Behind the Magic at Disney
Week of February 13, 2023
Information from the office...
Mrs. Amy Porter, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586)439-6400
Fax: (586)439-6401
Absentee Line: (586)439-6490
24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
School Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Sue Mogge
Email: susan.mogge@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.
Email: Amy.Porter@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/9
Location: 36155 Kelly Road, Clinton Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586)439-6400
Twitter: @jageramy
Upcoming Spirit Week February 13- 17
We LOVE our Fraser CTE program and we're collaborating with them for a week of supporting Career and Technical Education!
WE LOVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS! - Monday, February 13th
Students wear anything related to the heroes who help with our health! (Ex: All Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Health Educators, Paramedics, etc.)
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO! – Tuesday, February 14th
Students wear Valentine’s Day colors and represent your professional passion!
WE LOVE BUSINESS PROS! – Wednesday, February 15th
Students wear professional or business attire! We want to see your fancy clothes! THINK SNAZZY!!!
WE LOVE SKILLED TRADES! - Thursday, February 16th
Students wear anything related to all the heroes out there who are great with fixing and building! (Ex: Constructions Workers, Plumbers, Painters, Electricians, Mechanics, etc.)
WE LOVE TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF! - Friday, February 17th
Students wear anything to represent & support our teachers & staff! Dress up like your favorite Fraser employee or wear Fraser gear to support our school if you choose!
Share your photos on Twitter using @FraserSchools & #CTEMonth!
Black History Month 2023
We are taking the month to also celebrate Black History Month at Disney. National Geographic Kids explains, "Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today."
Here at Disney, our students are studying notable Black Americans from throughout our country's history who have impacted the United States is important ways. In addition, many of our classes are learning about music, poetry, art, and other important contributions made by Black Americans in our country.
As we continue to work to create a culturally responsive, equitable learning environment for all of our students, it's important that we celebrate diversity and make sure that none of our students feels marginalized or left out. We want our students to learn about and appreciate the many cultures and races that make up our diverse country. This is not just a priority during February; it's a priority throughout the year.
For a short video of Kids explaining what Black History Month means to them, here's a great resource to watch with your children: https://youtu.be/Lzt3gFgYVYk
100 Days Brighter
Hooray for being 100 days brighter!
Kindness
For the month of February, our PBIS goals are focused on being kind.
Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Let's practice being kind to everyone this month!
Disney SuperSTARS
The following students are receiving the DISNEY STARS award from our teachers for their superSTARS behaviors last week:
Jovis
Jovis is a kind and caring student! He arrives to school each day with a smile on his face and ready to begin the day. He can be found helping others inside the classroom and outside on the playground. Keep up the great work, Jovis!
~Miss. Svoboda (Kindergarten)Jonathan
~Mrs. Davidson (Kindergarten)
Anna
~Mrs. Zoli (1st Grade HEART)
Nathan
~Ms. Love (1st Grade)
Kayden
~Mrs. Pozolo (1st Grade)
Camryn
~Mrs. Engle (2nd Grade)
Olivia
~Ms. Lerchen (2nd Grade)
5th & 6th Grade Band Concert Update
Our winter band concert will be on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Richards Middle School gym. Due to scheduling, the location had to be changed. Students must be in the gym with their equipment set up by 6:30 P.M. for a group warm-up before the concert.
For attire, please have your students wear a white top, black bottoms, and black shoes. Prior to the concert, please make sure your student has everything they need: instrument, book, stand, new reeds, etc. so that rehearsals can go smoothly.
Reach out to our elementary band teacher, Ms. DeSchutter, with any questions.
Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge™ is underway!
Kids Heart Challenge is happening NOW! We are so proud of the level of involvement we are seeing so far, thank you for all your support of the AHA! You still have time to register! Click the link below to sign up today!
http://www2.heart.org/goto/disney-fraser
or download the Kids Heart Challenge App!
Help your student complete Finn's Mission. In doing so, you and your family will learn Hands-Only CPR, warning signs of a stroke, and earn your very own Finn's Lifesaver keyring.
Who will find the rare GOLDEN EGG!! Students who raise $50 will get the chance to open a mystery gift to find the GOLDEN EGG!! Let’s see how many we can find!!
Thank You, Disney Families!! Let's DO this!
6th Grade Night at RMS
Richards Middle School would like to invite you and your 6th-grade child to Richards Middle School on the evening of Thursday, February 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this evening is to introduce you and your child to their future school, the programs offered, and the selective classes available to them. We will also provide our students with a tour of our building’s selective classrooms.
The program will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. Parents are to report to the RMS gym, where they will meet the administrators, counselors, and academic department heads. Students will gather in the cafeteria, where their tour will begin.
Our goal is to provide you and your child with a good understanding of our vision and mission at Richards Middle School.
Our RMS counselors will visit each elementary classroom beginning Monday, February 27th for the 2023-24 school year and Wednesday, March 1st to assist students in filling out their schedule forms. Students are to return their schedule requests to their 6th-grade teacher no later than March 5th.
Counselors will again help with inputting the course requests at the elementary schools beginning March 6th and March 8th.
Lunch Aides Needed
Disney Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Updates...
All PTO meetings are virtual and ALL are welcome to join. Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. We will be discussing our upcoming community events and fundraisers. You can join our virtual PTO meeting by clicking here at 6:00 p.m on February 9th.
Our official Facebook group is here: Team Disney Fraser Facebook. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Disney families and adding them to our group. If you have a question or concern that you need to be answered, please message a page Admin/Board member.
We welcome the 2022-2023 Board Members:
President- Molly Magnotte
Vice President- April Horgan
Treasurer- Alison Ross
Secretary- Candice Bookmiller
Contact: Team Disney PTO@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
- 2/13: 4th, 5th, and 6th grade field trip Newsies @ FHS
- 2/20 - 2/21: NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break
- 2/22: School Resumes
- 2/23: 6th Grade Family Night @ RMS
- 2/24: Wellness Night @FHS
- 2/28: Early Release - 1:30 pm dismissal
- 3/1: STARS Award lunch with the principal
- 3/2: Records Day - students dismissed at 12:00
- 3/3: Records Day - students dismissed at 12:00
- 3/6-3/10: Spring Book Fair
- 3/7: PTO Virtual Meeting @ 6:00
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Order your Yearbook Today!
It's time to order your yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year!
Visit: ybpay.com
Yearbook ID Code: 8803023
Gleaners Food Distribution to Continue
We are excited to announce that we have extended our partnership with Gleaners through the summer. They will continue to be set up in the FHS KLEIN PARKING LOT on the following dates:
February 16
March 2
March 16
March 30
April 13
If you are in need of food assistance, you can find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.