Every day is a great day at Adams!
Reminder - Picture Orders are Due by October 3, 2024
If you order by paper, not online, you may place your order by returning the proof envelope with payment to your student's homeroom teacher or the office by October 3, 2024. Orders placed after the deadline will be shipped directly to your home for an additional cost.
Picture Retakes are Wednesday, October 16 - HR Imaging has a NO QUESTIONS ASKED policy for retakes. If you are not happy with your student's picture, it can be retaken on retake day. Students must bring their original proofing envelope or purchased package and return it to their homeroom teacher to have the retakes.
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 October is diversity. Diversity-ways that people are similar or different. The PYP attribute for October is open-minded. Be sure and ask your student about the words shared at morning meeting.
Lost and Found
The lost and found clothing rack near the gym is full of items that are longing to go home.
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
Bonus Spirit Wear Order
We will have a small Spirit Wear shop open online during October with two NEW options, plus our standard logo design on long sleeves. Online orders must be completed by Friday, October 25. Perfect if you are looking for a holiday gift, the order should be completed in 4-5 weeks. Spirit Wear Online Shop: https://adamsspiritfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Save the Date - Fall Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair will begin on October 17, and all students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their library time. Families can shop at our Book Fair on Thursday, October 24, from 1 PM to 8 PM during Parent Teacher Conference hours. Adams Book Fair Website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/adamselementaryschool5
October Restaurant Give Back
We have two restaurant nights this month: Papa Johns on October 8th code Adams20 and Qdoba on October 24th https://qdoba.force4good.com/event/1db5d5a9-5345-44f6-a80b-55be55ecd4ad
October
- 8 Papa John's Pizza Night (promo code Adams20)
- 14 PTO Meeting 6 PM - All Welcome + childcare
- 16 Picture Day Retakes
- 17-23 Book Fair Classrooms Shop (during class library time)
- 18 Spirit Day: Pink-Out Day
- 18 Final Day of Marking Period #1
- 24 Half Day of School - Dismissal at 11:51 AM
- 24 Elementary Conferences - PTO Hospitality Teacher Conference Meal
- 24 Book Fair Family Shopping Day 1 PM to 8 PM
- 24 Restaurant Night Qdoba 4 PM to 8 PM (promo code QDOBAGIVES)
- 25 Popcorn Friday – Spirit Day - Wear Adams Gear or Something Blue!
- 31 Classroom Halloween Parties + Parade
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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