Weekly Newsletter
March 22, 2024
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
We had a blast celebrating March is Reading month together. I hope your student has shared their favorite parts of Because of Winn-Dixie with you! Next week we are on spring break and I am crossing my fingers that the sun will shine everyday! We look forward to seeing you back at school on April 1st!
Mrs. LaVictor
Spring Break
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29
School Resumes on Monday, April 1
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
UE Book Fair
Buy 1, get 1 Free!
April 22-26
Watch for more information!
M-Step Testing Schedule
3rd Grade
Tuesday, April 9: 8:00-9:30
Wednesday, April 10: 8:00-9:30
Tuesday, April 16: 8:00-9:30
Thursday, April 18: 9:00-9:30
4th Grade
Wednesday, April 10: 8:00-9:30
Thursday, April 11: 8:00-9:30
Wednesday, April 17: 8:00-9:30
Thursday, April 18: 8:00-9:30
5th Grade
Tuesday, April 9: 9:30-11:00
Wednesday, April 10: 9:30-11:00
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
Happy Easter
Sunday, March 31
Stanton Police Department Easter Egg Hunt
3rd Grade Parent Involvement
Friday,
April 12
1:45 PM
Friday, March 22: Old McDonald Had a Book Day!
Read-In! Dress like a farmer and bring stuffed animals.
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: Bosco Sticks
Applesauce
Carrots & Celery
Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancakes or French Toast
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
Oranges
Potatoes
Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Doritos Tacos
Pineapple
Refried Beans
Thursday
Breakfast: Cinni Minni or Bagelful
Lunch: Cheeseburger
Grapes
Cucumbers & Tomatoes
Friday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
Lunch: Calzone
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: Where do sheep go for spring break?
A: The Baa-hamas!
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
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
April 17: 12:25 PM
May 29: 10:50 AM
May 30: 10:50 AM
White Pine Library March Events
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