Comets Corner
August 17, 2026
Information from the office...
Mr. Keith Tonn, Principal
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6900
Fax: (586) 439-6901
Absentee Line: (586) 439-6990
This is a 24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's name, reason for absence, and length of time out. Absences reported to this line ensure the most timely and accurate record.
School Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Dawn Vezzetti
Email: dawn.vezzetti@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.
Mission Statement:
Guiding our Comets to be compassionate, curious, creative citizens who will positively impact the world.
Email: Keith.Tonn@Fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Page/21
Location: 30601 Calahan Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, USA
Phone: (586) 439-6900
Twitter: @Keith_Tonn
Dear Twain Families,
I hope this letter finds you relaxed and rested for the new school year! On behalf of our entire staff I’d like to welcome our new and returning students to Mark Twain Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. Our staff has worked diligently over the summer to plan lessons, prepare classrooms, and ensure we are ready for the start of the new school year. The building looks wonderful we are eager for all of our Comets to ROCK this year! We hope the information below may address any questions you may have at this time.
Staff has given careful consideration to each child’s placement for the 26-27 school year. By doing so we have created classrooms that are balanced both academically and socially to help ensure each child’s success. Student placement letters will be emailed to families the afternoon of August 26th. If you have changed your email address or moved over the summer, please contact our office ASAP so we can ensure we have the correct contact information on file.
The first day of school will be on Monday, August 31st. This day is a half day and we begin at 8:30. and dismiss at 12:30. Breakfast will be provided on this day. . I’ve attached door assignments below so your child will know where to line up daily. Please know staff will also be out front and visible to direct students as necessary this week. YMCA School-Aged Child Care (SACC) WILL also be available on this day.
To keep families abreast of Twain happenings, Comets Corner will continue to be published weekly and emailed home on Sundays. A list of important August/September dates may be found below in the meantime. You can also follow us on Facebook.
In closing, please know the staff and I are here and look forward to partnering with you this year to ensure your child’s success! It is an honor and privilege to serve as your principal and I look forward to meeting each of you this year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at any time!
Sincerely,
Keith Tonn
Twitter @keith_tonn
If your child did not receive their report card at the end of last year, please contact the main office as soon as possible. It is possible your address needs updating in our system.
Suggested Supply Lists for next school year are posted HERE if you want to plan ahead! Please scroll to the bottom of the page and select BACK TO SCHOOL.
If your family is in need, we have a small supply of backpacks available free of charge. The backpacks were donated by our friends at the Woods Church and some even contain supplies. Backpacks will be available August 19th & 20th from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the main vestibule while supplies last. If you can't make it at this time, please reach out to Mrs. Vezzetti in the main office.
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.
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.
Bus stop information will be available online for the 2026–2027 school year starting August 24th. You can access your child’s bus stop information by visiting www.fraser.k12.mi.us. Click on the "Bus Stops" link and enter your address to retrieve your child’s bus stop information.
It is very important to check your child’s bus stop, as routes have been modified for the 2026–2027 school year.
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.
As a parent of a Mark Twain Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Mark Twain Parent Club. Our official Facebook group is here: Mark Twain Parent Club. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Twain families and adding them to the group.
We welcome the 26-27 MTPC Executive Board:
President: Bethany Haley
Vice President: Mandy Jean McDunnah
Secretary: Crystal Michelle
Treasurer: Megan Arnone
Parent Advisor: Samantha Stengel
As a parent of a Mark Twain Elementary student, you are a valued member of the Mark Twain Parent Club. Our official Facebook group is here: Mark Twain Parent Club. Please help us build the group by sharing with other Twain families and adding them to the group.
Contact MTPC: mtparentclub@gmail.com
- 8/26 - Y5s, Kindergarten & CCRR Welcome Night
- 8/31- First Day of School - Half Day (8:30 Start Time)
- 9/2 - Title I Parent Meeting
- 9/2 - Meet the Teacher : Grades 1-6
- 9/4 - 9/7 - Labor Day Recess
- 9/8 - School Resumes
- 9/11 - Fraser Family Tailgate
- 9/15 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
- 9/21 - Picture Day
- 9/24 - 6th Grade Camp
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
The State of Michigan is continuing to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students who want them. Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.
