Rocket Review
Week of February 15, 2019
Another Snow Day!
We have not had a full week of school since the middle of January due to all of this wild winter weather! Once we complete mid-winter break, perhaps the weather will begin to regulate and follow the ground hog's prediction of an early spring!
Despite the snow day and Valentine's Day, we still worked hard at Morgan this week as students participated in group projects in class together, visited their specials classes (first Wednesday in 3 weeks) and worked on math and science activities around the building. Our fourth graders also participated in NAEP testing on Monday, receiving free ear buds for those who tested in the computer lab!
I would also like to thank our Morgan Volunteers PTO parents and staff members who set up and attended the winter Bingo last Friday night. Students enjoyed the Bingo and Mr. D and Mr. Mirovsky made Bingo calling fun as usual!
Some families are traveling next week and others are having a stay-cation. Whether you are traveling or staying home enjoy this time together with your kids. As I've mentioned before, the best thing to give your child is your undivided time and attention to do something together.
May you have safe travels if you are traveling and see you in a week!
Mrs. Lasky
Speak with Good Purpose
We focus on providing positive words of feedback and support to each other in the classroom, lunchroom, playground and school bus.
Summit Ski Club Monday Evenings at Pine Knob
Annual Morgan Parent Survey
Your time and input is greatly appreciated!
Be a Heart Hero!
Dear Morgan Elementary:
The Physical Education Department will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart the week of February 11th. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. Please do not send cash/check. We are only accepting ONLINE DONATIONS. Website:
Thank you!
Jami Crum and Cindy Phelan
8 Keys Ticket Winners!
Kindergarten:
- Sofia
- Luke V
AIM:
- Joseph
- Maddie
Grade 1:
- April
- Anthony
Grade 3:
- Nolan C
- Olivia P
Grade 4:
- Davin
- Andre
Grade 5:
- Madison S
- Lily N
Grade 6:
- Emily T
- Zachary
Our drawing winners could choose to receive either a pencil with one of the 8 Keys on it, a rubber bracelet with an inspiring message, or a book mark. They were so excited to pick a prize and celebrate the 8 Keys of Excellence!
Recess--Inside or Outside?
20°F Recess is held outside
15-19°F Wind conditions will determine
14°F or Below: Inside Recess
“Weather Bug” for updates.
If temperatures are between 15° and 19°, the
wind chill factor will be considered.
It is important that children dress appropriately: boots, hats, gloves/mittens and a warm coat. All students are expected to participate in recess. Fresh air and physical play help develop fitness and increase children’s ability to focus during learning times. Generally, if a child is well enough to attend school, they are well enough to go outside for a short break and to get some fresh air.
Notes from Nurse Becky--UCS District Nurse
When Should Your Child Stay Home From School?
Protecting your child’s health and preventing the spread of illness to other students is one of our parental responsibilities. Please keep your child at home if you notice any of the following illnesses:
Contagious Diseases
Inform the school immediately if your child develops any of the following diseases: Chicken Pox, Hepatitis, Mumps, Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever,
Impetigo, Scabies, Lice, Flu, Pink Eye, Rheumatic Fever, Ringworm, Hard Measles, or German Measles
Elevated Temperature (Fever)
Your child should be fever free for a full 24 hours before returning to school. Example: If your child has a fever above 100 at 3 PM on Tuesday, they should not return to school until Thursday.
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
Your child should be symptom free for a full 24 hours before returning to school. Example: If you child vomits at school at 10 AM on a Monday, they should not return to school until Wednesday, if the vomiting stopped.
Cold or Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Infection
Such as persistent cough, green nasal discharge, sore throat and
congestion.
Suspicious Skin Rashes or Suspicious Infections
We appreciate your support in this matter. If you should have any questions regarding your child and an illness, please do not hesitate to call the school.
Save the Date!--Kindergarten Round Up 2019
UCS Kindergarten Round Up 2019
(PLEASE--Parents Only)
UCS will be holding Kindergarten Round Up at ALL elementary schools on this evening. Parents should attend Round Up at their designated home elementary school. Registration must be turned in to the home attendance elementary school.
