The Timberwolf Times - August 26, 2021 

August 26, 2021 

We hope your child is enjoying the new school year.  At Three Fires, we believe that a major component of student achievement is establishing a positive school learning environment.  We are safe, responsible, kind, and respectful.  When you interact with a Three Fires staff member, you can expect our very best in regards to courtesy and respect.  Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns this school year at 517-548-6387 or [email protected].  We look forward to working with you this year to create the best learning environment for your child. 

 

No School Friday, August 27th 

Please remember that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 27th.  Additionally, there is no school on Friday, September 3rd, or Monday, September 6th, for the Labor Day holiday. 

 

School Meals and Free and Reduced Meal Applications 

Thanks to several USDA waivers, all students will receive school meals for free this year.  This applies to full breakfasts and lunches but not ala carte items.  While school meals will be free for everyone, it is very important that families who would typically be eligible to receive free or reduced-price school meals still complete a free and reduced meal application.  The district receives federal and state funding based on the number of eligible families in the district.  Qualifying families may also receive additional benefits, such as discounted college application fees.  To learn more about these benefits, please visit https://bit.ly/2Xxqhx0To complete a free and reduced meal application, please visit https://bit.ly/2z6nDlP.

Health and Safety Reminders

As a reminder, students must stay home when showing any signs of illness or when COVID-19 test results are pending. We absolutely must adhere to this precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases in our school. Additionally, while not mandated, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Livingston County Health Department (LCHD), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) all recommend the use of a face mask to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in schools

 

Counselor’s Corner: Refreshing our Social Skills 

Making and keeping friends is an important part of a child's social and emotional development. Friendships help kids build self-esteem and also provide a protective barrier against pandemic stress. Click here for some tips for making and keeping friends.

 

Lost and Found 

Every year the school lost and found contains many personal items of clothing that are never claimed. These items are donated to local charities twice a year. To avoid losing your valuable clothing, parents are asked to clearly label all personal belongings with the child’s name so that lost items may be returned promptly.  We strongly recommend that you label lunch boxes, backpacks, coats, hats, and gloves.  Our “Lost and Found” area is located in the cafeteria. 


PTO Updates  

Our first PTO meeting is Wednesday, September 8th at 7 PM in the Media Center.   PTO will also be sharing a Zoom link before the meeting if you would prefer to attend via Zoom.  Click here for the meeting agenda.  All parents are invited to attend.  The first round of Spirit Wear orders are due by Friday, September 10thClick here to view the order form. The PTO is always looking for volunteers to organize and run upcoming events.  Click here to learn more about how you can volunteer.  

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/threefireselementary, find our PTO on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThreeFiresElementaryPTO/, find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HowellTFE


Posted by tormanes On 27 August, 2021 at 9:11 AM