Supervisor's Message

Welcome to the second half of the 2006-2007 school year. In just a few short months, summer vacation will be here and we will be watching the flowers grow. But for now, there are some things we need to think about.

It is cold and flu season and there are some things we can do to minimize the spread of both sickness. Please remind your student to wash his/her hands frequently, with soap. The more often we all do this, the better chance we have of avoiding those germs that seem to be everywhere. Secondly, remind students to cover their coughs and sneezes. This, too, will help keep the germs out of the air.

If, however, your child gets sick, is running a fever or throwing up, please do not send him or her to school. Sick students cannot learn. We will provide makeup work when the students return to school.

For the parents of preschoolers and Young 5’s, it is time to think about the elementary school the students will attend. Parents will have an opportunity to meet with building administrators and kindergarten teachers at the District Kindergarten Meeting to be held in February. You will be receiving more information about that meeting in late January.

Preschoolers, and other 4 year olds, whose parents would like them screened to determine developmental readiness for kindergarten can call 879-3251 to make an appointment. The dates for those screenings will be determined at the end of January.

Preschool and Young 5’s students will tour their kindergarten buildings in April. The teachers will send information home with the children the week before the visit.

Alternative Ed juniors will be preparing for the new Michigan Merit Exams and the seniors are working hard to finish up graduation requirements. Right now, we are expecting nine students to receive their diplomas on May 18. Graduates will receive more information about the celebration in late February.

Remember that snow days are announced on local radio and television stations. A complete listing of those stations is in the handbook.

Again, welcome to the new year. Hope it is a happy one for all of you.

Marge