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Clintondale Community Schools...It All Starts Here!
First Day of School Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Superintendent’s Message
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Back To School
2016
Clintondale High School is named
CNN’s Top 41 Most Innovative
Schools in America!
Greg Green
Superintendent
Thank you! I would
personally like to thank
all of the voters for your
generous support of our
schools! I could not be
happier for our students and
our local community for
the generous support during
the March 8th millage vote.
As a result, we can expand
our wireless Internet to
our entire school district
and give 900 Chromebooks to our students to
use and even support our
instructional technologies
as well. Our community’s
vote undoubtedly takes us
to the next level and allows
our students to compete not
only locally, but globally as
well. I feel with the community’s support, Clintondale Community Schools is
on the verge of something
terrific.
I could not be more proud of Clintondale High
School and the staff for all their hard work and
dedication to our students. I am pleased to announce
that our very own high school was named NUMBER
2 in the UNITED STATES for its innovative
practice and the development of the flipped school.
Dr. Morten Hansen, authour of the best seller Great
by Choice explained on his spring visit to our school
district, “You do not see schools just radically
change their approach like they have for their students. No one has done it in 300 years so radically
and saw the great results they (Clintondale) have.
That is why I am writing a chapter on Clintondale
in my next book,” said Hansen. It was an honor to
have had Dr. Hansen visit Clintondale Community
Schools.
I am so proud of our community and staff
commitment to our students. It all does start here!
Ready for Kindergarten... all children who turn 5
years of age on or before SEPTEMBER 1, 2016,
are eligible to start Kindergarten for the 2016-17
school year. Children who turn 5 between July 1 and
December 1 have the option of enrolling in YOUNG
FIVES. For further information, please contact us at
586-791-6300.
Congratulations to the 2016 Teachers of the Year
High School
Michael Finn
Middle School
Julie Busch
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary
Michelle Roehl
McGlinnen Elementary
Lana Kieninger
Rainbow Elementary
Beth Hanson
This school year 900 students will be given chromebooks
to use for their studies. Above, students in Mr. Carpenter’s
class keep abreast of current events by incorporating the
internet in everyday classroom assignments.
A warm welcome back to our students!
Please be on time for learning to begin.
IMPORTANT
TIME CHANGES***
***All Elementary Schools
8:15am- 3:00pm
***Clintondale Middle School
7:35am - 2:30pm
Clintondale High School
7:35am - 2:30pm
Zero hour: 6:35am - 7:30am
McGlinnen Elementary
McGlinnen Elementary School is
looking forward to a great 2016-17
school year! We will welcome
two new staff members, secretary
Mrs. Sue Pollack and Mrs. Amy
Wright who teach the third/fourth
multi-age class. You will see lots
of exciting changes when you
return in the fall! Mrs. Laurie
Kania and Mrs. Krissy Procissi
will be our new second grade
teachers, Mrs. Dawn Derkacz is
returning to fourth grade, Mr. John
Steinhebel will teach fifth grade
and Mrs. Jennifer Tschirhart
will lead a fifth/sixth multi-age
classroom. Teachers will embrace
more blended learning with the
addition of new laptops for staff,
new chromebooks for the students
and wi-fi throughout the entire
building. Teachers have been
preparing all summer attending
professional development in reading and math, catching up on the
latest research of the best practices
for student learning. Teacher learning will continue with literacy and
math coaches visiting throughout
the year. With the addition of an
expanded guided reading library
and math manipulatives, our
students will reap the benefits of
more resources. We are fortunate
to be able to add Leveled Literacy
Intervention (LLI), as a supplemental support for reading and writing.
Students can look forward to
leadership opportunities as Peaceful Panthers, Green Team, Safeties
and Mentors. Perhaps the most
exciting, is the support and enthusiasm of our new PTO! Under the
leadership of President Mrs. April
Bohrer (whose motto is “all parents are the PTO!”), there will be
lots of opportunities to participate
in family activities, fundraising and
fun. Look for new McGlinnenwear and a bulletin board and PTO
Facebook page filled with news and
information.
Parker Elementary
It is with great pleasure that we
welcome you back to Robbie Hall
Parker Elementary School for the
2016-17 school year. This year
promises to be one of new and
exciting possibilities! Our school
mission statement is, We are a
community of learners who are
respectful, responsible and focus on
learning. At Robbie Hall Parker
Elementary School we will work
together on this mission to increase
student achievement and help create leaders in our community. We
are excited to announce that for the
second year we have been chosen
to receive the I Am A Leader Foundation Grant which will enable us
to continue our work as a Leader
In Me school. The Leader In Me
program is a whole school transformation process that teaches 21st
century leadership and life skills
to K-12 students while creating a
culture of student empowerment
based on the idea that every child
can be a leader. Our students and
staff will work all year to achieve
WIGS, Wildly Important Goals.
