January 21- February 3

January 21-February 1

1/21 Martin Luther KIng Jr Day/ No School/ Staff PD

1/22 Fifth Grade LBC (Lindemann Basketball Club)

1/23 Fifth Grade LBC (Lindemann Basketball Club)

1/28- 2/1 PTA Spirit Week

1/28 Healthy Kids Club 3:40

1/28 Board Meeting

1/29 Fifth Grade LBC (Lindemann Basketball Club)

1/30 Fifth Grade LBC (Lindemann Basketball Club)

1/31 Healthy Kids Club 3:40

2/1 PBIS Monthly Reward

 

January 28- February 1

Monday-School Spirit (Lindemann, AP, or College)

Tuesday- Sports/Hobby Day

Wednesday- Dress Wacky Day

Thursday- Career Day (Dress as what you want to be when you grow up)

Friday- Character Day (Dress as your favorite Disney character, super hero, book or cartoon character)

2019 Board of Education

 Mr. Gordon Miller – President

Mr. Michael J. Klein – Vice President of Operations

Mr. Robert Loyd – Vice President of Human Resources

Mrs. Jeannette MacDonald – Vice President of Teaching & Learning

Mr. Rick Moynihan – Vice President of Extra Curricular Issues

Mrs. Julie Sheppard – Secretary

Dr. Jennifer Warren – Treasurer

The insight, concern for the well-being of all students, and professional experiences of these civic-minded individuals will contribute significantly to the Allen Park Public Schools.  We are grateful for their commitment to serve the school community and wish everyone the best of luck as we strive to make this year the very best for children throughout the District.

Allen Park Community Center youth programs strengthen your child’s creative muscles while building self-confidence.

  • Love Dr. Seuss books? Make sure you grab a seat when characters of the pages come to life onstage the last weekend in January. Youth Theater presents Seussical Jr. January 25-26 
  • Junior Chef: Create delicious winter dishes while learning kitchen basics. The best part is tasting your food!
  • Allen Park Dance (Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Broadway Jazz) Classes start for dancers as young as 3. Register online by January 31!

Registration for all classes can be completed online – creativecharacters.org

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Healthy Hearts

Make this your healthiest Valentine’s Day yet! A focus of Building Healthy Communities is to have healthy foods and drinks available at our classroom celebrations. Soon It will be Valentine’s Day and we would love to have some healthy options for students to enjoy. We can teach students that parties can include treats that taste great AND are  healthy.

Themes for this holiday are hearts and the colors red and pink. Some Ideas for what to bring or send into school are; red apples, red seedless grapes, or strawberry yogurt. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut cheese slices. Make a healthy fruit roll-up: spread strawberry cream cheese on a whole grain tortilla, and top with red fruits or vegetables. How about a pink smoothie? Add some strawberry milk with yogurt and blend.

We Live In a Winter Wonderland!

It can be hard to stay active all winter when it is cold outside and it gets dark early. However, it is just as important to exercise during the winter months as it is in the summer. Does your child like to go sledding, build a snow fort or lust take a quick walk outslde? Can you think of ways your family can be active inside? Put dance music on, go up and down the stairs a few times, do some stretches or yoga poses, or march in place while you watch TV. These and other activities will get your family off the couch, exercise their hearts, and Improve circulation. 

Congratulations to our District Reflection Winners!!  Heading to States!!!  So proud of these students!

Jayden Smith
Jorge Garcia Jr
Lainie Nagel
Elalia Garcia
Daniel Assenmacher
Emma Frank

Head Lice Reminder

From your School Nurses
Post Date: 01/07/2019 4:43 PM

This is the time of year when we do see cases of head lice in the school setting. Please contact the school office if you child has head lice. There is important information on head lice on the Head Lice Toolbox page on the Health & Safety section of the district website. Thank you.

There is not a known case of lice at this time. The P-CCS Nurses share this information on a regular basis as an awareness and prevention message. Head lice is most common in the younger grades.

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We see an increase in head lice in the school setting after school start, Halloween time, and in the weeks following holiday and school breaks. There has been a change in the head lice district guideline. We will no longer be sending classroom letters home when there is a case of head lice identified in your child’s classroom. It is important that student confidentiality is maintained. It is recommended that you check your child’s head weekly. If you do find any lice or eggs in your child’s hair, please contact the school office and the school nurse.

Head lice is often found among the school age population. It is transmitted via head to head contact. The best way to prevent getting head lice is to not share any items that touch the head especially combs, brushes and hats. Checking your child’s head a couple times a week during the school year and more often with class return to school after school breaks is important. We typically see an increase in head lice at the beginning of the school year and after vacation and school breaks. Transmission of head lice is rarely from the school environment. Head lice is most often transmitted during sleep-overs, play dates, family gatherings, after school activities such as girl scout or boy scout outings, play practices, gymnastics, and sporting events to name a few.

The LICEMEISTER comb is a very good comb to use for both prevention and treatment of head lice. The comb can be used to comb through your child’s head at least weekly as a preventive and early diagnostic measure. Any live lice will be caught in the close metal tines of the comb. Eggs will also be found on the comb. This comb is a valuable tool when treating lice. The eggs must be removed after shampooing head to kill the live lice. The eggs must be manually removed to ensure appropriate and thorough treatment. This comb will help with this. The LICEMEISTER comb (or any fine-toothed metal comb) can be found at grocery and drug stores or can be ordered at: http://www.headlice.org/licemeister/.

The HEAD LICE TOOLBOX contains a number of important educational documents that will assist you in identifying head lice, treatment of head lice, and prevention of head lice. The district guideline can also be found at this site. See http://www.pccsk12.com/departments/health-safety/head-lice-toolbox

Please contact your child’s school office if your child has head lice. The school nurse is available to help guide you through the treatment of head lice and help you in preventing any further head lice transmissions.

Buzzer System Reminder

We’d like to address a few items specific to the installation of the new Buzzer Security System here at Lindemann. In putting this system to work, there will be several changes to our Main Office operations:

The doors will only be open from 8:20-8:30 to allow for students to enter the building, the main office area doors will be locked starting at 8:45

In order to enter Lindemann at the main entrance after 8:45, you must push the buzzer, speak with the secretary, and they will unlock the door to allow you to enter.

**There will no procedural change for breakfast

Reasons to enter the building include:

Picking up your student early

Dropping off a cell phone, money or medication

Pre-arranged meeting with a teacher or other staff member

Please have picture ID ready to show the buzzer camera before gaining entry.  Note that we no longer have a public restroom available.

There will be a new cabinet located just outside the main office door where you will be able to drop off forgotten or other needed items for your student here. We just ask that you put a note with their name and grade on the item (supplies will be in the cabinet). Please do not buzz the office to let us know that you are dropping something off, this is not necessary. We will call students down for these items.

These items will be collected and brought inside for distribution

Items to be dropped off outside include: lunches, homework, books, water bottles, permission slips, shoes, etc. (no money, phones or medication)

Entry into the building to drop off these items will no longer be the procedure

While we feel comfortable with this new system, we do anticipate a few growing pains as parents, students and staff become accustomed to using it routinely. We ask for your patience as we balance the primary needs of our students with those of our staff and parents, both in person and on the phone.

The bottom line for implementation of this system is an added layer of security for our students and staff, and we know that our parents will work with us as we incorporate it into our daily routine. There may be changes made quickly, further down the road, or none at all as we find out what works best and most efficiently. And while every building within our district has this new buzzer system, the procedures here at Lindemann may differ slightly from other buildings.  

Again, we appreciate your patience and cooperation with these new procedures.

Happy New Year from APPS!

  • SKATE WITH THE JAGS

Bring the kids to “Skate with the Jags” Hockey Team on Sunday, January 13 from 1-3 pm at the AP Civic Arena – details attached!

  • APAC

Online registration open and walk-in registration dates for tee-ball, softball, baseball and hardball through the Allen Park Athletic Club – more info attached!

