Weekly Newsletter
May 3, 2024
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
May is finally here! Field trips are sprinkled throughout the month. Our end of the year fun day is on the calendar. WLAP songs and essays are being prepared and practiced. We certainly have a busy month ahead of us. Please check the newsletter, Facebook page, and emails from FinalForms for important dates and information. Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. LaVictor
CME & CMUE Flower Fundraiser Pick Up
Today!
Friday, May 3
3:00-7:00 PM
UE Gym
No School on Monday, May 27
In Observance of Memorial Day,
Central Montcalm is Closed on Monday, May 27.
4th Grade Field Trip
Whitecaps Baseball Game
Friday, May 10
Students will need a sack lunch.
4th Grade Field Trip
MCC Rural Education
Tuesday, May 21
Students will need a sack lunch.
5th Grade Field Trip
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Wednesday, May 15
Students will need a sack lunch.
Last Day of School
We are waiting to hear back from the State before officially announcing the last day of school.
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.
Parent Input Forms
Parent Input forms are available in the UE office. These forms are used to help determine the class placement of students for the upcoming school year.
Forms are due on Friday, May
Students With Medicine at School
Please pick up your child’s medicine, inhaler or other medical supplies by 1:30 P.M. on Friday, June 7. Students are not allowed to transport medication to or from school on the buses.
Any medication not picked up by that time will be disposed of. Thanks for your help!
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, May 20
6:00 PM
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Monday
Breakfast: Muffin
Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese
Applesauce
Carrots & Celery
Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancakes or French Toast
Lunch: Chicken Tenders
Oranges
Potatoes
Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Hot Dog
Pineapple
Baked Beans
Thursday
Breakfast: Cinni Minni or Bagelful
Lunch: Chicken Sandwich
Banana
Cucumbers & Cherry Tomatoes
Friday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: Pizza Crunchers
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:
May 10: Whitecaps
May 21: MCC (Rural Education)
5th Grade:
May 15: Grand Rapids Public Museum
Students will need sack lunches.
Just Joking Around
Q: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
A: On the bottom of the page.
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.)
No School for Students
Monday, May 27
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.
Early Release Days
May 30: 10:50 AM
May 31: 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