Adams Update January 8, 2025

Every day is a great day at Adams!

Save the Day

The incoming 2025-26 Kindergarten Parent Meeting is Thursday, February 6th, at 6:00 PM. Come on in for a snapshot of all things Kindergarten and meet our team.

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 January is culture. Culture - a set of ideas, customs, traditions, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people. The PYP attribute for January is inquirer. Be sure and ask your student about the words shared at morning meeting.

PYP Learner Profile Attribute Student of the Month

During the month of December, students and staff at Adams have been focusing on developing the PYP learner profile attribute communicator. An effective communicator is someone who shares thoughts and ideas respectfully. Additionally, they listen thoughtfully to the ideas and perspectives of others. Communicators also work toward using more than one language to express themselves in many ways.

The following students are being recognized for their exceptional communication skills throughout the month of December:

  • K: Ashleen Bambhania, Yousef Mirghani
  • 1: Mario Thomas, Pierce Wrozek
  • 2: Rex Donner
  • 3: Owen Cahill, Annabel Hoeffner
  • 4: Kaitlyn Daut, Lena Dreibelbis
  • 5: Sophia Hus, Gergely Nagy

Through the month of December, students and staff at Adams have been focusing on developing the SEL concept of self-management. Students who are self-managed are in control of their own thoughts, feelings, and actions. When a student has good self-management, they are able to make good choices and stay focused on their goals.

The following students are being recognized for their self-management skills during the month of December:

  • K: Freya Howell, Hannah Smith
  • 1: Ryker Beaushaw, Kaci Bennett
  • 3: Henrietta Lambert, Gabrielle Tomlinson
  • 4: Lucy Pepmeier
  • 5: Alivia Bullard, Jaxson Doud

Way to go, Adams Atoms!

Mrs. Christina Tignanelli

IB PYP/STEM Coordinator

Traveling Teacher Parking

Throughout Midland Public Schools, traveling teachers move from one building to the next to teach our students in multiple subject areas. When you see designated Traveling Teacher Parking signs, those spaces must be left open for teachers. Some classes, like band, start near the end of the school day. If the designated spaces are taken, classes will not begin on time. Please be courteous by ensuring traveling teachers have a parking space.

January Menus

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.

Stay Up-to-Date with the PTO e-Newsletter: https://adamsatomsptoupdate.my.canva.site

The PTO is hosting two fun family events in the coming months. Please Save the Date for:

Adams Game Night - Friday, February 21, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Adams Carnival - Friday, March 14, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Please note that an adult must be present with the student(s) to participate in both events.

Are you interested in learning more about these two events or volunteering, please let us know on this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffN62VlEbRfTAlT4FoFEcNuCXvqCkiqyuxuvg1WKKANo5-XQ/viewform

January

  • 13 PTO Meeting 6:00 PM - All Welcome and Childcare Provided
  • 14 Papa Johns Pizza Night (promo code Adams20)
  • 20 No School – Martin Luther King Day
  • 22 4th Grade Music Performance 10:00 (4th grade parents welcome)
  • 24 Adams Spirit Day: Pure Michigan (from tourists to sports teams)
  • 31 Popcorn Day & Atoms Spirit Day (wear Adams gear or 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 - 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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