  • ARTS DETROIT… Dance, Music & Theatre Classes in Allen Park

Did you know Arts Detroit has a new location in Allen Park?  (14709 Champaign – across from APMS)  Dance, Music and Theatre Classes offered for 8 weeks from January 21 thru March 17 – class schedule and registration info attached.

  • EVENING HALL WALKING IN APPS

Looking for indoor exercise this winter?  APHS opens its halls to the public from January 14 thru May 3 – Monday thru Friday – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – details attached!

HELP WANTED!!!!!

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK WHEN THE KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL?  APPS is seeking substitutes in all areas – teaching, food service, secretarial, lunch/playground aides, maintenance/custodial, bus drivers.  You pick the days you can and can’t work – apply today at http://www.Edustaff.org

  • NEWS FROM FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Start the New Year off on a positive note.  Please pay all negative meal account balances by sending in cash, check (payable to APPS) or make an online payment through http://www.mypaymentsplus.com.  Remember, breakfast is available in all school cafeterias every day.  Start your kids off with a nutritious breakfast!  Info/details attached!

ART brings HS and Lindemann Together

Kindergarten students are studying Kandinsky and his musical inspirations in his abstract work. The following high school students provided the musical background as our kindergarteners painted from the musical inspiration.
Rachel Wisniewski: Flute
Abbey Michalak: Clarinet
Rachel Cronkhite: Saxophone
Ellie Jackson: Trumpet
Chris Tomalka: Bells

January 7-20

 

1/7 Classes Resume

1/10  PTA Meeting 6:00

1/14  Healthy Kids Club 3:40

1/15 Lindemann Basketball Club 3:30

1/16  Lindemann Basketball Club 3:30

1/17 Healthy Kids Club 3:40

1/21 Kids No School/ Staff PD

1/22 Lindemann Basketball Club 3:30

1/23 Lindemann Basketball Club 3:30

Second Grade GRINCH Day!

 

 

1/22 Leslie Bartnick (Technology)

Reflecting on the Last Year

The school year is almost half over. Reflect back on the past year. Did you make any positive health changes since the beginning of the school year? Are you thinking about making any now? Have you noticed any changes in your child(ren)’s physical activity level or their willingness to try new foods? Is your family eating more fruits or veggies? Do you have low-fat dairy items available? Are your kids drinking sugary drinks less often?  Are they asking for healthier snacks to take to school?  Little changes add up to a big payoff for your family. We wish you a healthy New Year!

Follow the Leader!

Parents/guardians, teachers, principals, classmates and siblings are all important role models for young children. They DO notice what you eat and drink, and if you’re physically active on a regular basis. At school, we are talking about healthy habits and encouraging students to follow our lead. You can do the same by making healthy choices related to food and physical activity, and talking about them with your child(ren). Eating fruits and vegetables with and in front of your child(ren) is important. Choose ones you like, since kids can tell if you’re just pretending to like them. No one likes every vegetable; it’s OK to have favorites. Limit sugary drinks like pop, juice drinks and sports drinks. If your child shops with you, check the label and talk about what you find. Put fewer of the less healthy choices in your grocery basket. We can’t expect children to make healthy choices if we don’t!

Miss Stephanie Partin

 

FUN at the NORTH POLE

Founder’s Day Recipients 2019
Outstanding Educator- Mr. Fasca
Outstanding Program- Bingo for Books
Business Partner of the Year- Ruby Photo
Michigan Life Membership Award- Mr. Carlini
Outstanding Support Personnel- Sue Knoch
Distinguished Service Award – Cheryl Frank
December Pride Paw Leaders
Congratulations on being RESPECTFUL< RESPONSIBLE<SAFE
Jackie Caswell
McKenna Gomez
Easton Danosky
Donovan Lennie
Justis Eddins
Liliana Latigo
Justin Baksa
Lily Powers
Brayden Nasutovich
Rocco Tuccini
Maxxon Sulla
Emmy Komray
Rudolph
Jack Woods
Francesco Julian
Jack Doty
Matthew Danley
McKenzie Durocher
Alex Burgo
Frosty
Dominic Raidl
Asher Scroggins
Owen Maxwell
Rania Ahmed
Ashton Keith
Josh Gregoire
Jacob Schleicher

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STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING ANXIETY

This article contains great suggestions, regardless of whether your child struggles with anxiety on a regular basis or not.  All children may feel this way from time to time.  

 

It’s happening again. Your daughter is frustrated and stomping away down to her room, slamming the door and in general “has her cranky pants on”. You say calm down, but she yells back “I don’t know how to do that!!!”

We tend to tell our kids to “calm down” without ever giving them explicit directions on how to deal with stress and anxiety. Here’s a collection of the best tools and tips I’ve found to teach children how to calm down and relax.

Quick Ways to Calm Down

Sometimes you’ll need a quick way to help your child calm down and you don’t have much with you. Maybe it’s when you’re out at Target or stuck in traffic. These tips will come in handy at those times:

  • Imagine your favorite place – it’s like taking a mini vacation wherever you are
  • Think of your favorite things
  • Name animals alphabetically (alligator, bear, cow, dog, etc…)
  • Squeeze Something (play dough, clay, silly putty, your fists, a stress ball)
  • Get a Cold Drink of Water
  • 54321 Grounding – go through each of your 5 senses

December 10-22

December 10- 21

12/10   5th Grade Fundraiser Pick-up 3:30, Board Meeting 7:00

12/12 Santa Secret Shop

12/13 Santa Secret Shop,  Third Grade Field Trip

12/14 Half Day/PD

12/18  Elementary Honor Choir 6:30

12/20 Lindemann Christmas Concert (4th/5th Grades) 6:30

1/10 Group Shots for Yearbook, PTA Meeting 6:00

Lindemann Family In Need

All items in Lost and Found will be donated to charity, if not claimed by December 20.

New Year Resolutions

As the New Year approaches, you might be thinking about creating some new healthy habits. Here are a few tips to set you up for success.

  • First, decide what exactly you want or don’t want to do. Tell others what you’re working on and encourage them to help you stick to your goal.
  • Make sure your goal is realistic. Take on only what you can handle.
  • Next, create a plan. Ask yourself what steps you need to take to get to your goal. If you want to drink less pop, then maybe the first step is to get it out of the house.
  • Remember to celebrate small steps. Change is difficult, so give yourself credit for any amount of change and don’t let set backs cause you to give up. Good health is worth working for!

Honor Choir Concert December 18 @ 6:30  Center for the Arts

Christmas Concert (4th and 5th Grades) December 20 @ 6:30 Center for the Arts

Downriver Families Against Narcotics Monthly Forum. 
Topic: 
Honor the Memories of Loved Ones Lost and Celebrate the New Beginnings of Those in Recovery. 
Guest Speaker:  
Bridget Elkins, Certified Grief Support Specialist 
 Date/Time:
 12/20/18 at 6:30 p.m. (Refreshments starting at 6:00 p.m.)
 Place: 
Turning Point Clubhouse
1605 Fort St. Lincoln Park, 48146

Preventing Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Children

 By Katherine Lee

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The holidays are a fun and joyous time but also a very busy one, and holiday stress and anxiety in children can and does happen. During the holidays, there are lots of fun activities and events going on, both at home and at school. And while that can be a good thing, the reality is that all that hustle and bustle means schedules are often out of whack, bedtimes get pushed back, and routines are disrupted. As a result, it’s inevitable that kids may feel some degree of holiday stress.

 Set a Calm Example

The most important way parents can help ease anxiety in children during the holidays is by trying to keep things relaxed as much as possible. As with so many situations, the way parents handle an issue can set the tone for how their kids will behave. If you let holiday stress get to you, your kids will definitely pick up on it, and child anxiety is more likely to be a problem in your house. To minimize anxiety in children during the holidays, take steps to handle your own stress and anxiety.

