WILL L. LEE ELMENTARY Issue #1 November 2017 CONTACT INFORMATION November is a very special month to express “Thanks.” We begin by thanking veterans for their dedication and sacrifices on Veteran’s Day. Lee Elementary will have an assembly on November 13 to express our thanks to the service men and women. We also get to celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on all of the parts of our lives we are thankful for. As principal, I am thankful for the dedicated staff that works so hard every day to educate the students. I am thankful for the parents for their support each and every day. I am thankful for each and every student for their smiles and their enthusiasm to learn. I am truly thankful to work in such a great school district and community. Parent teacher conferences were well attended and very powerful conversations have taken place. It is great seeing staff and parents/guardians working as a team to help all students. The PTO has been very busy since the beginning of the school year. The parents have decorated the front lobby, run the book fair, and organized the chocolate fundraiser. These have been very successful fundraisers to help provide additional activities and supplies for the students and staff at Lee. A big “Thank you” to all of the parents for their time and effort so far this year. Trunk or Treat was a huge success despite the weather! Thank you PTO for organizing and to the families that donated candy to be given to the children!!! The newsletters will be located on the Lee Elementary website and e-mailed to families. Please check the school website for the most up-to-date information. www.richmond.k12.mi.us TRUE BLUE NEWS Lee Elementary 68399 Forest, Richmond, MI 48062 Office # - (586) 727-2509 Fax #: (586) 727-9223 Principal – Mr. David Kochan Dean of Students – Ms. Heidi Napier Office Staff – Mrs. Pinskey & Mrs. Propst START TIMES Full Day K-4 – 7:50-2:50 p.m. Half-Day for K-4 – 7:50-11:15 a.m. Pre-School 3-year old – 8:00-11:00 am (M/W/F) 4-year old (5 day) – 8:00-11:00 a.m. 4-year old (3 day) (M/W/F) 11:30-2:30 p.m. Great Start Readiness Program Full Day – 7:50-2:50 p.m. (M-Th) Half-Day – 11:50-2:50 (M-Th)
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WILL L. LEE ELMENTARY Issue #1
November 2017
CONTACT INFORMATION
November is a very special month to express “ Tha nks.”N November is a very special month to express “Thanks.” We begin by thanking veterans for their dedication and sacrifices on Veteran’s Day. Lee Elementary will have an assembly on November 13 to express our thanks to the service men and women.
We also get to celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on all of the parts of our lives we are thankful for. As principal, I am thankful for the dedicated staff that works so hard every day to educate the students. I am thankful for the parents for their support each and every day. I am thankful for each and every student for their smiles and their enthusiasm to learn. I am truly thankful to work in such a great school district and community. Parent teacher conferences were well attended and very powerful conversations have taken place. It is great seeing staff and parents/guardians working as a team to help all students.
The PTO has been very busy since the beginning of the school year. The parents have decorated the front lobby, run the book fair, and organized the chocolate fundraiser. These have been very successful fundraisers to help provide additional activities and supplies for the students and staff at Lee. A big “Thank you” to all of the parents for their time and effort so far this year.
Trunk or Treat was a huge
success despite the weather!
Thank you PTO for organizing
and to the families that donated
candy to be given to the
children!!!
The newsletters will be located
on the Lee Elementary website
and e-mailed to families.
Please check the school website
for the most up-to-date
information.
www.richmond.k12.mi.us
TRUE BLUE NEWS
Lee Elementary
68399 Forest, Richmond, MI 48062
Office # - (586) 727-2509
Fax #: (586) 727-9223
Principal – Mr. David Kochan
Dean of Students – Ms. Heidi Napier
Office Staff – Mrs. Pinskey &
Mrs. Propst
START TIMES
Full Day K-4 – 7:50-2:50 p.m.
Half-Day for K-4 – 7:50-11:15 a.m.
Pre-School
3-year old – 8:00-11:00 am (M/W/F)
4-year old (5 day) – 8:00-11:00 a.m.
4-year old (3 day) (M/W/F)
11:30-2:30 p.m.
Great Start Readiness Program
Full Day – 7:50-2:50 p.m. (M-Th)
Half-Day – 11:50-2:50 (M-Th)
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In the Lee Elementary Computer Lab 3rd and 4th grade students have been learning how to read and write code
using the website Hour of Code. This website allows students to think and plan out ways to make their character
move about the computer screen. Through their mistakes they process how to write the correct code to have the
outcome they desire. To some students this is very difficult work. So when they succeed after multiple attempts I
see a lot of high fives and arms waving. I tell them the only way you succeed is to make mistakes and learn from
them. When coding the students know that when they make mistakes they are just that much closer to success.
Find the Hour of Code link
AT A GLANCE
November 13th from 4-7 pm is McStaff Night at McDonald's to raise money for our PBIS program. The Lee Staff will be assisting McDonald’s employees!
