Adams Update November 6, 2024

Every day is a great day at Adams!

MPS District Vision

The MPS District Vision: Lead with respect, trust and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success. At Adams Elementary we follow the vision and the work the district is doing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by introducing a vocabulary word to students each month. The word is introduced and defined at the morning meeting at least once each week of the month. We also include PYP Learner Profile Attributes. The word(s) for November is equity. Equity ensures that every person has the tools and support they need to be successful. The PYP attribute for November is principled. Be sure and ask your student about the words shared at morning meeting.

PYP Learner Profile Attribute Student of the Month

Each month, staff members at Adams Elementary will highlight students who “live the learner profile.” The learner profile consists of ten attributes that we want to cultivate in our students and encourage them to encompass every day. Students who demonstrate the selected learner profile attribute will be nominated for a monthly award.

During the month of October, we are highlighting students who demonstrate the learner profile attribute of open-mindedness. An open-minded student is one who appreciates his or her own culture and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others.

This month, the following students are being recognized for demonstrating the Learner Profile Open-Minded:

  • Harrison Marble
  • Evelyn Marple
  • Youlin Qi
  • Oscar Wagner
  • Madden Geitman
  • Dylan Martuch
  • Carter Sovereen
  • Charlie Osburn
  • Jenziah Wheeler
  • Olivia Wisniewski
  • Sophia Evangelista Serves

During the month of October, we are highlighting students who demonstrate the social-emotional learner profile of self-awareness. Self-awareness means knowing about yourself—like understanding your feelings, thoughts, and actions. It's like when you know what makes you happy, what might make you feel sad, or why you're feeling grumpy. It also means noticing how your actions affect others and learning how to make choices that help you and those around you feel good.

This month the following students are being recognized for demonstrating self-awareness:

  • Isabelle Morgenstern
  • Casey Voelker
  • Kanan Grooms
  • Evie Bogman
  • Hanna Partanen
  • Josiah Juarez
  • Ainsley Summers
  • Sonia Behr
  • Alivia Bullard

Mrs. Christina Tignanelli

IB PYP/STEM Coordinator

Respiratory Illness Prevention Measures

Lost and Found

Unclaimed items are donated at the end of each 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.

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

  • We have two restaurant nights this month: Buffalo Wild Wings (November 6, all day) and Papa Johns Pizza (November 12), with both restaurants 20 % of your total bill will be donated back to Adams PTO.
  • We also have a Skate Night this month, November 21 at the Roller Arena. We hope you will join us - the next one will be in February!
  • Save the Date for the Holiday Shoppe in the Adams Gym, December 4th from 5:30 pm - 7 pm

November

  • 6 Restaurant Day - Buffalo Wild Wings (all day - show flier)
  • 11 PTO Meeting, 6 pm - All Welcome + Childcare
  • 12 Papa Johns Pizza Night (promo code Adams20)
  • 21 Adams Skate Night at the Roll Arena, 6 pm-8 pm
  • 22 Popcorn Friday – Wear Adams Gear or Blue!
  • 27 Spirit Day: Roll Out of Bed Day
  • 24 Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:51 AM
  • 28-29 No School - Thanksgiving Break

December

  • 4 Holiday Shoppe 5:30-7 pm in the Adams Cafeteria - All Welcome!
  • 9 PTO Meeting, 6 pm - All Welcome + Childcare
  • More to come...

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 - PTOPresidentAdams@gmail.com

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.

Midland Public Schools Flyer Boards

Schools receive many requests to share flyers about community activities. Midland Public Schools maintains two flyer boards to share this information with families. Please follow the links below to access the flyer boards.

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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