Viking Vibes

Full Day; 8:30am- 3:20pm

Half day: 8:30- 11:34

Doors Open at 8:25am

Is your child sick?? Call the Beck Attendance Line: 586-797-3999

Email: officebeck@uticak12.org
Website: beck.uticak12.org
Location: 54600 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/BeckElementarySchool
Beck Family Volunteers (BFV) https://beckfamilyvolunteer.weebly.com/

You’re Invited to a Valentine’s Mother & Son “Day Date”!

RSVP Date Extended until Monday!

Join Beck Family Volunteers (BFV) for a fun-filled Valentine’s celebration with bowling, pizza, and lots of smiles!

Who’s invited?

Moms, Female Guardians, Grandmas, Step Moms, Aunts, Adult Sisters — all are welcome to share this special day with their Beck boy!

Saturday, February 14, 2026

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Imperial Lanes

What’s included?

Glow Bowling

Pizza & drinks

A sweet Valentine’s “day date” to remember

Register here:

https://beckfamilyvolunteer.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/930

Mrs. Parker must have jinxed outdoor recess because the moment these sleds came in from Amazon, the weather turned very cold and we have been inside ever since! So we are all excited today as the temperature warmed up enough to let us head out outdoors and get some fresh air! Thank you, Beck family volunteers for indulging Mrs. Parker in this idea and purchasing the sleds. The kids are having a blast!

Each spring, our 6th graders participate in the Career Focus Event, a meaningful experience designed to help students explore the wide world of careers and begin imagining their own futures. This event brings students together with local professionals and businesses who share what they do, how they got there, and what skills matter most in the real world.

Held at Palazzo Grande, this special setting helps elevate the experience and makes the day feel exciting and memorable for students. Through hands on conversations and engaging presentations, students learn about career pathways, workplace skills, and the many possibilities that await them beyond middle school.

This long standing event, now in its 32nd year, is supported by the UCS Foundation and community partners who believe in investing in students early. The goal is simple but powerful to spark curiosity, build relevance, and help students see the connection between school and life beyond the classroom.

At Beck, we love how connected our Viking families are to the community, and this is one of those moments where that connection really shines.

If the company or organization you are associated with is looking for a meaningful way to give back, we would love for you to consider becoming a Career Focus sponsor. Sponsorships help make this incredible day at Palazzo Grande possible and directly support an engaging, high quality experience for our students.

It is a wonderful way to support 6th graders as they explore future careers, highlight your organization as a community partner, and invest in the next generation of learners and leaders.

Thank you for always showing up for our Beck Vikings. We truly could not do this without our amazing community.

Got a future Viking at home? 🐾💙 Kindergarten and Young 5s registration for the 2026–27 school year opens January 5, 2026, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners to the Beck community! Families with children whose birthdays fall between September 1 and December 1 are strongly encouraged to have their child screened for consideration for our Young 5s program. Designed with our youngest learners in mind, Young 5s offers a joyful, supportive start that builds confidence, strengthens early academic skills, and nurtures social growth—setting students up for success both in and out of the classroom. Want to learn more? Join UCS for a Kindergarten and Young 5s Preview Night to explore what makes these programs such a great first step in your child’s school journey.

The 2026-2027 PreK for All pre-application opens December 9, 2025. PreK for All is a free preschool program funded through the Michigan Department of Education. To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2026.

Save the date for two performances!

April 30th and May 1st!

More details to follow!

✨ Beck Family Volunteers: New Positions Opening! ✨
Our Beck Family Volunteers are gearing up for the 2025–2026 school year, and we have several exciting leadership roles opening on both our Executive Board and Committee Teams! If you love being involved, building community, and supporting school events, this is a great opportunity to jump in.

We’re looking for parent volunteers interested in serving as Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, and Communications Chair. Each role plays an important part in helping our BFV projects, events, and communication thrive.

If you’d like to learn more or nominate someone, please reach out to Laura Brown or join us at the BFV Meeting on January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Beck Library.

Let’s keep Beck strong—together! 💙

The new background check website can look a little confusing because it gives multiple options for different types of volunteering. Please don’t worry about those choices—just click any option and continue filling out the rest of the form.

On the day of absence, parent/guardian are asked to report an absence before the school day begins. Calls our absence line at 586-797-3999. Absences may also be reported by email at officebeck@uticak12.org. Please do not call the main line, use the absence line or report by email. Documentation or other verification may be required to establish an excused absence. Please review the Board Policy 5115 below for more information regarding student attendance.

Our Attendance Policy (Student Handbook) allows families to request in writing pre-approval from the principal for a vacation of up to 10 school days. Absences beyond 10 days cannot be excused and are counted toward truancy.

We also want families to be aware that if a student reaches 20 or more absences in a school year, the district may be required to file truancy with the county. While we know that unique family circumstances come up, consistent attendance is one of the most important ways to support your child’s learning and connection to school.

If you anticipate an extended absence, please reach out to the school office and your child’s teacher so we can partner with you to best support your child during that time.

We appreciate your efforts to help your child be here every day possible—it truly makes a difference!

February:

• 12th: Rink Night! Let's Skate! Entry also gets you access to the Bounce House area! 6-8pm $10 admission and $2 Skate rentals
• 12th: Bagel Day! Bagels will be served in the morning😁
• 16th - 20th: NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
• 27th: Spirit Day! Wear your grade level color!

March:

• 12th: College Career Pathways at Henry Ford High School 6-8pm
• 12th: Bagel Day! Bagels will be served in the morning😁
• 20th: Elementary Half Day - end of 3rd card marking
• 27th: Half Day and Spirit Day! Wear your grade level color!
• 30/31: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April:

• 1st - 3rd: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break --it's not only 3 days, look at March :-)
• 16th: Bagel Day! Bagels will be served in the morning😁
• 16th: Rink Night! Let's Skate! Entry also gets you access to the Bounce House area! 6-8pm $10 admission and $2 Skate rentals
• 24th: Spirit Day! Wear your grade level color!

May:

• 5th: Career Focus Luncheon for 6th grade
• 14th: Bagel Day! Bagels will be served in the morning😁
• 21st: Spirit Day: Wear your grade level color!
• 22nd - 25th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
• 27th: Spirit Day! Wear your grade level color!
• 29th: Rink Night! Let's Skate! Entry also gets you access to the Bounce House area! 6-8pm $10 admission and $2 Skate rentals

June:

• 4th: Spirit Day! Wear your grade level color
• 9th: Half day
• 10th: half day and LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

• Macomb County Food Resources by Community 9.26.25.pdf
• Macomb Community Food Resources
• https://www.uwstclair.org/Food
• https://pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events/Gleaners Mobile Pantry Drive Up Distribution Events
• https://www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food/ Forgotten Harvest Mobile Pantry locations
• https://mi211.org/food-assistance Michigan 211 Food Assistance Programs and locations