The Spartan Family Newsletter

Families can have a Christmas break without breaking the bank. Families can enjoy each other by staying in, watching holiday movies, playing games, and doing creative activities like baking cookies, decorating gingerbread houses, and making DIY ornaments. Other affordable options include driving or walking around to see neighborhood lights, attending local free events like parades , and making use of public resources like the local library.

At-home activities

• Get cozy: Have a Christmas movie marathon, read holiday books together, or create a festive reading nook.
• Get creative: Decorate gingerbread houses, bake and decorate Christmas cookies, or make DIY ornaments, decorations, and gifts.
• Play games: Host a family game night, work on a puzzle, or even have a holiday-themed board game night.
• Have a special meal: Make a big breakfast in your pajamas or host a cookie decorating contest.
• Get crafty: Make paper snowflakes, design your own Christmas cards, or create handmade gifts to give to others.

Outdoor and community activities

• Go on a light tour: Drive or walk around your neighborhood to see the Christmas lights, and bring along hot cocoa.
• Attend local events: Look for free holiday events in your town, such as Christmas parades, tree lightings, or concerts at community centers.
• Visit the library: Check the local library's calendar for holiday-themed activities and events.
• Go outside: If there's snow, go build a snowman, have a snowball fight, or go sledding.

As we prepare for the holiday season, I look back on my childhood and appreciate all of the people, families, and organizations that helped my family have a nice Christmas. Though I don't know any of the people who helped my family, I am so very thankful for them and their generosity.

It is because of their kindness, I truly enjoy helping families whenever I can. Working in a school gives us an excellent opportunity to do that. If we can be of any assistance during this holiday season, please reach out.

The class of 2027 advisor is in need of some additional volunteers. There are many opportunities to support your students. The money raised goes towards their Prom, graduation, and senior trip. Even if your student doesn't plan on attending the senior trip, they could definitely use the help to raise funds for prom and graduation. If you are interested, please contact their class advisor, Diane Evers. Phone - (517)260-2291. Email - gypsy.snickers@gmail.com

The class of 2027 will be doing concessions and the class of 2030 will be doing a bake sale. Santa will be here from 10-12. Come get some last minute Christmas gifts and support our students.

Join us for our upcoming Christmas Concert on December 10th. It is being held at the Waldron multi purpose room at 6:00 pm.
Your children have been working hard to put on a wonderful performance for you.

Mr. Roberts 6th grade class is having their Christmas party Thursday December 18th or Friday December 19th. Please don’t forget to buy for your secret Santa partner. Please only spend $5-$10 on your gift.

More information about food will come at a later time.

We have our Lil' Shoppers Shoppe starting next wee, Dec. 8-11.

Here is the website for more information: Waldron Elementary | Waldron, MI | MySchool Holiday Shop

Starting December 17th our Waldron Parent Teacher Team will meet at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you then!

If you are late dropping off your student, after 8am, please be sure to drop them off at the front door. All other doors will be locked at 8am and with it getting so cold out, we can't have any students standing at the door waiting for someone to come let them in. Thank you for help with this.

We are so glad to have you visit and hope you feel welcomed in our building! To best ensure the safety of our students and staff and maintain the daily flow, we have a couple of important requests for visitors:

When you arrive, please use the front doors to check in and sign out at the main office.

Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the front bus loop during the busy morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal times. We need to keep this lane clear for our buses to maneuver safely and efficiently.

Your cooperation with these small matters is greatly appreciated!

Our elementary students are still going outside for recess, please ensure that they are bringing appropriate clothing for the cold temperatures. If you need any hats, gloves, coats for your child please contact Mr. Furtney

Week of Week of 12/08 – 12/12

Monday (12/08) – Sports Pictures at 3pm, JH basketball at Camden Frontier @ 5:30pm

Tuesday (12/09) – HS Basketball vs Burr Oak @ 6pm

Wednesday (12/10) – Christmas Concert at 6pm

Thursday (12/11) –

Friday (12/12) – HS JV Basketball at Pittsford @ 5:30pm, JH and Varsity Basketball at Tekonsha @ 6pm

For this week's staff member highlight, we'd like you to meet one of our dedicated staff members, we'd like you to meet Phoenix Richardson. She is in her third year as a first grade teacher here at Waldron. She is a graduate from our neighbor, Morenci and earned her degree in Elementary Education from Adrian College. Her favorite part of teaching is building meaningful relationships with her students. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Knox.

Thank you for all that you do Phoenix!!

December 8 - Winter Sports Pictures after school

December 15 - Guest Speaker for all students - possibly

December 18 - Exams/Half Day

December 19 - Exams/Half Day

December 22 - January 2 - Christmas and New Year Break

February 13 - Half Day

March 20 - Half Day

May 7 - Half Day

May 8 - Half Day

May 22 - Half Day

June 3 - Half Day