The Spencer Scoop
Spencer Elementary September 20, 2019
Thanks!
We had a fabulous turnout last night for the picnic and bookfair. We had great weather and an incredible turnout. We even saw some of you head bobbing to the music! Thank you to the staff for lending a hand and to the PTO for such a great event! Of course, thanks to the Amazing Spencer families for making it possible!
Spencer Directory - Take Two
Request From the Office
Note from Dr. Gray
I would like to take a moment to remind everyone that Wednesday, October 2nd is our first “count day” related to our per-pupil funding. This is a very important day for our
school system as 90% of our funding comes from the documented attendance on this
day. Please be sure to make every effort to have your child(ren) attend on this very
important day. However, if they do not feel well or have to be absent, we still have 30
days to count them if we have documentation for their absence on this day.
Thank you for your assistance on this day; it is appreciated.
Reading Essentials for Families
Volunteer Form for Parent Volunteers
If you are planning to volunteer in your child's classroom or attend any field trips this year, you must complete an online background check. Only one form needs to be filled out for the entire district - you do not need to complete a form for each building/event. Forms must be completed by volunteers for each school year and are only valid for one year. Forms must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to any field trip or event to allow for ample processing time and approval.
Here is the link for the Volunteer Form (also posted on our website):
http://www.applitrack.com/brightonk12/StartForm.aspx?id=3993825
Picture Day
Please watch your student’s backpack for information about picture day within the next couple of weeks. Spencer's Picture Day is scheduled for October 3rd this year. Re-take picture day will be November 14th.
BAS Board Meeting
Pink Week is Coming!
Road Runner Run
PTO News and Information
PINK WEEK IS COMING!
Pink Week September 30 – October 4, 2019
Monday thru Thursday – Coin Wars- Students are encouraged to bring in loose change (or bills) all week for a friendly classroom competition. The class that raises the most money will be announced on the marquee sign in front of school!
Monday, September 30- Have a Heart - Each class will create notes or drawings of encouragement on pink hearts that will be delivered to patients at St. Joe’s Cancer Center in Brighton.
Tuesday, October 1 – Breast Cancer Awareness Tattoos and Bracelets - We will sell tattoos for $.50 each and bracelets for $1.00 each during all lunches.
Wednesday, October 2- Caps for Cancer – Bring $1 to school to wear a hat today! Your teacher will have an envelope to collect money when you arrive.
Thursday, October 3 – Last Day of Coin Wars! Get your donations in! Roadie, our school mascot, will be outside sporting his pink at drop-off and pick-up collecting money, too.
Friday, October 4 - PINK OUT! Everyone is encouraged to wear PINK today.
***All money raised this week will be donated to the I Will Right Now Foundation which benefits local families in times of catastrophe and life threatening diagnoses. Thank you so much for your support!***
Holiday Gift Fundraiser
Would your kids like to make gifts to give out this holiday season? Sign them up for the upcoming Holiday Ornament fundraiser to benefit the Spencer PTO. They can make up to four flat clay ornaments or magnets. Precious Prints has two dates available: Thursday 10/3 and Friday 10/4 right after school. Spots are limited so grab a slot if interested. See details and register on the sign up genius :
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084facac2ba0fb6-spencer
Popcorn Friday
Our first popcorn Friday of the year for 1st-4th graders will be on Friday, September 27. Send 50 cents with your child to purchase a popcorn at lunch. All proceeds fund the 4th grade Farewell party in June.
Road Runner Run – Friday, October 11
The Road Runner Run is one of two major fundraisers of the year. Information packets and donation collection envelopes will go home around September 30th. Students will have until October 11 to collect donations. Our goal is $25.00 from each student. On Friday, October 11th, we will all participate in a school wide fun run starting at 2 pm. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend. The run will end with a snack and a special assembly. It is a lot of fun! There are lots of volunteer opportunities for this event, too. We will post a SignUpGenius link soon.
2019-2020 Board
President – Kristie Hopka
Vice President – Katie Tierney
Vice President - Erin Daksiewicz
Treasurer – Amanda Hoffmann
Secretary – Jen Lumsden
Join our Facebook group for the latest news, events, sign-ups, and more: Spencer Elementary PTO - Team Spencer
News & Information From the District
News & Events From Around the District
Power of Drawing
Chess Wizards
BASE Foundation - Parenting Series Workshops
Girl's Hockey Day
JumpStart
Important Dates:
27 - Popcorn Friday
30 - Oct. 4 - PINK week
October
2 - Hungry Howie's Pizza Night
3 - Picture Day
8 - PTO Meeting at 4:00 PM in the STEAM Center
11 - Roadrunner Run - more information to come
24 - Halloween Event - more information to come
Breakfast and Lunch
Elementary Lunches are $2.75 includes milk
Milk - .50
At Spencer, the students will go outside for recess first and then come in and eat lunch. We will have hand sanitizer available for the students. Feel free to attach a keychain hand sanitizer to your child's lunchbox. Below you will find the grade levels and their recess time and lunchtimes.
Recess will be 20 minutes and lunches will be 25 minutes
K- 11:30 - 12:15
2-12:00 - 12:45
4- 12:25 - 1:10
1 - 12:50 - 1:35
3 -1:15 -2:00
The individual classroom teachers will notify you of snack time in the classroom.
The lunch menu can be found here: https://brightonareaschools.nutrislice.com/menu/spencer-elementary/lunch/2019-08-14?mode=browse
Daily Start Time
First Bell - 8:46
Starting Time in class- 8:50 AM
Dismissal Time - 3:42 PM (Please note this is earlier than previous years)
Attendance Line*- 810-299-4354
*Please remember to call your child's absence in as early as possible.
Spencer Elementary
Email: rennerb@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/238
Location: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-299-4350
Twitter: @SpencerElem