As we end the year, we are very thankful to have our first year of childcare programming under our belts. Our first year of GSRP and latchkey care has been a success, and we are thankful to have the opportunity to consider expanding our childcare programs. We are planning on offering programs throughout the summer and beginning a 3/4 preschool tuition program next year. To help us plan, if you are interested, please complete the interest survey below.

The Community Advisory Committee would like to thank all of our parents for taking the time to complete the School Wellness Program Survey. We greatly appreciate the insight. It has been invaluable.

We are currently in the process of using the data to complete the Needs Assessment. When we have compiled all of the data, we will be sure to share the report with the community.

The CAC will have its fifth meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd in the high school library from 3:00-4:00. All of our parents are invited to attend if they would like to be part of the process of determining whether or not we should open a School Wellness Program, and if we, do what service should we provide. The next step in the process will be to write the service deliverable plan. If the data supports pursuing the SWP, the service plan will explain what services will be offered. However, there are some services that are not allowable by law. For example, family planning CANNOT be discussed in the health center.

As we continue to move forward in the process, we will keep our families updated along the way.

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.

Did you miss the parent meeting? NO PROBLEM!! Kindergarten Roundup will take place on April 25th and 26th. Slots are limited, so SIGN UP NOW!!

Attention 8th-grade parents... 8th-grade graduation is June 7th at 10 AM in the middle school gym. Please join us in celebrating your student finishing middle school. Please send any pictures for the slideshow to kayla.taylor@concord.net. All pictures are due May 1st. The goal is to collect at least one individual (recent) picture, either a second individual picture or a picture with family/siblings/a pet, and then any group pictures from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Middle school yearbooks are now for sale. Books are only $10. Email Ms. Taylor at kayla.taylor@concordschools.net with any questions.

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As a part of our district improvement efforts, we are sharing our 2022-2023 Concord Community Schools Family School Climate Survey. The survey will help the district assess the current climate and culture within the buildings. The information is critical to our ability to improve the learning experience. Parents of any students in preschool through high school are asked to complete the survey. Directions for completing the survey are included within the survey. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THE SURVEY, please take a few minutes to complete the survey that is linked below.

Most Americans already received their stimulus payments and the 2021 Child Tax Credit, but for eligible people who don’t normally file tax returns, it’s not too late to claim these benefits from the #IRS. http://ow.ly/V37Z50NfCQv, http://ow.ly/apPL50NfCNR

Millions of families in the U.S. received the 2021 Child Tax Credit and stimulus payments from the #IRS. If your family doesn’t normally file a tax return, it’s not too late to claim these benefits. http://ow.ly/V37Z50NfCQv, http://ow.ly/apPL50NfCNR

It’s not too late: An #IRS reminder that families who typically don’t file taxes may still qualify for the 2021 Child Tax Credit and the Recovery Rebate Credit. http://ow.ly/V37Z50NfCQv, http://ow.ly/apPL50NfCNR

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE LATCH KEY PROGRAM, SEE THE FLYER BELOW AND BEGIN THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS!!!

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