 Set Up Conditions for Good Behavior

Avoid taking your child to places such as the mall or holiday gatherings when he is hungry or tired. It’s hard even for grown-ups to deal with noise and lots of stimulation when they’re not feeling their best; kids get hungry more often and become tired more easily, and may understandably have a tough time being on their best behavior and are more likely to experience holiday stress when they’re exhausted or hungry.

 Remember the Importance of Routines

The holidays can throw a big wrench into household routines, and that can play a role in anxiety in children. To minimize holiday stress in your kids, try to get routines back on track once an event or party is over. For instance, if a school holiday concert or a church gathering goes past your child’s bedtime, try to stick to quiet, calm activities the next day and get your child to bed on time the next night.

 Watch What They Are Eating

Another thing that can fall by the wayside amidst the holiday hubbub is healthy eating. Between all the extra sugary holiday snacks and the lack of time to sit down to regular meals, it can be all too easy for kids to eat less healthy foods, which can contribute to holiday stress and anxiety in children. Try packing healthy snacks when you have to go shopping or run other holiday errands and try to minimize the number of sweet treats at home. Whenever possible, offer healthy snacks, such as air-popped popcorn or apple slices with cheese and crackers and limit cookies and candy to after-snack treats.

 Get Your Child Moving

Fresh air and exercise are essential for boosting mood and re-setting the spirit, which can alleviate holiday stress and anxiety in children. Make sure you schedule some time to get your child outside to run around and play.

 Avoid Overscheduling

As tempting as it may be to accept every invitation from friends and family, try to limit your holiday parties and activities so that you and your child are not overwhelmed. A couple of events a week may be fine, but having an obligation every day can lead to holiday stress and anxiety in children.

 Have Your Grade-Schooler Help You

Big kids love to help mom and dad, especially if they get lots of praise for being responsible and helpful. If you have to shop, ask your child to help you look for an item at the store (fun stocking stuffers for cousins, for example). Giving your child a task will not only boost her self-esteem, it’ll distract her and help prevent any holiday stress and anxiety.

 Schedule Some Quiet Time

Having some peace and quiet with your child is more important than ever during the busy holiday season. Find a quiet corner and read a book with your child or create holiday pictures for grandma and grandpa. Take a walk outside in nature, away from noise and crowds and obligations.

 Remind Your Child and Yourself What the Holidays Are Really All About

A great antidote for holiday stress and the bloated commercialism of the season is helping others, whether it’s by shoveling an elderly neighbor’s sidewalk or by wrapping presents for needy kids at your local church. Helping your grade-schooler become a charitable child will help alleviate her holiday stress and anxiety.

 

Mrs. Bowdell

I LOST A TOOTH!!!

BEFORE and AFTER – A LOT of EFFORT!

November 26-December 9

November 26-December 9

11/26 Healthy Kids Club 3:40

11/29   3:40 Healthy Kids Club

11/30  PBIS Monthly Rewards, End of 1st Trimester

12/3  3:40 Healthy Kids Club

12/6  3:40 Healthy Kids Club, 6:00 PTA Meeting

12/7   6:00 North Pole Family Event, 

12/10 3:30 5th Grade Fundraiser Pickup

Tis the Season for Healthy Eating!

We’re entering the holiday season and your child’s class might be having a holiday party. Are you looking for a healthy food to send to school for a classroom celebration? Ideas: red and green grapes, red and green apples, or other fruits you can find at a good price. Fruit cups are fancy and delicious, just put together any fruits which are cut in to bite-size pieces. Bagels and light cream cheese are filling, and string cheese adds a protein dense dairy food to the party. Adding a sliced up lemon or lime gives water a nice flavor and is an inexpensive way to provide a beverage.

Holiday Helpings

The holiday season is a time filled with gatherings. Sometimes they include holiday dishes and treats. When deciding what and how much to eat, think “healthy” and be mindful of the portions (amounts of food) you enjoy. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you make your way around to the many holiday festivities:

  • Keep it colorful – Try to fill your plate with fruits and vegetables instead of foods
    higher in fat such as fried food, creamy or cheesy casseroles and cookies.
  • Eat slowly and enjoy – By eating slower, you tend to eat less.
  • Think about beverages– Sugary drinks can add lots of calories to your day. Some people get more than half their calories from drinks. Add a lemon slice to ice water for a nice drink with no calories!

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

We had so many donations! The winners are Burgess (Latchkey) at Arno, Robertson at Lindemann, and Bianchi at Bennie. The winning classes had over 100 donations each. Here’s a visual, 9 boxes full of donations, and 10 bags. If you can please give me the winning teachers contact information I would appreciate it so I can contact them to set up their pizza party.

Cheerleading Clinic on Wednesday, November 28 – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the APMS Gym for kids 4 years thru 5th grade…Come and work with the APMS Competitive Cheer Team & Coaches!  See attached for details/registration.

HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Once again Lindemann PTA will be hosting a school wide CHANGE WAR!! Each Lindemann classroom is being challenged to collect coin donations to help local residents in need of assistance for the holidays. Last year we collected over $4,500.00!! Let’s beat that total this year!!A container to collect the change will be placed in each classroom. Donations will be tallied weekly and the class that collects the most money overall will win a pizza party! There will be rewards given to the second & third place classrooms, too! A chart will be in the main hallway to track how much each classroom has raised.

All donations will be given to the Toy Box Campaign sponsored by Allen Park High School.

The last collection day will be Wednesday, December 5th!!

Let’s Hear The Lindemann Lions ROAR!!!! It’s time to have some fun and open up our piggy banks. Let’s help raise as much money as we can to help our community during this holiday season. (Please keep foreign change, tokens, buttons, etc. at home.) Checks made payable to Lindemann PTA are welcomed, too. Let’s help our local Allen Park families in need this holiday season!

The Toy Box Campaign is sponsored by Allen Park High School students, school organizations, and other district schools. They are working together to help Allen Park families in need during the upcoming holiday season by building wooden toy boxes and filling them with toys, books, and clothing. If you know of a local family in need who would appreciate help this holiday or are asking for some extra help for your own family, please contact Mrs. Karen Malett- Grozenski at Allen Park High School: malett@appublicschools.com or at 313-827-1200.

November 12

 

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November 12-24

Monday, 11/12  Help for the Holidays Begins, Healthy Kids Club 3:40, Board Meeting 7:00

Tuesday, 11/13 5th Grade Fundraiser Begins,

Thursday, 11/15 Healthy Kids Club 3:40, Fall Family Event 6:30

Friday, 11/16 Picture Retakes

Tuesday 11/20 Half Day 11:30 Dismissal

Wednesday, 11/21-11/24 Thanksgiving Break

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Jennifer Swain- for keeping our Book Room in Tip Top Shape!

Chasity Sainato-Fisher- for the donation of Earbuds!

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Have a Healthy Thanksgiving!

Some families celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on what they are thankful for. Often times this celebration takes place over a shared feast with family and friends.

Trivia: Can you think of a vegetable that people often have as their holiday dessert? Answer: Pumpkin!  Your meal can feature other great-tasting fall veggies like sweet potatoes and orange or yellow squashes. Another big component of the meal is often turkey, which is a lean meat if you don’t eat the skin! If your family/guests are hungry and the meal isn’t quite ready, cut up some fruits and veggies for them to munch on. Offering these foods when children are hungry is a great way to increase their acceptance of them. 

 Classroom Physical Activity Breaks

Our classroom teachers are using physical activity breaks this year to give students time Ito energize and re-focus. Physical activity breaks are quick activities to get students up ! and moving for a few minutes before or after sitting for long periods of time. This lets them get the wiggles out and helps with “time on task.” Research tells us that this type of ! break helps kids learn, pay attention and focus. Energizers are educational, too –they ! They have simple but important nutrition messages or can be used to practice math and spelling skills. You can insert quick physical breaks in your day too! Dance to the radio, walk the dog or climb the stairs when you need a boost of energy! ——–

Building Healthy Communities Student Leadership Team:

William (Will) Franz
Reeves Smith
Hanna Haws
Lily Marshall
Zachary (Zach) Helvey
Joseph (Joey) Ramey

Friday 11/16: If you are having pictures retaken, please be sure to bring the original pictures with you.  If you missed picture day, you can get an envelope in the school office.

