Updates?
Keicher will be starting it's new security, buzz system in the next few weeks. Notes will be sent home soon explaining details for those changes.
Classroom News
APRIL 13 St. Aidan’s Breakfast – St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church – 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
16 PTO Meeting – Keicher Lounge – 6:00 p.m.
17 3rd Grade to the Hands-on Museum – 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Credit Union Day
19 Kenn Nesbitt, Author – 3rd Grade – 10:30 a.m. – Wrote My Hippo Has the Hiccups and Revenge of the Lunch Ladies
Keicher Parent’s Night Out – Slips went home on Wednesday
“Science of Magic” – 4th & 6th Grade – JCC – 11:45 – 2:00 p.m.
23 Michigan Center Community Food Pantry – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
24 Credit Union Day
Allskate Reward – 5th/6th - Students who have met their personal goal
Good News Club – More information to follow
25 Take Your Child to Work Day
Allskate Reward – 3rd /4th – Students who have met their personal goal
26 Dentist “R” Us
5th Grade Dearborn Trip - $17.00 due per person – Final Payment
Last Day for Teacher Request
Mother/Son Bowling – More information to follow
30 The “Bird’s Nest” School Store
MAY
1 Credit Union Day
3 6th Grade Camp - $35.00 due – Final Payment
Storyfest – 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades – 9:30 – 11:20 a.m.
6 Common Assessment Starts
Welcome Back Mrs. VanRiper
6-10 Book Fair – Buy One Get One Free
8 Credit Union Day
“Smiles on Wheels”
Mackinac Trip – Final Parent Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
11 St. Aidan’s Breakfast – St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church – 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
13 School Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – MCHS
14 Spring Band Concert – 2:30 p.m. – West Gym
Spring Band Concert – 7:00 p.m. – H.S. Auditorium
15 Credit Union – Last one of the year
“World of Water” – 4th Grade
16 Track & Explore – Marry/Mehney – MIS – 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
17 Keicher Parent’s Night Out – More information to follow
19 PTO Meeting – Keicher Lounge – Voting Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
20 Track & Explore – Haynes/VanRiper – MIS – 8:40 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
21 4th Grade Mackinac Trip
22 4th Grade Mackinac Trip
Track & Explore – Corravo/Rumsey – MIS – 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
23 4th Grade Mackinac Trip
5th Grade Dearborn Trip
24 Track & Explore – Herrington/Howard – MIS – 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
27 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Q & A Bullying: The bystander’s role Q: My child came home from school upset because kids were picking on a classmate and wouldn’t let her play with them. What advice should I give my child?
A: Tell your youngster that her classmate was being bullied – and that she has the power to help stop it!
There are several things she can do. She could start by standing up to the bully and saying something like, “That’s not nice.” Then, she might ask the child who is being bullied to join her in a game or school project.
Also, remind your youngster to report bullying to a teacher or other adult when she sees it. Let her know this is not tattling, but a way to help someone who is being hurt. You can explain: “Asking an adult to help a child who is being bullied is like asking the nurse to help a child with a scraped knee.” Home & School Connection
*Keicher Pictures: http://keicher.shutterfly.com/pictures#n_5
-Parents/families you can order pictures from this site! Great photos of events throughout the year. Thanks to Mrs. Barnes!
Students share responsibility for academic achievement
The best formula for academic success is straight-forward: Students need to go to class, pay attention, and study hard. Our children must understand they are not passive partners in their own education, but the most important players.
RETHINK
When you’re angry:
Recognize what makes you angry.
Empathize with the other person’s feelings.
Think of positive things about the situation.
Hear what the other person is saying to you.
Include “I” messages to tell how you feel.
Notice what happens to your body.
Keep your attention on the present situation.
8 Ways to Respect Yourself
1. Set positive goals and strive to achieve them.
2. Stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
3. Have confidence in your abilities.
4. Be honest with yourself and others.
5. Choose friends who make healthy choices and share your dream of a bright future.
6. Use good judgment and make wise decisions. Think about the consequences of your actions.
7. Take care of your body and your mind so you can be your best. Stay drug free!
8. Be proud of your decision to say “NO!” to drugs.