There will be a general presentation for all parents in the gymnasium starting at 7 PM, which will highlight Morgan elementary. This will be followed by two rotating sessions, one to complete, turn in registration paperwork and another to see a more in depth presentation of daily Kindergarten life at Morgan (presented by Morgan Elementary Kindergarten teachers).
To successfully register your student for Kindergarten you will need the following:
- completed UCS registration packet (which can be downloaded from www.uticak12.org)
- Driver's license or state of MI ID card
- Child's original birth certificate (copies not accepted). We will make a copy and return the original to you during this evening.
- Proof of residency in the Morgan attendance area: current Tax statement (winter 2019), closing papers from home sale or lease agreement. Again, copies of the originals will be made during the evening and the original documents returned to parents.
Prior to starting Kindergarten in the Fall of 2019, UCS requires these additional documents:
- current immunization records
- vision/hearing test results
Please share the date with friends and neighbors who have future Morgan Rockets at home, but do not have students presently enrolled at Morgan.
Morgan Lunch Monitors
Morgan continues to look for additional support during the lunch hour. While our building is allocated a certain amount of paid EduStaff lunch monitors, we can take additional support in the form of volunteers. Students really enjoying seeing their parent/grandparent/aunt/uncle at school during the lunch time helping in the lunchroom or walking around the playground with the kids.
If you are interested in becoming a paid lunch monitor, please click on link below to start an application with EduStaff. EduStaff certified lunch monitors are paid an hourly rate each day they work. EduStaff employees can also complete additional, free, online training sessions and become substitute paraprofessionals for additional paid hours of work.
Morgan also takes volunteers with a current background check on file. If you filled out a Volunteer Sheet within the past few years, you should be able to volunteer for field trips, classroom help and lunch supervision. If you are unsure about your volunteer status, please contact the Main Office and Sharon or Melissa can check for you: 586-797-5800.
If you are interested in volunteering during the lunch hour, which runs from 11:30 AM until 12:15 PM each day, please contact Melissa in the main office and let her know what days you are available to volunteer. Grandparents/aunts/uncles/neighbors are all welcome once we have a background check on file.
If you have any questions, please call Morgan at 586-797-5800 or email Mrs. Lasky at sue.lasky@uticak12.org.
Morgan School Spirit Days
The Morgan Student Council has announced our School Spirit Days!
Monday, March 4: Class T-Shirt Day
Friday, March 29: Wear Dr. Seuss Gear
Monday, April 8: Class T-Shirt Day
Friday, April 26: Wear Favorite Sport Team Shirt/Jersey
Monday, May 6: Class T-Shirt Day
Friday, May 31: Crazy Hair Day
Mark Your Calendar!
Calendar Dates
No School--February 16 through February 24
School Resumes on Monday, February 25
Monday, Feb. 25: Morgan Volunteers PTO Meeting 6:30 PM @ Hamlin Pub on 25/Van Dyke
March 1 - 31: March is Reading Month
Wednesday, March 13: UCS Kindergarten Round Up starting at 7 PM. Parents should attend Round Up at their designated home elementary school.
Sunday, March 24: Daddy/Daughter Dance--see information below
UCS News and Updates
UCS Bond Update
We would like to thank our community once again for its support of the 2018 bond issue. Over the next five years, bond issue projects will impact Morgan Elementary, our feeder schools and every school in the district.
To provide updates to the community, the district has created an informational page that reports the status of the projects. The site is located at http://www.uticak12.org/2018bond/updates.
If at any time you have a question regarding the projects and our school, feel free to contact me either through e-mail sue.lasky@uticak12.org or school office 797-5800.
Monday, February 25, 2019 @ 6:30 PM. Hamlin Pub on 25/VanDyke
Daddy Daughter Dance!
Morgan Elementary
Mission: Morgan is dedicated to developing lifelong learners through the working relationship of students, staff, and community.
Email: sue.lasky@uticak12.org
Website: http://morgan.uticak12.org/
Location: 53800 Mound Road, Shelby charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucsmorgan/
Twitter: @MorganElementa3