“Learning to write code stretches your mind, and helps you think better, creates a way of
thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains”.
https://www.symbaloo.com/mix/mrsboettchersmix
October True Blue Staff Members
Congratulations to the following Staff Members who were nominated by fellow team
members:
Ken Hooks Tami Wilson
Jen Cleland Nicole Boettcher
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We have had fun on our half days so far. We have played minute to win it games, paper bag stem activities,
making pumpkin pie with paper, making feathers for our turkey in the hallway and played color tag and pac-man
in the gym. We played parachute games outside and on the playground.
We do try to go outside everyday so with the weather changing please make sure you dress your child
appropriately. If the weather conditions prevent us from going outside we will be going in the Gym or cafeteria for
gross motor activities.
Hi, it’s November and time to prepare for the Will L. Lee Elementary School Christmas concert. This is an
informative note for all parents of third and fourth grade students that the concert will be held in the Lee
Elementary School cafeteria and students are to wear their concert best attire for this event. Listed below are the
date and times of the concert for both grades. Note that third grade will go on stage first.
Dates and times:
Where: Richmond Lee Elementary School
Meet At: Richmond Lee Elementary Your students classrooms
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Concert times: 3rd Grade - 6:00 pm
Arrival Time: 5:45
4th Grade - 7:15 pm
Arrival time: 7:00
I would like to thank all parents for each student attending and I would like to invite any parent who would care to
help on the day of the concert simply to keep the students focused prior to someone leading them to the stage area.
Thank you so much and it’s a great time to be in music.
Mrs. Ranger (1st Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Villanueva (Parent Volunteer)
The children will learn about the Mexican and Hispanic Cultures and Traditions. They will also learn Spanish
phrases, songs and common foods from these cultures. They will meet the following Tuesdays from 2:50-3:50 in
the Lee Media Center. November 14, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, April 10, and May 1. If you
are interested sign-up forms are in the office.
Student Council - by Katie VanSledright
Student Council has planned a year full of activities! Our first meeting in September was an introduction to
Student Council and what it means to be a Student Council Representative. In October, we held elections for
president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Our officers this year are President Jacob Hill, Vice President
Nathan Fraley, Secretary Gwen McCoy, and Secretary Sophia Jackson. This month, we’re preparing for our
December activities. Information will be coming home towards the end of the month, but we will be working with
the organization Sandy’s Kids to collect new toys for families in need in our school/community. This collection
will take place in the beginning of December. We will also be holding our annual fundraiser in December. We
will be selling Smencils, or smelly pencils, during lunches again. Students will be able to purchase the Smencils
for themselves, friends, or family members in our school. Again, more information will come home towards the
end of the month about our holiday collection and fundraiser. We’re looking forward to a good year!
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Art News – by Reen Shannon
Third and Fourth graders have been learning to do blind contour drawings of leaves. Second graders drew a door
and a monster to go behind the door, inspired by the book There's a Nightmare in My Closet. First graders and
Kindergarten students have been working on a collage of a cat using geometric shapes.
Library News – by Lisa Rands
It’s been exciting to see the kids enjoying the new books and furniture made possible through the PTO and Book
Fair events. Some of the favorite series continuously requested are Dog Man, Ghost Stories, The Baby-sitters Club,
Smile and Captain Underpants. This month we are having a Bookmark Coloring Contest for 1st through 4th grade.
Each grade will have a winner. Good Luck!
DENTISTS R US VISIT DECEMBER 4
Dentists R Us is coming to our school on Monday, December 4, 2017. A licensed dentist and hygienist will be
available to perform a comprehensive dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, x-rays (if needed), and sealants (if
necessary). If you would like your child to be seen, please fill out the blue permission slip that was sent home and
return it to the school office as soon as possible. If the school has at least 35 students participating in the program,
all participants will be entered in a drawing for an Android tablet!
Upcoming Dates:
November 10th – First Marking Period Reports Cards Issued
November 14th – McStaff Night 4:00-7:00 pm
November 22nd – Holiday Day Break begins
November 27th – Classes Resume
November 29th – Third and Fourth Grade Holiday Choir Concert
Please visit the Richmond Community Schools website to view the district calendar.
www.richmond.k12.mi.us
Lee School Green Club
Green Club is one of the new clubs starting here at Lee Elementary. Our group will be working on projects to
bring environmental awareness to our school and community. We will also be working on obtaining Green School
status through the Macomb County Green Schools program. The club is by invitation for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders.
