Turrill Tribune
For the Week of Oct 2-6
Mission Statement
- Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
We are "Turrill Tough"
Email: rdowney@lapeerschools.org
Website: turrill.lapeerschools.org
Location: 785 S Elm St, Lapeer, MI, United States
Phone: (810) 667-2438
Twitter: @TESPrincipalD
Vision Statement
Excellence in all we do for our students, our schools and our community through
- Continuous improvement;
- Diligent effort; and
- Innovative design
What's Up this Week?
Monday, Oct 2 -
- Go ahead and Sleep In - No School today!
- District PAC Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 3 -
- Penny Wars starts
- 3rd grade Field Trip to IC Fairgrounds
Wednesday, Oct 4 –
- Box Tops Due
Thursday, Oct 5 -
- The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
Friday, Oct 6 -
- Green and White Day (or you can wear other colors I guess) to represent your team for tomorrow's MSU vs UofM rivalry game!
- Plus it's popcorn day
Michigan State vs Michigan Day - Friday, October 6
Penny Wars
Lower Level (E5-2nd) and Upper Level (3rd-5th)
compete separately
2 Classrooms will win an Ice Cream party!
Penny Wars Week 1: Oct 3-6
- Build up Classroom Penny "Defense"
- Pennies only, save all other coins for next week
Penny Wars Week 2: Oct 9-13
- Silver Coin War
- Bomb all other classrooms, AND continue pennies
OR
Important Times
8:35 am -- Student supervision outside of school begins (please do not leave your child unsupervised)
8:40 am -- Building opens; Students enter the building (breakfast available in the classrooms)
8:44 am -- School day begins
3:40 pm -- End of the school day
4:15 pm -- Office closes
PARENT CORNER
"Coffee with the Principal" Update
We were able to discuss the 3rd Grade Reading Bill, Literacy Center update, the role of the Learning Coaches and our MTSS program.
Hope to see you next time!
Turrill Tough Challenge
Every month, we will be comparing the total number of office referrals from this year to last. Every month that the number of referrals is less, all students will earn a school-wide reward.
Thank you to our students for being Turrill Tough and making decisions that help our school to be a safer place that everyone can learn at!
Unfortunately, our September office referrals increased this year compared to last year from 39 (September '16) to 47 (September '17).
Thank you for Taking the Fall 2017 Parent Survey!
- Purpose and Direction (4.13)
- Governance and Leadership (3.92)
- Teaching and Assessing for Learning (4.05)
- Resources and Support Systems (4.02)
- Using Results for Continuous Improvement (4.04)
Click the link below to download the entire survey.
M-STEP Update
M-STEP Results: What LCS Families Can Expect
This past spring, our students took Michigan’s summative statewide test, the M-STEP, for the second time. Final results from the2016 M-STEP are available and you should have received them in the mail. Thanks to technology improvements and online testing, our district has much earlier access to data that is also a more precise measure of learning.
The purpose of the M-STEP assessment is to see how close our students are to reaching Michigan’s new higher standards in English language arts and mathematics. For high school students, the PSAT, SAT, and WorkKeys components also measure students’ readiness for success in college and careers.
This year’s test scores will build on the new baseline set in 2015 when the M-STEP was brand new. This year’s district results improved. We expect that as students gain more and more experiences with online assessment and as our instruction adapts to Michigan’s higher standards, our scores will rise over time. We encourage families to remember that state standardized test scores are just one measure of student progress and to keep them in perspective.
What happens next?
Lapeer Community Schools will spend time reviewing the 2016 M-STEP results to find where we are having success, and where we see areas in which to improve. The test results also will reveal which groups of students are doing well, and which will need more or different kinds of support.
Families are encouraged to review the M-STEP Parent Report and learn where your child might need additional support. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher and learn how together you can target academic support where it’s needed most.
Intersession One (October 23 - 27)
Turrill Intersessions are a way for students to extend the classroom through engaging, exploratory enrichment activities.
Price:
$110.00 for the first child
$100.00 for each additional child
Price with Daycare:
$125.00 for the first child
$115.00 for each additional child
The PTC does offer a limited number of 50% scholarships. Please let us know if you are interested in more information.
Childcare Information:
Childcare is available starting at 6:30am and ending at 6:00pm through Kids & Co. If you are not pre-registered with Kids & Co., there is a $50 registration fee. Transportation is not provided for care before or after intersession hours.
Please contact the office at 810-667-2438 to register or for more information.
2017-2018 Suggested Supply Lists
Insurance Questions?
Did you know....
Things to consider:
1. Is your current doctor part of the new plan
2. Is the hospital the one you want
Click the link below for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Resources