Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal Informational Video
On Tuesday, November 7, our community will vote on the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal. To watch a short video on the bond proposal, please visit https://bit.ly/46jQflH. The proposal focuses on five important areas: Safety and Security, Learning Environments, Teaching Tools, Aging Building Infrastructure, and Community Facilities. If approved, the bond proposal would provide $258 million to improve these areas across the district while expecting to maintain the current tax rate of 5.5 mills. The district will host an informational meeting on the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal on Wednesday, September 27, at 5:30 p.m. at Northwest Elementary. To learn more about the meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/3EPGikq.
Thank You for Making Our Traverse Wall a Reality
Thanks to your incredible generosity and support during our recent Flower Fundraiser, we have met our financial goal. This means we are well on our way to purchasing a traverse wall for our gymnasium! We will keep you updated on the installation timeline, and we're excited to announce a fun event to celebrate this achievement. Several students who excelled in the fundraiser will have the opportunity to silly string Mr. Holmes and Mr. Larente on October 3rd. Be sure to follow our social media for pictures and updates from this event!
Timberwolves are Readers
As we embark on this new school year, we want to emphasize the crucial role parents play in nurturing a love for reading in their children. By reading with your child daily, listening to them read, and practicing echo (you read a line, then they repeat) and choral reading (read together at the same time), you create a powerful bond while fostering their reading skills. Additionally, revisiting and discussing favorite stories deepens comprehension and critical thinking. Encourage your child to share their thoughts, ask questions, and connect the stories to their own lives. If you ever struggle to find captivating books, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher for assistance in selecting appropriate reading material. Let's work together to make this school year a remarkable chapter in your child's reading adventure.
Late Start Day, Wednesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 27, is our first late start day. On this day, our students will start at 10:20 a.m. Transportation will be provided, and approximate bus stop times can be found at https://bit.ly/3DDrgym. The goal of the late start days is to allow our staff more frequent professional development opportunities so they will be better equipped to serve our students.
Fall PE Newsletter
Stay in the know about your child's Physical Education classes this fall. Click here to access Mr. Holmes' and Mr. Larente's updates, PE standards, expectations, and important reminders.
Picture Day at Three Fires is Monday, October 9, 2023
The easiest way to order pictures is online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/. Picture Day ID: EVT7KJDKT
Counselor’s Corner: Ms. Nemeth, School Counselor
Do you need to talk to someone about the challenges of parenting? Consider a free, convenient, and personal parenting coach. Visit https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/ to register! For more support, don’t hesitate to reach out: [email protected]. Free parenting coaching includes:
- Weekly calls with a coach
- 24/7 texting with 24 hour response
- Guided, step-by-step resources
- Tools and tips to help you parent
- Confidential help
Holiday Assistance Via Pathways to Potential Success Coach Michele Brown
As the holiday season approaches, please know there are resources out there to help if your family is in need. The Salvation Army of Livingston County is preparing for their Christmas Assistance sign up events. Click here for more details and to view their schedule. If you have questions about this program, feel free to call them at 517-546-4750. Please know that during the holiday season you are not alone. The added stress of making ends meet can be a difficult one, but we are here. Please reach out to me, your Pathways to Potential Success Coach. There are several programs happening to help with the holidays. I am at the school Monday – Thursday and can be reached by phone at 517-245-5401 or email at [email protected]
School Start Time and Drop Off Reminders - School Begins at 8:50 AM
If you drive your child to school, please do your best to drop your child off on time. Students are considered tardy if they are signed in from 8:51 - 9:50 AM. Students are considered absent for the AM session if they are signed in after 9:50 AM. If you drive your child to school you can start dropping your child off at 8:35 AM. After 8:50 AM, the Kiss-N-Go lane is closed. If a staff member is not present at the circle drive, that means that the main entrance has been locked. Please park and sign your child in at the main office.
Upcoming PTO Events
- Timberwolf Color Trek Fundraiser: Return fundraiser envelopes by September 28th. Additionally, you can collect online donations by clicking here. This event significantly impacts our operating budget for the school year. For more information, click here.
- PTO Meeting: Join us on October 2nd at 6 PM in the Media Center for our PTO meeting. Discover how you can support the PTO and the school. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
- Trunk or Treat: Our annual Trunk or Treat is on Friday, October 13th, from 6 - 8 PM. If you'd like to host a trunk or donate a bag of candy, please sign up here.
Mobile Dentist Round 2
The Mobile Dentist will be returning to Three Fires Elementary soon for a follow-up visit due to the fantastic turnout on Thursday, September 21. If your child couldn't be seen during the last visit but was signed up for services, rest assured they will receive the necessary dental care when the Mobile Dentist returns. We'll keep you posted on the exact date as soon as it becomes available.
Howell Public Schools is Hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals
Howell Public Schools is hiring additional special education paraprofessionals. We have open positions at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. On Tuesday, September 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., there will be open interviews for these positions. This is a gratifying job making a difference in the lives of our students. To learn more about the position and the open interviews, please visit https://bit.ly/3RuIuVQ. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please share this information with them.
Food Service Department Offer vs. Serve (OVS) for School Meals
Below is information from the Howell Food Service Department regarding Offer vs. Serve (OVS) relating to healthy school meals. At breakfast, schools must offer students all three required food components in at least the minimum required amounts. The components at breakfast are grains (with optional meats/meat alternates allowed), juice/fruit/vegetable, and milk. Under OVS, a student must be offered at least four food items and select at least three items, one of which must be ½ cup of fruit or vegetables for OVS. Some food items count as more than one; for example, a bagel sandwich counts as two food items. At lunch, schools must offer students all five required food components in at least the minimum required amounts. The components at lunch are meats/meat alternates, grains, fruit, vegetables, and fluid milk. Under OVS, students must take at least three components in the required serving sizes. One selection must be at least ½ cup from the fruit or vegetable component. As a reminder, each student can receive one free complete breakfast and one free complete lunch this school year. A la carte items are not included in the free meals and must still be purchased. While school meals are free, we encourage all eligible families to complete a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application. To learn more, please visit HowellSchools.com/Food.
Junior Highlanders and Lady Highlanders Youth Basketball Tryouts
The Junior Highlanders and Lady Highlanders Youth Basketball program will be holding its tryouts in early October. The Junior Highlanders and Lady Highlanders Youth Basketball program is affiliated with the Howell High School basketball program. They provide students in Howell Public Schools an opportunity to play basketball at a competitive level., competing against other travel programs in various leagues and tournaments in the area. To learn more about the program, please visit https://bit.ly/48gK5ou. To view the tryout schedule, please visit https://bit.ly/3LilMMT.
Howell Athletics Elementary Cross Country Race
The Howell Athletic Department would like to invite all Highlander elementary students to run on the Howell middle school cross country course. The race will occur on the Highlander Way Middle School Cross Country Course on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The girls' races will start at 5:30, and the boys' races will begin at 5:45 p.m. This event is FREE. For more information and to register, please click this link https://forms.gle/NU5YcFuZc71Yq5PH9
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