Collins Cub Reporter - Macomb Intermediate School District

Collins Cub Reporter
Collins Elementary School | est. 1969
February 2015
Dear Collins Families,
It is hard to believe that the 2014-15 school year is half way over! I would like to
thank the Collins community for welcoming me into your family! I hope you have had
an enjoyable year sharing in your child’s accomplishments as they progress daily in
math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. We should all take great pride in
the work that is being done by our students. Our students are working daily on skills
in various subject areas that only earlier this year would have seemed impossible to
complete. I am happy to say that our Cubs are rising to the challenges!
As we continue through the year, please keep in mind a few tips for improving your
child’s educational experience.
 Talk to your child about what they are learning in class each day.
 Check your child’s backpack for homework or notes.
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 Continue to read with your child every night.
picture or graphic.
 Make sure your child arrives on time each morning.
 If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s teacher.
Together, we will create an outstanding learning experience for all our Collins Cubs!
By the end of 3rd grade, it is essential that students have a mastery of their
multiplication facts in order to succeed in higher level mathematics. These
multiplication facts form the foundation they will need to understand more
challenging concepts such as division, fractions, and algebra. A higher level
understanding of multiplication facts will help to relieve frustration as your child
learns new concepts in the coming years. Working at home on basic math facts
(addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) is a great way to strengthen your
child’s mathematic understanding in any grade. A couple of great websites to use at
home are coolmathgames.com and khanacademy.org. These sites are a great resource
for students in any grade level!
Michigan Blue Ribbon
Exemplary School
 Principal’s Message
 Velocity
 Emergency School
Closing
 Reporting Absences
 Kindergarten Registration
 Early Childhood
Registration
 Community Ed
Information
 TIPS
Elementary Parent Portal
Utica Community Schools is pleased to announce the opening of the Elementary
PowerSchool Parent Portal. This secure site will provide parents with timely
information regarding attendance status and classroom progress. In order to open a
Power School account for your student, it is necessary to obtain a User ID and
password. You must present a photo ID and sign the Utica Community Schools Power
School Parent Portal Agreement in order to receive your user ID and password. If you
haven’t already received your login and password information, please feel free to
stop by the Collins office.
Please join us Friday, February 6th for the 8th Annual Collins ‘Cub’Aret at Henry
Ford II High School. The show will start at 7:00 p.m.
I hope you and your family has a great February!
Sincerely
Jennifer Kleiner
Collins Elementary Principal
Collins Elementary’s Mission: To provide an enriching and caring learning
environment, to help all Collins students grow academically and socially
and to enhance self esteem and respect for others.
12900 Grand Haven, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 ● Office: (586) 797-4200 ● Attendance: (586) 797-4299
Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
Utica Community Schools in partnership with the City of Sterling Heights and local business
professionals enhance the college culture through exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art
and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) camps at the Rose Kidd Velocity Jr. Center, located at 38397
Gladstone in Sterling Heights.
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900
Child Care available - please call 586-797-6980 to register.
Must be registered and prepaid to attend care.
Registration for care ends on February 16th – first day of class – no refunds.
7:00 – 9:00 am
12:00 – 1:00 (lunch)
4:00 – 6:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
Noon – 1:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Weekly Rate (5 days):
$40
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$20
$40
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Daily Rate:
$10
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$5
$10
Noon – 6:00 pm
$100
$100
$30
$30
ROBOT SPORTS
Ages 5-10
Camp offers all the fun of building with LEGO® bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer
programming! This session provides an introduction into the world of computerprogramming and robotics that will equip children to succeed in a technology-based
marketplace. This fun, action-packed week combines real-life skills with real-kid
fun! Instructor – Brick It Up
2050 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
CAR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Ages 5-13
Introduce kids to the curiosity and resourcefulness that led to Henry Ford’s Model T in
1908. We will discuss the history of automobiles, from the first steam powered vehicle to
electronic cars of the future. Get from point A to point B by building different models of
transportation! Campers will also design and build their own creations, and will test them
on our own Brick It Up Raceway. Motorized models maximize the action and fun! Each
camp day includes games, group challenges, model-building and more. Instructor –
Brick It Up
2052 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
CHEMWORKS CAMP
Ages 6-12
Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist! Children get to handle laboratory
tools, build and break molecules, and even have slime races! Foggy dry ice storms,
glowing bioluminescence, crazy chemical reactions … It must be Mad Science!!
