Weekly Newsletter
April 12, 2024
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
We have made it through our first week of M-STEP. All grades have started the ELA M-STEP test and many students finished their first test this week. Way to go! Next week third and fourth graders will take the math M-STEP and fifth grade will take the science and social studies M-STEP tests. Please do your best to make sure your student is at school every day for testing. We appreciate all of your help and support in this and continue to encourage your students to do their very best.
Finally, congratulations to our students and employees for the month of March: Ryker M., Alyjah W., Walker S., Carter V., Caiden G., Spencer A., Scarlet Z., Leilani B., Ellie B., Journee R., Jaxson B., Juliet H., Braiden S., Jax H., Iva G., Kaegan S., Serenity W., Aiden M., Ben B., Jaylee P., Jesse L., Noah K., Mrs. Tobey and Mrs. Campbell.
Mrs. LaVictor
3rd Grade Field Trip
Impressions 5 Science Center
Tuesday, April 30
Students will need a sack lunch.
4th Grade Field Trip
Rainbow Gardens Roller Rink
Wednesday, April 24
Students will need a sack lunch.
5th Grade Field Trip
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Wednesday, May 15
Students will need a sack lunch.
CME & CMUE PTO Flower Fundraiser Pick Up
Friday, May 3
3:00-7:00 PM
UE Gym
Calendar Change
We have accumulated more than the allowed six snow days. Please note these changes to the calendar:
1.) Wednesday, May 29 will now be a full day (was supposed to be a 1/2 day)
2.) Thursday, May 30 will continue to be a 1/2 day.
3.) Friday, May 31 will now be added and will be a 1/2 day.
Coming Soon Two-Hour Early Release at 12:25!
Two-Hour Early Release!
April 17
No School for Students
Monday, April 29
M-Step Testing Schedule
3rd Grade
Tuesday, April 16: 8:00-9:30
Thursday, April 18: 9:00-9:30
4th Grade
Wednesday, April 17: 8:00-9:30
Thursday, April 18: 8:00-9:30
5th Grade
Tuesday, April 16: 9:30-11:00
Wednesday, April 17: 9:30-11:00
Thursday, April 18: 9:30-11:00
Tuesday, April 23: 9:30-11:00
Wednesday, April 24: 8:00-9:30
Thursday April 25: 9:30-11:00
Important Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
Wednesday, August 21: First Day for Students
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 3: Winter Break
February 7-10: Mid-Winter Break
March 24-28: Spring Break
We Love America Parade
Friday, May 24
10:00 AM
CMMHS Gym
We Love America Parade
Friday, May 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
Central Montcalm High School
Writing Notes to the School
When writing notes to the school, please be sure to include the following information:
- Your child’s first and last name
- Your first and last name
- The date
- The name of your child’s teacher
- Complete directions
UE PTO Online Store for Hornet Gear
Use this link to visit the online store.
PTO Meetings
PTO Meetings
3rd Monday of Each Month
UE Conference Room
6:00 PM
Next Meeting:
Monday, April 22
6:00 PM
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Monday
Breakfast: Muffin
Lunch: French Toast & Sausage
Applesauce
Carrots & Celery
Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancakes or French Toast
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
Oranges
Potatoes
Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Soft Shell Tacos
Pineapple
Refried Beans
Thursday
Breakfast: Cinni Minni or Bagelful
Lunch: Ravioli & Cornbread
Grapes
Cucumbers & Cherry Tomatoes
Friday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: Pizza
Fruit Cup
Broccoli
*Daily Second Choice for Lunch:
PB&J, Cheese, & Crackers
All students can eat breakfast and lunch for free!
Upcoming Field Trips
3rd Grade:
April 30: Impressions 5
4th Grade:
April 24: Rainbow Gardens
May 10: White Caps
May 21: MCC (Rural Education)
5th Grade:
May 15: Grand Rapids Public Museum
Students will need sack lunches.
Just Joking Around
Q: How do you bees go out in the rain?
A: They wear a yellow jacket before leaving.
Reporting Absences
If your child is absent from school, please do one of the following to explain the absence:
1. Call the UE at 989-831-2300.
(You can leave a message if the office is closed.)
2. Email mshick@central-montcalm.org.
3 Write a note.
(If your child has an appointment, please get a note from their office.)
Parent Involvement Activities
5th Grade
Friday, May 3
7:30 AM
Popcorn Fridays
No School for Students
Monday, April 29
Monday, May 27
Early Release Days
April 17: 12:25 PM
May 29: 10:50 AM
May 30: 10:50 AM
Text Alerts for Parents
Sign up for Text Alerts
You’ll know you were successful if you receive the following reply message: You are registered to receive approx. three msgs/mo. Text STOP to quit, HELP for help.
You’ll want to repeat the “opt-in” process for any wireless numbers that you wish to include. In addition to performing the opt-in process above, you’ll want to insure that the district has your wireless number(s) in our student information database. If you haven’t already provided that information to your school please contact them and provide them with that information.
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OK2SAY
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988 Lifeline
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary
Website: central-montcalm.org
Location: 1488 South Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI, USA
Phone: 9889-831-2300
Facebook: facebook.com/CentralMontcalmUpperElementary