Harvey Welcome Back Information

Grades K-6

Full-Day: 9:05 AM - 3:55 PM

Half-Day: 9:05 AM - 12:09 PM

Doors open at 8:55 AM

Office Hours

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Principal: Ms. Marissa Masi
• Secretary: Ms. Erica Pawlik
• Clerk: Mrs. Mandi Dumont
• Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
• Open Daily: Monday-Friday
• Office Number:586-797-5100
• Absence Line: 586-797-5199
• Email: harveyoffice@uticak12.org

We are excited to introduce our NEW Jack Harvey class shirts! We want to make sure all of our Eagles have a shirt this school year to wear for special events, and spirit days. If you wish to purchase a shirt please fill out the form attached and return it to the office with cash.

This month, our school community is focusing on the character trait of Respect. Respect means seeing value in people, places, and things, and treating them with care. It’s about recognizing the worth of others, listening to different perspectives, and showing kindness in our words and actions.

Throughout September, students will participate in lessons, discussions, and activities that help them understand and practice respect at school, at home, and in the community. Together, we’ll learn that respect can be as simple as listening when someone else is speaking, taking care of our classroom and school materials, or treating others the way we would like to be treated.

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by asking questions like:

• What does respect look like, sound like, and feel like?

• How can you show respect to a friend, teacher, or family member today?

• Why is respect important in building strong relationships?

You can also read the monthly newsletter below for more ideas on how to incorporate learning about respect at home.

Let’s work together to build a culture where respect guides our choices and strengthens our school community!

Safety remains a priority for our school. Jack Harvey Elementary is once again providing training to our students on our safety protocols. The protocols identify actions that students may be asked to take in the event of a potential incident: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter.

The training is provided through a short, animated video. In the video, the teacher – Mrs. Appleton – and her students walk through the different responses in a very relaxed and engaging way for younger children.

The protocols will continue to be part of the training while practicing our regular school safety drills, such as fire drills, security drills, tornado drills, evacuation procedures, etc.

The video is available for you to review at this link: UCS School Safety: Standard Response Protocol - Elementary - YouTube If you have any questions, please contact our office.

UCS is moving to a new platform for our community members who want to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering use the QR code or link below to fill out your application. We look forward to having you at the Eagle House this year!

JHV Meeting Dates: Our JHV does SO many amazing things for our Harvey community! We would love to have you join us for our monthly meetings-either in person or online! All meetings start at 6:00pm.

Dates:

• Wednesday 10/8
• Monday 1/12
• Monday 2/9
• Wednesday 3/11
• Monday 4/6
• Wednesday 5/13

Our JHV will be hosting the Harvey Fun Run this year! Our scheduled date is Friday, 10/3 (2:30-3:30). In order to make this event a success we need volunteers! Please use the link below to sign up!

Sign up for JHV Remind:

Text @jackhar to 81010

Breakfast begins at 8:45 AM and will be served in the multi-purpose room. Students who wish to eat breakfast enter through the front entrance by pressing the buzzer.

Our lunch schedule begins at 11:10 and will depend on your child's grade level. Specific lunch times will be shared in the fall. Lunches will be provided to students who would like to purchase one. Teachers will ask the students each day if they will be ordering lunch for that day. If your child doesn’t want a hot lunch, they can bring their own to enjoy during their lunch period.

Managing Your Student's Breakfast/Lunch Account

• Go to https://utica.familyportal.cloud to set up your account
• Please review this video for instructions how to set up your account. Https://utica.familyportal.cloud/tutorials
• You will need your child’s 9-digit ID number to set it up (you can find this on your child's report card or by calling the office)
• You can access student meal accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to view account balances, deposit histories, or your child’s meal or snack selections free of charge.

Meals for 2025-2026 School Year!

• Currently, we are waiting for the Michigan government to approve Michigan School Meals, so we are in a holding pattern. Once we know more, we will let our families know.
• All UCS families are asked to complete the Education Benefits form Here - enter "Utica Community Schools" and follow the prompts. These forms help reduce fees for pay-to-play sports, lower internet costs, reduced AP/college application fees and more!
• Most online forms are processed within two (2) working days compared to 10 using paper applications.
• Paper copies of these forms are distributed to all student households or are available at your child’s school.
  • Complete the forms and return them to your child’s school
  • Education Benefits Form
  • Aplicación gratuita y reducida en Español
  • التطبيق مجاناً وتخفيض الناطقة بالعربية

Families that wish to put money in their students’ Meal Magic account(s) via credit card will need to create a Family Portal account.

Food Service MUST have the SNP Special Dietary Accommodations form to make any type of food accommodation. Without this, Food Service cannot serve the kids with special requests and allergies. If your child has any sort of food allergy or special request (ie vegetarian), please fill out the form with the signature of the physician (if it is not a religious restriction) and send it in to the Main Office.

You may also print an Education Benefit Form below and fill it out and email it to officeharvey@uticak12.org or turn it into the Main Office. Additional copies are in the office.

Completing online is the quickest and easiest way to complete.

We are in need of lunch supervisors for the 2025-2026 school year. Please call Mrs. Dumont at 586-797-5103 for more information!

September:

• 17th: NO SCHOOL- Teacher Professional Development
• 29th: Fall Picture Day

October:

• 3rd: FUN RUN 2:30-3:30pm
• 8th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 14th: Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm
• 22nd: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development

November:

• 4th: NO SCHOOL - Election Day - Teacher Professional Development
• 10th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 18th: Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm
• 26th - 28th: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

December:

• 22nd - January 2: NO SCHOOL - Winter Holiday

• 12th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 14th: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Devlopment
• 19th: NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
• 27th: Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm

February:

• 9th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 16th - 20th: NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break

March:

• 10th: Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm
• 11th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 30th: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April:

• 1st - 3rd: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• 6th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm

May:

• 13th: JHV Meeting @ 6:00pm
• 21st: Skate Night 6:00-8:00pm
• 22nd - 25th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday

June:

• 10th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!