Southeastern Elementary

Dear Southeastern Families,

We just completed our first Walk to Read/intervention regrouping meeting for students in grades 1st–5th grade! Teachers met with our support staff to review student data and determine the best placement for each student based on their specific reading needs. Our goal is to make sure every student is receiving targeted instruction to help them grow as readers. Our reading coaches play a major role in this process, working alongside teachers and support staff to analyze data, identify student needs, and provide targeted reading instruction. At Southeastern, we are committed to following the Science of Reading and using research-based practices to support student growth and success. By working together and continually monitoring progress, we can make informed decisions that help every student become a stronger reader! Students will begin their new groups on Tuesday, October 20. We will continue to send home reading progress reports each month so you can stay informed about your child’s progress. You can expect the next progress report on Monday, November 2.

Fall Break Reminder 🍂

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 16, or Monday, October 19. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing fall break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, October 20!

October

10/16: No School (Fall Break)

10/19: No School (Fall Break)

10/27: Picture Retakes

10/29: 2nd Grade Field Trip - Charlton Park

10/30: Half Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal

November

11/9: Kickstart Deposit Day

11/19: PTO Popcorn Day

11/19: PTO Meeting at 3:15

11/25-11/27: No School (Thanksgiving Break)

As you know, the Saxons are on the ballot this November with a zero tax increase bond proposal. Please check out this informational video, which explains how our schools are funded. It provides a very clear explanation on what school bonds are and how they are used.

View the video here: https://youtu.be/sH027MreP7Q?si=h7dkDzswCVI6jxDS

If you have any questions about our November bond proposal, please reach out to me or to Jayson Bussa, our director of public relations, at Jayson.Bussa@hassk12.org.

Thank you,
Dr. Nick Damico

I’ve attached the flyer for our Turkey Trot, a 5K race held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26. We also have a School Challenge: the school with the highest participation will receive a trophy to keep until the following year. The flyer includes a discount for the first five people from your school to sign up. Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer or social media post with your students and families. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much!

Mel Fletke

Turkey Trot Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hastings/BCYTurkeyTrot