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Eisenhower Elementary

September 6, 2026
Welcome Back!
Dear Eisenhower Families,
What a wonderful first week of school! It has been so exciting to welcome our students back and see our classrooms and hallways filled with smiles, learning, and lots of energy.
I am incredibly proud of how well our students have adjusted to new routines, classrooms, and expectations. A big thank you to our families for your patience and support as we work through the busy beginning-of-the-year routines. Your partnership makes such a difference!
I am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and all the learning, growth, and memories we will share along the way.
I hope your family enjoys a relaxing weekend. We can’t wait to see everyone back next week!
Together We SOAR,
Mrs. Kapanka
Emergency Verification Forms
Technology Forms
If you have a Y5, Kindergarten, 3rd grader, or new student to Eisenhower please take minute to fill out our Fraser Technology Agreement (tap on the blue box Fraser Technology Agreement below). We are working on deploying iPads soon. In order for your student to receive their iPad, we need the Fraser Technology Agreement submitted. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Eisenhower media tech, Mrs. Holtyn - Regina.Holtyn@FraserK12.org.
Returning students DO NOT need to do this.
26-27 Supply Lists
Suggested Supply Lists are posted HERE Please scroll to the bottom of the page and select BACK TO SCHOOL.
Eisenhower Picture Day - September 21st
This year we will continue to use SchoolPictures.Com as our vendor. Picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st. Order forms will be sent home this week. All students will be photographed. Families wishing to order pictures in advance may do so by visiting the website and using the QR code on the order form.
Need a Backpack?
If your family is in need, we have a small supply of backpacks available free of charge. The backpacks were donated by New Life Baptist Church in Fraser and some even contain supplies. Feel free to call the office if you'd like a backpack.
Bus Stop Information
Bus stop information will be available online for the 2026–2027 school year starting August 24th. You can access your child’s bus stop information by visiting www.fraser.k12.mi.us. Click on the "Bus Stops" link and enter your address to retrieve your child’s bus stop information.
It is very important to check your child’s bus stop, as routes have been modified for the 2026–2027 school year.
Students will be assigned a route number in lieu of a bus number. The route number is located on the left side of the entry door. To ensure transportation, all students must be at their bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time.
Please review with your child the bus rules found on the Transportation Department’s website.
Before/After School Care- SAAC
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students!
Michigan is continuing its commitment to providing free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2026–27 school year!
While meals are free for all students, we still encourage every family to complete the Education Benefits Form: https://fraser.familyportal.cloud/. Completing the form helps Fraser receive additional funding and resources that support all students and schools.
Meal reminder: A required component of a complete breakfast and lunch is ½ cup of fruit or vegetables, which must be taken with the meal for it to be free of charge.
Find menus, meal information, and more details about what qualifies as a free meal on our website, https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/programs/food-service.
August and September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
You can find the food service menus HERE along with other helpful information. August and September menus are listed below as well.
Does your child have medical needs?
If your child has specific medical needs, please reach out to the main office prior to the start of school. In order to administer medication, consent forms must be completed. Consent forms for prescription medications must include dosage and frequency information signed by a physician. Medication, including inhalers, must be stored in the main office and not in backpacks or pockets. In addition, if your child has a medical plan, it will need to be updated for the 26-27 school year.
Please find medication forms linked below for your convenience.
FPS Wireless Communication Device Policy
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to share the student cell phone and personal device expectations in Fraser Public Schools.
In accordance with state law and Fraser Public Schools policy, students may not use personal wireless communication devices during the school day while on school grounds. This is consistent with our past practices at the elementary buildings.
What does this mean for elementary students?
Students may bring a device to school, but it must remain turned off, stored away, and out of sight during the school day. This includes cell phones, smartwatches and smart glasses, earbuds and headphones, personal tablets and any device that can text, call, access the internet, take photos or videos, send email, or provide entertainment.
Are there exceptions?
Yes. Exceptions may be made for medically necessary devices, school-issued devices, approved instructional use and IEP or 504 accommodations.
What happens if a student has a device out?
If a student has a device out during instructional time, they will be asked to put it away. If needed, staff may secure the device in a designated, secure location until the end of the school day.
