Tiger Times
March
Seminole
Academy
1500 Mulberry
Mount Clemens,
MI 48043
Phone
(586) 461-3900
Fax
(586) 469-7027
Attendance Line
(586) 461-3905
Trinity Bus
Transportation
(586) 296-3017
Important
Dates
March 2
Read Across
America Day
March 4
Progress Reports
Home
March 7
PTC Meeting
9:00am
March 15
DARE Graduation
for 5th Grade
9:00am
March 19
POHI Dance
6:00pm
Zucarlos
*Adults only/Pay
in Advance!
Volume 1, Number 7
From the Principal…
March is Reading Month!
One of my most favorite times of the year is when we are able to
celebrate reading school-wide. This year we have some special
things planned for all of the students to participate in a reading
incentive. We have partnered this year with the United Shore
Professional Baseball League. The USPBL is beginning its inaugural
baseball season at Jimmy John’s Field in Downtown Utica this
summer. The USPBL features three teams –the Utica Unicorns, the
Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers and the team representing our
area - the Eastside Diamond Hoppers. The reading program is
designed to encourage students to read more. You child will have
the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a
ticket to a baseball game at the brand new Jimmy John’s Field!
Additionally, the minutes that students read will also be counted
towards a school-wide reading goal.
Each week, teachers will send down the
number of total minutes their class has
read. We will record that information
outside the main office. The school-wide
goals is 200,000 minutes read during the
month of March! If students should meet
or surpass this goal, students will awarded
with a special assembly where I will be
prepared to do something wacky, crazy
and zany… all because they met their
goal! The student council will be coming
up with just what they want to see
happen… I’ve heard kiss a pig or get
slimed are some of the favorite choices!
Just how many minutes is 200,000 minutes? If each student can
read 100 minutes per week, that will be 400 minutes for the month
of March. We have over 500 students in our building. 500 students
x 400 minutes = 200,000 minutes.
During the month, please tweet pictures reading with
your students! Use the hashtag #readwithme and let us
know @Seminole_Acad I can’t wait to see some great
reading pictures!
-Ms. Elizabeth Manning
March 25
NO SCHOOL
March 31
Reading Night
6:00-8:00
April 4-8
NO SCHOOL –
SPRING BREAK
April 11
PTC Meeting
April 11-29
5th Grade M-STEP
*6 days
Reading Night has been scheduled for
March 31st – please keep an eye out for
the flyer to join in the fun!!!
Jump Rope for Heart
This year Seminole Academy was able to raise $4,610 for the American
Heart Association. Students brought in their donations to become a
heart hero for others, and participated in an hour long jumping contest
and obstacle course to be a heart hero for them.
A great big thank you to the many parents and grandparents that
donated their time to raise money.
April 14
Math Night
April 15
½ Day End of 3rd
Quarter
April 21-22
½ Day AM
Conferences in
PM
April 25-May 13
4th Grade M-STEP
*5 days in
window
Top Student Contributors…
1. Esmeralda Kolami - $305
2. Elizabeth McNeil - $206
3. Maximo Escalante - $205
4. Norah Spooner - $152
5. Peyton Knight - $135
6. Ava Knight - $135
7. Jaden Hoeppner - $114
8. Trevon Jack - $100
9. Callie Francis - $95
10. Sofia Romero - $75
11. Dujuan Tamar - &70
**Prizes for everyone who gave
$15 or more should be in soon!
Thanks again for all of our great students and their families for
working hard to make Jump Rope for Heart – 2016 a huge success
at Seminole Academy!!
THANKS to Mrs. Knopp for hosting another great event!!!
Second Quarter Awards…
A round of applause for the following students that received PRIDE
awards, Honor Roll recognition or Citizenship awards for the first
quarter. An awards assembly was held on February 8th to honor
our students.
First and Second Grade PRIDE Awards:
Bolt – Shi’Keara Flack, Brandon Foster, Ryan Howard, Aaliyah Knight,
Gavin Krisel, Jaiden Perryman, Saniya Stevenson, Lucas Verbeke, Adrian
Walker
Ellis – Samor Coffey, Nathan Diviney, Anaiya Redding, Gabriel Richard,
Janiya Hodge, Maleah Pegues, Hayley Rushing, Marina Milovanoski,
Elyjah Felix.