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VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

In order to protect the safety of all of our students, any family member who plans to regularly volunteer in the classroom, or chaperone a field trip must complete the background check information below.  This paperwork is also available in our Lindemann office.  Unless you are planning to begin as a regular volunteer, or chaperone a field trip within the next month, please refrain from completing this paperwork in advance.  It is most effective if the requests are processed within a few weeks of the intended volunteer experience.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!  Volunteer-Background-Check-Authorization-Form-2-2f9d6ta-1unseow-27li2bf  ICHAT-Volunteer-Letter-2-1wr1z3p-zjrwpf-1esyvyz

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS

There is still time to complete an application for Free & Reduced Lunch.  While the opportunity for reduced costs for meals is one benefit to families, our entire school benefits from at-risk state funding which is based partly on this information.  If you feel as though your family may qualify, or if you would at least like to explore the possibility, follow the links below.  If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, this benefit extends to breakfast, as well.  This is a great opportunity for many of our Bennie families!

Online application for Free and Reduced Lunch is available!

http://food.appublicschools.com/

Visit the Food Services page on the district’s website – allenparkschools.com to learn more about Free and Reduced Lunch benefits.  The page includes frequently asked questions about the program’s benefits and how to qualify.  Applications for the program are now available online, in PDF (attached) and available in all school offices.

A form is also available to allow sharing of information with other district programs (athletics) for reduced fees – see attached.

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.pdf

Thanksgiving Break November 21-23

Dear APPS Staff and School Community,

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner and that we will once again be hosting a district-wide Holiday Toy Box Drive for local families in need.  Last year due, to your generosity we were able to sponsor 16 families! Let’s work together to make this happen again this year.

As in the past we are looking for donations of new or gently used clothing and toys.  As you know, from my last email, due to a pipe breaking in our storage area we lost a lot of new items.  If you are out shopping and can pick up a donation, keep in mind, that we can use a variety of arts and crafts, board games for 8 year olds and up, and books.

Boxes will be placed in your school buildings at the beginning of November, for your convenience or you can drop items off in the main office at the high school.

If you know of any families in need of help this holiday season, please let me know. I will contact them, and as in the past, I will get information out to everyone.

Thank you for supporting the Holiday Toy Box Drive,

November 20

11:30 Dismissal

Please support this Lindemann Family

After 3 year long years, on Thursday October 18th, Scott lost his battle with cancer. Scott leaves behind his loving wife and 4 beautiful children (Madisyn (10), Twins- Connor & Logan(8) and Jaxson(4).
Scott was the sole provider for the family so we are setting up this go fund me to help his family through this difficult time.
Direct  donations are preferred  to Yolanda McNeice.
I will be the person collecting the donations on behalf of the family, Sharon King-
Email- Shaking410@gmail.com

https://www.gofundme.com/mcneice-family

October 29

October 29- November 12

 

10/31 Halloween Parade 10:15, Half Day PD

11/1   PTA Meeting 6:00

11/4 Daylight Savings Time Ends

11/7  P/T Conferences 5-7:30

11/8 Half Day- P/T Conferences 12:45-7:30

 

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Dear APPS Staff and School Community,

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner and that we will once again be hosting a district-wide Holiday Toy Box Drive for local families in need.  Last year due, to your generosity we were able to sponsor 16 families! Let’s work together to make this happen again this year.

As in the past we are looking for donations of new or gently used clothing and toys.  As you know, from my last email, due to a pipe breaking in our storage area we lost a lot of new items.  If you are out shopping and can pick up a donation, keep in mind, that we can use a variety of arts and crafts, board games for 8 year olds and up, and books.

Boxes will be placed in your school buildings at the beginning of November, for your convenience or you can drop items off in the main office at the high school.

If you know of any families in need of help this holiday season, please let me know. I will contact them, and as in the past, I will get information out to everyone.

Thank you for supporting the Holiday Toy Box Drive,
Karen Malett

HOLIDAY FEVER
 
Please support the Allen Park PTA/PTSA Council Scholarship fund with your time, donations and talents at Holiday Fever on Nov. 3!  Since 1959 the PTA Council has awarded scholarships to AP graduating seniors with your generous support.

 Holiday Fever includes

Craft & Vendor Show and Mom2Mom Sale

Tin-Can Raffle
Concessions

stop sign with head lice image

PLEASE NOTE that this is a time of year when we do see cases of lice in the classroom. We do see an increase in head lice in the school setting at this time (after school start, Halloween time, and in the weeks following holiday and school breaks). There has been a change in the head lice district guideline. We will no longer be sending classroom letters home when there is a case of head lice identified in your child’s classroom. It is important that student confidentiality is maintained. It is recommended that you check your child’s head weekly. If you do find any lice or eggs in your child’s hair, please contact the school office and the school nurse.

Head lice is often found among the school age population. It is transmitted via head to head contact. The best way to prevent getting head lice is to not share any items that touch the head especially combs, brushes and hats. Checking your child’s head a couple times a week during the school year and more often with class return to school after school breaks is important. We typically see an increase in head lice at the beginning of the school year and after vacation and school breaks. Transmission of head lice is rarely from the school environment. Head lice is most often transmitted during sleep-overs, play dates, family gatherings, after school activities such as girl scout or boy scout outings, play practices, gymnastics, and sporting events to name a few.

The LICEMEISTER comb is a very good comb to use for both prevention and treatment of head lice. The comb can be used to comb through your child’s head at least weekly as a preventive and early diagnostic measure. Any live lice will be caught in the close metal tines of the comb. Eggs will also be found on the comb. This comb is a valuable tool when treating lice. The eggs must be removed after shampooing head to kill the live lice. The eggs must be manually removed to ensure appropriate and thorough treatment. This comb will help with this. The LICEMEISTER comb (or any fine-toothed metal comb) can be found at grocery and drug stores or can be ordered at: http://www.headlice.org/licemeister/.

The HEAD LICE TOOLBOX contains a number of important educational documents that will assist you in identifying head lice, treatment of head lice, and prevention of head lice. The district guideline can also be found at this site. See http://www.pccsk12.com/departments/health-safety/head-lice-toolbox

Please contact your child’s school office if your child has head lice. The school nurse is available to help guide you through the treatment of head lice and help you in preventing any further head lice transmissions.

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

In order to protect the safety of all of our students, any family member who plans to regularly volunteer in the classroom, or chaperone a field trip must complete the background check information below.  This paperwork is also available in our Lindemann office.  Unless you are planning to begin as a regular volunteer, or chaperone a field trip within the next month, please refrain from completing this paperwork in advance.  It is most effective if the requests are processed within a few weeks of the intended volunteer experience.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!  Volunteer-Background-Check-Authorization-Form-2-2f9d6ta-1unseow-27li2bf  ICHAT-Volunteer-Letter-2-1wr1z3p-zjrwpf-1esyvyz

FOOD DRIVE

Please see the attached flier for information on a food drive that be will be happening at all Allen Park elementary schools from Oct. 22-Nov. 9th.  Boxes will be brought in, and collected by the coordinator.

Mimi’s Mission Food Drive Flier (1)-16qt8g0

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HALLOWEEN INFO

Classroom teachers may request volunteers for Halloween celebrations.  Please check with your child’s teacher if you have a question about this.

Costumes:

  • Students will wear their costumes to school.
  • All costumes must be school appropriate, and students must be able to sit comfortably in their classroom for a “normal” morning.
  • No play guns or weapons of any kind.  No masks.  No inflatable costumes.

