The Spencer Scoop
Spencer Elementary December 4, 2020
Notes From the Office
Holiday Adopt-A-Family
This has been a particularly tough and stressful year for many families, and we want to take some of that stress off your shoulders. We would love to spread some Spencer joy from our community to your family this holiday season. We have many gift cards to share with families. If interested, please click on this link. https://forms.gle/S97KyhBCkE8n31kd8
Are Your Ears Ready?
Who likes transitions? I mean, when you think about it, who really likes to be told to stop and move on to something else? If transitions are difficult for your child, take a listen to this episode where I'll share some tips to help make those rough transitions smooth.
Click HERE for the good stuff!
Don't forget the feedback form below after you listen.
Picture Retake Day
Our Picture Retake Day has been rescheduled for January 11th! If you were not happy with your student's original photographs, have them bring the package in on Retake Day, and Lifetouch will take retake the photo and resend the package you ordered. I should be receiving new order forms so stay tuned for that.
BVA Attendance Calls
Morning Drop Off Reminder
Brighton Gear
Morning Announcements
Click HERE to bookmark the Spencer Announcements.
Santa Night & Toys for Tots Drive-thru Event
Unfortunately we can not gather this year for our annual window painting event at Brighton Ford, but that doesn't mean we still can't have a little fun and get into the holiday spirit! Brighton Ford will host a drive-thru Santa Night, where they will collect toy donations for Toys for Tots, you'll get a candy cane and a chance to wave to Santa. Just bring in a new, unwrapped toy, let them know you are from Spencer and that will equal 1 vote in our friendly contest with the other Brighton elementary schools. The school with the most donations will receive $3000! The school in 2nd place with receive $1000, and the schools in 3rd and 4th place will each receive $500. Come on out to show your support for Spencer Elementary on Wednesday, December 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM!
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Hello from your Elementary Counselor, Mrs. McKiddy! With October being Anti-Bullying Awareness Month, we spoke with students about how to use our voice. We talked about how to support one another, how to stand up respectfully, and most importantly, how to do it in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable. Our theme of “Do Something” is carrying into the months of November and December: generosity and acts of kindness. If we can create a culture of kindness in our classrooms, our little learners are more likely to take risks, celebrate their individuality, and grow as people. To deepen this learning, create opportunities at home for spreading kindness and being generous. We know that in order to create a habit, we must create opportunities for repetition.
Let's Connect: If you are noticing some behaviors that are interfering with your child’s success in the classroom, please feel free to complete my parent referral form and we can work together to determine if supports are needed here at school.
More Resources: We also have our BAS Elementary Counseling website for ideas and resources to be used at home!
Mrs. McKiddy
Spencer/Hornung
https://sites.google.com/brightonk12.com/bas-elementary-counseling/home
Parent Referral Form: bit.ly/McKiddyParentRequest
Student Check-in Form: bit.ly/CounselorStudentCheckIn
Lexia
PTO News
Virtual Holiday Shop
Shop the Holiday Shop now through midnight on December 7! Our link is ready and open for business. Keep the fun tradition alive for your kids this year and support a local Michigan business. Have your kids create a budget and pick gifts for family and friends. Write "snow" in the notes field of your order and receive a free snowman putty!
https://michigan.schoolholidayshops.com/
Login: Holiday Gift Shop
Password: SE48114
BVA December Pickup
The PTO will hold another pickup day on Wednesday, December 9 from 1pm-3pm. This pickup will be your student(s) December book from the PTO. If you haven't yet picked up your student's shirt, pictures and previous books, we will have those as well. We'll be outside for an easy drive-up service. If it is raining or snowing, find us in the multi-purpose room.
Spencer Spirit Wear
Need some Spencer spirit wear? Shop our Spirit Shop through Ivory Vines and earn a percentage back for the PTO! Here is what you need to know:
- Must use promo code SPENCER to give back to PTO
- Deadline to order is TODAY Dec. 4th for orders to be ready for pickup or shipping the week of Dec 14
- Due to COVID - school delivery is not an option this year - it's store pick up or shipping only-Ivory Vines is also willing to set up "shopping days" where people can shop in person. If you mention you are with Spencer, they will add that to your giveback. Give them a call
https://www.ivoryvines.com/spencer-roadrunners
Food Drive
Thank you so much for the contributions to our annual food drive. All items will be picked up, counted and delivered to Bountiful Harvest next Wednesday. In addition, the PTO will donate a check for $500 to support our local food pantry in a time of great need. The winning grade will be announced soon after.
PTO Presents... Punch for Presents!
This year, the PTO is doing something different to celebrate our Spencer staff for the holidays. In lieu of our annual Holiday Cookie Exchange, the PTO presents "Punch for Presents."
The goal, in addition to celebrating our staff, is to support our local Brighton businesses that have given so much to our Spencer community over the years by buying a gift card from your favorite local small business. (We have included some ideas in the sign up genius.) We will then put each of those gift cards in a covered cup arranged in a fun holiday design for each of the staff to punch through to find their surprise. Each staff member will get a gift card. The gift card dollar amount is a suggestion. If you sign up for one, please make sure it is no less than what we are requesting, however, you are welcome to give more! The PTO will be donating various other gift cards as well (including one grand prize winner). Gift card donations are due by December 11. We will contact you at the email provided on the sign up genius once we work out the best way to collect the gift cards.
Let's show the awesome staff at Spencer how much they are appreciated for giving our children one of the greatest gifts of all, an education and loving environment to learn in. We are so lucky to have them all! Please contact Katie Tierney or Kristie Hopka with any questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca4a82ea7fe3-christmas
The December PTO meeting is CANCELLED. We will see you virtually on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 for our next meeting. Have a wonderful holiday season and break!
Holiday Shop is OPEN!
FREE Snowman Putty!
Support Toys for Tots!
December Menus
Important Dates at a Glance
7 - Virtual Holiday Shop Closes at Midnight
9 - Virtual Learning Day
16 - Virtual Learning Day
16 - Santa Night at Brighton Ford from 6:00-8:00 PM
21 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break Begins
January
4 - School Resumes from Winter Break
11 - Picture Retake Day
Daily Start Time
Student drop off will be 8:40 (this is different than years past)
First Bell - 8:46
Starting Time in class- 8:50 AM
Dismissal Time - 3:42 PM
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