2054 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Ages 8-13
Join us for one week of fun with science, math, and ceramics. Projects include building a
water filtration device, creating a working wet cell battery, designing a tessellation mural,
and learning how to throw on the wheel. Participants will work together to create group
projects and also design an individual project to take home. Instructor – Pewabic
Pottery
2056 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
MISSION TO SPACE
Ages 5-10
Build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme
Mission 2 Space! Learn about and build some incredible structures at Kennedy Space
Center’s Launch Complex 39, travel the surface of the moon on a lunar rover, and
explore Mars onboard the “Curiosity. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids
2058 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
FORCES OF NATURE
Ages 5-10
This camp is all about the amazing and powerful forces of nature, as students explore
the when, where, how and why of all kinds of natural phenomenon. Kids will love
building moving models of a tornado, a tsunami, an earthquake and more. Instructor –
Bricks 4 Kids
2060 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Ages 9-13
What better way to teach a child core STEAM concepts than using a medium that has
their full attention? Kids will immerse themselves in all aspects of video game design from game ideation to storyboarding to the iterative development process of prototyping
and testing. Kids also get to take home their video games! Instructor – J. Revetta
2062 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
WILD ABOUT SCIENCE
Ages 8-12
At the Detroit Zoo, we are WILD about Science! Your budding scientist will discover the
amazing possibilities of Animal Adaptations. Campers will explore and design creatures
that can survive in a WILD environment. Savvy scientists will craft an animal and its
habitat integrating science, technology, engineering, and math. Instructor – Detroit Zoo
2064 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
BE THE KING OF YOUR CASTLE
Ages 5-12
Designed for students who are interested in learning chess. No previous experience
necessary. Basic rules of chess, piece movement, checks and check-mates, and game
strategy will be covered. Instructor – A. Hamilton
2068 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900
All classes held at the Rose Kidd Velocity Jr. Center located at 38397 Gladstone in Sterling Heights
Child Care available - please call 586-797-6980 to register.
Must be registered and prepaid to attend care.
Registration for care ends on February 16th – first day of class – no refunds.
7:00 – 9:00 am
12:00 – 1:00 (lunch)
4:00 – 6:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
Noon – 1:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Weekly Rate (5 days):
$40
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$20
$40
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Daily Rate:
$10
$5
$10
$100
$100
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$30
Noon – 6:00 pm
$30
CIRCUIT CIRCUS
Ages 8-12
Learn about the fascinating technology of signal transmission, used every day in TV
remote controls, wireless transmitters and so much more. Build a solar powered car or a
simple electronic system that transmits music from a portable music player (e.g. MP3
player, CD player, radio), through a wireless channel using light. Students are
encouraged to bring their own portable music player so they can listen to their favorite
music.
2066 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
MINECRAFT MANIA
Ages 5-13
Experience the world of Minecraft® with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp! Kids will start
by crafting their shelters and some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO®
bricks. Campers will face new challenges each day, building special models and crafting
key elements from the popular Minecraft game. Instructor – Brick It Up
2070 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
COME FLY AWAY WITH ME
Ages 8-12
Ever want to fly a plane or helicopter? If so, this is the class for you, just on a scaled
down version. Learn about aerodynamics, aviation and engineering. You will get class
instruction while building different flying machines. Instructor – J. Revetta
2082 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
APPS FOR MOBILE DEVICES
Ages 10-13
Learn the fundamentals of touchscreen game design on phones and tablets. Using drag
and drop programming, kids will learn to design mobile games that they can play on their
own phones or tablets and even publish and sell to the app market. No prior
programming knowledge required. Instructor – Game Crazy
2080 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
BRICK IT UP: MINDSTORM ROBOTICS
Ages 8-13
Making it move is the name of the game at this exciting camp! Kids will love to see their
creations in motion and campers will use fascinating and challenging LEGO®
components to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. Campers will
also learn how to magnify, diminish and redirect force to move objects at different
speeds and in different directions. Instructor – Brick It Up
2072 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
SCIENCE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Ages 6-12
Funky Physics and Kooky Concoctions add up to a week of fun! Join a team of camp
engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes and a simple machine to race. Make your
own sidewalk chalk, crystal garden and chromatography dyed T-shirt. Take a look at
nature and build your own bird house! Each day brings new things to build, make and
explore in chemistry, physics and nature! Instructor – Mad Science
2074 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
TICKET TO RIDE
Ages 5-10
Kids build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme
Ticket to Ride! Delve into the history and mechanics of your favorite amusement park
rides in this camp. Students will construct a Carousel Swing, Tilt-a-Whirl, Merry Go
Round, and more while learning math and physics concepts. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids.