Discipline will not be issued simply because a student has a device out. Consequences may be assigned if a student refuses to follow the expectation or repeatedly fails to comply with the policy. Our goal is to respond in a safe, reasonable, and consistent manner while helping students develop responsible technology habits.
How can families help?
We ask for your partnership as we make this transition. Before the school year begins, please talk with your student about keeping personal devices put away during the school day and the importance of following staff directions.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to provide a focused, safe, and positive learning environment for every Fraser student.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Your Child's Lifelong Attendance Habits Start Now
Chronic absenteeism is considered a hidden educational crisis in the U.S.
Throughout this first month of school, strive for your child to have perfect attendance (unless, of course, your child falls ill).
Although some children experience anxiety around coming to school, especially in the early weeks of the school year, it is important to keep bringing them, each and every day -- because it WILL become easier for them! Succumbing to that anxiety lays the groundwork for your child to become chronically absent. If your child is nervous about coming to school and is giving you a "run for your money" in the mornings this month, don't hesitate to give us a call and we can try to help.
Children with good attendance (9 or fewer days absent per year) typically:
*Maintain quality friendships
*Are less anxious about school
*Are more confident
*Are higher achieving
*GRADUATE!
*Experience success in the work force and in LIFE!
Remember, all absences count toward chronic absenteeism, even if you call the attendance line or provide documentation.
In Fraser, we continue to work hard to decrease chronic absenteeism -- which in turn benefits ALL students!
Daily Attendance
Calling in your child sick, an appointment or vacation? Please call the attendance line at any time of day at 586-439-6690. Utilizing the attendance line will assist our office staff with making sure attendance records are accurate.
The Second Step Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum K-8
The Second Step Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum K-8
Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child. Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning. Therefore, we are excited to continue to use Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning in September to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. (For more information about the benefits of SEL, please check out the quick video below.)
Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons will build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Twain to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Please view the flyers below to learn more about the program topics, and look for additional updates from classroom teachers and ALL district newsletters.
Title I Parent Meeting Presentation
Here is our Title I presentation from Wednesday, August 26th in case you were not able to attend.
26-27 Vacation Planner
Fraser Youth Choir Auditions
Auditions for the Fraser Youth Choir, our 5th and 6th grade all-district choir, will be taking place on Monday, September 14th at 6:00 PM. This group meets every Monday at 6:00 PM in the FHS Choir Room and puts together two concerts a year. All are welcome to sing and have fun with friends! You can email all questions to daniel.reeves@fraserk12.org.
Fraser Performing Arts Auditions
Tribal Affiliation
In Michigan, schools are required to collect certain student information, such as enrollment, demographics, and program participation, and share it with the Michigan Department of Education. This process is required by state and federal law and helps monitor publicly funded education programs.
A new rule in the State School Aid Act now requires schools to also collect information about students’ tribal affiliations. This change was developed with input from Tribal Nations in Michigan.
Starting this school year, families have the option to share tribal affiliation information. Sharing this information is completely voluntary.
The data will help strengthen communication with Tribal Nations and may allow schools to qualify for additional funding to better support Indigenous students.
If a family chooses to share this information, it will be protected under privacy laws such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), which also prohibits discrimination.
If you would like to report your tribal affiliation, please complete this form by October 7.
PTO Corner
Contact us at: Fraser.Eisenhower.pto@gmail.com
President: Chasity True
Vice President: Carrie Lord
Treasurer: Melissa Buyikian
Secretary: Jenn Coppens
Teacher Trustee: Tyler Plucinski
School Information
About Us:
Email: jessica.kapanka@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/11
Location: 32175 Eveningside, Fraser, MI, USA
Phone: (586)439-6600
Important Dates:
- 9/4 - 9/7 - Labor Day Recess
- 9/8 - School Resumes
- 9/11 - Fraser Family Tailgate
- 9/14- Fraser Youth Choir Auditions at FHS
- 9/15 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 9/17 - PTO Meeting 4pm
- 9/17 - Detroit Lion's Spirit Day
- 9/21 - Picture Day
- 9/30 - PTO Great Skate
- 10/7 - Count Day
- 10/9 - Homecoming
- 10/15- 6th Grade Camp
The full 2026-27 District Calendar is available on our website!