JUNE NEWSLETTER

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Message From The Principal

Greetings Schoolcraft Families,

As we bring this year to a close, I would like to thank you. Thank you for working with us, trusting us and helping us during one of the craziest years of our lives. We are a community of learners and this year it really took a village to educate each child. We pulled out every trick in the book and I know you did as well. Seeing our students back in classrooms this year has been such a joy. Thank you for keeping your child home when they weren't feeling well, quarantining when asked, returning to remote instruction when needed and going with the flow every step of the way.

This summer, Schoolcraft's renovations continue. Every classroom will get new carpet, paint, cabinets, bookcases and new fireproof doors. Interior window and door frames will be replaced, new paint will be applied along all of the trim and some new sidewalks will be added. We look forward to sharing our complete renovation with you !

We are in the process of making class lists based on the number of students we have enrolled currently. Many families who chose home schooling or private school due to child care issues during COVID, expressed interest in returning to Schoolcraft for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have neighbors or friends that plan on enrolling for next year, please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. We want to make sure we have enough teachers to cover the students who may be returning to us next year.

There are many opportunities to stay connected to school this summer such as STEAM CAMPS and SWEET READS. I hope you can find time for leisurely reading and relaxing as well as time to feed your curiosity through new experiences.

Your Partner,

Alexandra Velez Ed. S

Principal

Schoolcraft Elementary

248-623-6211

UPCOMING FUN!!!

FIELD DAY - Tuesday, June 8th

Our annual Schoolcraft Field Day will be on Tuesday, June 8^th..

· The Lower elementary (K, 1st and 2nd grade students) will be participating in FIELD DAY in the morning between 9am and 11am.

· The Upper elementary (3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grade students) will be participating in FIELD DAY in the afternoon between 1pm and 3pm.

Field day will be organized into stations and students will circulate together in their classroom cohort group with their teachers. No mixing of grades this year.

A few reminders…All children will need to bring/remember/wear:

Tennis shoes
Comfortable clothing
Water bottle with a name label
Long hair should be pulled back
Morning Session -Sunscreen applied before coming to school
Hat to keep sun off of face (optional)

5th Grade HONK OUT

HONK HONK BEEP BEEP... givE me something good to READ

SWEET READS IS COMING TO TOWN

Our SWEET READS van will be coming around again this summer. We will meet you at the following stops ...

1. Sleaford Dr. & Pleasant Dr.

2. Saline Dr. & Gleason Rd.

3. Schoolcraft Elementary

4. Cleary St. & Coventry Dr.

DATES/TIMES:

June 24th 12:30-3pm

July 15th 3:30-6pm

July 29th 12:30-3pm

August 12th 3:30-6pm

Robotics CLub for NEXT YEAR

WIRED ROBOTICS

W.I.R.E.D - Waterford Initiative for Robotics Education & Development - a Waterford School District STEM enrichment program, is opening its registration window now through June 30, 2021 for the 2021-2022 season. Our W.I.R.E.D program features VEX IQ Robotics for incoming 1st - 8th grade students. Visit the link below to find out more about this fantastic program, including how to register and become a coach!

Cost is $100.00 which is not due until your first team meeting.

For more information, CLICK HERE!

CELEBRATIONS

Brotherly Love

These brothers can't walk by each other in the hallway without stopping for a little hug break.

Successmaker Winners

Congratulations to Alora Thibodeau and Hailey Bortz for meeting their Successmaker minutes last month. They were chosen among 25 other winners across the district. Great Job!!

ENviornmentalists

Third graders saw trash on the playground and took it upon themselves to make a difference. They asked for bags and gloves and together they cleaned up the playground in less than 20 minutes.

SUMMER CAMPS

SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!

Registration is open until the day before camp starts if space is still available.

Summer Camp Flyer 2021.pdf

DISTRICT LAP TOP COMPUTERS

If you are planning to return to Waterford Schools for the 2021-2022 school year, you may KEEP your district computer for the summer. Please use it to continue working on LEXIA and SUCCESSMAKER during the summer.

If you are moving and will not be continuing in the Waterford School District, please return your device to the front office, labeled with your child's name, on or before June 11th.

WSD CELL PHONE POLICY

Students may keep cell phones in their locker if they are turned off during the day. Students should not be using their phones during school hours. Parents please put away your cell phone during pick up and drop off. We want all Schoolcraft students and adults to be safe in our parking lot.

DRESS CODE

On Hot Days:
- - Shoes should cover the toes and heels of the feet (or strap snug on the heels of the feet)
Skirts/Dresses/Shorts should not be shorter than fingertips with arms relaxed at side without pulling on the garment.
Tops should have straps wider than two fingers. Strapless and or/backless outfits are not to be worn to school.

Shirts/Tops should go below the top of the pants at the waist.
NO bathing suits should be worn to school
EVERY DAY- Clothing should never have obscene or offensive words, pictures, symbols or other depictions.
Also consider wearing shorts underneath skirts/dresses if student plays actively during recess times.