The Spencer Scoop
Spencer Elementary May 8, 2026
Spencer Elementary
Chelsea Boyd - Principal
Email: boydc@brightonk12.com
Website: https://spencer.brightonk12.com/
Address: 10639 Spencer Road, Brighton, MI 48114
Phone: 810-299-4350
Home of the Roadrunners
News From the Principal
Hello Roadrunner Families,
It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the time of year when we begin planning for fall placements—and that I’m wrapping up my third year at Spencer!
Below is a link to the Placement Consideration Form, which gives you the opportunity to share valuable insights about your Roadrunner. While this is not a teacher request form, it serves as a helpful communication tool. We thoughtfully consider all input when making placements and want to remind families that teacher assignments may shift from year to year. Your voice matters, and your input helps us create the best learning environment possible for your child.
Warmly,
Mrs. Boyd
Are You Leaving Spencer?
If you are making plans to leave Spencer Elementary School for the next school year, 2026-2027, please click on the link below and complete this form as soon as possible. Thank you.
NOTE: You do NOT need to fill out this form if your child is going to Maltby.
Bell Schedule
Student Drop Off: 8:55 AM
First Bell: 9:01 AM
Second Bell: 9:05 AM
Starting Time In Class: 9:05 AM
Dismissal Time: 3:58 PM
Students eating Breakfast may enter the cafeteria at 8:45 AM
Attendance Line: 810-299-4354
*Please remember to call your child's absence in as early as possible.
Calendar
May
4-12 - Online Auction
12 - 3rd Grade MI History Concert at 6PM
14 - PTO Meeting in the Media Center at 4:15PM
15 - Spring Carnival & Auction from 5:00-8:00PM
15 & 19 - Spencer Singers Performances
20 - Talent Show Auditions
25 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
28 - Ice Cream Social
PTO News
2025/2026 PTO Board
Colleen Gaiefsky - Co- President
Amber Gaines - Co- President
Mandy Oswalt - Vice-President
Amanda Dennis - Co-Secretary
Lindsey Kovacs - Co-Secretary
Michele Lewis- Co-Treasurer
Brandy Solanick- Co-Treasurer
Katelyn Bill - Member-at-Large
Kendra Cupp - Member-at-Large
Amber Czajka - Member at Large
Stephanie Day -Member-at-Large
Ashley Kasmierczak- Member-at-Large
Angela Kissel - Member-at-Large
Upcoming Events
May 4th -12th = Online Auction
May 14th - PTO Meeting 4:10 pm in the Media Center *If you are interested in being a Committee Chair for a 2026/2027 event, please attend the meeting.
May 15th - 5pm to 8pm 37th Annual Carnival 2026 Carnival Packet
Fishbowl Raffle Tickets and Carnival Wristband Sales can now be purchased! Save time waiting in a LONG line at the carnival and Order Now!
https://forms.gle/SREznpce6MbATqew8
The Carnival is such an amazing event and we need a large number of volunteers, Sign up to Volunteer Below-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4A729A6FB6-63569345-spencer#/
We are still looking for treat and non food items for our Treat walk-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4A729A6FB6-63683901-treat#/
Save the Date
May 20th - Talent Show Auditions - Sign Up Below for an Audition Slot
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A4A729A6FB6-63927971-2026#/
May 28th - Ice Cream Social from 6pm to 7:30pm
June 10th - Talent Show (held during school hours)
We’d like to introduce our new PTO Board for next year to our Spencer families!
2026/2027 PTO Board
Co-President - Kendra Cupp
Co-President - Amanda Dennis
Vice President- Lindsey Kovacs
Secretary - Kasey Thompson
Co- Treasurer- Michele Lewis
Co-Treasurer - Brandy Solanick
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
For the most up-to-date happenings with Spencer Elementary PTO, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/402232026502881 or visit our page online at https://spencerroadpto.weebly.com/
Art Room News
Congratulations to over 200 Spencer Artists who are being honored for their artwork in the Brighton District Art Show at Brighton High School. Opening night is this evening from 6-8pm in the BHS Steam Center, please join us in celebrating so many talented students! The show will stay up until May 17th.
Music Notes
3rd Grade
3rd graders will be performing their Michigan History concert on Tuesday, May 12th at 6 p.m. Students should wait with their families in the gym and then report to their classrooms when Mrs. Muszynski makes an announcement (around 5:45 p.m.) Students should wear their Roadrunner shirts.
Spencer Singers
Spencer Singers have performances on Friday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 19th. Please see e-mails from Mrs. Muszynski for the rest of the details.
Lunch Information
Just In Case Clothes
Parents - Please make sure you pack a change of clothes (that are weather appropriate) in your child's backpack EVERY DAY. This is for ALL students, grades JK-4th, you never know when your student may have a nosebleed, or loose a tooth, or spill food/milk on their shirt, or find a mud puddle outside, or have a bathroom accident. If your student keeps a change of clothing in their backpack, then we can take care of it here, otherwise we need you to bring up a change of clothes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Parent and Family Engagement Planning Document
Drop Off Cabinet
You will find the Drop Off Cabinet near the main entrance to the school. Here you will put those forgotten items that your student may need. Simply fill out the small slip of paper with the student's name and teacher, and a staff member will deliver the item to your student.
Food Pantry and Lost & Found
**NEW LOCATION**
Our Food Pantry and Lost & Found are both located in the front of the school near Door #3.
Water Bottles
Please remember to send your child to school each day with a refillable water bottle with their name on it. Spencer has water refilling stations throughout the building and we encourage students to drink water throughout the day.
Remember Your ID
Please remember to bring your ID with you EVERY day you come to pick up your student! We frequently have substitute teachers that will not recognize you and will send you back to your vehicle to get your ID before releasing your child to you. This is for the safety and security of your student.
2025-2026 Student Calendar
Volunteer Form
If you are planning to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips this year, you must fill out a background check. This needs to be done each year and if you have students in other buildings around the district, you only have to fill out the form one time and indicate which buildings you would like to volunteer in. Here are the steps to get to the form...
Go to www.brightonk12.com
Under the ABOUT BAS tab, click Donate & Volunteer
Click on ONLINE Volunteer/Student Teacher Form
Signing Students In/Out
We are continuing our efforts to maximize security and minimize traffic in our lobby where students frequently pass through at any given time during the course of a school day, and will again use the QR code system for parents/guardians when either 1) signing in your student tardy or 2) picking up your student early. The QR codes will be affixed outside Door #1 (the main entrance door) and you will simply use the camera on your phone to scan the QR codes (NOTE: one code is for signing IN a student and one code is for signing OUT a student). After you scan the code, it will direct you to either the Student Sign In or Sign Out Google Form. The office and/or safety officer will then locate your student and send them out to you where you will show your ID. **NOTE** This year you will have to wait outside for your student to come down for an early pick up so be mindful of the weather conditions (ie: bring an umbrella if it's raining). To expedite this process, it will be helpful to you to send in a note with your student in the morning to give to the teacher if you will be picking up your student early.
Here are the QR Links. You can always save these to your phone for quick reference.
Spencer Parent Resource Guide
This Spencer Parent Resource Guide is filled with important information and answers to most (if not all) the questions you may have.