The Penguin Post 26 27 #2

Dear Penguin Families,

What a wonderful kickoff to the school year! It has been so exciting to see our students back in the building, reconnecting with friends, meeting their teachers, and settling into another great year of learning and growing together.

A special thank you to all of the families who came out for our Open House and our first PTO meeting. Your involvement and support make such a difference in our school community, and we are grateful to have such wonderful families partnering with us.

I also want to extend a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who have already spent time around the school helping our students and staff. We truly appreciate everything you do! If you are interested in volunteering at your child’s school, please remember that once you have your Volunteer Consent Form completed and turned in, you too can be part of the team. We would love to have you join us!

Thank you to everyone for doing such a great job following traffic laws around campus and respecting our crossing staff. Keeping students safe is a shared responsibility, and your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal are greatly appreciated.

Beginning this coming week, you will notice cones at the intersections around campus. These cones will help mark off the required 20 feet from the crosswalks, which is also required by law. Please pay close attention to the cones and keep these areas clear so our students and crossing staff can safely navigate the campus.

We are also looking forward to our annual PTO Fun Run! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. Because of your generosity, we are well on our way to reaching our fundraising goal! We are excited to see our students come together for a fun event that supports our school and provides great opportunities for our kids.

As we head full steam into September, I hope everyone takes some time to enjoy the cool autumn nights with family and friends. Maybe get outside, take in the changing season, and if you get the chance grab a few donuts and some cider along the way!

Thank you again for making the start of this school year such a positive one. I am looking forward to all that we will accomplish together this year.

See you at Princeton,

Mr. Cabe

Ensuring a safe environment is our top priority at Princeton, and keeping families informed helps us work together to protect our students. Please do your part in helping us all remain safe when entering and exiting our property:

🏠 Campus Access & Visitor Policies

• Single point of entry: All perimeter doors remain locked during the school day. Everyone must enter through the front main office.
• Visitor check-in: All guests, including parents and volunteers, must present a valid photo ID at the front office to receive a visitor badge.

🚗 Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures

• Drop-off: Drop off in the morning happens along Statler. Please pull up to help keep traffic out of the Statler/Cubberness intersection.
• Drive slowly and carefully: Maintain a safe speed, and remain alert for adults who are helping children cross the street.
• Pick-up: Cars are not to stop and pick up along Statler at dismissal. Please utilize crosswalks for the safety of all.

Mrs. Donnelly

Dean of Students

• Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, please feel free to call whenever you get a chance. If you are up with a sick child in the middle of the night, leave that voicemail so everyone can sleep in the next morning.
• If you notify your teacher, please also let the office know. Classrooms can be busy and sometimes a teacher forgets to let us know.
• If your child is out for sickness, that information can be helpful in many ways. If symptoms are contagious, we can give our custodial staff an additional heads up and our families if the diagnosis warrants a notice home.

Macomb County Health and Community Services will be at Princeton for Vision Testing from October 6th - October 9th. Students in Grades 1, 3, 5 and follow ups from Grades 2 and 4 will be tested. If you'd rather your child NOT be tested, please follow the link below.

Hello Families,

My name is Crystal Byrd, and I am thrilled to be your new Elementary Health Education Teacher here at Princeton this year!

Health class is a fun, engaging, and safe space where students can learn about how their bodies and minds work. Our goal is to help students develop lifelong healthy habits that keep them strong, happy, confident, and ready to learn.

Throughout the school year, students will explore a variety of important health topics, including:

• Social and emotional health
• Nutrition and physical activity
• Safety and injury prevention
• Personal health and wellness

I am excited to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to make healthy choices and take care of themselves and others. I look forward to partnering with our students and school community as we work together to build healthier, happier, and more confident scholars!

I am so excited for a wonderful school year!

Green Team is excited about the upcoming Costume Closet. The first drop off date is Friday, September 25th from 4-6 p.m. We will be using the office entrance and have carts readily available for costumes.

Please remember:

• costumes should be clean and gently used only. Please no torn or worn down items.
• you do not have to donate a costume to pick out one on Friday, October 9th
• there will be no charge for costumes
• this is our first event for costumes. Whereas we hope for a great turnout, please do not be disappointed if we do not have your child's size. October 9th was chosen so if our selection is meek, parents will have plenty of time to still get something for Halloween.

Any questions, please email ppickett@scslakeview-k12.com

Unfortunatley, the word "Bullying" is the most common term that people refer to when conflict occurs between students. Truth be told, not all mean behavior is "Bullying". Please take a few moments to review these terms and possible situations with your student(s). Our school staff has been trained in "restorative practices" including having specific conversations with students to help them work through and help prevent future conflicts. This may include a "Think About It" form which is a District intervention to process through behaviors.

MEAN MOMENT

• One Time
• Hurtful
• On Purpose
• One Sided

Solutions include: Adult conversation held with students including talking about what happened, feelings, and what can happen in the future to prevent the problem. A "Think About It" form may be completed and sent home.

CONFLICT

• Occasionally
• Hurtful
• On Purpose
• Both parties involved

Solutions include: Adult conversation with students including talking about what happened, feelings, and what can happen in the future to prevent the problem. A "Think About It" form may be completed and sent home.

BULLYING

• Repeatedly
• Hurtful
• On Purpose
• One Sided

Solutions include: School staff, parent(s), and student(s) meet to come up with a safety plan and the District policy is followed.