2076 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
ENERGY IS EVERYWHERE
Ages 5-10
Build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme
Energy is Everywhere! This camp explores many sources of energy from wind and solar
power to biofuel and fossil fuel. Students will define terms like renewable, landfill,
greenhouse effect and generator and build moving models of just some of the awesome
ways we power our world. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids.
2078 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
NEED FOR SPEED
Ages 5-12
Use K'NEX® to construct and evaluate several different kinds of cars that have different
sources of power. Learn how to scientifically measure the performance of the vehicles to
study the effects of their design improvements on speed. Engineering concepts are
defined in simple language and experimentally explored through exciting hands-on
activities.
Instructor - A. Hamilton
2084 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900 or
visit our website at ucscommunityeducation.com
Current Emergency Information Card is Essential for Your Child
Please contact the office with any changes to your child’s Emergency Information Card.
These would include changes in family status, parent’s work place and telephone number
and additions or deletions for others to pick up your child in case of illness or injury. It is very
important that our record be kept up to date.
Mark your Calendar for Mid-Winter Break
School will dismiss at 3:15pm on Friday, February 13, 2015 marking the beginning our midwinter break. Staff and students will enjoy a long week away or at home. Regular classes will
resume on Monday, February 23, 2015.
Is Your Child Missing Any Items?
If your child has lost various items please have them check our
lost and found located in the lobby. We are overflowing with
hats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, boots and lunchboxes. Check in
the office for small jewelry!
Emergency School Closing
In the event of severe inclement weather; loss of electrical power, heat or water; or other
emergency, Utica Community Schools may: close the school(s) for the entire day; open the school(s),
but without bus transportation; delay bus transportation and start time(s) by
one hour; or dismiss students early.
Parents will be notified of emergency school closings by an automated telephone calling system.
Depending on conditions, the calls may go out the night before or the early morning of a closing.
Emergency closings will also be broadcast on radio stations WOMC-104.3 FM, WJR-760 AM, WWJ950 AM; TV stations WJBK-2, WDIV-4 and WXYZ-7 and on the district’s website www.uticak12.org
and UCS-TV cable stations 15 and 22.
Absences
For students to get the most out of school, regular and punctual attendance is important.
If your child is too ill to attend class, please notify the school as soon as possible. Each school
has a 24-hour attendance line to take parent calls. The school should be notified each day the
child is absent. If a teacher recognizes that an attendance or tardiness problem is developing,
the student’s parent/guardian will be notified.
Your child will be excused from class for illness, bereavement, recognized religious holidays
and medical or dental treatment that cannot be scheduled after-school or on the weekends.
Your child is responsible for makeup work. Homework requests may be made for an absence
of two or more days in the case of both excused and pre-excused absences. Homework requests
require 24 hours to process.
Absence for family travel during scheduled school days is discouraged. However, should
family travel be necessary, parents must submit a written request to the teacher for a pre-excused
absence at least one week in advance. Arrangements to complete classroom assignments can
be made with the teacher.
You can arrange for home study through the school principal should your child be absent
from school for an extended period due to physical disability or illness.
If a student arrives late to school, the parent must accompany the student into the office,
and the student must be signed in before he or she can go to class.
Truancy officials will be contacted in the event of a student’s excessive tardies or absences.
Early Arrival
General supervision begins 10 minutes before the start of school. Students should not
come to school before that time, unless enrolled in School Age Child Care (SACC).
