Thank You, Voters!
On behalf of the students and staff of Three Fires and all of Howell Public Schools thank you to each of you who supported the bond proposal on Tuesday. This approval will allow the district to complete security updates and many major maintenance projects at our school and across the district.
Parent Survey - Extended to Monday, May 13th
If you have not already done so, please take time to complete our annual climate/culture parent survey. This survey helps us understand how to make teaching and learning better for everyone. The survey will close on Monday, May 13th. Responses are confidential and honest feedback is appreciated. There are 15 questions, and you may access the survey here: https://forms.gle/DFdDNwYegHpqNxRC8 Thank you in advance for completing this survey so we can ensure that all students, parents, and community members will feel welcomed, valued, and accepted in an environment where they can interact with caring people whom they trust.
Robotics Night at Parker and Three Fires
Come and learn all about the K-12 Howell Highlander Robotics program Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parker Middle School. At the event, students and parents will learn about the various robotics programs offered to students in each of the district’s buildings. There will also be hands-on robot demonstrations and team displays. To learn more, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y3mxaqrp. If you are unable to make the district robotics night, we are hosting a Three Fires Elementary FIRST Robotics Information Night on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6pm - 7pm at Three Fires. Our Three Fires Robotics Teams will be in the the Lego Lab to share their knowledge and showcase their work. Team Kilts from the Middle Schools will be showcasing in the cafeteria from 7pm - 7:30pm. Applications will be available!
3rd - 5th Grade Elementary Spring Showcase - Register now!
We wanted to take a moment to invite you to our Elementary Student Spring Showcase at Howell High School on Friday, May 31st from 5:30 - 7:30. At the showcase, 3rd - 5th grade students will have the opportunity to share their learning from their acceleration and enrichment projects publicly with our community. If your child would like to present at the Student Spring Showcase, please click here for more information and for the link to the registration form if your child is interested in sharing their work. May 17th is the cut off date for your child to RSVP. If you have any questions feel free to contact your child’s teacher.
Coffee Chat with Superintendent MacGregor
Next Thursday, May 16, Superintendent MacGregor will hold his final Coffee Chat of the school year. The Coffee Chat will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, which is located at 123 E. Washington St.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
On Saturday, June 1st at 7:05 PM, the Lansing Lugnuts will be taking on the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Enjoy an evening out with your family, friends and colleagues in a fun family atmosphere capped off with a post game fireworks show! The first 1000 fans will receive a jersey! The ticket order form deadline is Saturday, May 18th. Ticket Order Form For more information contact the PTO at [email protected].
Summer Lunch Bunch Information
With the school year is coming to a close, The Salvation Army is gearing up for its Summer Lunch Bunch program. This Summer Lunch Bunch is a food assistance program put on through a partnership with The Salvation Army, the Livingston County United Way and the Livingston County Hunger Council. The program will run June 17 through August 16, with several locations throughout Livingston County. To learn more, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y2urp68f.
Food Service Update
A special thank you for another generous donation received from 242 Community Church to pay off negative food account balances at Three Fires.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
It is a time to educate the public about mental health, recommit to research and advocacy, and reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental illness. Mental health refers to a person's overall psychological and emotional well-being. A healthy lifestyle can prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions, which affects 1 in 5 people. Experts suggest that humor, spirituality, recreation, animal companionship, and work-life balance are essential for everyone, especially those with chronic health conditions. Here are some other simple lifestyle tips and resources to support strong mental health and self-care:
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Be purposefully positive by tracking gratitude and achievement. Write 3 things you were grateful for and 3 things you were able to accomplish each day in a journal.
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Use Colortherapy.app - an app for everyday people to destress through a social coloring experience. The in-app community benefits from friendly, unconditional support to voice worries while creating beautiful artwork to share with the world.
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Ensure your social media interactions are as positive as possible. Choose apps and programs that are affirming and positive.
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Nurture your relationships. Show some love to someone in your life. Close, quality relationships are key for a happy, healthy life. And don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
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Look into Themighty.com - a safe, supportive online community for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them.
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Take time to laugh. Hang out with a funny friend, watch a comedy or check out cute videos online. Laughter helps reduce anxiety.
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Unplug. Leave your smartphone at home for a day and disconnect from constant emails, alerts, and other interruptions. Spend time doing something fun with someone face-to-face.
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For more information and resources, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org.
As always, for more support, or a more personal family plan, please reach out:[email protected]
**This information is taken from Mental Health America (mentalhealthamerica.net/may) and the Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org).
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