Parade will begin at 10:15

CLIFFORD VISITS LINDEMANN

A Healthy Halloween at School

“Halloween is a lot of fun and doesn’t need to have candy as the focus. Our school plans to offer healthy, great tasting snack options at celebrations this year. If you are sending in food or drinks for a party, consider sending 100% fruit juice or water instead of sugary beverages like Juice drinks. Fruit is always a favorite since it is naturally sweet and can be eaten (usually) by hand. For Halloween, choose orange fruits or veggies, like orange slices or baby carrots with a low fat yogurt dip! We aren’t striving for perfection, but it is important for us all to pay closer attention to the nutritional quality of foods and beverages which are served in classrooms and have healthy choices. Your help and support by providing healthier options for Halloween to rather holiday celebrations) in your child’s classroom is key to creating a healthy school environment.

A Healthy Halloween at Home

Halloween is coming up! This is an exciting holiday for children because they get to dress up and perhaps collect candy. If you celebrate Halloween, you know this holiday focuses on collecting and eating foods high in sugar, fat and calories BUT low in nutrients. Some suggestions:

 If you give out candy, don’t buy it too far ahead of time since your family might 1

end up snacking on it or even eating it all! If your children go trick-or-treating, store any left over candy for another day in 1

an airtight container or freeze it. — Avoid setting out forge amounts of candy as this might result in your child (or –you!) eating more than you want.

10/31 Halloween Parade @10:15/ Dismiss 11:30

11/8 Dismiss 11:30 / P/T Conferences

 

Friendly Building Rivalry...Michigan won in our halls and on the field!!!  GO BLUE

Allen Park School Social Workers :

Please visit their BLOG

http://allenparksocialworkers.weebly.com/

September Teacher of the Month

Kerry Carlini

PTA Ice Cream Social/ Evening Book Fair

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS

There is still time to complete an application for Free & Reduced Lunch.  While the opportunity for reduced costs for meals is one benefit to families, our entire school benefits from at-risk state funding which is based partly on this information.  If you feel as though your family may qualify, or if you would at least like to explore the possibility, follow the links below.  If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, this benefit extends to breakfast, as well.  This is a great opportunity for many of our Bennie families!

Online application for Free and Reduced Lunch is available!

http://food.appublicschools.com/

Visit the Food Services page on the district’s website – allenparkschools.com to learn more about Free and Reduced Lunch benefits.  The page includes frequently asked questions about the program’s benefits and how to qualify.  Applications for the program are now available online, in PDF (attached) and available in all school offices.

A form is also available to allow sharing of information with other district programs (athletics) for reduced fees – see attached.

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.pdf
Free and Reduced Info Sharing Form 18-19 SY.pdf

 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please mark your calendar for Nov. 7/8 as parent/teacher conferences are just around the corner.  Stay tuned for a sign up link from your child’s classroom to get a time slot.

Lindemann Family Needs our Support

After 3 year long years, on Thursday October 18th, Scott lost his battle with cancer. Scott leaves behind his loving wife and 4 beautiful children (Madisyn (10), Twins- Connor & Logan(8) and Jaxson(4).
Scott was the sole provider for the family so we are setting up this go fund me to help his family through this difficult time.
Direct  donations are preferred  to Yolanda McNeice.
I will be the person collecting the donations on behalf of the family, Sharon King-
Email- Shaking410@gmail.com

https://www.gofundme.com/mcneice-family

October 15-28

October 15-28

October 15-18 BOOK FAIR

10/15

Healthy Kids Club 3:40 (3rd,4th)

10/17

Family Book Fair Night/ Ice Cream Social 6:30

10/18

First Grade Field Trips

3:40 Healthy Kids Club

10/22

3:40 Healthy Kids Club

10/23

Hearing Rescreening

10/25

3:40 Healthy Kids Club

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS

There is still time to complete an application for Free & Reduced Lunch.  While the opportunity for reduced costs for meals is one benefit to families, our entire school benefits from at-risk state funding which is based partly on this information.  If you feel as though your family may qualify, or if you would at least like to explore the possibility, follow the links below.  If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, this benefit extends to breakfast, as well.  This is a great opportunity for many of our Bennie families!

Online application for Free and Reduced Lunch is available!

http://food.appublicschools.com/

Visit the Food Services page on the district’s website – allenparkschools.com to learn more about Free and Reduced Lunch benefits.  The page includes frequently asked questions about the program’s benefits and how to qualify.  Applications for the program are now available online, in PDF (attached) and available in all school offices.

A form is also available to allow sharing of information with other district programs (athletics) for reduced fees – see attached.

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.pdf
Free and Reduced Info Sharing Form 18-19 SY.pdf

Building Up To Kindergarten

If you currently have a preschool aged child and would like to learn about what’s coming up next year for kindergarten expectations, and how you can help prepare your child- this is an event for you.  Please see the attached document below for more information.

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Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please mark your calendar for Nov. 7/8 as parent/teacher conferences are just around the corner.  Stay tuned for a sign up link from your child’s classroom to get a time slot.

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

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Please do not send in birthday invitations for parties unless the entire class is invited.

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

In order to protect the safety of all of our students, any family member who plans to regularly volunteer in the classroom, or chaperone a field trip must complete the background check information below.  This paperwork is also available in our Lindemann office.  Unless you are planning to begin as a regular volunteer, or chaperone a field trip within the next month, please refrain from completing this paperwork in advance.  It is most effective if the requests are processed within a few weeks of the intended volunteer experience.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!  Volunteer-Background-Check-Authorization-Form-2-2f9d6ta-1unseow-27li2bf  ICHAT-Volunteer-Letter-2-1wr1z3p-zjrwpf-1esyvyz

 

 

FOOD DRIVE

Please see the attached flier for information on a food drive that be will be happening at all Allen Park elementary schools from Oct. 22-Nov. 9th.  Boxes will be brought in, and collected by the coordinator.

Mimi’s Mission Food Drive Flier (1)-16qt8g0

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HALLOWEEN INFO

Classroom teachers may request volunteers for Halloween celebrations.  Please check with your child’s teacher if you have a question about this.

Parade will begin at 10:15

LUNCHTIME MILEAGE CLUB

 

From the District

Lots of fun events going on in the area this fall… info below/attached.

Also, please consider dining at the Chili’s in Allen Park on September 26 – 20% off your ticket will be donated to the Allen Park Barracudas Swim Club!

Attachments:

  1. Good Eats for a Cause – Chili’s supports AP Barracudas Swim Club

  2. City of AP Touch a Truck event tomorrow – reminder!

  3. AP Hockey Association – Learn to Skate & Play Hockey – 1st session begins Oct. 3

  4. City of AP – Public Open Ice Skating Schedule

  5. Fall Harvest October Weekends at Heritage Park Petting Farm

https://www.intouchk12.com/IntouchPortal/DesktopModules/Edulink/DownloadFile.aspx?did=f371927e-108b-4e07-90d2-7d71e41e3c7f&/AP%20Barracudas%20Swim%20Club-CHILILS%20FUNDRAISER.pdf

https://www.intouchk12.com/IntouchPortal/DesktopModules/Edulink/DownloadFile.aspx?did=3deb2e28-1a33-437a-b8e1-0dc97d996b01&/Touch%20a%20Truck%20&%20Fall%20Events%20in%20AP.pdf

https://www.intouchk12.com/IntouchPortal/DesktopModules/Edulink/DownloadFile.aspx?did=dd74ea73-4b97-4340-ba1c-2b3e76c09fd2&/AP%20Hockey%20Association-Learn%20to%20skate-Play%20hockey.png

https://www.intouchk12.com/IntouchPortal/DesktopModules/Edulink/DownloadFile.aspx?did=c517aeed-0887-4ad9-a664-71aac6cee2db&/Public%20Skating%20October%202018.pdf

https://www.intouchk12.com/IntouchPortal/DesktopModules/Edulink/DownloadFile.aspx?did=b61c78d2-8ceb-43b9-878a-29172d64ee85&/Fall%20Fun%20Farm%202018.jpg

Reminders:

o   National Walk & Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 3

o   ½ Day for all APPS students on Friday, October 5

 

 

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MSTEP Parent Guide

M-STEP Results: What Families Can Expect

This past spring, Arno Elementary students in grades 3-8 took the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress). Final results from the  M-STEP are now available and thanks to technology improvements and online testing, our district has much earlier access to data that is also a more precise measure of learning.

