Halloween is Coming! - As you guide your child in planning a costume, please keep in mind that we would appreciate your cooperation in planning a costume that is not ghoulish, morbid, or offensive to any culture or particular group of people. Also, no toy guns, knives or weapons are permitted. This may mean that you have to leave some components of your child’s costume at home. We encourage parents to continue our costume theme of positive role models. We want to work to provide a positive experience for our students. Thank you for your cooperation! The school Halloween event will consist of an outside parade and class parties.
If you do not want your child to participate in these activities, please advise your child’s teacher. We hope you can join us to watch the parade! The parade will take place on October 31st at approximately 9:45am. More parade information will be shared as we approach the event.
Mr. Canfield’s Bond Podcast - It is important to remember that we have a purposed TSD Bond to redefine our schools and learning spaces. Mr. Canfield was interviewed and shares why the bond is important and how it impacts Schroeder Elementary School. Click the link below to listen to the podcast!
Bond Team Volunteers - As you know, TSD has a proposed bond to support all Troy Schools. We are looking to develop a Schroeder Bond Team to help distribute the information to our community. Schroeder parent, Kristen Kender, is the bond team captain and is looking for volunteers to join the team! If you have questions or are interested in helping with this important work, please email Mrs. Kender at kkender@hotmail.com. Please reach out to her this week!
Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign-ups for Parent Teacher Conferences are now available on the Schroeder website: https://schroeder.troy.k12.mi.us/teacher-conference-sign-up-genius. It is important to know one of our Parent Teacher Conference days are done virtually using Microsoft Teams. PARENTS MUST DOWNLOAD THE MICROSOFT TEAMS APP in order to join the virtual conference or USE THEIR CHILD'S IPAD which will have the Microsoft Teams app already downloaded.
- Wednesday, October 26 - In-Person Conferences (Conferences will take place in the teacher’s classroom.)
- Thursday, October 27 - Virtual Conferences (Conferences will take place on Microsoft Teams. Use your child's iPad or download Microsoft Teams to join.)
Having an in-person conference option and a virtual conference option is the format being used across all TSD elementary schools. We hope that this helps parents attend conferences and manage family schedules.
If you think that you may join conferences virtually using a home device (rather than your child's iPad), please prepare by reviewing the information and downloading the Microsoft Teams app so that you can join the session.
Schroeder first graders enjoyed their field trip to Westview Orchard! Students took a wagon ride, picked apples, and enjoyed cider and donuts. It was a beautiful day to observe the many changes that happen in the Fall as part of their Life Science unit.
Schroeder Clinic Volunteers Needed! - We are looking for volunteers during lunch period (11:50am - 1:20pm) to help out in our office clinic. You would be providing basic first aid and some TLC (cleansing scrapes, minor cuts and applying band aids, taking temperatures, etc). For more information, please email Kelley Ryan, the PTO Clinic Chair, at kelleyryan0408@gmail.com or just click on the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD22A3FCC52-clinic
First Lego League Robotics - Parents, are you wondering how to start a First Lego Robotics team for elementary 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students? Please join Mrs. Kandage, a Schroeder parent and Team Lightning Dragons lead, on October 18th at 6:00pm in the Schroeder Media Center. This is Team Lightning Dragons’ second year at FLL challenge competition and the team would like to share the fun and learning they had in FLL robotics. Their will be a competition setup on display and the team will share tips on how to start a robotics team and prepare for the FLL challenge competition. This is mainly for Schroeder Dragons in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade, but parents of lower elementary aged students may attend. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Kandage via her email: lightningdragons2022@gmail.com.
Community Learning Opportunity - As a learning organization, the TSD values learning opportunities for all members of our community. We are very excited to share a great new series, just for you, beginning with sessions from Tony Wagner, a globally renowned education expert on "Graduating Students Innovation-Ready!" We will also provide a catalogue the second semester. Please click the button below to see the catalogue of this semester’s offerings.
JOGATHON WINNERS!
Golden Shoe Awards - Congratulations to the Golden Shoe winners! One class from lower elementary (Kdg - 2nd grade) and one class from upper elementary (3rd grade - 5th grade) are awarded the Golden Shoe trophy for collecting the most in donations. All classes were hoping to win, but it was Mrs. Allor's class and Mrs. Bolden's class who took the title! They will keep the trophy for a year, receive a class pizza picnic and an extra recess!
Schroeder PTO Trunk or Treat - The event will be held Friday, October 28th 5:30pm-8:00pm. More information will be coming soon. Please consider signing up to decorate a truck and donate candy for the event! A box will be located in the lobby by the front office. Drop donations off anytime starting Monday, October 10th! Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4ea5ae2ea57-schroeder1
Other Easy Ways to Support - Please remember to register and implement the Amazon Smile program to support Schroeder Elementary! It gives free donations to our school! Please use the link below from the PTO website to learn more. In addition to Amazon Smile, please check with your local Kroger to connect your account to Schroeder for another support opportunity (link included)! For any questions or concerns, please contact Schroeder PTO Co-chairperson, Doug Gilman: righter.d@gmail.com
PTO on Facebook - Did you know that the PTO is on Facebook? This is the official Facebook page of Schroeder where you can find info on upcoming school events, activities, and more! Click on the link for Schroeder Elementary School PTO and "Like" their page to follow! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064316041487
Future Dates to Consider
- October 21: Bagel Day
- October 24 - 28: Schroeder Book Fair
- October 26: Parent Teacher Conferences In-Person / Half day of school. Dismissal at 12:59pm
- October 27: Parent Teacher Conferences Virtual via Microsoft Teams / Half day of school. Dismissal at 12:59pm
- October 28: Schroeder PTO Trunk or Treat 5:30-8:00pm
- October 31: Halloween parade / Class parties (Times TBD)
- November 2: General PTO meeting 6:00pm in Media Center
- November 4: Bagel Day