The R. Grant Graham Star Reporter
June 10, 2022
R. Grant Graham Elementary School
Main Office: 248-537-6800
Attendance Line: 248-537-6810Tony Harris- Principal: 248-537-6899
Dawn Cuthrell-Secretary
Gretchen Dietz-Secretary
Website: www.avondale.k12.mi.us
Location: 2450 Old Salem Road, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
From the Principal
Dear Graham Families,
It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to serve Graham Elementary as well as the community. I want to thank everyone who allowed me to help raise their children over the years.
During the pandemic we had to make changes and adjustments to our education process. I am so proud of how our staff and students adjusted so quickly to on line learning and the many challenges. I want you to know that our Graham staff is committed to giving your children the best education possible.
I am going to miss the morning announcements, visiting classrooms each day, and being there when a student just needs a hug. I also want to thank you for volunteering in the classroom, field trips, parties, popcorn making, field day and PTO. I want to hear the song Cup of Hot Cocoa one more time!
As I make the transition into retirement, I will miss everyone, but will never forget you all.
Thank you for your kindness and support over the last ten years at R. Grant Graham Elementary!
Remember, it takes a village to raise our children. Have a wonderful summer!
Much Love and Hugs,
Tony O. Harris
Tony O. Harris
Principal
Title 1 Take Home Bag
District Calendar 20222/2023
Important Dates
June 17- Report cards mailed
August 22- First Day of School- Half Day
August 23- First Day TK & Kindergarten - Last names A-M only
August 24- First Day TK & Kindergarten- Last names N-Z only
August 26- No School
Happy Birthday Graham Stars!
Srinadh A
Heba Z
Remy T
Ava C
Meghana S
Zayvien C
Ash'ton H
Ariana J
Sierra P
Leo D
Viktoria I
Courtney P
Lincoln S
Kachon J
Rayven C
Madison B
Daniel C
Justice C
David T
Chaitanya C
Michaela W
Nirvaan N
Nhung N
Simiyah H
Community Fair
Volunteers Needed
Congratulations Leaders of the Month (May/June)!
Mrs. Bowman- Gabby Hall
Mrs. Eller- Lilly Cross
Mrs. Swayze- Luna Cervera Rodriguez/Fredyel Ramos Capdevila
Mrs. Whitten- Penelope Weiss
Mrs. Beaupre- Advithi Yenubothula
Mrs. Zezula- Meikhi White
Mrs. Fantin- Avian Dickson
Mrs. Mack- Kaylee Williams/Mason McMullen
Mrs. Jiles/Thorpe- Zariah Stweart
Mrs. Vesper- Evelyn Chen
Mrs. Wright- Taylor Grant/Jeremy Clabon
Mrs. Lantz- Charleigh Scott
Mr. Higgins- Sophia Woodworth
Ms. Delie- Zoe Okamoto
Mr. Novak- Abhijit Vadlamudi/Gokula Shankarkumar
Miss Abell- Jayden Graves
Mr. Lee- Huyanna Perdue/Brooklyn Woods
Detroit Pistons Basketball Camp
Boy and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Club
Avondale African American Family Network
Oakland County Vaccination Providers
Boys and Girls Club
Little Free Library
Substitute Teachers Needed!
2022/2023 Kindergarten Families
Little Jackets Enrollment
Tutoring
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry
Medication/Illness
Medication must be kept in the office. Students must have documentation signed by a doctor on file in order for medication to be administered at school. Over the counter medication cannot be administered to students without a note from a doctor as well.
If your child is sick (fever, vomiting, covid-symptoms), please do not send them to school. We diligently try to prevent the spread of illness. If your child goes home from school sick with a fever (100+), they must be fever-free without fever-reducing medicine for 24 hours before returning to school. This standard is set by the Oakland County Health department.
Student Absences
NEW DISTRICT WEBSITE
New District Website
Avondale School District launched our new website! It is the same web address, but it has an updated look and it's much easier to navigate!
Check it out here: www.avondaleschools.org.