The purpose of these state summative assessments is to see how close our students are to reaching Michigan’s new higher standards in English language arts and mathematics.

This year’s test scores will build on the new baseline set in 2015 when the M-STEP was brand new. This year’s results show an improvement in most areas,  we expect that as students gain more and more experiences with online assessment and as our instruction adapts to Michigan’s higher standards, our scores will rise over time. We encourage families to remember that state standardized test scores are just one measure of student progress and to keep them in perspective.

What happens next?

Our staff will spend time reviewing the 2018 M-STEP results to find where we are having success, and where we see areas in which to improve. The test results also will reveal which groups of students are doing well, and which will need more or different kinds of support.

Families are encouraged to review the M-STEP Parent Report and learn where your child might need additional support. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher and learn how together you can target academic support where it’s needed most.

The Michigan Department of Education has developed a useful document called Student Testing: What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare that is now available for download on the M-STEP web page (www.michigan.gov/mstep).

Please look for your child’s Parent report coming soon around Sept. 28.

Parent Guide

 

PTA sponsored Ice Cream Social, October 17 @ 6:30

 

October 31- 11:30 Dismissal; 10:15 Parade

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Fall Book Fair October 15-19, Family Night October 17

Enjoying the Family Meal

Family meals are important because they help create lifelong memories and allow you to
stay connected to your child(ren). Family meals are a great time to teach your child about
healthy
eating habits and show them what a healthy meal looks like. It is important to never force
or pressure children to eat a particular food. It can result in a lifelong hatred for that food,
and turns the kitchen table into a battleground. It usually takes several exposures to a
new food before a child is willing to try it. Invite, encourage and be a good role model.
Here are some ways to make family meals a part of your family routine:
 Set a regular family meal time (try not to schedule any extra activities during that
time).
 Eat at the table.
 Show that family meals are important–turn off the TV and other electronics
during mealtime.

Stocking Your Pantry on a Budget

Healthy eating begins at the grocery store. We are all looking for ways to save money
but still buy healthy food. Below are some tips to save money and stock your pantry with
nutritious foods:
 Buy fruits and vegetables that are local or in season; they tend to be less
expensive.
 If fresh is still too expensive, buy frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.
 Eggs are a great source of protein and can be fixed in a variety of ways.
 The large cartons of plain yogurt are usually less expensive than the small ones.
You can add fruit or even jelly to add some sweetness.
 Buy items when they’re on sale. Don’t buy things on sale that you’re not likely to
use.
 Plan weekly meals and healthy snacks. Invite your child(ren) to provide input.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Dan Assenmacher; For assisting to get our kiddos out of cars and safely inside during drop off.

Michele Mifsud: For getting our NO Parking/ Student Drop Off Signs to ensure student safety

Need Homework Help?

The Allen Park High School National Honor Society is offering homework help/tutoring to APPS students!

Location: Allen Park Public Library

When: Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday that school is in session

Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.

  • Bring an assignment to work on, and all materials required for that assignment (calculator, writing utensil, paper, etc.)
  • Any elementary aged students should be supervised by an adult while they are in the library
  • This is a drop-in program, there is no need to sign up in advance

October 1-October 14

October 1 – October 14

Thursday, Oct 4- 

PTA Meeting 6:00

Friday, Oct 5-

1/2 Day PD

Monday, Oct. 8- 

Healthy Kids Club 3:40 (4th Grade- Registered Students)

Thursday, Oct. 11-

Healthy Kids Club 3:40 (4th Grade- Registered Students)

Friday, Oct. 12-

Picture Day

PBIS Smencil Sale

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Welcome to the Building Healthy Communities Program

This year our school is involved in a program called Building Healthy Communities
(BHC). It is a school-wide health initiative which provides students opportunities to
make healthy choices. This
program uses a school-wide approach which engages principals, classroom and P.E.
teachers, after-school club advisors, other staff members, and parents to encourage
our students to choose healthy foods and be physically active every day! BHC
combines healthy eating education with physical activity to make our school a healthier
place to learn. Our school will receive:
 Healthy eating education lessons co-taught by a Healthy School Coordinator and
our teachers in all K-5 classrooms. Each lesson includes a healthy eating activity
and a physical activity break. Some lessons will include a healthy food tasting to
expose children to possibly new, nutritious foods.
 Training and resources for P.E. teachers and new equipment for the gym and
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Building Healthy Communities Update: Physical Activity
Perhaps by now you have seen the Building Healthy Communities signs proudly
displayed in our school to let everyone know we care about the health of our students.
Healthy students are better learners and our school is a great place to learn! We will
have an after-school Healthy Kids Club to provide non-competitive physical activity and
healthy snacks to students in a safe and supervised setting. The recommendation for
physical activity is 60 minutes per day and this club is just one more way to help
students work toward that goal. Our PE teacher will soon be receiving high-quality
equipment to teach students skills they can use throughout their lives to be physically
active. That’s not all—we will be receiving equipment for use at recess to help students

Once again Allen Park High School will be hosting a district-wide Holiday Toy Box Drive for local families in need.  This program has been a great success over the years due to the generosity of the entire school community.

In the past we have stored all new unopened items in the auditorium without issue.  Unfortunately, this past summer a pipe broke in the auditorium and we lost nearly all of the unopened toys.  We have sorted through our stock and saved what we felt could be given safely as a gift.

Please keep our families in mind while you are shopping – consider taking advantage of some of the great early toy sales and pick up an extra toy for a good cause!

If you would like to donate new items prior to the start of the actual Holiday Toy Box Drive, you may drop them off at the main office at Allen Park High School.

Thank you for your help and support in making it a brighter holiday for some of our AP families.

Karen Malett-Grozenski & Kathi Schwartz

(APHS Educators)

October 12, 2018

Both Oct 5 & 31 are 11:30 dismissals

Traffic Pattern
Please note – for our children’s safety, when driving to and from school, please follow the diagram (clockwise traffic flow). This will help to prevent congestion and possible injury to those students who must cross nearby streets. Please do not double park or ask your child to cross the street in the middle of the block to get to your car. All children should cross at the street corners. Also, please observe the “No Parking” signs in the area on Carter, which is used for the busses. Remember that pedestrian have the right of way when crossing the street. Parents, please model respect for the safeties by responding to their directions when crossing the streets. Please do not park or wait in drop-off zones.

Parking/Drop-off

As we all need to get our children to school, safety is always the primary concern.  We will do our best to help ensure an orderly drop-off/pick-up daily, but we need your help in making that happen.

** No child should run across the street to get into a car.

**Help our traffic issues around school by parking a block or so away and WALKING your child before and after school.

**** PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVEWAYS ****

MORNING VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Your child’s safety is our greatest concern.  In an effort to ensure you and your chlid(ren) start your day off safely, we are asking for your help.  We need 4 parent volunteers to assist us each morning.  Volunteers will welcome our families each morning, assist children out of cars, and monitor students walking into the building.  We are asking for 20 minutes of your time.  You can volunteer for a day, a week, or a month at a time.

We appreciate any help you can provide.  Please click on the link below:

http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0545ADAE2CA5FE3-lindemann

Mimi’s Mission Food Drive Flier Fall 2018-1m1uwhd

PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

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Lindemann is continually blessed and I am asked frequently how families can support their childs teacher.

To help empower teachers and ensure a successful school year, it is vital to be a partner in children’s learning and give back whenever possible. Here are 10 ways families can partner with and support teachers:

1. Get to know one another

Develop a relationship with your child’s teacher and keep in touch with him or her often.

2. Make a connection

Find out the best way and time to contact teachers and provide teachers with the best way to contact you.

