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Michael E. Sharrow, Superintendent

MPSConnect Link: https://www.midlandps.org/content2/706

January 17, 2022 Volume 9 - Edition 24

Superintendent Communiqué

Midland PS District Vision Statement

Lead with respect, trust and courage.

Ensure an equitable, collaborative and inclusive culture.

Enable all to achieve success.

MLK Day 2022

A day of service and celebration in honor of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed —

we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”


"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."


"No person has the right to rain on your dreams."


-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


The MHS MLK Day Lend a Hand and Give a Can drive is TODAY (1/17) from 3-6 pm at Midland High

Please bring non-perishable food items, dry pet foods, personal care items, local grocery gift cards, etc.

that will be given to Chemic families and community members who could use a helping hand.

This food drive is sponsored by the Midland High Student Council.


Congratulations to Melissa Grunder, Siebert Elementary Teacher, named a 2022 STEM Star by SVSU!

The STEM Star is awarded by SVSU to honor the hard work, dedication and contributions made to STEM education by educators from Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gratiot, Midland, and Saginaw counties.

Ms. Grunder will be recognized for her accomplishments and receive her award at the annual STEM Teacher Dinner held at SVSU in February. In addition to this recognition for her dedication and passion for STEM, Ms. Grunder will receive a $250 grant award to advance STEM education in her classroom..


Walk-In Covid-19 Booster Clinic Ages 12 & up!


Wednesday January 26, 2022 -- 5-7pm

Jefferson Middle School

1st, 2nd and Boosters doses of both

Pfizer (12 +) & Moderna (18 +) will be available


Questions? Call the Midland County

Department of Public Heath (989) 832-6380

Congratulations and Kudos to the

MHS students who presented their IB Exhibition on January 12


Pictured here are some of the IB Diploma candidates & Theory of Knowledge (TOK) scholars who shared their experiences completing their requirements for Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), writing their Extended Essays and TOK essays, and showcasing their TOK Exhibition work.

MHS students and staff enjoyed having the opportunity to attend the Exhibition and learn from these hard-working students. Great job, Chemic IB Diploma candidates and TOK scholars!

Caedmon Applegate

Haley Deitsch

Gavin Post

Thomas Metcalf

Allie Scheffer

Faith Persyn

Registration Window Now Open for Midland Public Schools 2022-23 Youngest Learners

3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool * 4-Year-Old Tuition Preschool * 4-Year-Old GSRP Preschool * Developmental Kindergarten * Traditional Kindergarten

For Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment Info & Paperwork: https://www.midlandps.org/content/guide-to-enrollment

3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool

5 days a week / sensory, play-based curriculum / competitively priced tuition / follows school year calendar

Offered at Carpenter Pre-Primary Center, 989-923-6411


4-Year-Old Tuition Preschool

5 days a week / research-based, child-focused curriculum / competitively priced tuition / follows school year calendar

Offered at Carpenter Pre-Primary Center, 989-923-6411


4-Year-Old GSRP Preschool

4 days a week / Great Start Readiness Program / free for income qualifying families / research-based

Offered at Carpenter Pre-Primary Center, 989-923-6411

www.MichiganPreschool.org

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Regional Preschool Partnership

844-492-7707 ∙ 989-631-5892 ∙

Developmental Kindergarten

5 days a week / year one of two-year Kindergarten program / register soon! Space is limited for this program.

Offered at Carpenter Pre-Primary Center, 989-923-6411

(In the past, this program was known as

Young 5’s Kindergarten)

5-Year-Old Traditional Kindergarten

5 days a week. Inquiry-based, proven, highly effective, robust Kindergarten program to provide a firm educational foundation. Offered at all six MPS elementary schools. 989-923-5024

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP TIMES & LOCATIONS

  • Adams Elementary -- 6:00 pm -- Cafeteria

  • Central Park Elementary -- 6:00 pm -- Cafeteria

  • Chestnut Hill Elementary -- 5:30 pm -- Media Center

  • Plymouth Elementary -- 5:00 pm -- Cafeteria

  • Siebert Elementary -- 5:30 pm -- Cafeteria

  • Woodcrest Elementary -- 5:30 & 7:00 pm -- Media Center

If you have questions about 2022-23 Kindergarten and/or Roundup, contact your child's school.

School phone numbers are located on the "District Details" page of this Communique.

Schools of Choice applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be available on the MPS website beginning on February 1.

This includes applications for non-resident students and in-district transfer students.

Please contact Becci Longstreth at longstrethra@midlandps.org or 989-923-5024 with questions.

School safety experts say anonymous tiplines are among the most effective tools for preventing school violence, including mass shootings like the one that took four lives and injured seven last month at Oxford High School. (excerpt from an article entitled "School violence is rising. Michigan's OK2SAY tipline can help."

Here is the link to the article if you would like to check it out: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/school-violence-rising-michigans-ok2say-tipline-can-help)

(We will continue to include the OK2SAY information at the bottom of all upcoming MPS Monday Communiques.)

4-DAY WEEKEND FOR STUDENTS IN FEBRUARY

In order to assist in keeping our students in face-to-face learning, MPS students will have a four-day weekend to allow for deep cleaning of our schools -- NO SCHOOL -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21

We name MPS Shining Stars every month during the school year. If you know of an MPS team member who goes above and beyond to make MPS a better place for students, please consider nominating them for a Shining Star. Here is the link to the nomination form:

https://www.midlandps.org/Content2/shining-star-nomination-form

In this space each week, we include fun events and happenings around the District that MPS families and community members may like to attend. If you have any questions about these events, please call the school office. Phone numbers for all of the school offices are located on the District Details page of this Communique.

Here are some upcoming events in the District:

  • January 17: No School (Professional Development Day for staff)

  • February 1: 2022-23 Kindergarten Round-Up at All MPS Elementary Schools

  • February 18 & 21: No School

  • March: Dow High Drama is presenting The Sound of Music as their spring musical

  • May 25: High School Graduation at Dow Diamond (DHS @ 4:00; MHS at 7:00)

  • May 26: Rain Date for High School Graduation



“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."


-- Martin Luther King, Jr.