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Concord Community Schools Newsletter
CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIGHT SONG CHALLENGE
SENIOR REMINDERS
Senior & Baby photos are due Thursday, March 25th. Mrs. Osterhout will need wallet-size professional pictures sent digitally by email or USB. We would prefer the pose to be that of a traditional head and shoulders shot without props, words, or logos. Please inform the photography studio of these requirements.
For your Baby photo, a digital copy can be emailed to Mr. Couling (brian.couling@concordschools.net) or a physical image can be brought in to Mr. Couling to be scanned and uploaded.
For more detailed information, please see your school email regarding senior photo requirements.
HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK!!!
The Jackson District Library Young Poetry Contest chose two of Concord High School's writers as recipients this year. Junior Lacee Girardin's poem "The Beauty of Night" received the third-place award for 11th graders in the county. While freshman Zakiyah Holmes' poem "Chicken and Dumplings" received the 2nd place award for 9th graders in the county. We are incredibly proud of both of these students for not only striving to write meaningful pieces but also for their bravery in submitting their work for this competition.
Congratulations Lacee and Zakiyah!
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STATE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
8TH GRADE PSAT TEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention 8th Grade Parents & Caregivers
On Wednesday, April 14th, our 8th-grade students will come to school so they can take the PSAT assessment. Students will arrive at school at 7:50 am by either bus or drop-off. Students will be in assigned classrooms for test-taking. The PSAT is a timed test that will last 2 hours and 35 minutes. Students can be picked at school at 11:30 am or the bus will take them home if they have elected to do so. 8th-grade students will have a virtual day on Thursday, April 15th.SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS
IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER A SUMMER PROGRAM OF EITHER 2 OR 3 WEEKS FOR YOUR K THROUGH 8TH GRADE CHILD THIS SUMMER, PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY FOUND BY CLICKING THE BUTTON BELOW.
PLAYING FIELDS WILL BE FERTILIZED
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SEL CORNER
REPEATED UPDATES AND REMINDERS SECTION
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Kindergarten Roundup is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to welcome our newest YellowJackets to our Hive! Here is some important information for parents and caregivers:
There will be a Virtual Parent Meeting held on Wednesday, April 14th, at 6:00 PM via Zoom; here is the meeting link. During the meeting, we will cover the enrollment process and what important documents to bring. Our fantastic Kindergarten staff will attend the virtual meeting as well so they can answer any questions you have.
Roundup Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12th, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you are interested in enrolling a new YellowJacket student, please schedule an appointment time by calling Alison Breitenbach at the Elementary Office (517-524-6650).
PRESCHOOL, LATCHKEY, AND SUMMER CAMP OFFERED AT CONCORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ABC Academy Concord Location is offering Preschool, Latchkey, and Summer Camp programs at Concord Community Schools! Below you can find all of the information about ABC Academy and the programs they are offering.
Full and Half Day Preschool for children ages 2 1/2 years old to 4 years old.
State-Funded Free GSRP Preschool for Children 4 years of age.
Before and After School Latchkey Programs
Summer Camp Program for ages 2 1/2 to 12 years of age.
Music and Yoga Enrichment programs
S.T.E.M. Curriculum and Technology
Security Access Doors
Electronic Parent Communication Systems
Please contact Cyndi Laeder, Program Director at cynthial@abcacademyjackson.com, or by phone at 517-740-0167 If you would like more information or are interested in enrolling your child in our high-quality programs.
Visit our website for more information and virtual tours of our centers at www.abcacademyjackson.com
ABC Academy- A great place for your child to grow, learn and succeed!
CONCORD YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Elementary and Middle School Facebook Page
Have you liked the Elementary/Middle School Facebook Page?
If you have not yet, this week is a great time to start. The Elementary and Middle School use the Facebook page to post many updates and announcements. This Friday was the first-ever Facebook live-streamed morning announcements. Don't miss the news - like the page today.
https://www.facebook.com/Concord-ElementaryMiddle-School-593772624020990/
Upcoming Events
4/13 Juniors SAT Test
4/14 8th grade PSAT Test
4/14 Juniors Work Keys Test and Freshman PSAT Test
4/14 Kindergarten RoundUp Parent Meeting at 6:00 pm via zoom
4/15 8th Grade Virtual Learning Day
4/15 Juniors MSTEP and Sophomores - PSAT
4/20 5th grade Social Studies MSTEP
4/22 5th grade ELA MSTEP
4/27 5th grade Science MSTEP
4/29 5th grade Math MSTEP
5/5 6th and 7th Grade ELA and Math MSTEP
5/6 6th and 7th Grade Virtual Learning Day
5/7 AP Chemistry Test at 8 am
5/11 3rd and 4th Grade ELA MSTEP
5/12 Kindergarten RoundUp from 9 am -6 pm appointment scheduled in advance after the parent meeting
5/13 3rd and 4th Grade Math MSTEP
5/17 AP Computer Science Principles Test at 8 am
5/18- AP English Literature Test at 12 pm
5/26 AP English Language test at 12 pm
5/31 Memorial Day - No School for Students and Staff
6/10 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day
Concord Community School
Email: rebecca.hutchinson@concordschools.net
Website: www.concordschools.net
Location: 405 South Main Street, Concord, MI, USA
Phone: (517)524-8850