3. Keep everyone in the loop

Supply information that will help your child’s teachers get to know him or her as an individual, such as allergies, behavior or learning issues, or changes in family life.

4. Work as a team

Set learning goals with your child and his or her teacher, and foster the achievement of those goals.

5. Monitor progress

Review your child’s notes to ensure he or she is on track.

6. Stay involved and ask questions

Look in your child’s backpack every day and frequently view the parent portal for assignments, grades and important information from teachers and the school.

7. Be available at home

Assist your children with his or her homework and talk about school matters at home.

8. Donate time

Actively participate at school when possible and volunteer in the classroom or at school events.

9. Do some legwork

Contribute your talents and skills, and aid teachers with tasks that will assist them in the classroom, like cutting out materials for class projects or helping create pieces for bulletin boards.

10. Provide for the classroom

Donate school supplies — pencils, markers, paper, scissors, crayons, tissues, disinfecting wipes — to help make sure teachers and students have the resources they need for teaching and learning, and to keep classrooms healthy.

 

September 17- September 30

September 17-30
Welcome back! Allen Park Parents:

Back-to-school means back to after school activities! Explore Allen Park Community Center’s youth programs. Guaranteed to strengthen your child’s creative muscles while building self-confidence.

  • Junior Chef: create delicious fall dishes while learning kitchen basics. The best part is tasting your food!
  • Allen Park Dance (Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop) Classes start for dancers as young as 3.
  • Has your living room become a stage? Youth Theater Auditions for Seussical Jr. will take place Friday, October 5 at 5:30pm. No experience necessary!

Registration for all classes listed above can be completed online – allenparkdance.org Visit us during our Open House, details attached, or email misskelly@creativecharacters.org with any questions.

Attached is info for some kid-friendly fun events in and about  Allen Park!
 
1. Fall events sponsored by the  Allen Park Downtown Development Authority – TOUCH A TRUCK, MADE IN MICHIGAN FESTIVAL, SCARECROW FEST AND TRUNK OR TREAT!
 
2. Need child care for your elementary student on half days of school?  (If you are currently enrolled in AP Latchkey Program, these days are already included in your monthly tuition)
 
3. Have a student who wants to get involved in competitive swimming?  Join the Barracuda Swim Team – registration and practice info attached!

Touch a Truck & Fall Events in AP.pdf
APPS Child Care for Half Days of School 2018-19.pdf
Barracuda Swim Team Fall Info 2018

 Adjusted Lindemann Lunch Schedule

10:50-11:30   Kindergarten/Young 5’s
11:20-12:00   1st Grade
11:30-12:10   Andersen, Messina, Robertson
11:50-12:30   Lacey, Chimienti, Torok, Darin
12:00-12:40  Wahl,Kusulas, Lorenz
12:20-1:00  McDermott, Bergman,
12:30-1:10  Soranno,Jackson, Carlini, Lafferty
Welcome Miss Anderson

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Sarah Andersen.  I had the opportunity to teach 2nd grade in the 2016-2017 school year at Lindemann and am so excited to be back this year.  My undergraduate degree is from Eastern Michigan University and I am a certified Elementary Teacher (K-5).  I have had the wonderful opportunity to work for the district for over ten years, and have spent much of my time at Lindemann over the last several years. Last year, I had the opportunity to teach 5th grade at Arno Elementary.

I am so excited for this new school year, and to get to know the students and families at Lindemann Elementary.  I am from Allen Park, and am an Allen Park High School graduate. I am so happy to be working in a community that I have always called home.  Thank you for welcoming me! 

Traffic Pattern
Please note – for our children’s safety, when driving to and from school, please follow the diagram (clockwise traffic flow). This will help to prevent congestion and possible injury to those students who must cross nearby streets. Please do not double park or ask your child to cross the street in the middle of the block to get to your car. All children should cross at the street corners. Also, please observe the “No Parking” signs in the area on Carter, which is used for the busses. Remember that pedestrian have the right of way when crossing the street. Parents, please model respect for the safeties by responding to their directions when crossing the streets. Please do not park or wait in drop-off zones.

Parking/Drop-off

As we all need to get our children to school, safety is always the primary concern.  We will do our best to help ensure an orderly drop-off/pick-up daily, but we need your help in making that happen.

** No child should run across the street to get into a car.

**Help our traffic issues around school by parking a block or so away and WALKING your child before and after school.

 

 

Welcome Back for the 18-19 School Year

Welcome Back Lindemann Families!

NEW THIS YEAR FOR ELEMENTARY FAMILIES!

We are pleased to announce a new convenience for our elementary families this school year – teacher/classroom assignments will be available through your Parent Connection account any time after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, rather than class lists posted in buildings as in past years.  Parents/guardians will now be able to access their child’s teacher assignment from home, work or while on vacation!

This is not only a great convenience for families, but it will also offer another measure of privacy and security for our students in protecting student identity.  The privacy and security of our students is of primary concern, and in addition to adding a main door buzzer/camera system in each school building, this is yet another step to ensure student safety.

We are asking parents to be sure they can access their parent portal account early so we can assist in trouble shooting any issues in advance of August 31st.  Please visit https://sisweb.resa.net/ParentPortal/ or access the site through the link on the district website, https://www.allenparkschools.com/ – Resources tab, then “for Parents” in the drop down.

If you need your login information or PIN, please follow the prompts by entering the email address you have on file with the district.  Also, if you are new to the district, please use the “need your login information or PIN,” and enter the email address provided to the district – this will generate your new Parent Connection account.  NOTE: You will not be able to use the ‘need your login information or PIN’ option through the mobile app.

If you need further assistance or do not have your email address in our system, please email Kathy Andrews, Enrollment/Data Specialist, at studentconnect@appublicschools.com.  Be sure to include your student’s name and your information on any requests.

Please keep in mind that you may also update the following through Parent Connection:

  • Email address for parents/guardians
  • Phone contacts for parents/guardians
  • Primary phone number – “Under Student Demographics” (This is the phone number used for automated/emergency notifications)
  • Add Text Messaging Option – Please selected “SMS Cellular” as the “Telephone Type” for your primary phone number or other parents/guardian phone contacts.
  • Emergency Contact Updates (Authorizing release of your student)

The Allen Park Public Schools upholds an uncompromising commitment to excellence and knows that a strong, collaborative approach between home and school equals greater success for our students!  Please help us by keeping your contact information current!

Follow us on Facebook – Allen Park Public Schools!

APPS has a Mobile App – Visit your Apple/Android store to download


District Milestone Dates 2018-19.pdf
Class Time Schedules 2018-19.pdf

 

3rd Grade Reading Law

The legislature passed what is known as the Third Grade Reading Law.  This new law has many moving parts, see below for more info:

  • K-3 parents have to be notified if their child has a reading deficiency starting this year
  • Any student below grade level on reading (deficient) must have a school and home reading plan for success
  • By 2019-20 school year, any 3rd grade student one year or more below grade level as measured by a state assessment will be retained.  This year’s first graders will be the first group in third grade to be affected.
  • There are a number of ways to exempt the student from retention ie. parent waiver, shows better results on another local assessment, etc.

We will be developing the proper forms and meeting the requirements starting this year.  As always, we will provide quality instruction and interventions for all of our Lindemann students.  If you would like more information, please visit: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/10/08/third-grade-reading-retention-bill-now-law-what-parents-need-to-know/

Morning Line-up Procedures…

Line up procedures will remain the same as last year with indoor lineup with the exception of the first day of school– students will line up outside the grade level doors. Indoor lineup will start on the second day of school.

  • The first day of school, line-up will be OUTSIDE their assigned door.
  • Indoor line-up starts September 5th
  • Outside doors are closed and will be opened at 8:20 daily for students to enter for indoor lineup, not before that time, however
  • Breakfast doors still open at 8:05
  • Students should still report to their assigned outside door to enter the building
  • Parents will not permitted to enter with students/stand in the halls- normal protocol to sign in with the main office does not change
  • Students will enter the classroom at the 8:30 bell after waiting in the hall
STUDENT ENTRANCE DOORSBY GRADE LEVEL

GRADE Door # – Green

Green Sticker

STREET
Early 5’s #5 Wick
Mrs. Partin-Kdg.

