Every day is a great day at Adams!
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 August was safe space, and the PYP attributes were caring and balanced. Safe space is defined as an environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves without fear of attack. Be sure and ask your student about the words shared at morning meeting.
Parking Lot Reminders
Due to safety concerns, students must not be dropped off prior to 8:20 a.m. unless a student is enrolled in the Campfire program. Morning supervision begins at 8:20.
- Pull forward as far as possible (just not into the bus lane by the flagpole) when you are along the drop-off/pick-up lane.
- Have your children enter/exit the car on the passenger side directly onto the sidewalk.
- Do not park and get out of your vehicle on the road, or in the pick-up/drop-off line! If you are walking your child to the school, please park in the parking lot first.
- Continue to give each other grace and patience in the parking lot. It models patience, care, and leadership for our students, and helps to keep everyone safe. Thank you!
PI Forms Were Due August 22 for All Students
For those who have not completed the Personal Information Form (PI Form) for the 2023-24 school year, please do so today.
Here is the link for the PTO e-newsletter: https://adamsatomsptoupdate.my.canva.site
Highlights
FALL SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN!
The Adams School Spirit storefront through McCreadie Sales will be open until Thursday, August 31. Orders typically take 4-6 weeks to print & distribute after the closing date. Thank you for your patience. Fall is a busy time for McCreadie!
A couple of new designs are added to the shop, so you don’t want to miss out! A portion of the profits will be donated back to Adams PTO. Thank you for supporting our Adams Atoms! Here is the link to the Adams Spirit Wear store:
https://adamsele2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Upcoming PTO Events
- Aug. 31 - Deadline to Order Spirit Wear
- Sep. 11 - PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm (Meet and Greet at 5:30 pm)
- Sep. 26 - Adams Elementary Skate Night at the Roller Arena
- Sep. 29 - Popcorn Day & Atoms Spirit Day (Wear Adams Gear or Something Blue)
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
- 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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