We are off and buzzing with the 2023-2024 school year! I will continue to craft The BUZZ in order to share important information, updates, invitations to events and celebrations among many other things. You can count on the BUZZ to be sent at least twice a month if not more. If you would like an event featured, please feel free to share it with the office staff and we will do our best to get it added to the newsletter!

Thank you for all you are doing to help our students be successful!

#ONEHIVE

Becky Hutchinson

Why the Hive is our section to highlight students that exemplify what it means to be a Yellowjacket!! #ONHIVE

The Community Advisory Committee would like to thank all of our parents who provided feedback and shaped the foundation of our future School Wellness program.

We will have our first CAC meeting of the year on Monday, September 25th in the high school library from 3:15-4:15. All of our parents are invited to attend if they would like. At this meeting, we plan to share information about our medical sponsor, the services provided, the plan of observation, and get feedback on several policies.

If you are interested in attending, please email Mike Arbuckle mike.arbuckle@concordschools.net

If you or someone you know is still interested in childcare, please complete the form below. We are offering GSRP, tuition preschool. and afterschool care!

When you TALK, READ, and SING with your child, ​even before she can use words, you’re building her brain and helping to prepare her for success in school and in life. It may not always be easy to talk to babies, especially when they can’t talk back. To help, we’ve pulled fun tips and resources grounded in the best science, to help you TALK, READ, and SING with your child every day! ​​

Because attendance is so important, please send your child to school every day unless he or she has a contagious illness or is running a fever.

We are pleased to announce that 35 students have been selected to participate in the All-In Leadership Conference scheduled at CMU on September 19th. This conference is an all-day event, and we are proud to take our students to this prestigious gathering.

The All-In Leadership Conference is an excellent opportunity for our students to enhance their leadership skills and gain valuable insights from renowned industry experts. This event will provide them a platform to engage in meaningful discussions, network with like-minded individuals, and broaden their horizons.

Participating in this conference will significantly benefit our students, exposing them to diverse perspectives and inspiring them to become influential leaders in their respective fields. Investing in such opportunities will contribute to their growth and equip them with the necessary skills to excel in their future endeavors.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the selected students and commend them for their dedication and commitment. We are confident they will represent our school professionally and make the most of this enriching experience.

We also want to express our gratitude to the organizers of the All-In Leadership Conference for providing this platform and for selecting our students to participate. We appreciate their efforts in creating an event that fosters leadership development and encourages exchanging ideas.

In conclusion, we are excited to take our students to the All-In Leadership Conference at CMU on September 19th. This event will undoubtedly contribute to their personal and professional growth, and we look forward to witnessing their achievements and experiences during this all-day conference.

Mrs. Fiero's classes kicked off their learning this year by being intentional about building their hive! The work demonstrated how a wide variety of systems are connected and related, but depending on your perception, they can be connected in different ways. The lesson had so many layers and was a great way to illustrate connection, interdependence, and perspective. It also was a great visual way to understand these connections are very similar to what we see in the relationships we build at school.

Hello, Potential 2024 Graduates:

I want to share a few reminders and details as we get our momentum for the 2023-2024 school year.

It is important that you pass all of the courses on your schedule so that you can pass, earn the credit, and in return earn your high school diploma.

Zaire Ingram, who is on campus on Mondays (all day) and Tuesday mornings is available to help fill out applications for those applying to college and to help students with resumes that they can use as they apply for jobs as well. Zaire is from the College and Career Access Center that is housed in the Jackson Crossing.

For those planning to attend college; FAFSA, the free application used to identify what possible financial assistance you may qualify for to use towards college, is not opening until at least December as they are making changes to the application.

Provided below are a few resources for those planning to attend college.

College Applications - Fee Waivers - There are 2 lists on the attached document. One is a list of colleges that have no fee to apply. The other list is of colleges that will be providing fee waivers to students who have the codes and use them to submit their applications during a certain time frame (see table in the document). Also, many colleges offer fee waiver codes when you make an official visit to their campus - they oftentimes give it out at the end of the tour.

Michigan Achievement Scholarship - This was new to Michigan last year and families who have not qualified in the past MAY now.

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship

Michigan Institution Updates - from admissions criteria to financial information see updates for this year.

https://sites.google.com/micollegeaccess.org/cavacollegeguide/home?authuser=0&scrlybrkr=50cd8b69

Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

Respectfully,

Kelly Otto

Concord High School Counselor

405 South Main Street

Concord, MI 49237

(517) 867-6109

You may have noticed that PowerSchool was down again this week. In an effort to improve cybersecurity, changes have been made to our operating systems including PowerSchool. It is my understanding the PowerSchool app is still not working. I will keep families posted on any news I hear regarding that, BUT I know there is now a new link for students and their families to access grades and view student progress in classes. This link is active and working and can be found below. If you have forgotten your login information and/or password, please email your building administrative assistant and they can get you your PowerSchool information.

If you would like to watch middle school action unfold follow Concord Middle School on Instagram. Their account is @concordyearbook. The yearbook club is going to be updating it more frequently than the Facebook page with pictures.

Have you liked the Elementary/Middle School Facebook Page? What about the Concord Community Schools Facebook Page??

If you have not yet, this week is a great time to start. The Elementary and Middle schools use the Facebook page to post many updates, announcements, and student photos; the Concord Community Schools page is a great way to see how a YellowJacket week unfolds! Don't miss the news - like and follow the pages today.

Concord Elementary/Middle School Facebook Page

Concord Community Schools Facebook Page

We are in need of bus drivers, food service staff members, coaches, and individuals willing to work through EduStaff as Guest Teachers or subs for all of our positions. If you are interested and able, we would love to have you on our team. Below you will find information about signing up to work as a Guest Teacher through Edustaff. Further, you can view unfilled positions on our website. If you have any questions, please call one of our offices.

Email: rebecca.hutchinson@concordschools.net
Website: www.concordschools.net
Location: 405 South Main Street, Concord, MI, USA
Phone: (517)524-8850