Mrs. Peschke-Kdg.

Mrs. Easlick-Kdg.

Mr. Fasca-Kdg.

#5

#6

#7

#5

Wick

Becker

Becker

Wick

1st Grade Mrs. Addonizio #9

Mrs. Latigo #9

Becker
1st Grade Mrs. Rice  #4

Mrs. Page #4

Wick
2nd Grade #1 Carter (near flagpole)
3rd Grade #10 Becker
4th Grade #12 Parking Lot (near play-

ground)

5th Grade #11 Becker

 

Traffic Pattern
Please note – for our children’s safety, when driving to and from school, please follow the diagram (clockwise traffic flow). This will help to prevent congestion and possible injury to those students who must cross nearby streets. Please do not double park or ask your child to cross the street in the middle of the block to get to your car. All children should cross at the street corners. Also, please observe the “No Parking” signs in the area on Carter, which is used for the busses. Remember that pedestrian have the right of way when crossing the street. Parents, please model respect for the safeties by responding to their directions when crossing the streets. Please do not park or wait in drop-off zones.

Parking/Drop-off

As we all need to get our children to school, safety is always the primary concern.  We will do our best to help ensure an orderly drop-off/pick-up daily, but we need your help in making that happen.

** No child should run across the street to get into a car.

**Help our traffic issues around school by parking a block or so away and WALKING your child before and after school.

Lunch Para Posting

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MORNING VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Your child’s safety is our greatest concern.  In an effort to ensure you and your chlid(ren) start your day off safely, we are asking for your help.  We need 4 parent volunteers to assist us each morning.  Volunteers will welcome our families each morning, assist children out of cars, and monitor students walking into the building.  We are asking for 20 minutes of your time.  You can volunteer for a day, a week, or a month at a time.

We appreciate any help you can provide.  Please click on the link below:

http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0545ADAE2CA5FE3-lindemann 

Student Attendance

Please read the attitude article on the importance of student attendance, which is mandatory by the laws of the State of Michigan.  Please be aware that we are required to follow up with families either verbally, in writing, or both when absences reach the 10 full day mark.

RtP_Attendance

Breakfast and Lunch Program

Parents can setup a free account online at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ . You will need their child’s student id number to setup the account and can get the id number from parent connection,  the school office or the FS office. To view your child’s meal account information and/or make payments online at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ (link is on our website).  There is a small transaction fee charged to make online payments.  The lunch program will continue to accept cash or check as we always have.

Parent Information:

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Parent website: http://www.mypaymentsplus.com

Parent support line for questions: 1-877-237-0946

MyPaymentsPlus Free Mobile App available for download on IPhones, Androids and Tablets!!

**If you believe that you may qualify for free or reduced lunch, we ask that you please submit the application that went home in September or pick up a new one from the office as soon as possible. Our total count for free/reduced lunch helps the district receive federal funds to run our Title 1 program and help our at-risk students.

If you are not sure about the guidelines or have any other questions, please call the office.

Online Application for Free and Reduced Lunch is Available!

http://food.appublicschools.com/Visit the Food Services page on the district’s website – allenparkschools.com to learn more about Free and Reduced Lunch benefits.  The page includes frequently asked questions about the program’s benefits and how to qualify.  Applications for the program are now available online, in PDF (attached) and available in all school offices.

A form is also available to allow sharing of information with other district programs (athletics) for reduced fees – see attached.

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.pdf
Free and Reduced Info Sharing Form 18-19 SY.pdf

 

 

5 Ways to Have a Great First Day Back to School

You’ve read other lists, but here’s the REAL advice from ACTUAL teachers on how to prepare yourself and your child for a new school year:

  1. Encourage a work/play balance. Most parents don’t know that teachers actually want our students to have a comfortable work/play balance at home; meaning, we don’t want your child’s entire night devoted solely to reading and homework.  GASP!  No, it’s the TRUTH.  Run outside, join a club, play sports, try a new board game, help cook in the kitchen, make a craft, design, build, create – these activities actually help facilitate learning so leave time for them….PLEASE!
  2. How is your child going home?  We will (frantically) ask your child 720283465 times during the 1st day of school, ‘how are you getting home?’ This is by far the most challenging part of the first day; making sure each brand new face gets to their designated place (I’m officially coining that phrase).  After care, bus (including number or color and destination), bus after care, walker, car, or bike rider?  Know your plan and keep it consistent for week 1. Make sure your child feels confident that they know exactly how they’re getting home, whose getting them there, whose going with them (siblings or friends), and what will change if we’re involved in a rainy day dismissal situation.
  3. Start a NEW back-to-school tradition.  Make the first day of school more than memorable for your family.  Go out for ice cream, have a picnic at your favorite park, take a walk on the beach, or enjoy dinner out.  THIS is the beginning of a new year – set goals, make plans, and enjoy the newness of the fresh new year!
  4. Ask TARGETED questions.  Instead of “How was your day?” try these questions that are more likely to solicit better conversation about your child’s school day.  “What skill did you learn in math?”  “What books did you read/listen to?”  “What did you work on in fine arts?”  “Who did you play with at recess?”  Please I beg of you…never, EVER, under any circumstances, email, text, or utter the following words to your child’s teacher….”he said that you guys did nothing today”.
  5. Set technology boundaries.  Implement a time limit (1-2 hours a day) and encourage breaks (every 30 minutes).  Establish rules for who your child can message or chat with and encourage the use of the golden rule while using social media or chatting sites.  You can delete, but you never fully erase the words you type to someone.  Secure your child’s access by blocking inappropriate sites and using Google’s safe search.  Your school district’s website will have teacher approved websites that are designed to reinforce skills taught in the classroom.

Be sure to mark Sept. 13 on your calendar for our Meet the Teacher Night.   This is a wonderful opportunity to come to Lindemann and meet your child’s teacher, hear about grade level curriculum, classroom policies, and important classroom information.

The evening starts at 6:30 and runs until 7:30 p.m.in your child’s classroom.

See you there!

 

                                                                

Please mark your calendars for October 12 for picture day, retakes will be on Nov. 16.  Information will be coming home soon.

 

Although we cherish every birthday here at Lindemann, we wanted to remind everyone that birthday food treats are not allowed and will not be brought down to the classroom.  Pencils, bookmarks, etc are acceptable alternatives.  Thank you for your support!!

 

New Lindemann Lions…

Christina Rice

Hello! My name is Christina Rice and I am so thrilled  to be teaching 1st grade as a Lindemann Lion! The 2018-2019 school year will mark my 14th year of teaching, but will be my first year here in Allen Park. Over the years I have taught a variety of grade levels, but my passion lies in lower elementary. This will be my 6th consecutive year teaching 1st grade. I am a proud resident of this amazing community and send my own two children to our schools as well. I am looking forward to a great year working with you and your precious children. Let the adventure begin!

Mrs. Ebaugh
“Team work makes dreams work” Ebaugh Family
I am so excited to become part of the Lindemann staff again as this is where I started a “few” years ago. SO looking forward to it! 👀
I have three amazing children who are very successfully finding their way in the world. I’ve been married to my best friend for 31 years this September.  My life has been devoted to family, education and being a dedicated teacher to ALL students. I am excited to working with each of you and supporting our students!  I enjoy travel, heading north when I can to see my
family, hiking and ⛺️. Thank you for welcoming me to your Lindemann Lion Family!
 Jennifer VanMaele

My name is Jennifer VanMaele and I am very excited to join the Allen Park team for my fourth year of teaching – at the same school I attended as a child! Prior to this year, I worked for Crestwood Public Schools for two years and The Dearborn Academy for one year.

I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in Early Childhood Education and I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Education at Wayne State University. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and having a wonderful 2018-19 school year!

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