Ronayne – Jaheim Allen, Courtney Hall, Rayonna Poole, Rose
Vandenabeele, Sariya Parham, Dazyhia Boyd, Shelton Thomas,
Scott Brass, JaTia Mills
Langworthy- Cassie Barlow, Leland Gizowski
Garcia – Asianya Crampton, Devin Holt, Peyton Knight, Alexander
Rodriguez, Jeremiah O’Neal, Aurora Mitchell, Christopher Walker,
Demetrius White, Courtlyn Carson, Amarie Ballard, Jaden Herrera, Erray
McCarroll, Jada O’Neal, Bradley Sexton, Stefani Valladares-Guillen,
Chauncey Horton
Tan - Benjamin Sommers, Laila Ballard, Nyla Hardy, Neveah Solgot,
Michael Jr. Jones, Jazmin Lara-Hernandez, Maximo Escalante,
Ethan Warpup, and Asia Paige
Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade A-B Honor Roll:
Evans – Amanda Adank, Seth Arini, Caleb Bell, Justin Johnson, Cortez
Lewis, Savannah Rehahn-Crockett, Niles Sims
Hill – Dominic Hamilton, Leah Williams, Dijon Harrell, Brennan Pickens,
Aaron Meredith, Mia Halatsis
Montgomery – Faith Abner, Tyler Brock, Aniyra Love, Alijiah Lee McQuiller,
Andrew Nelson, Jeniyah Patterson, Gavin Pickens, Christina Turner
Wheeler – Tristan Brandt, DayJana Gemes, Donald Washington, Zayden
Wilkes, Dominic Worthem
Justice – Jolana Jenkins, Stephano Gean, Toni Osborne
Langworthy - Logan Socia
Lang – Jason Barrientos-Rivera, Terrell Gray, LaToya Johnson-Baker,
De’Angelo Lewis, Rickeya Poole, Alasia Price
Dickinson – Darreona Coleman, Marcus Burnett
DiPaola – Desinique Chapman, Lucas Coker, Lan’Shania Cope, Deja
Johnson, Madison Martinez, Shionna Patterson, Kailei Prazuch, Emily
Richards, Chad Shaw
McCormick – Autumn Bryant, Adrienne Davis, Callie Francis, Jacquelin
Halatsis, Dominick Papineau, Tamerah Peterson, Tamariona Rucker,
Gianna Shaw, and Ryan Sides.
Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade A Honor Roll:
Hill – Cheyenne Jeffereson, Kailynn Hollandsworth, Robert Richards
Montgomery – Norah Spooner, DeAngelo Worthem, Alexander McNight,
Gabrielle Dorsey
Langworthy - Alonna Riggins, Raymond Raymond, Hailey Heyer, Matthew
Sims
Lang – Lazarrius Abner, Aiden Evans, Alyssa Knowles-Rodriguez
Dickinson – Matrim Cirullo
DiPaola – Millyun Brown
McCormick – Jhai Mitchell, Jaden Hoeppner, Chinggis McKnight,
Stephanie Rodriguez
Welcome Mr. Morton!
Darryl Morton will be joining us as our new
accountability officer! He will be supporting
students with positive behavior choices,
working with students regarding discipline
issues, and also working on monitoring
attendance! When you are in the office, or
dropping off students please make sure you
introduce yourself to him!
February Character Counts Trait Cooperation
During the month of February, the character trait that students
worked on demonstrating was Cooperation! There were many
ways students demonstrated their honesty. Students were
nominated by their classroom teacher to eat breakfast with me, if
they were able to demonstrate an act of “cooperation.” Students
brought their paper “cooperation” heart to breakfast, which was
collected and is now currently displayed in our main hallway. For
March, students will be working on the character trait “respect.”
Cooperative students nominated the week of February 1st – 5th.
Breakfast Celebration February 5th.
Cooperative
students nominated
the week of
February 8th – 12th.
Breakfast
Celebration
February 12th.
Cooperative
students nominated
the week of
February 22nd-26th.
Breakfast
Celebration
February 26th.
PTC (Parent-Teacher Council)… COME JOIN US!
At Seminole Academy we represent over 500 students, what a huge
number. At our last two parent-teacher council meetings, there have
been less than 10 parents! We need your support. If you have any
questions, or would like more information on volunteering please
contact president Nikki Knight (586) 260-3534
Our next meeting is March 7, 2016 at 9:00am in the LGI room!
Popcorn Sales
The PTC is selling! If you would like to volunteer to help
pop, pack and deliver bags, please contact Nikki Knight(586) 260-3534!
Each bag will cost 50 cents. Students can purchase 1
bag. Mark your calendar, popcorn sales will be on the
following days:
March 4 & 18
April 1 & 29
Some Friendly Reminders…
If
students are going to be picked up at the end
of the day, instead of riding the bus home,
please send a note to your child’s teacher!
Parents should plan to meet
their child and child’s teacher
at the flag pole. All students
riding the bus are dismissed to the gym, while car
riders/walkers wait with their teacher at the flag
pole. Thank you!
In accordance with the school policy and
procedures, students getting picked up between
2:30-3:38 can only do so in an emergency situation.
Students will be given an unexcused afternoon
tardy without a note from a doctor indicating there
was an appointment.
An implemented Pest Management (IPM) Program is in place for Seminole Academy. An
IPM is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests.
