Tomek Eastern September Newsletter
September Tiger trait of the month - Caring
Tomek Eastern Elementary School
Half Day - 840am - 11:55am
Email: byoung@fentonschools.org
Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/Tomek-Eastern_ES
Location: 600 4th St, Fenton, MI, United States
Phone: 8105916800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomek-Eastern-Elementary-PTO-171236933012648/timeline/
Twitter: @teprincipal
Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year
We would like to extend an invitation to all to the Tomek-Eastern Parent Teacher Organization. Our PTO is an integral partner in our school providing support for our educational efforts. For further information about involvement, visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Tomek-Eastern-Elementary-PTO-171236933012648/.
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Grade 3 Reading Law
On October 6, 2016, Michigan became the 37th state to adopt third grade reading legislation when Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 306 into law. Public Act 306 of 2016 (now referred to as MCL 380.1280f) requires all 3rd Grade students not scoring proficient on the 3rd Grade state summative assessment be retained. This legislation took effect immediately and 2016-17 kindergarteners will be the first cohort of students impacted by the retention aspects of the law in 2019-20.
Michigan lawmakers passed Public Act 306 in an effort to boost reading achievement. Beginning in Kindergarten, your child’s literacy progress will be closely monitored by your child’s teachers.
Each child will have a reading plan. This means that your child’s teacher and school will work with your child to find where he or she needs support and create a plan to support your child.
The plan will include:
- extra instruction or support in areas of need
- ongoing progress checks
- at home reading plan (20 minutes of reading outside of the school day)
- Your child may be encouraged to participate in summer reading programs
Extra support in your child’s individualized reading plan will occur in small group or one-on one instruction during the school day. Your child will not miss regular reading instruction. Based on this law, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, 3rd graders must score less than one year behind on state reading assessments in order to be promoted to 4th grade. 3rd graders can also be promoted to 4th grade if they prove to be at grade level through an alternate assessment or a portfolio of work.
If you are notified that your child may be retained, you have the right to meet with school officials and request an exemption. The district superintendent will make the final decision.
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How does the parking lot work?
The large parking lot on the west side is for parent parking. There is a loop for quick pick-up and drop-offs. Please do not park your car and get out as the purpose of the loop is to keep the cars moving. If you want to walk up to the building, please park your car in a designated parking spot and walk up. Please DO NOT pull into the bus loop at any time before or at the end of the day.
What do I do when I visit the building?
All visitors, including parents, must stop in the office, sign in and get a badge. We carefully monitor who is entering the building and the badge allows staff and students to know that you have signed in. After the start of the school day, visitors will be required to ‘buzz’ in at the main doorway to gain entrance.
How does dismissal work?
Student dismissal is at 3:35 PM and it is a very busy time. All children must be picked up by 3:45 PM.
Kindergarteners will be placed on a bus with the assistance of adults. If your Kindergarten student is a car-rider, you must park your car in a parking spot and walk up to the building to get your child. These youngsters wait along the wall under the outside awning. Please do not park in the parking loop.
For students in first through fifth grade, there are several adults available to assist the children getting on the busses and into the cars. You may park your car, walk up and meet your child outside, or you may wait in the parking loop for your child to come to you. If you are picking your children up in the loop, please make sure they enter your vehicle on the passenger side.
Picture Day
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017, 09:00 AM
600 4th St, Fenton, MI, United States
Tomek-Eastern PTO Auction Fundraiser
Friday, Oct 13, 2017, 07:00 PM
Fenton Farms Golf Club, Torrey Road, Fenton, MI, United States
Fall Into Good Attendance This School Year
Did You Know?
- Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation.
- Starting in Kindergarten, too many absences (about 18 days absent) can make it harder to learn.
- By grade 6, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of school.
- Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child graduate and keep a job.
- Schools have to report absences to the state. Chronic absenteeism can be seen as educational neglect or truancy.
When do absences become a problem
- Chronic Absences - 18 or more days
- Warning - 10 to 17 days
- Satisfactory - 9 or fewer absences
What can Parents do?
- Make school a priority!
- Inquire about your child's day. Keep in their loop, know their social contacts and be aware of what is happening in class.
- Help your child maintain a healthy routine; such as consistent bed time.
- Allow you child to miss school only if truly necessary; fever higher than 100, throwing up, or eyes are pink and crusty.
- Avoid appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Attention All Dads and Father Figures
our Third Annual 'Dads and Kids' pizza night is coming soon! Be on the look out in the coming weeks about the Tomek Eastern WATCH D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students) Program. WATCH D.O.G.S is an innovative program being used across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student's life.
Tiger Roar of the Month - Caring
Dear Tomek-Eastern Families,
As we continue our journey in preparing students for the 21st century, we are helping our students to learn and live the attributes that will enable them to be self-directed people. This month focuses on the attribute of being CARING. As caring individuals, students are encouraged to show empathy and compassion for others. In addition, they are learning to be aware of the feelings and needs of others, trying to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment. We are helping students understand the importance of taking action and providing service to benefit others as well.
Our continuous goal is to help students see connections that can be made beyond school and that can occur at home and in their communities.
Throughout the month, please ask your child to share the lessons, class discussions, and literature that they have experienced that focused on being caring.
If you observe your child being a “caring” person (helping someone in need, providing support, doing something to help the environment, doing a good deed), please mention this to your child. Help them to realize the connections they are making.
Mr. Young