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Adams Update August 16, 2023

Every day is a great day at Adams!

Hooray for Mrs. Capua!

On Monday, August 14, fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Capua was awarded a Gerstacker Excellence in Teaching Award. We are very proud of Mrs. Capua and glad to call her an Adams Atom!

Stacie Capua

Due by August 22 for All Students

ParentVUE - Personal Information Form Update

The 2023-2024 Personal Information Form is now live for parents to complete. Please fill out the PI Form by August 22 for each student. If you have trouble using ParentVUE or have not set up an account, please let us know in the school office, and we can give you a new login. ParentVUE is how you will update school records, view grades, see class assignments, and more.

Here are a few things covered within the PI Form:

  • Update demographic information
  • Update health information
  • Update emergency contacts
  • Sign the Student Acceptable Use Policy (without consent accounts are disabled)
  • Sign the Student Device User Agreement with opt into or out of Technology Insurance options* (without consent a student doesn't get a device)
  • Provides a link to SchoolPay for Chromebook Insurance, sports fees, etc.
  • Provides a link to the Midland Family Portal to complete Free and Reduced Application

*Chromebook Insurance pricing structure is as follows:

  • Individual student ($30 per student)
  • Individual student Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible ($10 per student)

2023-24 Free and Reduced Application

Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. We ask that you fill out the application, as those who are approved may qualify for additional benefits.

Curriculum Nights

Parents are invited to attend grade level curriculum nights to learn more about the curriculum that will be delivered in specific grade levels. There will also be time for parents to ask questions about the daily schedule, classroom procedures, lunch, recess, etc. Due to space, this meeting is for parents only.

  • Kindergarten- Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6:30 pm
  • 1st Grade -Wednesday, Aug. 23, 5:30 pm
  • 2nd Grade -Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6:00 pm
  • 3rd Grade - Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:00 pm
  • 4th Grade -Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30 pm
  • 5th Grade -Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30 pm

Kindergarten Class Visits - Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:30-12:30 pm

Sign-up during the parent meeting on Aug. 16 for a time slot.

Highlights

Thank you to all the families that joined us at the Ice Cream Social and helped fill our playground cart!! We are excited for the new school year. Each grade has an upcoming Parent Meeting/Curriculum Night and we will have our playground carts at the meetings for any additional donations! Thank you for helping us kick off the 2023-2024 school year!

Upcoming PTO Events

  • Aug. 21 - Chalk the Walk 10:00 am (BYOC - Positive welcome back messages)
  • Aug. 22 - Papa John's Restaurant Give Back (Promo Code ADAMS20)
  • Aug. 27 - Adams Elementary Group Outing to Loons Game
  • Aug. 30 - Deadline to Order Adams Spirit Wear
  • Sep. 11 - PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 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

Key Dates and Times

  • First Day of School, Aug. 22
  • No School, Sep. 1
  • No School, Sep. 4
  • Picture Day, Sep. 12
  • PYP Luminary Peace Walk, Sep. 21
  • No School, Oct. 9
  • Marking Period 1 Ends, Oct. 20
  • Half-Day Dismissal 11:51 am, Oct. 26
  • Elementary Conferences, 1:00-4:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm Oct. 26
  • Retake & Group Picture Day, Nov. 2
  • Half-Day Dismissal 11:51 am, Nov. 22
  • No School, Nov. 23-24
  • End of Sem 1, Dec. 20
  • Winter Break, Dec. 21 - Jan 2
  • School Resumes, Jan. 3

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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