FIRST Lego League - Jill Cain, Design Time Teacher and Robotics Team Advisor
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the coaches who have volunteered their time and energy to lead a team in our first Robotics Club at Three Fires. Our Junior FLL coaches are Kevin Cote, Jenelle Lybrink, Matt Medler, Tim Sredzinski, Kurtis Stubleski, Angela Suchland, and Jeff Witt. Our FLL team coaches are Brandy Akers, Jennifer Bedford, Jessica Davis, Brandon Forsythe, Carly Hicks, and Amber Stubleski. Because of their assistance, over 60 students in our school have had the opportunity to learn core values, research an idea and create a project, all while learning how to build lego missions and code a robot to solve those missions! Not an easy task. Their dedication and hard work will establish Three Fires Elementary as respectable contenders in the FIRST Lego League. Thank you again coaches for your commitment. You are good role models to our students and the memories you are helping the elementary students create will last a lifetime. If you are interested in seeing the Lego First Robotics program in action, our teams are hoping to showcase their work to our school community after our November competition. We will have open enrollment for next year during Spring 2019.
Howell Public Schools Teacher of the Year Nominations
Our school is full of outstanding teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. Each year, Howell Public Schools honors one of these fantastic teachers as the Howell Teacher of the Year. The district is currently accepting nominations for this award. Nominations can be submitted at https://goo.gl/1g8Bnf. The deadline to submit a nomination is 4 pm on Friday, September 28.
Eligibility for Free/Reduced Breakfast/Lunch & Weekend Survival Kits
As the new school year gets underway, we would like to remind all of our families that they may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price school meals based on household size and income. Families may also be eligible to receive free weekend food kits through our partnership with Weekend Survival Kits. To learn more about free or reduced-price school meals, please click here. To learn more about Weekend Survival Kits, please click here. Additional information about both programs can also be found at https://goo.gl/FJUCzA.
Mobile Dentist
Health and wellness are central for success at school, and this includes taking care of our children’s teeth. The Mobile Dentist will be visiting and servicing our school on October 8th! Your child should have brought home the Mobile Dentist permission slip - if dental services are desired, please fill out the form and have your child return it to school as soon as possible. If you need another permission slip, let your teacher know and we will send one home with your student!
Big Brothers Big Sisters Need Mentors for our Students
Imagine what the world would look like if every child had a caring adult that listened to them, nurtured their self-esteem, and showed them the possibilities of the world. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County is currently recruiting caring volunteers who are willing to mentor (and share lunch with) an elementary student twice a month. We currently have a long list of “littles” waiting and hoping to be matched with a “big.” If you know of anyone (parents, friends) who could provide this opportunity for a Howell elementary student, please reach out to Alyson Mapes at [email protected] or 517-546-1140.
Howell High School’s College Night
From Crayons to College - it’s never too early to start thinking about post-secondary options! Howell High School is offering College Night on Tuesday, September 25th from 6:00 - 7:30. 85+ colleges, universities, and military academies from all around the United States, as well as representatives from the State of Michigan, will be in attendance to answer questions and provide information.
Michigan Education Savings Program
Visit www.misaves.com to discover everything you need to know about saving for college, what the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) can do to help, and how to help maximize your savings even on a modest budget.
Childcare Openings at Little Highlanders Learning Center
The childcare program at the Howell Public Schools LIttle Highlanders Learning Center currently has openings in both its infant (6 weeks to 18 months) and its toddler (18 months to 3 years) programs. The toddler program offers a nurturing environment where individualized schedules are developed based on each child's needs. The toddler program students will engage in small group time, art, story time, and outdoor play. To learn more about these programs, please visit https://goo.gl/oNsh19.
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