The focus will be not only “setting”
goals, but the work that needs to
be done to effectively “achieve”
our goals. All of us at Robbie Hall
Parker Elementary are looking
forward to a successful school year.
Great habits make great leaders.
Rainbow Elementary
Welcome back, the Rainbow
Elementary staff is looking forward
to an exciting year at Rainbow
McGlinnen Elementary 5th and 6th graders participated in the
Macomb County Science Olympiad this Spring.
2
First year robotic students competed in the STRONGHOLD (Game of
Thrones style) competition earlier this year.
where we LEAD as LEARNERS,
Intervention Support (PBIS) proEDUCATORS, ACHIEVERS and gram will be a major focus of our
DREAMERS. Students at Rainbuilding. This program has been
bow will have many opportunities
very effective and is based on a
to LEAD through the membership
problem-solving model and aims
of our Optimist Club and Student
to prevent inappropriate behavior
Council. Rainbow students will con- through teaching and reinforcing
tinue their learning through a variety appropriate behavior. This year we
of social and academic after school
have added ELA intervention and
programs, including basketball, choir, Math intervention classes that along
run club and tutoring. Rainbow’s
with READ 180 and MATH 180
after school Smart, Successful and
classes will give support to students
Confident (SSC) girls club was
that need extra academic help. Our
highlighted in the Clinton Township Too Many Zeros (TMZ) program
Chronicle due to its overwhelming
will continue to allow students the
success in instilling confidence in
opportunity to stay after school to
young girls. In addition, we have
complete missing classwork.
implemented a mentorship program
Clintondale High School
where our upper elementary students Clintondale High School is proud
mentor our early elementary students. to be nationally and internationally
This has been a wonderful leadership known for being the first Flipped
opportunity and the younger students High School in the country and was
love to learn with their buddy! As
recognized by Noodle as one of the
always, our amazing PTO will spon- 41 Most Innovative K-12 Schools in
sor different fabulous events for the America. With that being said, ClinRainbow Elementary Community.
tondale has continued to build some
Please remember to check the latest amazing partnerships this year with
news on facebook and also to “like” Wayne State University, through its
us. Our students continue to be
C2 Pipeline program which focuses
Rainbow Ready and the PBIS
on Science, Technology, Engineerprogram has been extremely
ing and Math; its partnership with
successful. The motivated teachers Michigan States’s 4-H Mentoring
at Rainbow have high expectations
Program; and the Dollars for Scholfor themselves as well as the students ars mentoring and scholarship initiaas evidenced by increases in test
tive. Clintondale is also proud to
scores and classroom assessments.
continue its early college program,
At Rainbow Elementary, learning
where students can earn an Associis gold!
ate degree while attending high
Clintondale Middle School school, along with continuing to ofThe staff at Clintondale Middle
fer courses in Robotics and Coding.
School is excited to open the doors
Principal Mrs. Meloney Cargill feels
for another great school year. Once this year promises to bring some
again our Positive Behavior
new and exciting adventures!
BUS
SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT!!!
In an effort to streamline
transportation services in Macomb
County, Warren Consolidated Schools
and Macomb Intermediate School
District will transport
Clintondale students.
High School/Middle School
(all sites 7:00am)
• Farmbrook (Main Office)
• Gratiot Ave. Glenwood
• Parker Elementary (Rear Entrance)
• CVS-22807 N. Nunneley Dr.
• 15 Mile & Lipke (Oxford Square)
• Laurel & Kentucky
McGlinnen Elementary
(all sites 7:30am)
• Willis & Grandy
• Grandy & Ellen
• Grandy & Maron
• 22076 Glenwood
• Glenwood & Willis Ct.
• E. Price Drive/Spitzley
• 22432 E. Schafer
• N. Price Drive & Dale Allen
• 22735 Shiell
• 22807 N. Nunneley Dr.
• Hillside Dr. (Bank Parking Lot)
R. H. Parker Elementary
(7:45am)
• Farmbrook (Main Office)
Please note: bus routes and times
may change to accommodate
student enrollment.
Food Allergy
Information
Clintondale
Child Care Center
Research indicates that food allergies
that cause anaphylaxis is increasing.
Anaphylaxis refers to those symptoms
that offset many systems in the body
including, breathing difficulties, a drop
in blood pressure or shock.
In order to help Clintondale Community Schools minimize risks and provide a
safe school environment for your child:
✰ Notify your child’s school of his/her
allergy.
✰ Provide written medical documentation, instructions and medications, as
directed by a doctor.
Your child’s school will contact you
immediately to help develop a plan
that accommodates your child’s needs
within the school environment.
Please contact your building
administrator if anaphylaxis induced
by food allergies is a concern for you.