Success Starts Here! 2015 Kindergarten Open House is March 18
Parents of children who will be starting kindergarten in Utica Community Schools in fall 2015
can begin the registration process at the (school name) kindergarten open house on Wednesday,
March 18 at 7 p.m.
At the open house, parents will have the opportunity to learn about our nationally-recognized
kindergarten program, meet the teachers and building staff and submit school registration
forms.
Children are eligible for kindergarten if they turn five years old on or before September 1, 2015.
However, children who turn five between September 1 and December 1, 2015 are eligible to
enroll in kindergarten if their parents submit a waiver form.
More kindergarten open house information and forms are available on the UCS Web site:
http://www.uticak12.org.
Nondiscrimination in Education
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, it is the policy of Utica Community
Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight,
or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any
instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct
and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources
at Utica Community Schools, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or call (586) 797-1000.
2014-2015 District Calendar
January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 16
No School - Mid Winter Vacation Begins
February 23
Classes Resume
March 3
Half Day - Elementary Only
April 3
No School - Spring Vacation Begins
April 13
Classes Resume
May 22
No School - Memorial Day Weekend
May 26
Classes Resume
June 10
Half Day - Secondary Only
June 11
Half Day - Secondary Only
June 12
Last Day of School - Half Day for All Students
Utica Community Schools
Early Childhood Programs
586-797-4660
www.ucscommunityeducation.com
We offer many programs to meet each child and family’s individual needs. All of our programs provide for
the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of each child. Every classroom is designed to meet
the need of that particular age group in a safe, comfortable learning environment. Our teachers are
qualified by the State of Michigan and UCS Teachers and Assistant Teachers are required to participate in
Early Childhood professional development each year. We also have staff on duty at all times that are both
CPR and First Aid Certified.
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2015-2016 Early Childhood Registration Information
In-District families open registration starts March 3, 2015
Out-of-District families open registration starts March 30, 2015
Call 586-797-6988 or go to www.ucscommunityeducation.com, click the Early Childhood tab
and the link for the “Preschool/Nursery FAQ’s” page for answers to frequently asked questions.
Early Childhood Programs 2015-2016
Infant and Toddler Care (First Playmates)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 6 weeks to 3 years) receive gentle, nurturing care, and
support as they explore and interact with teachers, other children, and discovery
activities. This program is offered 7am-6pm, year round.
Full-Day Preschool (Carousel)
Carousel is offered for 3 and 4 year olds at three locations in the school district.
Teachers plan activities and prepare an environment designed to prepare young
children for Kindergarten. This program is offered 7am-6pm, year round.
Preschool/Nursery- 3 and 4 year old Part-Time Preschool
We offer both morning and afternoon sessions of Preschool for 3 and 4 year old children.
Our programs use Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum (an approved state
curriculum) and Michigan Department of Education Standards to help meet
Kindergarten readiness skills. Children must be completely toilet trained.
Montessori- 3 and 4 year old Preschool
Montessori philosphy guides children’s learning in a nurturing environment. Children
learn by manipulating materials, which develop meaningful practical skills and
academic knowledge. Creavitity, respect, reasonable behavior, self-disipline, and selfmotivation are encouraged. Classes are multi-age.
Come Play With Me- toddlers and parents class
This is a weekly Parent and Toddler class for children 21 months- 3 years old. Classes offer
children many different learning options, allowing the children to choose the activities
that are most attractive to them. This fosters the children’s self-esteem, nurtures their
budding attention span and allows them to view learning as an active process.
Great Start Readiness Program-free Preschool
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a free preschool program for families that
School Age Child Care
CALLING ALL SACC SUPERHEROES TO
MID-WINTER BREAK CAMP AT:
Rose Kidd Elementary
38397 Gladstone, Sterling Heights (off Utica Road between Schoenherr and 17 Mile Road)
February 16 –20, 2015 , 7 am – 6 pm
Superhero Healthy Eating
Beaumont Hospital will be visiting
Superheroes to give a Special
Presentation on healthy eating habits to
keep Superheroes strong & healthy!
HELP WANTED:
Now Hiring Writer for Comic Strip
Every Superhero has a story, write yours!
