Eagle Press
What a great 1st week! 🦅
What a wonderful first week back at Edison! Our students spent time reviewing school expectations, getting to know their new classroom families and teachers, and reconnecting with their fellow Edison Eagles. It was so great to see our hallways and classrooms filled with smiles, learning, and excitement again!
We are also incredibly proud of how well our students handled the severe weather on Thursday. They did a great job following directions, staying calm, and demonstrating our school expectations.
Thank you to our staff, students, and families for helping us start the year on such a positive note. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and relaxing long weekend, and we look forward to seeing our Eagles back at school on Tuesday!
Our Week in Photos!
Verification Forms
Verification Forms are coming home on Monday! Please return the 1st week of school. We appreciate your help with this!
Red Flag
When the red flag is hung outside our front doors, this means indoor line-up. Students only can enter the building thru the main door.
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!
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.
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.
Title One
Thank you to everyone that attended our Title One Parent Meeting this week. Attached you will find a copy of our Parent Compact and Family Engagement Plan for to review. Thank you!
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Chambers.
FIND YOUR CHILD’S BUS STOP ONLINE
Bus stop information will be available online for the 2026–2027 school year. You can access your child’s bus stop information by visiting www.fraser.k12.mi.us. Click on the TRANSPORTATION link.
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.
Y-CARE
SACC is available at all six Fraser elementary schools. While enrollment is limited, the YMCA of Metro Detroit works to accommodate all requests. If a program is full, children are placed on a waitlist, and families are offered a spot as soon as space becomes available.
- All registration is done through the YMCA of Metro Detroit.
- CLICK HERE FOR YMCA SACC REGISTRATION.
- You must create an account and add all children before registering for after school care.
- Frequently Asked Questions about registration and creating an account.
- Search for your child(ren)’s school on the list of sites.
- Please note, half days and early releases are a separate selection than daily am/pm care.
- Schedules must be completed in advance; drop-in care is not available.
- Schedule changes can be made by contacting the Y at least 14 days in advance and are subject to availability.
- No money is due at the time of registration.
- For all questions regarding SACC registration, billing, or scheduling, please contact:
- Childcare Billing office- childcare@ymcadetroit.org
Schedule
- Morning Session: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.
- Afternoon Session: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- Half Days: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Early Release Days: 1:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Fee Structure
- Morning Session: $12 flat rate per child*
- Afternoon Session: $16 flat rate per child*
- Same Day Morning & Afternoon Session: $22 flat rate per child*
- Half-Day Session: $37 per child* for the afternoon session
- Early Release Days: $26 flat rate per child* for the afternoon session
*The Y offers a 10% sibling discount for every child enrolled after the first child. This is auto-applied when you register. There are also opportunities for additional discounts based on financial need.
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.
Spirit Day!
Important Dates
- 9/4 - 9/7 - Labor Day Recess
- 9/8 - School Resumes
- 9/9 - Picture Day
- 9/11 - Fraser Family Tailgate
- 9/15 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 9/17 - 6th Grade Camp
- Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Picture Day Information!
No Dogs on Property!
This is a reminder that no dogs are allowed on school property. This is to ensure safety for all of our eagles. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parking Lot Safety
- Please park ONLY in marked parking spaces. Do not create your own spaces as this limits safe accessibility.
- You may not park or drop off students in the designated bus lane(s).
- Please do not wait and watch your child; it causes back-ups for other parents.
- Leaving a vehicle unattended in the drop off lane is not allowed.
- Never leave young children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
- Do not allow children to walk across the parking lot without an adult. Remember that no child is a match for a moving bus or car.
- Parking in handicap spots without the proper handicap license plate/placard is not allowed.
Visitors at Edison
Visitors and volunteers must always check in at the main office. For security purposes, no one may enter our buildings through any other doors. Be prepared to show a picture ID when entering one of our schools.
If you are dropping off lunch or items, please leave it in the vestibule, and the student will be called down to pick up their items or they will be delivered.
All visitors and volunteers are required to sign in and out on the office iPad and wear a visitor’s badge while in our buildings.
Thank you for helping keep our school community safe!
PTO News!
6th Grade Shirts
The PTO will cover the cost of one 6th grade shirt for each student. Orders for the complimentary shirt should be completed using the paper order form.
If you would like to purchase additional 6th grade shirts, please use the QR code to place your order.
Thank you to our PTO for generously providing a shirt for every 6th grader!
About Us
Email: jennifer.kelley@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/11
Location: 17470 Sewel Ave. Fraser, MI 48026
Phone: (586) 439-6502
