Spring Mills Shark Nation Notes
4-14-2023
Important Upcoming Dates
4-19-2023 4th grade Wax Museum
5-2-2023 - No School for Students
5-2-2023 - K-Day for Incoming Kindergarten Students
M-Step Schedule
3rd Grade
Tuesday, April 11th - English Language Arts
Thursday, April 13th - Math
5th Grade
Tuesday, April 18th - English Language Arts
Thursday, April 20th - Math
Tuesday, April 25th - Social Studies
Thursday, April 27th - Science
4th Grade
Wednesday, May 3rd - English Language Arts
Tuesday, May 9th - Math
Please be mindful of those days as you are arranging any pre-scheduled absences to avoid having to do make-up testing. We appreciate your support throughout this busy season.
April is Autism Awareness Month
Autism Facts:
Autism affects 1 in 68 children (2014)
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US
1 in 42 boys have autism
1 in 189 girls have autism
There is no medical detection or cure for autism.
It is more important than ever that we provide a safe, caring and supportive learning environment for ALL students. All means all. In order to do this, we are always working to make sure we have a school culture that accepts differences, emphasizes kindness and caring, and shows empathy towards each other. While we always keep these things a focus, this month is a great opportunity to revisit those concepts and emphasize how important it is that we do those things.
Thank you for your support at home with this as well.
IMPORTANT PTA NEWS
If you are interested in a position please email us at springmillselementarypta@gmail.com by May 1st. New board members will take their position in June.
Identification Required
HVS SAFETY AND SECURITY
For the safety of our students, Huron Valley Schools have a firm expectation when it comes to identifying the visitors we have inside the buildings. When you are coming in the building during instruction hours, you must show your ID and state the reason for your visit. Even if we have seen you several times and even if we know you very well, we are still required to ask you for your ID. We ask that you PLEASE be prepared with your identification each and every time you come in to the building during school hours. Please share this expectation with anyone on your student's emergency contact list. We truly appreciate your support of these requirements.
Early Dismissal Protocol Reminder
If you must sign your child out early we request that you do so prior to 3:30pm to avoid the end of day pack up and dismissal procedures.
Protocol for picking your student(s) up early:
You do not need to notify or call the office in advance. Students are called to the office after their parent/guardian arrives. Please enter the front vestibule of the school and press the call button into the office. We will then call your child from class and have you sign them out. Please share this protocol with any of your Emergency Contacts that may be picking up your children.
Attendance Procedures
You can call our 24-HOUR ATTENDANCE LINE AT 248-684-8086 for all attendance related calls. Please state your child's first and last name and reason for absence.
Attendance is an important component in a student’s education. If we do not hear from you regarding your student's absence, it is our policy to call to verify your student’s absence.
ILLNESS
Please do not send your child back to school until they have been vomit-free, diarrhea-free, or fever-free for 24 hours.
EXTENDED ABSENCES AND VACATIONS
If your child(ren) will be absent for an extended period of time, please make sure to complete a pre-arranged absence form available from the office or on our website under Parent Resources.
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Email: Sarah.Bentley@HVS.org
Website: https://www.hvs.org/o/springmills
Location: 3150 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Charter Township, MI, USA
Phone: 248-684-8130
Twitter: @_Springmills