Comet's Corner
Week of September 11, 2022
Information from the office...
Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586)439-6900
Fax: (586)439-6801
Absentee Line: (586)439-6990
24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
School Administrative Assistant:
Ms. Dawn Vezzetti
Email: dawn.vezzetti@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.
Mission Statement:
Guiding our Comets to be compassionate, curious, creative citizens who will positively impact the world.
Email: Keith.Tonn@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Page/21
Location: 30601 Calahan Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, USA
Phone: (586)439-6900
Twitter: @Keith_Tonn
The Second Step Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum K-8
As you know, last week we kicked of the Second Step Curriculum in all K-8 classes to further strengthen our social and emotional learning. Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with a variety of social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Twain to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Please view the grade-level home links below to learn more about what your child is learning and how to support them at home.
School Picture Day
School picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th. All students will be photographed. Families wishing to order pictures in advance may do so by visiting the website and using the information below. Picture retakes will occur iN November.
School Name: Mark Twain Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, September 20
Picture Day ID: EVTKGJ9RP
Student Leaders Host PBIS Behavior Training
On Friday students presented our PBIS Behavior Training to their peers. They did an incredible job developing plans to teach behavior expectations throughout the building. These lessons are also being recorded to reference in the future and used during daily announcements. Student and staff really enjoyed their presentations we appreciate their leadership.
IPAD UPDATE...
iPad distribution will begin on Monday, September 12th. If you have any unpaid fines, please pay them as soon as possible. Please talk with your child about where their "home base" will be to charge the iPad each night. iPads should come to school fully charged each day.
Lunch Aides Needed!
Lunch aides are needed every M-F. These are paid positions and applicants must be capable of going outside in temperatures above 10 degrees. Interested candidates should contact Mr. Tonn at (586)439-6900 and complete an application HERE. We look forward to hearing from you!
Parking Lot Reminders
- The North lot is NOT a drop-off/ pick-up zone. It is for parking only. We MUST keep the loop open for busses and emergency vehicles. This rule applies to everyone, so please be cooperative and follow it.
- The large, central lot has two lanes: a drop-off/ pick-up lane on the outside of the loop and a driving lane on the inside.
- Please note: Drivers MAY NOT get out of your car while in the outside drop-off/ pick-up lane. Your students must exit to the outside of the loop, and drivers must not exit the car to walk students up or pick them up. If you have younger children who need to be walked up or picked up at the door, you MUST park your car in one of the lots or on the street.
- Smoking and pets are not permitted on school grounds. Please leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of all of our students and families.
A GREAT RESOURCE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
CARE is a resource in our community that helps families and individuals who are experiencing difficulties with mental health or substance abuse. CARE's Student Assistance program offers families the opportunity to receive a thorough assessment for children who are experiencing mental health issues. CARE will then provide resources to assist with concerns. CARE also is a great place to attend parenting classes for Early Childhood through Teen. Speciality classes related to anger management and play and learn groups for younger children are also programs provided through CARE. For more information or for a referral to CARE's Student Assistance program please contact our social worker, Mrs. Gonsler, or contact CARE at 586-541-CARE.
Mark Twain Parent Club
As a parent of a Mark Twain Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Mark Twain Parent Club. Our official Facebook group is here: Mark Twain Parent Club. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Twain families and adding them to the group.
If you have a question or concern that you need to be answered, please message a page Admin/Board member.
We welcome the 2022-2023 M.T.P.C. Board:
President-Amy Plucinski
Vice President-Yolanda Ramirez
Treasurer-Antoinette Forbes
Secretary-Shelby Charette
General Trustee- Shelby Vallad
Contact MTPC: mtparentclub@gmail.com
All parents are welcome to join us for our first meeting of the year on Monday, September 12th from 6:30-7:30 in the media center.
Attendance Matters...
SAVE THE DATE
- 9/12 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:30
- 9/14 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 9/20 - Fall Picture Day
- 9/23 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
- 9/30 - PTO Walk-A-Thon
- 10/5 - Count Day
- 10/12 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:30
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Free & Reduced Meals
When the 2021-2022 school year ended, so did free meals for every student. While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has declined to continue funding this program.
- Parents should submit a free & reduced application to determine if they qualify for free or reduced priced meals.
- There is a carry over period (30 school days from the first day of school) where students can use their status from the previous school year. This ONLY applies to actual benefits, meaning not all students are free for 30 days to start the year because everyone was free last year.
- Meal prices will remain the same as they were pre-Covid (last time students had to pay).
- Elementary Breakfast $1.35
- Reduced Breakfast $0.30
- Elementary Lunch $2.35
- Reduced Lunch $0.40
- We will be using a monthly Meal Order Form. Parents must complete the Meal Order Form each month in order to receive breakfast or lunch. These should be submitted to the Meal Coordinators prior to the start of the next month.
- Fresh fruit & vegetable bars are back!
- All prepayments should be made ONLINE using the new Family Portal.
Please complete the 2022-2023 online application to find out if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals.
Gleaners Food Distribution - Location Change
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry will be set up in the FHS Klein Road parking lot on the following dates:
September 15
If you are in need of food assistance, you can slow find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.