Behind the Magic at Disney
Week of November 21, 2022
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
A note of Gratitude
During the month of November, Disney teachers and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our valued families and community about what and who you are grateful for at Disney Elementary School.
Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff by clicking here to complete a google form. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture.
Your responses will be shared with the staff throughout the Holiday season.
Kiwanis Thanksgiving Food Drive
We had 3 teams that won a pizza party Ms. Oddo's 4th grade class, Mrs. Lerchen's 2nd grade class and Mrs. Pozolo's 1st grade class. Thank you to all the families that sent in donations! We are so happy to be able to help families during the holidays
Holiday Shop is Coming!
Our students will have the opportunity to shop at our Holiday Shoppe from November 28th - December 2nd. Families can preview items by clicking here. Gift Certificates can be purchased online if you do not want to send your child to school with cash. You can purchase gift certificates by clicking here.
Our PTO is looking for parent volunteers to assist with this event. All volunteers must have a background check on file. If you're able to volunteer, please sign up by clicking here!
Winter Music Concert
The 4th, 5th and 6th-grade students of Disney Elementary will be having a vocal music winter program on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Fraser High School Auditorium (Fraser Performing Arts Center).
On the evening of the program, students should be dressed in their best holiday attire, as this is a very special occasion. Students should arrive and assemble in the FHS choir room at 6:30pm. It is not necessary to arrive earlier that 6:30pm as the doors to the auditorium and choir room do not open until that time.
Red Ribbon Week Poster Winers
4th Grade Buddy Reading with Kindergarten
5th Grade Visits the Science Center
Second Step Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum K-5
As you know, last week we kicked of the Second Step Curriculum in all K-8 classes to further strengthen our social and emotional learning. Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with a variety of social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Ike to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
This week, each grade-level will begin a new unit. Please view the grade-level home links below to learn more about what your child is learning and how to support them at home during the second unit of Second Step.
Science Olympiad Update
Is your student missing any items?
Ready or Not the Cold Weather is Here!
We're starting to see MANY students bundled up each day, which is great! Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather each day. Students will start needing warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and/or boots daily throughout the winter.
Please take time to label each and every item- because our lost and found gets bombarded with lost winter accessories throughout the season
Please note that, per Board Policy, we will be having outdoor morning lineup and heading outdoors for our 20 minute recess(es) if the windchill is 10+ degrees.
Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons
Parent Access to Canvas Learning Management System is Now Available
Parent/guardian access to our learning management system, Canvas, is now available. With your parent account, you will be able to view you child's assignments and coursework.
Please click here for detailed instructions on how to create your parent account. You will need to use a web browser, and your student will need to be logged in to their Canvas account on a separate device in order to generate the required pairing code.
We encourage you to create your account and become familiar with Canvas. If you need additional support with creating your parent account, please find a pre-recorded information meeting regarding Canvas on our website, www.fraser.k12.mi.us/canvas.
Fun Run Update
Disney Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Updates...
All PTO meetings are virtual and ALL are welcome to join. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, January 11th 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 January 11th.
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
- 11/22: End of First Trimester
- 11/23 - 11/25: No School - Thanksgiving Break
- 11/28 - 12/2: Santa Workshop
- 12/1: 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Vocal Music Concert - 7 pm at Fraser High School Auditorium
- 12/1: Half Day (12:00 pm Dismissal)
- 12/2: Half Day (12:00 pm Dismissal)
- 12/7: Early Dismissal (1:30 Dismissal)
- 12/9: 4th Grade Field Trip to Henry Ford Museum
- 12/12: Counting Hearing Screening Makeups
- 12/19 - 1/2: No School - Winter/Holiday Break
- 1/3: School Resumes
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
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:
December 8
December 22
January 5
January 19
If you are in need of food assistance, you can find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.