LUNCH PRICES FOR
2016/17 SCHOOL YEAR
FREE Breakfast District Wide
Middle School
7:00 - 7:30am
High School
7:00 - 7:30am
Elem. Schools
In classroom
Lunch Prices
Elementary Schools
$2.50
Middle School
$2.75
High School
$2.75
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years of age
Location: Clintondale High School
Days: Mon.-Fri., year-round/closed for
holidays
Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm; Day Care/
Preschool 8:30am-12:15pm
Transportation: No transportation is
provided
Eligibility: Children 6 weeks through 5
years of age, not attending Kindergarten
Fee: Varies with age group. DHS payments
accepted.
For more information call: (586)791-6300
ext. 2116 or 2117.
Early Childhood
Special Education
The Early Childhood Special
Education) Preschool, which services
children from 3 - 5 years old who are
experiencing developmental delays, is
now taking names for evaluations for
the 2016-2017 school year. If you have
concerns about your child’s development and are interested in speaking to
someone about the Early Childhood
Special Education preschool, please call
Monica Manion at (586) 791-6303.
Latchkey
Ages: 4 years/9 months through 6th
grade
Locations: McGlinnen, Parker &
Rainbow Elementaries
Days: Mon-Fri., 6:00am-6:00pm
closed for holidays
Hours: 6:00am- 8:15am and
3:15pm- 6:00pm
Transportation: No transportation
provided
FIA payments accepted.
For more information call:
McGlinnen - 791.6405
Parker - 790.7664
Rainbow - 790.7669
School of Choice Applications Now Being Accepted for 2016-2017
Macomb County Residents as well as students in Oakland, Wayne and St. Clair counties are welcome to apply to Clintondale
Community Schools for the 2016-2017 school year, as permitted by the state’s School of Choice Program. Applicants may call
586-790-7600 or visit seatwaitingforyou.com for more information and to obtain an application. Some of the many advantages of
attending Clintondale Community Schools are:
• 6th Grade in Elementary
• Young Five Program
• Middle School Football
• Full Day Kindergarten
• Advanced Placement Online Classes
• St. John Providence Student Health Center
• ChromeBooks for all students
• 9th Grade Center
• Free Athletics for all Students
• Flipped High School
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Robotics and Coding Classes
• Baker College Scholarship for Graduates
• Middle School Honors Program
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Clinton Township, Michigan
48035-2633 • Phone: 586-791-6300
Fax: 586-791-6786
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2016-2017 School Calendar
First Semester
August 31
District Movie/Carnival Event 6:00pm
(Donald Seiferlein Memorial Stadium)
August 31
First Teacher Day
September 6
First Student Day
September 15 Open House All Schools 6:00 to 8:00pm
September 22 Early Release*
October 5
STUDENT COUNT DAY
October 14
Homecoming Parade – 4:00pm
October 20
Early Release*
November 8
Election Day - All Schools Closed Staff Professional Development Day
November 11
End of First Quarter
November 14 Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6:00pm - High School
November 17 1/2 Day – All Schools
Parent Teacher Conferences - Afternoon/Evening
November 18 1/2 Day – Elementary
Parent Teacher Conferences-Afternoon Only
November 17-18 Report Cards given out at conferences
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess - All Schools Closed
November 28 Classes Resume
December 15 Early Release*
December 23 Christmas Vacation – All Schools Closed
January 4
Classes resume
January 16
Dr. Martin Luther King Day - All Schools Closed
January 19
Early Release*
January 25-27 1/2 Day for High School Only - Exams
January 27
End of First Semester
January 30
Teachers’ Record Day - All Schools Closed
January 31
Classes resume - First day of second semester
Early Release Times High School and Middle School - 1:00pm
Elementary - 1:30pm
Board
of
Education
Jason M. Davidson
Mark E. Titus
Thomas A. Evilsizer
Michael T. Scott
Michael J. Manning
Beverly Lewis-Moss
Lois Murray
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Greg Green
Superintendent
Lee Walmsley • Editor
Bob Walmsley • Printer
Printed at Clintondale Community Schools
Phone Numbers
Clintondale Administration Center
(586) 791-6300
Clintondale High School
Attendance
(586) 791-6301 ext. 2400
Main Office
(586) 791-6301 ext. 2002
Counseling Office
(586) 791-6301 ext. 2008
Athletics
(586) 791-6301 ext. 2621
Transportation:
Call Warren Consolidated to report absences for
Regular Education - 586-698-4441
or the Warren Consolidated General
Transportation Line - 586-825-2960.
Call the MISD-586-228-3333
to report absences for Special Education.
Child Care Center
(586) 791-6300 ext. 2116 or 2117
Clintondale Middle School
Attendance
(586) 791-6302 ext. 1001
Counseling Office
(586) 791-6302 ext. 1017
Clintondale Special Services
(586) 791-6303
McGlinnen Elementary School
(586) 791-3400
Latchkey
(586) 791-6405
Rainbow Elementary School
(586) 791-3500
Latchkey
(586) 790-7669
R. H. Parker Elementary School
(586) 791-6900
Latchkey
(586) 790-7664
Alternative Education
(586) 790-2756
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