Alexander Elementary

I'm not sure if you've heard (I'm sure you have!) but we have an ELF at Alexander...her name is Alex. Here are some of her hijinks so far this season.

These forms will be coming home this week.

Well, we are ready to kick off an exciting 2020 season here in the Community Recreation Department. As you may know, we have partnered with the City of Adrian and the YMCA to bring even more affordable and high-quality programs to the students of Adrian Public Schools.

Join us for our first program starting on January 13th, Maple Fitness Club Session #1. MFC will be an exploration of nontraditional activities that will focus on students' health and wellness. Students will partake in Kids Yoga and Youth fit, which is a fun and interactive class focused on cardio and core training.

Attached is the on-line registration link:

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Alexander before/after school survey

Alexander before/after school survey

Parents we are always looking to improve in many areas and one area is student safety before and after school. Please take the time to fill out this survey so that we can update our systems before and after school drop off and pick up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12RrfSpkEEKbn30_caRriygZUiZF2X_V7WVHkZMi3wWU/edit

docs.google.com Parents we are always looking to improve in many areas and one area is student safety before and after school. Please take the time to fill out this survey so that we can update our systems for before and after school drop off and pick up.

Week of December 16-20, 2019

TLC Banking will be on Thursday.

Friday is a half a day of school as students are dismissed at 12:10 p.m. No lunch will be served.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS!

Mrs. Henline

Alexander Elementary celebrates positive student behavior

Let’s celebrate!

lenconnect.com ADRIAN — Alexander Elementary School students were recently rewarded for their good behavior by taking part in a 30-minute celebration, which

Our Principal of the day Miss Eppink enjoyed eating her lunch with one of her friends today. Mrs. Henline enjoyed listening to the them giggling and talking about all the fun things they like to do!

Our Principal of the day Miss Eppink is doing a fabulous job helping Mrs. Henline today!

What a great turnout for Alexander’s Come Jingle & Mingle Holiday Art Night!

[12/12/19]   If you are an approved volunteer and available from 1:30-3:30 tomorrow, we would love to have you join us for our Mrs. Field's fundraiser celebration. We have a game truck and DJ coming along with Kona ICEs. It's going to be a fun afternoon!

Thank you to the ATO fraternity at Adrian College for donating Christmas food boxes for families at Alexander!

This Friday, December 13th from 6:30 - 8:00: grades 4-8 will have indoor soccer at Spring brook. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Mrs. Hughes who is our Outstanding Staff Member this week. Mrs. Hughes is not only a great teacher she is a great friend to staff members. She is always checking in and making sure we are all good. Mrs. Hughes helps and does so much for the community by organizing coin drives and making placemats. Congratulations Mrs. Hughes for all you do!

Skiriti is our Oustanding Citizen from Alexander Elementary School.

Skiriti Sidhu is an excellent example of a student who is consistent in demonstrating integrity on a daily basis. Skiriti is very hard working and always strives to do her best in all that she does. She is kind and cooperative. She can always be counted on to show respect to others and lend a helping hand when needed. Skiriti is always putting forth her best effort to show Maple Pride. For these reasons, Skiriti is being recognized at Alexander as being the Maple Pride Outstanding Citizen.

[12/09/19]   School Store is closed until January 13th.

Week of December 9-13, 2019

Monday is the PTO School Store.

PTO SANTA’s WORKSHOP Starts this week.

Thursday is TLC Banking.

Thursday also is Art Night (Recognition of Student of the Month/Attendance) starting at 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. at Alexander

Friday is PTO Popcorn.

Hub

Enter your child's Lexile range from their NWEA Student Progress report at https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/search to get recommendations for books that are at the correct reading level. You can even narrow results by favorite genres if you have a child who loves mysteries, sci-fi, etc.

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Our Alexander Outstanding Staff Member goes to Mrs. DeMeritt for always willing to be helpful with all technology questions. She helps everyone when they are stuck at a dead-end, and gives great responses. Mrs. DeMeritt is our Technology Teacher and we appreciate all that she does for all of us!

1st grade students working with our consultant in Ms. Opsal’s room using our new projector for math.

Students are learning how to do word problems in 2nd grade today.

[12/05/19]   A reminder that students are not to be dropped off before 8:10 a.m. as we have no supervision during this time. Student safety is our number one concern. Also, remind your child that there is no playing football or basketball before school without supervision too in the upper hallway.

Parents a reminder that we have designated areas for our buses to drop off and pick up before and after school. Please do not park in these zones. If you are dropping off in those zones please do so quickly and proceed on. There is NO PARKING in these areas before or after school as our Transfer and Head Start buses are coming in to drop off and pick up students. We do have a designated handicap area for those that need it.

It's almost time for Santa's Workshop, and PTO is still in need of a few volunteers to help student shopping go smoothly.

If you are available either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week for a shift from 8:45-11:15 or 12:45-3:15, please comment below and a PTO rep will be in contact with you.

We have a table set up in the lobby with math and reading resources, volunteer forms, and other information. Please feel free to take anything you'd like during conferences this evening!

