Weekly Newsletter
March 8, 2024
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
Our students and staff are enjoying the dress up days this month. It is exciting to see how each student embraces these special days. During March is Reading Month, please take some extra time to read with your child and listen to them read. Have them retell the story to you. Ask them questions about the plot and conflict. Our students love to share their knowledge with you and are making gains every day!
Mrs. LaVictor
Spring Forward
Daylight Savings Begins
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 9.
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.
Stanton Police Department Easter Egg Hunt
4th Grade Parent Involvement
March 15
7:45 AM
Spring Break
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29
School Resumes on Monday, April 1
Art to Remember
Order forms were sent home with students.
All orders need to be made online and are due by Monday, March 18.
Coming Soon Two-Hour Early Release at 12:25!
Two-Hour Early Release!
March 13: 12:25 PM
Central Montcalm Art Show
Passport to Paris
Friday, March 15
3:00-7:00 PM
HS Commons and Learning Center
March is Reading Month Dress Up Days
Monday, March 11: High? Low? Where Did It Go? Day!
Wear camo.
Tuesday, March 12: The Day the Crayons Quit Day!
3rd Grade: Wear Blue
4th Grade: Wear Black
5th Grade: Wear Red
Wednesday, March 13: Wacky Wednesday Day!
Dress Wacky.
Thursday, March 14: Fancy Nancy Day!
Dress fancy or wear your best clothes.
Friday, March 15: March Madness Day!
Wear college game day gear.
Monday, March 18: How to Catch a Leprechaun Day!
Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day.
Tuesday, March 19: Book Character Day!
Dress like a book character.
Wednesday, March 20: Books about Athletes Day!
Dress like an athlete in any sport or wear sweats.
Thursday, March 21: Clifford Day!
Wear red.
Friday, March 22: Old McDonald Had a Book Day!
Read-In! Dress like a farmer and bring stuffed animals.
5th Grade Concert
5th Grade Concert
Thursday, March 14
1:00 PM
(Make Up Date: March 15)
5th Grade Concert
Make-Up Date: March 15
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024, 01:00 PM
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School, South Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI, USA
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, March 18
6:00 PM
White Pine Library March Events
CM 5th & 6th grade Youth Volleyball League
$50/Athlete
Forms Due March 13
Forms were sent home with students and are available in the office.
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!
Just Joking Around
Q: What do planets like to read?
A: Comet books!
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
3rd Grade
Friday, April 12
1:45 PM
4th Grade
Friday, March 15
7:45 AM
5th Grade
Friday, May 3
7:30 AM
Popcorn Fridays
No School for Students
Spring Break: March 25-29
Monday, April 29
Monday, May 27
Early Release Days
March 13: 12:25 PM
April 17: 12:25 PM
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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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