Peek at the Week
April 25th - 29th, 2022
The Incredible Staff at Roberts
April Calendar
April
26th-3rd and 4th grade take M-STEP ELA / 4th grade virtual take M-STEP
27th-5th and 6th grade take M-STEP ELA / 3rd grade virtual take M-STEP
29th -PTO Fun Run
May Calendar
May-
2nd-6th- Staff Appreciation Week
3rd- 6th Grade Class Picture & Career Focus
10th- 3rd/4th Grade Math M-Step
11th- 5th/6th Grade Math M-Step
16th-26th- NWEA Testing Window
27th-30th- No School- Memorial Weekend
June Calendar
June-
2nd -Field Day
3rd- Field Day (Rain Date)
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Staff Appreciation!
- The talented teaching staff presents solid instruction daily while providing a nurturing environment that supports the growth of every student.
- I am so grateful for our custodial team that is lead by Mr. Jim along with Mr. Roger, and Mr. and Mrs. Mustafa, who keep our building clean and ready for the next day of instruction.
- Ms. Julie our cook and her assistant Ms. Fadya who provide all students the opportunity to have 2 complete meals daily.
- I am grateful for our dedicated Para Pro's, Mrs. Hunwick, Mrs. Tuscany, and Mrs. Jamil who provide daily assistance to so many of our students.
- Ms. Kellie, Ms. Hana, and Ms. Jen our awesome Office staff that not only help run this building, but provide daily encouragement, provide ice for those school "boo boo's", call home when students don't feel well or just miss mom or dad, etc.
- Ms. Joelle our Parent Liaison for our Spanish speaking community who takes the time everyday to not only check in and assist our students, but reaches out to the families to see how she can help.
- Our Roberts PTO Board that is lead by Ms. Ziarko, Mrs. Catlin, Mrs. McKeehan, Mrs. Watton, Mrs. Landry, who work so hard for our students and the staff to provide those "enjoyable extras" to make our learning environment so welcoming.
If you would like to personally recognize any staff member in the building that has done something special for your child or your family, please email me your comments at wayne.johnson@uticak12.org and I will post your thoughts for all staff to see.
Thank you for taking the time to recognize all their efforts.
Welcome Mrs. Bryson to the Roberts Team!
Mrs. Bryson is a 2021 graduate of Oakland University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has been a member of the Utica Community Schools previously as a preschool teacher for the district.
We are so excited to have her as a member of the Roberts Team!!
The Spring Winds are blowing at Roberts!
Gearing up for the Fun Run on Friday, April 29th, 2022
Thank you!!!
Check out this great resource from the UCS Wellness Committee
PODCAST
The UCS Wellness team is pleased to share the release of the fifth episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast. The team worked with community members to create a podcast regarding different physical, mental and social health areas for UCS staff, students and families. These podcasts are available on the UCS Wellness page: UCS Wellness - Utica Community Schools (uticak12.org)
In the latest episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast, UCS counselor, Kim Twarowski, speaks with Danielle Watson, community educator and sexual assault outreach specialist with Turning Point, a local agency aimed at ending sexual and domestic violence with the help of their services, programs and resources.
UCS Wellness Podcast episodes are released the third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year. Current episodes include “Discussing Dating Violence with Turning Point,” “CARE of Southeastern Michigan,” “Family Communication,” “Grief and the Grieving Process for Children” and “Mental Health.”
Peaceful Alternatives to Tough Situations - Care of Southeastern Michigan
Parenting Classess provided by CARE of Southeastern Michigan
LITERACY CONNECTION--UCS
UCS Virtual Academy Newsletter
PARENTS CHECK OUT THE M-STEP NEWSLETTER BELOW FOR FAMILY RESOURCES
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Students apparel should not be disruptive to the educational process. The following are the guidelines for school attire:
Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress in footwear or attire that calls undo attention to the student or has letterings or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed.
Beachwear, low tank tops or shirts, spaghetti strap tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing that allows exposure to shoulders or midsection are not allowed.
Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs illegal activities violence tobacco or alcohol is prohibited
Clothing or head coverings born as a group identifier that promote disruptive school and climate are prohibited
The M-STEP is Coming!!