Each superhero will write an original comic strip.
LEGO WORKSHOP
Children will enjoy using their imagination to
create a Lego Superhero when Bricks 4 Kidz
visits the Superhero Winter Break Camp!!
Comic Book - Art Class
Young Rembrandts will be giving
each superhero a step-by-step
drawing method that will result
in their very own
Comic Book Character Drawing!
Breaking News!!!
Batgirl BOOT CAMP
Master Shredder Captured
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and
Donatello have Captured Master Shredder.
To celebrate we will be serving a
Special Pizza Lunch.
Batgirl will challenge you to use your Superhero
skills, Leaping Buildings in a single bound, creep
and crawl in and out of the Spider Man Obstacle
Course and break through a Boulder Wall.
In addition to the above listed activities/presentations, a visit from the local police and fire department is scheduled.
Children will participate in arts and crafts, science, gym, computer time and more.
To Register a Superhero
Phone the SACC Office at (586) 797-6980 with a Visa/MasterCard/Discover
COST: $150.00
Per child for the week
Camp fee must be paid at time of registration
Fee includes 2 snacks per day. Please provide a sack lunch and drink for your superhero.
Camp is open to all currently registered SACC students whose SACC account is in good standing.
Sorry camp fee is non-transferrable or refundable, for those who register but do not attend.
Camp is not charged hourly, half or full day rate and cannot be prorated .
UCS Community Education
Youth & Teen Enrichment
Winter/Spring 2015
February & March
Highlights
Community Education offers a wide variety of programs for every age from infant to adult.
For a full listing of classes, please visit our website: www.ucscommunityeducation.com.
Call and register today: 586-797-6900
YOUTH SOCCER SPRING TRAINING – Ages 4-12
Each one-hour weekly session will concentrate on a different skill or fundamental
including dribbling, turning, and passing. Small side games will also be played to
develop speed and allow players to practice skills in a game situation. Sessions are
one hour and start times are determined by the number of registrations.
Location: Elite Indoor Sports, 49771 Oakland Dr.
5620
Sat Feb 21
9:00, 10:00 or 11:00am
7 wks
$95
BASIC BABYSITTING CLASS - Ages 10 & Up
Participants learn to be safe, effective baby-sitters and build confidence in their childcare skills during this workshop. A health educator covers America Heart Association
First Aid for children and CPR with manikin practice, Heimlich maneuver, ageappropriate activities, discipline, fire safety, crime safety, and more! Material fee: $10
payable to instructor at 1st class. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink to the full day
class. Instructor-A-1 Health & Safety.
Location: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Medical Pavilion located at 16151
19 Mile road east of Hayes in Clinton Twp.
5100B
Sat Feb 14
9:00 am-3:00 pm
1 day
$45
5100C
Sat Mar 14
9:00 am-3:00 pm
1 day
$45
BRICKS 4 KIDS - Grades K-5
Build a new one-of-a kind model each week using LEGO® bricks based on exciting
themes like amazing animals, the history of transportation, forces of nature and many
more. Instructional content introduces S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering &
Math) concepts related to the model build of the week.
Location: Switzer, 53200 Shelby Rd.
5204D
Tue Mar 17
6:00-7:00 pm
6 wks
$135
Location: IRC, 14200 Canal Rd
5204B
Wed Mar 18
6:00-7:00 pm
6 wks
$135
MINECRAFT - SUSTAINABILITY, HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE - Ages 8 & Up
Students will learn what sustainability means, why it's important and how to build a
sustainable village with limited resources. Students will also visit Greece, Rome and
other historical cities and learn about their architecture and history and interact with
historical characters who will send them on quests.
Location: Schwarzkoff, 8401 Constitution
5206B
Wed Mar 18
6:00-7:30 pm
4 wks
$99
YOUNG REMBRANDTS ELEMENTARY DRAWING CLASS - Ages 6-12
Students will emulate master artist Pablo Picasso, complete a portrait of Canadian
athlete Terry Fox and spend plenty of time being silly with a funny pterodactyl character
drawing.
Location: Havel, 41855 Schoenherr
5120
Thur Mar 19
6:00-7:00 pm
5 wks
$78