It is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. It utilizes
baiting and monitoring procedures on the interior and exterior of the buildings to
eradicate insect and rodent control issues. Periodic treatments will occur during the
2015-2016 school year. If you have any questions, please contact the main office: 586461-3900.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Next Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Seminole Academy will be open for voting while
simultaneously holding our regular school day. I’m looking for parents to help monitor a
table near the entrance to point voters in the correct direction to the polls and then back
out the exit. This will help ensure outside guests and our students do not mix during this
day. Please return the bottom of this form if you can help monitor a table for a 2 hour
block. Any help you can give us would be appreciated! Check the time that works best
for you, and provide us with contact information! Thank you
____ 8:00 – 10:00 Table Monitor
____ 10:00 – 12:00 Table Monitor
____ 12:00 – 2:00 Table Monitor
____ 2:00 – 4:00 Table Monitor
Parent Name _________________________________________________________
Student Name ______________________________ Teacher __________________
Phone Number ________________________________________________________
Please return by Monday, March 7, 2016!
Mount Clemens Elementary School Lunch
March 2016
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Mini Maple Pancakes
Tater Tots
Turkey Sausage
Turkey Ham & Cheese
Sandwhich
WG Chicken Nuggets
WG Dinner Roll
Seasoned Brocoli
Classic Cheese Pizza
Colorful Tossed Salad
Beef Patty
Sweet Potato Puffs
WG Hamburger Bun
Turkey Ham Chef Salad
Turkey, Cheese, Romaine
Wrap
Seasoned Croutons
Mini Bagel Fun Lunch
7
Beef Teriyaki Dippers
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
8
Popcorn Chicken
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
9
WG French Toast Sticks
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
10
Cheese Pizza Dunker w/Sauce
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
11
The Perfect Sloppy Joe
Mashed Potatoes
WG Dinner Roll
Srambled Eggs
Seaonsed Brocoli
Sweet Potato Puffs
Fresh Cinnamon Glazed Carrots
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Tator Tots
Turkey Ham Chef Salad
Cinnamon Apples Slices
Turkey Ham & Cheese
Sandwhich
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
14
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
15
Chicken Tenders
Sweet Potato Fries
Turkey Ham & Cheese
Mother's Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoe
WG Dinner Rolls
Seasoned Croutons
Turkey Ham Chef Salad
Sunbutter & Grape Jelly
Sandwhich
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
16
Savory Green Beans
Turkey, Cheese, Romaine
Wrap
Mini WG Biscuit
Mini Bagel Fun Lunch
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
17
Classic Cheese Pizza
Colorful Tossed Salad
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
18
Breaded Chicken Drumstick
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Baked WG Biscuit
Sunbutter & Grape Jelly
Sandwhich
Macaroni and Cheese
WG Dinner Rolls
Tender Green Beans
Turkey, Cheese, Romaine
Wrap
Mini Bagel Fun Lunch
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
25
Seasoned Croutons
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
21
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
22
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
23
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
24
Swedish Meatballs
Ring Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Baked Spaghetti w/Cheese
Classic Cheese Pizza
WG Dinner Rolls
Mashed Potatoes
Turkey Ham & Cheese
Sandwhich
Steamed Brown Rice
Seasoned Broccoli
Savory Green Beans
WG Dinner Rolls
Sunbutter & Grape Jelly
Sandwhich
Colorful Tossed Salad
Turkey, Cheese, Romaine
Wrap
WG Saltine Crackers
NO SCHOOL
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
28
Turkey Ham Chef Salad
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
29
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
30
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
31
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Beef Patty
BBQ Rib-B-Q Sandwhich
Classic Cheese Pizza
Seasoned Black Beans
Salsa
Sunbutter & Grape Jelly
Sandwhich
Sweet Potato Puffs
WG Hamburger Bun
Sweet Potato Fries
Turkey Ham Chef Salad
Mini Bagel Fun Lunch
WG Seasoned Croutons
Colorful Tossed Salad
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Turkey, Cheese, Romaine
Wrap
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
WG Saltine Crackers
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
Assorted Milk
Fruit and Vegetable Bar
Chartw ells Food and Nutrition Guidelines m ake it easier than ever for students to m ake healthy food and beverage choices at school.
All Menus Subject To Change
Our Guidelines:
Provide more deeply colored, nutrient dense, and fiber rich fruits and vegetables, such as sw eet potatoes, spinach, peaches, broccoli, and beans. Provide more w hole grain foods, such as brow n rice and w hole w heat. Encourage lean proteins including vegetarian and plant based. Reduce
unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugar
Continue Chartw ells’ dedication to earth and community friendly practices by serving hormone free milk, poultry products w ithout the routine use of antibiotics, sustainable seafood, cage free shell eggs, and locally grow n produce. To learn more about Chartw ells go to
w w w .EatLearnLive.com
Questions or comments? Please call Charla Oakes Foodservice Director at 586-461-3741.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and w here applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or
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Student lunch free for all children. Adult price $3.50 complete meal
A full student lunch includes a choice of entrée supplying protein and grain, up to three (3) vegetable side dishes, one (1) fruit side dish, and milk.
Milk choices include 1% white and skim chocolate.
A cold vegetable and fruit bar is available daily on which we feature a variety of vegetables and fruits including locally grown when seasonally available. Each week we feature deeply colored, nutrient-rich vegetables including red/orange and dark green varieties, as well as beans
and other additional choices. See back of menu for this month's featured selections. We also offer at least one hot vegetable daily on our serving line.