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Adams Update February 3, 2023

Michigan Author Johnathan Rand Visits Adams!

This Wednesday, Adams Elementary welcomed Michigan author Johnathan Rand for a visit. The award-winning writer of the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers books entertained students and talked about the value of reading and writing. Many of you ordered Mr. Rand's books for your children; we anticipate those books being delivered to Adams and coming home in the next week or so. It was a fun, enlightening visit, and your children were a great audience. What fun!

Bundle Up in Cold Weather, Please

It's definitely been a mild winter to this point in time. However, this week winter weather resurfaced with cold temperatures and cool wind. Regardless of the temps, we saw a number of students coming to school without hats, gloves/mittens, or boots. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and has all of the winter gear they require.

5th Grade Explores Robotics

Recently, our 5th grade classes explored the STEM unit Robotics and Automation. Students started by using the engineering and design process to create toys with their Vex kits, and then built robots from scratch. Their goal was to create robots that would help clean up hazardous waste--what a cool project! Great job, Adams Atoms!

Kindergarten Roundup!

The Adams Elementary Kindergarten Roundup parent meeting will occur on February 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the Cafeteria. Please plan on attending if you have a child who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2023. If you know of a child in your neighborhood who will be eligible to enter Kindergarten and whose parents might not receive this notice, please encourage them to call Adams Elementary School at 989-923-6037 to be added to our communications list.

  • Online registration for the 2023-24 school year opens on January 16 for those enrolling a student in their home attendance area.
  • Online registration for the 2023-24 school year opens on February 1 for those applying with an application for School of Choice. School of Choice applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted from February 1 - March 31.

We recommend you have the following documents ready to be uploaded at the end of the enrollment form.

  • Birth Certificate (Age 5 by September 1, 2023)
  • Proof of Residency (Options: mortgage, lease, utility bill, tax bill, voter registration card, letter from corporate relocation office)
  • Immunization Record (Immunizations received after enrollment may be updated before the start of the 2023-24 school year)
  • Hearing and Vision Screening (Screenings completed after enrollment may be submitted before the start of the 2023-24 school year)
  • Student IEP/504 Documents (if applicable)
  • Proof of Family Relationship (if applicable)
  • Custody Papers from Court (if applicable
  • Guardianship Papers (if applicable)

If you have one or more students currently enrolled in Midland Public Schools, and you need to enroll a new Kindergarten student for 2023-24, log in using your existing ParentVUE user ID and password.

Please contact our enrollment office if you have any questions at enroll@midlandps.org or call 989-923-5024.

2023-24 Kindergartner Hearing and Vision Screening

Hearing and vision screening clinics will be from May 1st -5th & May 8th-12th. Call the Midland County Health Department at 989.832.6673 to schedule an appointment. Screenings are free.

If your child has been previously screened between the ages of 3 and Kindergarten entry, and you need a copy of the record, call the Heath Department.

Thank you for your continued support of the Adams PTO! Your support makes so much possible for Adams students and staff. Teachers are planning PTO funded field trips, we have monthly skate nights, and we just raised over $300 through the ACE Hardware doughnut day and our most recent Popcorn Friday. THANK YOU! Check out the PTO Update for more information, and think about getting even more involved with the PTO--we always welcome new members, and have many ways for you to participate.

Want to connect with more families from Adams Elementary?

Join the Friends of Adams Elementary PTO Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandadamselementary/, or follow on Instagram @friendsofadamspto.

PTO President - Ashleigh Summers - adamspto12@gmail.com

KEY DATES AND TIMES

  • Tue 2.7, Kindergarten Roundup Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm
  • Fri 2.10, Jersey Day
  • Mon 2.13, PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
  • Thu 2.16, Skate Night 6:00 pm
  • Fri 2.17, No school for students
  • Fri 2.23, Panera Restaurant Night
  • Fri 2.24, Popcorn Day & Atoms Spirit Day
  • Fri 2.24, Family Game Night 5:30-7 pm

We had an excellent week of school. Enjoy your weekend, and we look forward to seeing you and your children again next week!

Educationally yours,

Scott Cochran

Principal

Adams Elementary School

Midland Public Schools

989-923-6037

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