Hyatt's April Updates

Hello Hyatt Families,

As we welcome the arrival of spring, we are reminded of the beauty of growth, renewal, and change—especially after a long Michigan winter. This season brings a sense of fresh energy and optimism, as well as opportunities to reflect on how far we’ve come and all that lies ahead. With change often comes new beginnings, meaningful opportunities, and moments worth celebrating.

In that spirit, I would like to share that Mrs. Carter has accepted a new role at our administrative building. While this marks a change for our school community, it is also an exciting opportunity for her to expand her impact and support our entire district in new ways.

Mrs. Carter has been an incredible part of our school, and her commitment, support, and genuine love for our children have made a lasting difference. We are deeply grateful for all she has given to our students, staff, and families over the years.

Please join me in thanking Mrs. Carter for her dedication and in wishing her continued success in this next chapter. We are fortunate that she will remain with us through the remainder of the school year and will also be involved in the process of selecting her successor, helping to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition.

Spring reminds us that change can be both meaningful and hopeful. We look forward to finishing the year strong together and continuing to grow as a community.

Mrs. Carter and Mr. Strickert

Many thanks to the Linden Masons Group for donating multiple bikes and other prizes to reward students for reaching their reading goals. Winners were announced March 23rd at a whole school assembly. We appreciate everyone for their support and helping us grow the love of reading!

Thank you everyone for your support of our PALS fundraiser and your purchases from Foertmeyer & Sons! The plants will be delivered on Wednesday, May 13th and available for pickup after 1:00 PM.

SOAR Day is back, and it's going to be a blast! 🎉 A day to celebrate our amazing children with tons of activities, bounce houses, games, and endless fun! Grade level shirts are color coordinated to create unity and support supervision during this time. Finally, this event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers and the entire community! We’re so grateful for your contributions, and we can't wait to see everyone come together for a day full of excitement and joy Please remember to get your ICHATs completed if you plan on attending and mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss this unforgettable celebration!

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, please know that we take great care in creating balanced and supportive class lists for all students. Many factors are thoughtfully considered in this process, including academic needs, learning styles, social dynamics, and overall classroom composition. While we truly value parent input as one piece of information in understanding your child, we are not accepting specific teacher or placement requests for the upcoming school year. Our goal is to ensure equitable, well-balanced classrooms where every child can thrive, and we appreciate your trust in our professional judgment and commitment to your child’s success.

SOAR Expectations

We are continuing to SOAR at Hyatt as part of our district mission to support a positive culture in our schools! Our goal is to teach desirable behaviors that will serve our children well everywhere in our community and beyond! Throughout their day we focus on Staying Safe, Offering Kindness, Acting Responsibly, and showing Respect. The children are recognized individually with SOAR tickets and weekly through grade level drawings with donated prizes from our supportive P.A.L.S group, McDonalds, and Mancinos. This is a community commitment and something we are proud to support.

Popcorn Updates

Popcorn is for sale twice a month on Fridays and costs just a quarter a bag. Our wonderful parent volunteers make some of the best popcorn in Genesee County and the proceeds are donated back to a different classroom each week to help support classroom needs. Thank you everyone for your support and enjoy that delicious popcorn! Please look over the upcoming dates below:

4/17

4/24

5/1

5/15

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering at the school, please contact your child’s teacher. We often are looking for an extra set of hands both in and out of the classroom. All volunteers are required to complete a background check (ICHAT) every semester before they can be approved to volunteer in the school. Please let us know if you are interested! Thank you!

School Yearbooks

There is an opportunity to order yearbooks for those who are interested. You can either click on the link scan the QR Code below. If you are interested, the cost is $14.50 per yearbook.

4/9 PALS Meeting

4/23 Third Grade Field Trip - Ann Arbor Hands on Museum

5/4 MSTEP - ELA

5/7 District Art Fair at MPB

5/8 Fire Drill

5/8 PALS Meeting

5/11 MSTEP - Math

5/11-5/13 Kindergarten Screening

5/13 Flower Delivery

5/18 Music Concert (Y/5, K, and 1st) at LHS

5/21 1st Grade Field Trip MSU Children's Garden

5/21 Music Concert (2nd and 3rd) at LHS

5/22 SOAR Day!

5/25 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

5/26 Third Grade Visits Central Elementary

5/28 Second Grade Field Trip to Wilderness Zoo

6/2 Young 5s Linden's Wooden Park Trip

6/3 Third Grade EOY Celebration at Clover Beach Park

6/4 Kindergarten Field Trip to Potter Park Zoo

6/4 First Grade to Linden's Wooden Park

6/4 Third Grade to Dow Gardens

6/4 Second Grade Field Trip Crossroads Village

6/5 Half Day - Last Day of School