learn more about M-STEP, and for resources pertaining to M-STEP, go to MDE- M-Step Summative
If you are traveling for spring break or enjoying the week at home, I hope you and your family enjoy your time together.
Yours in Education,
Christina Johnson
Steeby Elementary Principal
Dentists-R-Us
March Reading Madness Winners
Brayden Huffman; Skye Jackson; Kayen Smith; Amara Sheffer; Tyler Warmbold; Maya Manning; Braeden Reurink; Jailah Einig; Max Ergang; Emma Hammond
KEEP ON READING!!!
Physical Education Matters
We finished up our Kids Heart Challenge event and between Baker and Steeby we have raised over $14,000 (an exact number will be available soon). Great job to all the students and families raising money this year! Not only are we saving lives and teaching our children to help those in need, but we also get a gift certificate from a sponsor (US Games) to spend on new PE equipment! Students should be receiving all prizes right after spring break.
In physical education, we are finishing up a volleyball unit and then starting 4 square. As the weather gets nice I am hoping to take them outside more often. We will run the half mile with each class instead of a school-wide event and the top 15 boys and girls from each grade will be posted.
Recent athlete's of the week have been: Brayden Miner, Aspyn Mulder, Elijah Vandermolen, and Teagan Wienczkowski.
-Mr. Weber
Physical Education Teacher
2nd graders
Second Graders had fun learning about positive and negative space this month as well as symmetry. They completed jungle silhouette projects for reading month and fun shamrock paintings. They have been busy this month!
Adventures in Art
Hello 3rd Grade Families!
In art 3rd grade students are working on a super fun project. Each student is designing their own notecard. They brought home a large envelope with their design in it this week. You have a chance to order your child's design to be professionally printed on notecards. These will be great for thank you notes, a special note to family, or just a neat keepsake. The best part is a portion of each purchase comes back to the art room to buy art supplies.
Please take a moment to check out your child's design. Please return the envelope with either yes or no if you will be ordering. Return the envelopes as soon as possible but no later than April 12th. Please include your payment when you return the envelope.
Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
3rd graders
Third Graders did a great job this month drawing a jungle animal of their choice. They all put full effort into their drawings and coloring with these animals. They brought our jungle themed hallways to life!
Third Graders also have a great note card design coming home! Please check it out and order if you are interested!
A Note About Music
Greetings from the Music Room! The past month has been filled with learning and having fun during music. The students have been learning about different music notes and rhythms through songs - like the half note (2nd grade) and syncopation (3rd grade). We have also been reviewing solfege (do-re-mi-so-la) with songs. Since it was March we focused on some Irish music during the week of St. Patrick's Day. The students also have been using instruments like the xylophones, glockenspiels and rhythm sticks. We have been having fun moving our bodies by learning folk dances. The students have been introduced to different books about musicians like the book Libba - about Elizabeth Cotten and Swing Sisters - The story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The students have also used the books Mortimer & Build a Burrito with the xylophones/glockenspiels. I hope all of the students have fun during Spring Break and keep on making music!
Jennifer Bailey
Baker & Steeby ElementaryMusic Specialist
Media Moments
Happy Spring! In media this month students worked on typing and drawing on the computer. Students wrote about their favorite book. They also wrote about what they love about spring. When we get back from spring break it will be poetry month. Students will be creating their own poems. I'm excited to see their creativity. Have a great spring break!
Niki Barnes
Media Teacher
Parent Drop Off/Pick Up
Please realize that as the weather continues to get warmer we have many more children walking/biking to and from school. Please drive safely and keep an alert eye out for the children.
A Child's Perspective
"If you could be invisible for one day, what would you do?"
"Sneak into my classroom at night." - Aeryn, 2nd grade
"Go to the park whenever I want." - Bailee, 2nd grade
"Sneak into the candy cabinet and eat as much as I want." - Finn, 2nd grade
"Scare people, especially my sister." - Emma, 3rd grade
"Ignore my little brother." - Madelyn, 3rd grade
"Run around New York City." - Peyton, 3rd grade
Supercat Winners
Levi Bishop; Madelyn Battenfield; Skye Jackson; Israel Ramirez; Ryleigh Kerkemeyer; Levi Button; Aeryn Cervantez; Amara Sheffer; Lila Linderman; Kaiden Fuller; Madeline Curtis; Zohe Pierce; Ashtyn Mulder; Leo Buchinski; Karlee Hollebeek; Lane Jandernoa; Natalee Crooks; Jack DeLaney Classroom Winner: Mrs. Nykerk's 2nd grade class
For Week of 3/16/21
Avery Wright; Oliver Ellis; Bailee Kidd; Traverse Haveman; Carter Rairigh; Aiden Lake-Hubbard; Abbie Desposito; Landon Sutherland; Kaydense Downing; Lucas Cochran; Macie Peckham; Autumn Stadt; Charlotte Vronko; Max Berens; Kendall Jackson; Atticus Cooper; Max Ergang; Leland Phinney; Zao Hudson; Wyatt Matthysse Classroom Winner: Ms. Hoskins's 2nd grade class
For Week of 3/22/21
Norah VanNortwick; Makalynn Cross; Raya Klaver; Jace Wilson; Baylee McMurray; Jayden Bush; Aeryn Cervantez; Trent Bockheim; Ella Hewartson; Brycen Perry; Gabbie Johnston; Tristan Duran; Ella Silvernail; Jayden Frankfurth; Eva Perez; Dyllan Schiefla; Karlee Hollebeek; Wyatt Niemchick; Natalee Crooks; Ryan Snyder Classroom Winner: Mrs. Sova's 3rd grade class
For Week of 3/29/21
Savannah Hosteter; Kendall Prenatt; Laina Northey; Brielle Vandermolen; Parker Chachulski; Ryleigh Kerkemeyer; Charlotte Stepek; Grayson Tolliver; Evelyn Cunigan; Dominic Lewis; Parker Johnson; Teagan Wienczkowski; Braden Reurink; Serenity Whitworth; Jaiden Smith; Makayla Miner; Drew Long; Lucas Hudson; Corey Little Classroom Winner: Mrs. Sova's 3rd grade class
Community Education Offerings
Babysitter Training - ages 11 & over
One day class - Saturday, April 17
YOGA is back - adult class
Wednesday nights, 8 week class starting April 14
POUND - adult class
Thursday nights, 8 week class starting April 22
CPR - adult class
One night class - Wed, April 28
BOATER SAFETY CLASS - ages 12 (by Aug. 1, 2021) and older
Two night class - T/W May 4 & 5
Online Registration for all Community Education classes - https://wayland.revtrak.net