NWEA Student Progress Report

Teachers share information about NWEA at conferences. Parent Community Coordinator Amy Baker explains how to read these reports. If you'd like additional assistance in reading your child's score report, Amy will be available from 2:00-3:00 next Wednesday, December 11 or by appointment. You can reach her at [email protected] or call 263-9533 x.3138.

A reminder that tomorrow Wednesday, December 4th and Thursday, December 5th is Parent/Teacher from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Please attend at your child's scheduled time. Teachers are looking forward to sharing in your child's progress at school.

Congratulations Landin!

Nutcracker Ballet Cast Spotlight: Congratulations to Landin Fisher from Alexander Elementary School in Adrian. Landin dances with Encore Dance Studio, Inc. and was cast as Fritz and Pollichinelle Boy.

Tickets are on sale now at www.TheTCA.org. Photo Credit: 3 Bridges Photography

The 2019 TCA Nutcracker Ballet is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.

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It's conference week! Check out these tips from Starting Smarter to help you make the most of your time with your child's teacher.

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Tomorrow is picture re-take day!

Our Alexander Pride Patrol STAFF Award goes to First Grade Teacher Mrs. Vansickle. She always has a smile on her face! She goes out of her way to say good morning to as many students and staff daily as she can. She has a calming tone and a willingness to talk to anyone she sees who is struggling.

Thank you, Mrs. Vansickle!

[12/01/19]   Hello Alexander Families:

Week of December 2 - 6, 2019

Monday is the PTO School Store.

Tuesday is Picture Retakes.

Wednesday and Thursday are Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Alexander. Please plan to attend during your child's assigned time.

Thursday is also TLC Banking.

Friday is HAT DAY for $1.00 and PTO Popcorn Friday.

PBIS School-Wide Party - Maple Tree Club

Way to much fun at our first PBIS School-wide Party! Lots of fun had by all! 🍧

Students in Mrs. Sabbadini’s 2nd grade classroom enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast on Monday with their family members!

Mrs. Henline’s turn to wear her RED! Wear your colors tomorrow! O-H...

Remember it is a half a day! Dismissal 12:10 P.M.

[11/26/19]   Hello Alexander Families:

A reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, is a traditional half a day of school and students are dismissed at 12:10 p.m. No lunch will be served and the office will be closed at 1:00 p.m. Also, we are having our schoolwide party tomorrow as well as students have been showing Maple Pride all trimester and we are rewarding this great behavior by allowing ALL GRADES 30 minute time slots to enjoy snow cones, bounce houses, and games in the GYM.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Mrs. Andre’s 2nd grade class had a class celebration yesterday and read their Fall themed Reader’s Theater scripts and shared their favorite family drink or food.

Mrs. Henline and Mrs. Baker are at Copper House for Coffee & Conversation downtown until 12:30. Come see us!

[11/25/19]   Hello Alexander Families,

Here is some information about the week of Thanksgiving at Alexander.

Monday, November 25th will be a full day of school.

Tuesday, November 26th is a delayed start half day. This means students will start class at 12:03 PM. We will serve lunch to students who need it starting at 11:15 AM. This will work much like breakfast, where students will enter through the gym door. The only option served at lunch will be pizza. We will dismiss as usual at 3:38 PM on November 26th.

November 27th we will have a traditional half day with dismissal at 12:10 PM. Lunch will not be served.

November 28th and 29th we have NO SCHOOL due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Questions about bussing should be directed to our transportation department at 517-263-2464.

Friday Officer Perry our School Liaison Officer in the district made his rounds visiting classrooms at Alexander and stopping to talk with the students. This is Officer Perry’s vehicle as he enjoys checking in with students throughout our district. Thank you!

[11/24/19]   Week of November 25-27. 2019

Hello Alexander families:

Monday is the PTO Store.

A reminder that on Monday from 11:30 - 12:30 Mrs. Henline and our Parent Community Coordinator Amy Baker will be hosting Coffee and Conversation at the Copper House downtown Adrian. Please join us so we can get to know you and hear your ideas for making 2019-20 our best year ever.

A reminder that Tuesday, November 26th is a delayed start half day. This means students will start class at 12:03 PM. We will serve lunch to students who need it starting at 11:15 AM. This will work much like breakfast, where students will enter through the gym door. The only option served at lunch will be pizza. We will dismiss as usual at 3:38 PM on November 26th.

November 27th we will have a traditional half-day with dismissal at 12:10 PM. Lunch will not be served. Also on Wednesday, we are hosting our first School-Wide PBIS Party as students will each get 30 minutes during the day where they will get to come to our Gym areas as we will have 2 bounce houses, snow cones, and games to celebrate Maple Pride and meeting our Goal for our Schoolwide Incentive.

November 28th and 29th we have NO SCHOOL due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

See you back on December 2, 2019. Happy Thanksgiving to all our families at Alexander Elementary School. I hope you enjoy this time with your friends and family.

Mrs. Henline

These first grade student’s from Mrs. VanSickle’s room were so excited to read their How to books to Mrs. Henline and Mrs. Schefka about how to make ice cream as they were able to enjoy some afterwards! Yum!🍨🍦

Mrs. Richard’s and Mrs. Petterle’s rooms did their Reading and Math showcase today for their families.