Look for us to bring “green awareness” to the Lee School. We are very excited to be starting this group and the
positive effect it will have on our community and our world. Out first meeting is November 16th, for more
information please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
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On the last Friday of each month, the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) committee has a True
Blue assembly. Each teacher picks one boy and one girl who has shown the PBIS behaviors (Respectful,
Responsible, and Safe). Two grade levels meet in the cafeteria and the teachers recognize the students and explain
why the students were chosen. The students receive a certificate and a bumper sticker. This is another way that
Lee Elementary supports the PBIS program and recognizes student behavior.
2017 October True Blue Students
2nd Grade
Brenden Bergdoll (Studer) Brooklyn Boike (Schroeder) Jimena Gutierrez (Goddard) Chloe Lotterman (Barrett) Nathan Rix (Barrett) Luke Smith (Schroeder) Carly Tomlingson (Studer) Nicklas Wickstandt (Goddard)doll (St uder ) Brooklyn Boike (Schroe der)
Jimena Gutierrez (Goddard)
Chloe Lotterman ( 3rd Grade
Evie Barrand (Powers) Kaden Christensen (Kreger) Leah DiMambro (Hooks) Cody Haynes (Hooks) Rosa Rodriguez (Kreger) Cameron Sutherland (Powers)
4th Grade
Zach Bartolone (Gillespie) Brendon Delekta (Munro) Gabrielle English (Wirth) Sabrina Sypniewski (Gillespie) Kyson Knibbe (Wirth) Julia Methvin (Walters) Mikayla Starnes (Munro) Gaige Towner (Walters)
Pre School Elise Allen (Ottenbacher/Reeve) Alivia Edmondson (LaGrois) Zerillius Eisler (LaGrois) Cahlan Ferguson (Spratke) Logan Gilles (Spratke) Lucas Krywy (Kukuk) Miguel Mendez (Ottenbacher/Reeve) Stella Peitz (Rapier) Chloe Schemansky (Rapier) Ethan Teschler (Rapier) Kaleb Varga (Rapier)
Kindergarten
Brianna Hebel (McCoy) Kalani Hirata (McCoy) Jeffrey Jarvis (Evard) Dylan Kottke (Gibson) Chase Kulman (Zvonek) Rylee McCoy (Gibson) Maila McRandall (Zvonek) Hannah Stefforia (Evard)
1st Grade
Deacon Bauman (Dorsey) Kate Eovaldi (VanSledright) Dominic Garcia (Ranger) Aiden Jackson (VanSledright) Airalyn Primeau (Dorsey) Izzabella Rose (Ranger) Liam Tyvaert (Durst) Joshua Varga (Durst)
Deacon Bauma n (Dorsey ) Kate Eovaldi (Va nSl edright)
Dominic Garcia (Ranger)
Aiden Jackson (Va nSle dright )
Airalyn Primeau (Dorsey)
Izzabella Rose (Ranger)
Liam Tyvaert (Dur st)
Joshua Varga (Durst)
Thank you to the PTO for donating PBIS prizes for all our Children!!!
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The Lee staff has worked to develop procedures for drop off and pick up of students to ensure student safety.
Please observe the following locations:
Drop Off
K/1 – Gym
2 – Cafeteria
3/4 - Exterior doors #41
Pick Up
K/1 – front entrance
2 – Exterior Door #14
3/4 - Exterior door #41
Staff brings the students into the building starting at 7:45. Exterior doors are closed at 7:50 to ensure students are
in class by the start of the day. If any student arrives after that time, please report to the front office.
Please drive carefully and be aware of students and family members walking through the parking lots in the
morning and afternoon. For the safety of all children and family members, please use the marked crosswalks at
each parking lot.
When it is raining or too cold (feel like temperature of 15 degrees), students will be allowed to enter the building
beginning at 7:35 when staff arrive for supervision.
Will L. Lee is signed up with the Kroger Community Rewards Program
Please sign up:
Go to www.kroger.com
Go to register if you need to make an account
Or go to sign in if you have an account
Log in, then go to the Community Rewards Tab
Go to the orange tab for the school name
Search for Will L. Lee Elementary #23846
Click that you support us and you are done
Will L. Lee Elementary should show up on the bottom of your Kroger receipt
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights
Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military
status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment.
Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062,
(586) 727-3565.
Mr. Kochan, Ms. Napier and Preschool Staff having some fun on Halloween!
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auman (Dorsey ) Kate Eovaldi (Va nSl edright)
Dominic Garcia (Ranger)
Aiden Jackson (Va nSle dright )
Airalyn Primeau (Dorsey)
Izzabella Rose (Ranger)
Liam Tyvaert (Dur st)
Joshua Varga (Durst)
renden Bergdoll (Stu der) Brooklyn Boike (Schroe der)
Jimena Gutierrez (Goddard)
Chloe Lotterman (Barrett)
Nathan Rix (Barrett)
Luke Smith (Schroeder)
Carly Tomlingson (Stu d
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