Beck Weekly Update
Parent Info for Friday, January 19, 2024
Beck Centennial Elementary
Beck Attendance Line: 586-797-3999
Email: officebeck@uticak12.org
Website: beck.uticak12.org
Location: 54600 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/BeckElementarySchool
Twitter: @beckelementary
Please note – calendar change for 2023-24 school year
Safety remains a priority in Utica Community Schools.
The State of Michigan has announced that it will hold a presidential primary on Tuesday, February 27th. Our schools remain the centerpiece of the community, and we are proud that many of our school facilities are used to support the voting process. During these elections, school facilities need to be open and easily accessible to allow voters to cast their ballots.
As has been the practice of UCS for past elections, there will be no school on Tuesday, February 27. The cancellation of school maintains our commitment to safety and allows our facilities to be open for community members to cast their ballots.
Winter Parent Teacher Conferences - Thurs., Feb. 1
As we enter the second half of our school year, parents and teachers will again have an opportunity to meet to discuss student achievement, growth opportunities, problem solving, or social-emotional concerns related to their student. The staff has set aside Thursday, February 1, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. as a night to connect with parents.
Teachers will be reaching out to parents to schedule meetings on this evening, or parents can contact their child's teacher if they want to schedule a meeting.
Attn 6th Grade Parents!
A note from Shelby Junior High Principal, Mrs. Lisa McDill:
Dear Families of Future Wildcats:
Please join us at Shelby Junior High for an adult only evening on January 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the event is to preview for you the junior high scheduling information that will be presented to students when our counselors visit our feeder elementary schools February 5th through 9th .
The evening will end no later than 7:30 p.m.
Please contact the main office at 797-3700 if you have any questions about this event.
Lisa McDill
6th grade families:
Due to a technical error, many families who are not in the Shelby attendance area received a communication from me this afternoon. Please disregard this information if your child does not live in the Shelby attendance area. There have been no boundary changes other than those which have been communicated as a result of Heritage Junior High closing.
I apologize for any confusion this has caused.
Lisa McDill
Attention 4-6th Graders! Time to Apply to Nat'l Elem Honors Society!
Attention all 4th, 5th and 6th Graders:
The Beck chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society is looking for new members! If you meet the following criteria after reviewing your 2nd quarter grades, pick up an application outside of room 18.
Criteria:
- All A's and B's for quarters 1 and 2 on your report card.
- All 1's and 2's in "citizenship" AND "work habits" for quarters 1 and 2.
- Scored in the 50th percentile or higher on the math AND reading NWEA for fall 2023.
- Proficient or advanced proficient on the math AND reading portions of the M-Step for the 2022-2023 school year.
Completed applications must be turned into Mrs. Cairns or Mrs. Austin by Friday, January 19th. Late applications will not be accepted. Students who turn in a completed application WITH a printed copy of their 2nd quarter report card will be notified of acceptance by Friday, January 26th.
There will be an induction breakfast for new members on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:30 am.
Calendar Updates!
Beck Calendar Winter 2024!
February:
Feb. 1 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 -7:30 p.m.
WINTER BREAK - Monday, Feb. 19 - Friday, Feb. 23 - NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL - Tuesday, February 27 - Election Day