The Dragon Journal

Dear Dragon Families,

We’re so excited to invite you to our STEAM Night this Monday evening! STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s learning and experience the creativity and curiosity that fill our classrooms each day.

During the event, you’ll have a chance to explore student projects at our Science Fair, play math games as a family, and even create an art project together. It’s always inspiring to see families learning side-by-side—asking questions, experimenting, and celebrating the amazing work our students are doing.

We love opening our doors for nights like this, when our school comes alive with energy, laughter, and discovery. Your partnership and enthusiasm help make our learning community so special.

We hope you’ll join us for this evening of hands-on fun and family connection! The event runs from 5:30-7:00pm. Please come at any point during that time period.

With excitement,

Lindsay Keegan
Proud Principal of Schroeder Elementary

• November 8: 5th Grade Fitness Run
• November 10: STEAM Night
• November 12: Picture Retake Day
• November 12: Deadline for Schroeder Spirit Wear Orders
• November 20: Schroeder Skate World Night
• November 21: Bagel Day
• November 26 - 28: No School/Thanksgiving Break
• December 1: Classes resume
• December 3: PTO Meeting 6:00pm in Media Center
• December 5: Bagel Day
• December 19: Bagel Day
• December 19: Winter Parties
• December 22-January 2: Winter Break
• January 5: Classes Resume

Kaiser Studios will return to Schroeder on Wednesday, November 12th for a couple of hours in the morning during school to photograph students who were absent on Picture Day or students who wish to have their pictures re-taken.

Anyone who will be having their pictures retaken must bring their complete picture package back to school.

Making that morning decision can be very tough for any parent. Parents do not want a child to miss school without good reason, but sending a sick child to school can make a condition worse and put others at risk. Please use the following guidelines to help you make the best decision for your child and the school community.

Our Spirit Wear Store through The Varsity Shop is officially open!

🛍 Shop Now:

https://schroeder2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

🗓 Order Deadline: November 12
📍 Pickup Options: Choose Schroeder pick-up or Varsity Shop pick-up when placing your order.
🎁 Estimated Arrival: Around December 10 — just in time for the holidays! (These make perfect gifts!)

A small portion of each spirit wear purchase helps support school initiatives and teacher appreciation. Don’t wait—order your spirit wear today and show off your Schroeder pride!

Our community came together once again for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat event, and it was a huge success—thanks to you! We couldn’t have done it without you.

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped made this event so special. From those who decorated their trunks in creative, spooky, and fun themes to those who donated candy, your enthusiasm made the evening magical for all the kids (and adults!) who attended.

Third graders marked the end of their informational writing unit with a special classroom event. Students rotated between classrooms, read books written by their peers, and shared thoughtful feedback. The activity not only highlighted their hard work and creativity but also fostered a strong sense of community and collaboration among young writers.

Now our third grade writers are diving into their new argumentative writing unit! To launch the lesson, students practiced their persuasion skills by convincing Mrs. Keegan that they needed more supplies for their writing center. The fun, hands-on activity helped students learn how to make strong arguments and support their ideas with reasons and evidence.

In the October Dragon Den students learned that our feelings change and grow. We talked about primary feelings (like happy, sad, angry, scared, and love) and how those can turn into secondary feelings (like pride, sympathy, frustration, or gratitude). Through stories and discussions, students practiced recognizing how emotions build on each other and how understanding them helps us show empathy and manage our feelings in healthy ways.

During the Halloween party, fifth grade students created gratitude cards for members of the Troy community. These gratitude cards were delivered to the Troy Police Department and the Troy Public Library to show appreciation for all they do!

Ms. Pertler’s students recently filled up their Dragon Flag poster and were recognized for showing our core values (Perseverance, Kindness, Respect, and Integrity) in the hallways and lunchroom! A cozy pajama day was their reward! Well done!

Students in Ms. Hazergian’s class have been busy sharpening their math skills through exciting Math Work Place games. This week’s focus has been on doubling numbers and writing doubles addition equations, and the classroom has been full of energy and learning!

Schroeder second graders proudly shared their nonfiction writing pieces with kindergarten classes this week. After weeks of researching, drafting, and revising, the young authors had the opportunity to read their finished books aloud to eager kindergarten listeners.

This week, buddy classes joined forces for a fun and festive Halloween activity! Working together, the older and younger students teamed up to complete a creative craft to disguise a ghost. Students had to use their imaginations to disguise their ghost as something entirely different. By the end of the activity, everyone had a unique and silly “not-so-spooky” ghosts — a perfect celebration of teamwork and Halloween spirit!

Our top student Dragon Dash fundraisers were rewarded with a special field trip to Escape in Troy! They enjoyed bowling, games, and pizza as a thank-you for their amazing efforts.

We’re excited to share the TSD Inclusive Quarterly Newsletter! This year, we’re doing something a little different – as new updates, highlights, and celebrations arise, we’ll be adding them into this evolving publication throughout the year.

TSD Inclusive

We hope you’ll take a few moments to explore, reflect, and share within your school communities and teams.

Did you know that TSD offers gluten free, sesame free, egg free and Halal meals too? All menus and information on ordering these meals can be found on the Troy School District website (https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/departments/food-nutrition).