Fancher Elementary's Student Council will be running an internal collection drive for United for Moms from May 1st to May 15th.
What is United for Moms?
In honor of Mother’s Day, United Way is hosting a community-wide collection drive during the month of May. We will be collecting personal care items, cleaning products, and baby items that will be given to local women in need. Together, we can extend the loving power of moms to every child and build a better future for all! All collected items would be distributed to designated agencies, including The Care Store, Community Compassion Network, Life Choices of Central Michigan, and RISE.
February Falcons of the Month
Today our students started taking their state assessments, M-STEP. They are working hard to "Finish Strong" - giving extra effort to make it through to the end, which is our Capturing Kids' Heart theme for the month of April. We made sure here at school we provided the best testing environment for them and reminded them how much we believe in them.
Each student received a Perseverance Bracelet and a Stick With It Note, with positive affirmation sticker. Thank you to families for making sure your student had a good night sleep and thank you to those who have donated healthy snacks to classrooms. We appreciate you all!
Here is the Fancher Flyer for 4.16.24. https://www.smore.com/n/9spe3
See more information inside for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week donations, M-STEP Testing, important calendar dates, GRASP forms due April 26th, Falcons of the Month and more.
Thanks to our a few of our Assistant Principals for helping Mrs. Rinke celebrate of Falcons of the Month for March. They called down students to the office over the PA system today. A group of students have used dojo points to purchase Assistant Principal from the Fancher School Store!
Culture Night 2024, thank you to our students and families for sharing their traditions and culture, it was a wonderful night.
It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful tomorrow (Monday, April 8th) as our Fancher students and staff will be safely viewing the Solar Eclipse with district provided solar eclipse glasses. Students will be able to view the eclipse with their classroom sometime between 2pm and 3:15pm. They will also be able to take their glasses home with them. If you do not want your student to participate, please email your student's teacher.
Fancher's Cultural Night is next Wednesday, April 10th 6-7pm. If your family would like to present an aspect of your culture at the event, please complete the sign-up form that was sent home with your child and return it to school by this Friday, April 5th.
If you need another copy, please ask your child's teacher. Families can also attend the event as guests. (see picture attached)
Today we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by wearing unique, colorful or mismatched socks. Throughout the day we learned more about Down syndrome with facts being shared over the announcements.
That's a wrap on a fantastic Reading Month!
Students and families enjoyed reading Dog Days during March for our One District One Book family/community engagement focus.
We welcomed Career Guest Readers, many Mystery Guest Readers, and even a 3rd grade visit with author of Turtle of Michigan, Naomi Shihab Nye.
We gave away about 250 prizes today to celebrate the end of reading month and to thank/recognize students who participated in our One District, One Book initiative. And throughout the month we have another 250 prizes away to students for classroom winners of the daily Reading Month trivia.
Many students enjoyed reading a book today in their classroom all cozy in their pjs with a blanket. It was a great way to celebrate reading month as we head into spring break.
Thank you families & students for your participation! Keep reading.
2024-2025 MPPS Calendar
Fancher Flyer 3.19.24. Reminder there is No School this Friday, March 22nd. Have a wonderful and safe spring break.
https://www.smore.com/n/jgnd7
See the family newsletter for updates on spring testing schedule, Culture Night sign-up, Teacher Appreciation Week, GRASP summer workbook orders, yearbook orders, and more.
Join our Guest Reader, 3rd grade teacher Mrs. French, for our final chapter of Dog Days. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWWmasB1Wtr811LFEXopPLP9fgwYH2XO/view?usp=drivesdk
4th & 5th graders today heard the OK2SAY presentation, Michigan's Student Safety program. Our presenter today focused on the difference between tattling and reporting, safety online, as well as the difference between being mean/rude vs. bullying, and cyberbullying. #stopbullying #ok2say
Wear Green tomorrow.
Little League sign-ups.
Read along with our guest reader tonight, Mrs. Rinke, as she shares Chapter 7 in our book Dog Days. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EMLpBLbYWueL_3WIWbLa-GFfdFUCqFL8/view?usp=drivesdk
Fancher Elementary completed a Fire Drill & Tornado Drill today.
Tomorrow for Reading Month wear your dog walking attire.
Good morning Fancher Families,
Here is our most recent Fancher Flyer 3.5.24 https://www.smore.com/n/2dtk7.
We hope you were able to kick of March is Reading Month with us last night by reading Dog Days by Karen English Chapter 1 with your student. You can read more about One District, One Book in the newsletter.