Feb 12, 2024: Monday Magi Messenger

Happy Monday Magi Families,

The first issue of our Magi Monday Messenger had quite the reception. Thank you to all the parents who took the time to send messages and provide feedback. Your input is invaluable, and I'm truly excited to continue this dialogue with you. Last week, we celebrated National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of our counseling staff. I'm delighted to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of two remarkable individuals, Ms. Sonia Kevnick and Mr. Calieb Ray. They play vital roles in our student support systems and collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and administration to ensure the well-being of our entire school community. Please join me in expressing our gratitude to them when you see them around our buildings.

I'd like to remind everyone that this Wednesday marks Count Day for all Michigan school districts. While it's always important for students to attend school regularly, this day holds particular significance. I kindly ask that you ensure your children are in school if they're feeling healthy. If possible, please consider rescheduling any non-urgent appointments. On the topic of enrollment, I'm proud to share that our district has experienced a 12% increase in enrollment during my time as superintendent. This growth reflects positively on our community and enables us to offer our students an even richer curriculum and enhanced programming. Welcoming new families into our community is a joy, and thanks to this growth, we can expand our services and opportunities for all students.

Wishing you, your families, and all members of our community a truly magical week ahead.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Kowalski

If your 8th-12th grader is interested, we do have some limited spaces left for our Washington D.C. Trip, and some scholarship funds available. Please have them stop by to see Mrs. Kowalski for a registration form.

We're thrilled to share some moments captured this week featuring our continued investment in providing dedicated time for our teachers to collaborate. This means that our teachers, staff, and administrators are coming together to pool their expertise and resources to ensure the best possible learning experience for your child. But why is this investment so important? First, it's all about student success. Using a combination of information and years of experience, our teachers are creating instruction to meet every student's needs. Whether through personalized learning, small group activities, or differentiated assignments, we're ensuring everyone gets "What They Need" (AKA Win Time or Magi Focus!) And guess what? When teachers collaborate, everyone benefits – especially your child! To give you a glimpse into the magic happening during these meetings, here's a snapshot of our teams, including our incredible math team in action. They're collaborating on real-world math examples and conducting item analysis of a recent assessment to ensure that our teaching methods are as effective as possible.

Please return your registration by Friday, February 16 for planning purposes.