Rocket Review
Week of November 15, 2019
A Snow Day in November?
We were quite surprised for the large amount of snow that came this week! Also surprised that it closed all the local schools as road crews worked to clear subdivisions. I do not remember ever having this much snow or a day off due to the weather this early in the school year.
The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a snowy and cold winter for Michigan this season. From the UCS Elementary Student Handbook:
"Fresh air and exercise are proven to enhance a child’s physical and educational growth.
Recess is an important part of the Utica Community Schools elementary program and is supervised by authorized school personnel. A doctor’s note is required to excuse a student from recess for more than two days. Your child should come to school appropriately dressed for outdoor play, even in the winter months."
Please make sure your child is prepared to be outside for recess, even in the winter months. General guidelines for outdoor recess in the winter are outlined below.
Morgan completed the first of three school safety drills this week. Students discussed different options for school safety, including evacuation, stay in place, and door security. There will be two more state required school safety drills throughout the remainder of the school year, along with another severe weather awareness drill (2 required), and 2 more fire drills (5 required).
Finally, please remember that during arrival and dismissal times, our school buses have the right of way in the bus lane at all times. Our bus drivers are responsible for the transportation of up to 80 students per bus. As they arrive to school, drivers will be asked to quickly move out of the bus zone so students can exit the bus and enter the school safely. Thank you for your understanding and patience during our busy morning and dismissal times.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Lasky
Good luck Morgan Stingers!
Wellness Weekend Over Thanksgivng
Recess Outside or Inside
20°F Recess is held outside
15-19°F Wind conditions will determine recess location
14°F or Below: Inside Recess
We use Weather.com and Accuweather for updates and temperature readings.
If temperatures are between 15° and 19°, the wind chill factor will be considered. A low windchill will warrant an indoor recess.
It is important that children dress appropriately for winter weather: boots, hats, gloves/mittens and a warm coat. All students are expected to participate in recess. Fresh air and physical play help develop fitness and increase children’s ability to focus during learning times. Generally, if a child is well enough to attend school, they are well enough to go outside for a short break and to get some fresh air.
A doctor's note is required to excuse a student from recess for more than 2 days.
News From Physical Education
Physical Education News:
- Gym Shoe REMINDER! The snow is here and so are the winter boots! Please help your child remember his/her gym shoes so they can participate in Physical Education. Thank You!
- Morgan Elementary is the lucky recipient of a nutrition education experience of a lifetime with Jump for Jill Live Tour! There will be a school-wide assembly on December 4th.
- Morgan Elementary will also particiapte in Jump Rope for Heart the first week of March. More details will come later.
- Lastly, we are looking to makeover one of the bulletin boards that are in the gym. We will be collecting decals/stickers of sports teams till the end of the school year. Example: baseball, softball, dance, cheer, football, swim, basketball, ect. Decals can be from a team your child plays from, collegiate teams, professional teams, and local teams. Thank You!!
Thank you for all your support!
Mrs. Crum
Mrs. Phelan
Annual Mitten Tree Collection
Green Team Candy Wrapper Collection
The first Green Team activity is to collect empty candy wrappers for recycling. There is a box located in the lobby, by the white PTO chalk board, to put empty candy wrappers. The Green Team will collect and recycle.
Please send in your CLEAN empty wrappers in a ziploc bag or paper bag for donation.
Morgan Annual Food Drive
The past few years, Morgan has collected more food items than Malow Junior High and other surrounding elementary schools who participate. Let's keep the trend going and donate non-perishable food items for local Helping Hands food pantry.
Summit Ski Club
Eisenhower NHS Tutoring
Parents may register their students by submitting a request located on our website:
http://ikenhs.weebly.com/eagle-tutoring.html.
This will allow us to prepare adequate tutors for each subject matter. We ask that parents complete the form by Sunday night each week in order to allow us to organize the correct number of NHS students.
Their goal is to provide a safe and productive environment for both students needing help and our NHS members offering their service. Additionally, a staff member will be on site every week checking in registered students and monitoring the sessions.
8 Keys Weekly Ticket Winners
The following are the winner for the past two weeks:
AIM:
- Xander Long
- Vildana
Kindergarten:
- Sydney
- Christopher
First Grade:
- Jeevan
- Ivana
Second Grade:
- Ethan
- Barry
Third Grade:
- William
- Eli
Fourth Grade:
- Aiden
- Angelo
Fifth Grade:
- Abby
- Jack K
Sixth Grade:
- Mady S
- Marcella
Looking for Lunch Monitors!
Looking for help on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays!
If you would be interested in helping in the lunchroom, please fill out a lunch monitor application with EduStaff. A link to the application can be found below. You will need to create an account, enter your information, complete some online training modules, and have a background check with finger prints. Then you can work as many lunch days as you would like and be paid for your help!
Several of our lunch monitors also complete additional training in EduStaff to serve as substitute paraprofessionals in our building. If you are interested in becoming a substitute paraprofessional, please use the EduStaff application process below.
If you have questions about becoming a lunch monitor or the online process, please contact Melissa Roth in our main office at 586-797-5800.
The Nutcracker at Macomb
Mark Your Calendar
Calendar Dates
Monday, November 18: PTO Meeting 6:30 PM @ Hamlin Pub on 25 Mile & VanDyke
Tuesday, November 19: Elementary report cards sent home electronically
Friday, November 22: Bagel Day
Wednesday, November 27: No School--Thanksgiving Break--Wellness Weekend
Monday, December 2: School resumes
Thursday, December 4: Morgan Blood Drive 2-9 PM
December 9 - 12: Holiday Shop
Flyers for Holiday Shop will come home the week of December 2.
Schedule for shopping to come in the next few weeks.
Tuesday, December 17: 3rd & 5th Grade Music Concerts
December 23 - January 1: Holiday Break
Thursday, Jan. 2: School Resumes
UCS News and Updates
Now Hiring Bus Drivers
Starting at $16.50 per hour w/paid training
Call 586-797-7100
The winner is......
Morgan beats Monfort! Earns $420 for PTO!
Thank you to all who participated!
Skate Night Calendar
Wednesday, January 8
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, April 23
Monday, November 18, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
All Morgan parents are welcome to attend!
Future Dates for Meetings:
Monday, November 18
Tuesday, January 21
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, March 24
Monday, April 20
Tuesday, May 19
Box Tops are Going Digital!
Morgan Elementary
Mission: Morgan is dedicated to developing lifelong learners through the working relationship of students, staff, and community.
Email: sue.lasky@uticak12.org
Website: http://morgan.uticak12.org/
Location: 53800 Mound Road, Shelby charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: (586) 797-5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucsmorgan/
Twitter: @MorganElementa3