M-STEP TESTING
All students enrolled in Michigan schools in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) assessment. The M-STEP will measure your student's growth and progress on the Michigan Academic Standards. Those standards are available at this web site: www.Michigan.gov/academicstandards
Third through sixth graders will be tested in English language arts and mathematics using a computer. Additionally, students in fifth grade will be tested in science and social studies. They will be assigned specific dates and times to take the M-STEP during the online testing window. The M-STEP will provide an accurate view of your child’s achievement levels and learning needs to help us identify areas where we can improve instruction and teaching.
Testing is scheduled on the following dates (for in-person learners) at Roberts:
Grade 5 : April 19 and 21 (Science and Social Studies)
Grades 3, 4: April 26 (English Language Arts Test)
Grades 5, 6: April 27 (English Language Arts Test)
Grades 3, 4: May 10 (Math test)
Grades 5, 6: May 11 (Math test)
Testing is scheduled on the following dates (for Virtual Academy learners) at Roberts:
Grade 6 : April 19 (ELA/English language arts and Math)
Grade 5: April 20 & 21 (English language arts and Math, Science and Social Studies)
Grade 4: April 26 (ELA/English language Arts and Math)
Grade 3: April 27 (ELA/English language Arts and Math)
As parents/guardians, you play an important role in your child’s academic success.
We are asking your help to ensure he/she is prepared for this new online assessment series. Here is what you can do:
· Encourage your child to approach the M-STEP with a positive attitude.
· Ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night before, has a good breakfast and comes to
school on time each day.
Your child’s attendance is vital to his/her achievement. In addition, full attendance is necessary for our school to meet state participation requirements.
To learn more about the M-STEP assessments, please visit the Michigan Department of Education Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mde
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Mr. Johnson
news from the macomb county health department
Dear Parent/Guardian of a school-aged child:
The State of Michigan requires children to be age-appropriately vaccinated to enroll in school programs, unless a valid exemption applies*.
The following vaccinations are required for children entering KD or a young five program
- 5 doses DTap
- 4 doses Polio
- 3 doses Hepatitis B, or laboratory evidence of immunity
- 2 doses MMR, or laboratory evidence of immunity
- 2 doses Varicella, laboratory evidence of immunity, or disease history from a parent/ physician.
In addition to the above vaccinations 7th graders are required to have the following vaccinations:
- 1 dose ACWY Meningococcal Conjugate at the age of 11 years old or older
- 1 dose of Tdap at the age of 11 years old or older
Letters containing more information will be sent home with all current 6th graders and incoming kindergarten students in the upcoming weeks.
For more information including valid exemptions, please visit the MCHD website at
https://health.macombgov.org/Health-Programs-DC-SchoolImmunization
welcome back volunteers
To enter Roberts during the school day, you must come through our main entrance. Visitors and volunteers should press the intercom button and show photo identification when prompted. Classroom volunteers must be preregistered with their classroom teacher, will sign in, and receive a visitor’s badge to be admitted into the building through the interior security doors.
Please remember that our school is a closed campus and use of the playground and equipment is not permitted when school is in session.
UCS Personal Technology Reminder
The UCS Elementary Student Handbook states the following in regard to Electronic Communication Devices:
15. Possession or use of cell phones or other electronic communications devices (ECDs) by elementary students is prohibited at any time while in school or in a district vehicle unless permission has been given by an administrator– this includes text messaging and camera
usage.
There have been multiple incidents in various grade levels where students are sending/receiving messages during classroom instruction. This is disrupting the learning in class and a violation of UCS technology use policy.
Students should not have Electronic Communication Devices at school. This includes Smart Watches, as they are capable of text, phone, and picture communication. Devices brought/sent to school should be turned off and stored in a child’s backpack for the day. If you are concerned with lost/missing technology, the phone/watch can be turned in to the main office for day. Fitbit devices that only track steps and cannot send messages/calls/pictures are fine to use.
Students in grades K-5 wishing to have an electronic communication device at school, have the approved option of bringing that device to the Main Office at the start of the school day and picking up the device at the conclusion of the school day. Any devices left behind are secured for the night in the main office after 4:30 PM.
Student who uses their technology during the school day, violating UCS policy, will need to bring their device to the main office for safe keeping until a parent can pick up the device.
This will change during M-Step testing for grades 3-6 as the state of Michigan does not allow any electronic devices to be worn or close to any testing situation. Staff also have to turn off phones and put away in a safe location and remove any wearable smart devices during state testing. If a student is found to have a smart device on during state testing, the state if Michigan has to be notified and that test is marked invalid. More information on this will come as we approach the M-Step testing window in April.