Adams Update December 13, 2023

Every day is a great day at Adams!

Bi-weekly Newsletter

Reminder

Dec 21 to Jan 2 - No School, Winter Break

A Mindful Recap

What a wonderful first semester of the school year it has been! Staff continues to work on embedding mindfulness practices in the classroom, leading check-ins for students, and modeling self-awareness and self-management. Strong connections have been made among staff and students, contributing to an environment that allows for our best learning to occur.

Six Days of Spirit

Dec 13 - Festive Sock or Slipper Day

Dec 14 - Holiday Sweater Day

Dec 15 - Flannel Day & Atoms Spirit Day

Dec 18 - Holiday Character Day

Dec 19 - Pajama Day

Dec 20 - Holiday Gear Day

Kindergarten Holiday Performance - Thursday, December 14

Thursday, December 14th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Adams Kindergarten Holiday Performance. Please drop students off in the classroom at 5:45 pm. Your understanding that this program is for Kindergarten families is appreciated. Space is limited.

Robotics

Robotics students from 4th and 5th grade took what they had been working on all season long to Freeland High School on Saturday, December 2nd. Students participated with their groups to teach the core values and present their projects. This season's theme was art-inspired and brought out their creative side. It was a great season!

Thank You

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to the PTO for their recent purchase of a new recovery couch and soccer nets. We genuinely appreciate the PTO's generosity and support in ensuring we have the resources we need to meet the needs of students.

A Special Thank you from the Davenport Students Nurses Association

School Supply Drive A Success!

A message from...The Students Nurses Association at Davenport University had a school supply drive in November for Adams Elementary School. The Students Nurses Association is a group of nursing students at Davenport focused on giving back to the local community. We are very grateful for all you do for the student community and want to help the teachers. We hope you enjoy all the goodies!

Lost and Found

Unclaimed items are donated at the end of each semester. December 20 is the last day of this semester.

Students should check the lost and found periodically. We have accumulated many misplaced items such as jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other personal belongings. Please label your child's belongings to help us quickly return them to their owners.

Community Programs

We want to be sure that our families are aware of the community programs available to those needing assistance. At this time, the following programs are available to Adams students/families:

The Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Backpack Buddies Program is available again this school year. Contact the office at 923-6037 if you would like to receive the food backpack.

Link to the PTO e-newsletter: https://adamsatomsptoupdate.my.canva.site

Upcoming Key Dates and Times

  • Dec 14 - Adams Skate Night at the Roller Arena
  • Dec 15 - Popcorn Friday
  • Dec 20 - Class Parties in the Morning
  • Dec 21 to Jan 2 - No School, Winter Break
  • Jan 3 - School Resumes
  • Jan 8 - PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

Want to connect with more families from Adams Elementary?

Join the Friends of Adams Elementary PTO Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandadamselementary/, or follow on Instagram @friendsofadamspto.

PTO President - Emma Palmiter - adamspto12@gmail.com

Daily Schedule

  • 8:35 am First Bell, students may enter the building, head to their classroom
  • 8:40 am Second Bell, school starts
  • 11:30 am - 12:19 pm Lunchtime (1st & 3rd - Eat/Play)
  • 11:55 am - 12:44 pm Lunchtime (KDG & 5th - Eat/Play)
  • 11:55 am - 12:44 pm Lunchtime (2nd & 4th - Play/Eat)
  • 3:40 pm Final Bell, students dismissed

Reporting Absences Through ParentVUE

Parents/Guardians can report student(s) absent via ParentVUE. This feature appears as a blue button titled "Report Absences" on the app's main page or website.

  • Parents/guardians can report absences for a single day or multiple days.
  • Report each student individually. Do not enter additional students in the notes section.
  • For each absence reported, parents/guardians must provide a detailed note explaining the reason. If you report your student as sick, please list the symptoms your student is experiencing. The note will help school attendance staff select the correct attendance code.
  • If you have a legal or medical document, please upload it with the absence, or provide it to the school attendance staff upon your student's return. Parents/guardians can still call to report an absence at 989-923-6037.

Tracy Renfro

Principal

renfrotd@midlandps.org

Wendy Sekely

Administrative Assistant

sekelywj@midlandps.org

Adams Elementary School

Office (989) 923-6037

Fax (989) 923-6035

1005 Adams Dr.

Midland, MI 48642

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