May Newsletter

Phone Number: 810-591-6090

Fax Number: 810-591-8077

• Chip Days- May 8th & 29th
• PAWS Store Days- May 1st & 15th & 29th
• Reduced Day this Month (dismissal at 1:37 pm):
• May 6th & 20th
• No School- May 22nd & 25th
• Level Up Night- May 13th

If you are arriving to school with your child after 8:45AM. Please make sure you are parking your vehicle and walking your child to the office. We need a parent or guardian to sign the child into the school day.

We've been working hard on our attendance numbers this school year.

If you are apart of out Moore Facebook page you will find weekly updates on attendance.

As stated in our School Handbook, absences that are verified—whether through a doctor’s note, obituary, or parent phone call—still count as absences. However, providing documentation such as doctor’s notes is still very helpful, especially if Truancy concerns arise.

If you have recently moved and have a new address or new phone number. Please make sure to update your information with Mrs. Kathy in the office.

Staff said the following about her:

• 'Mrs. Bryngelson is always in a good mood and makes work enjoyable.'
• ' She will volunteer for tough assignments.'
• 'Ms. B makes relationships with her students and she works hard to meet them where they are at. She also teaches with grace!'
• ' She helps to keep the mood lighthearted and fun. Mrs. Bryngelson is a caring teacher.'

Staff said the following about her:

• • 'Cafeteria duty and recess duty can be a thankless job.'
  • ' Mrs. April does a good job promoting PAWS through the use of PAWS tickets. She is always talking with the kids and making them feel welcome.'
  • ' Mrs. April always shows up for the kids. She is patient with them and will listen to the kids.'
  • ' Mrs. April works hard to keep our students safe while they are having fun playing. She has the students follow our playground and lunchroom rules.'

During the month of May in Second Grade, we will focus on reading procedural texts and identifying the key words to help us know what step is next. In Phonics our focus will be learning to spell words that have a silent letter. Our focus for Math will be addition and subtraction with measurement. Our new area of study in Science will be Plants and our character trait for the month of May is integrity.

Third grade is working on fractions in math. Students are expected to understand fractions as numbers, fraction equivalence, and fraction comparison. We are also reviewing ways to use data in both math and science as well as building line plots, bar graphs, and pictographs. Students will continue to work using games to build fluency in addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication throughout the rest of the school year.

In reading and writing, students have been practicing writing to a prompt as well as finishing up report writing. Students are practicing comprehension skills using fiction and non-fiction. Students are also practicing building stamina while reading and fluency at their level. Students are practicing strong phonics skills by building words with word parts and playing word games.

In social studies, students continue to study Michigan, focusing on Michigan's government and economy.

In science, we are studying the life cycles of frogs and other living things.

In behavior groups, we continue to talk about the difference between thoughts, feelings, and actions. We have discussed how our bodies feel when we have different emotions. We read 3 short stories about different characters. The students had to think about their emotions, how their body felt, and what the triggers were. They learned that triggers are the events or situations that lead to their feelings. The students are continuing to learn social emotional skills.

Social work students continue to demonstrate meaningful progress across support tiers. Tier 2 Check-in/check-out students are showing strong growth, with many nearing graduating from services due to their consistent progress and improved behavior. Tier 3 students are continuing to work on individualized goals, with a focus on building daily routines, strengthen peer relationships, and developing skills that will support a successful transition into the summer months. Overall, students are making steady progress and responding positively to targeted interventions.

Our Lost & Found is filling up with jackets, sweatshirts, and lunchboxes. If your child is missing something, remind them to take a look—or stop in to check during school hours.

At Moore we know that students having strong character and feeling valued is key to a great education. Through Capturing Kids' Hearts we focus on character traits each month to make us better well-rounded students.

Goal: Live with honesty and excellence and lead with passion, purpose, and a plan.

Give extra effort to make it through to the end.

🐾 PBIS Focus of the Month: “W” – Work Together 🐾

This month, we are focusing on the importance of working together! At school, students are learning how to cooperate, include others, and be helpful members of their classroom community.

How families can support “Work Together” at home:

• Encourage teamwork: Give your child small tasks to complete with siblings or family members, like cleaning up or preparing a meal together.
• Model cooperation: Let your child see you working with others, sharing responsibilities, and communicating respectfully.
• Practice problem-solving: When conflicts arise, guide your child to talk things out, listen, and find solutions together.
• Use positive language: Praise your child when they share, take turns, or help someone else.
• Play cooperative games: Choose games where players work toward a common goal instead of competing.

Working together helps build strong relationships and a positive environment both at school and at home. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!