We started our morning with our Homecoming Pep Assembly at the High School football field! The festivities begin with the parade at 5:30, the tailgate at 6:00, and kickoff at 7:00.
Our 5th-grade art students are making beautiful art in Mrs. Wallner's class. Click on the link to view the art.
https://www.artsonia.com/artshow/3421/31241
The elementary STEAM room is looking for donations of building blocks. We are looking for the following donations.
Dominoes
Pattern Blocks
Wooden Planks (like KEVA planks or Jenga blocks)
Magnetic Blocks (like Picasso tiles)
Thank you!!
The Saranac Elementary PTSO is hosting a
"Fall Family Activity Night" with the Kindergarten, Young 5s, and GSRP preschool students and their families:)
SIGN UP HERE
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../5080A4DA8A92DA3FC1...
Does your kiddo like to get creative, and you do, too?🎃 Join us for a fairly mess-free (no paint or carving!) mini pumpkin decorating event, and grab a cookie, too!
Interested in hosting an exhange student? Giselle is a Brazilian student who has been living locally and, for reasons beyond her control, needs a new host family. Her information is below.
Tonight, our 2nd Graders joined us at our school board meeting. Part of our 2nd Grade Social Studies is learning about being a good citizen. They did a marvelous job of leading us in The Pledge of Allegiance.
The Saranac FFA will be selling honeycrisp apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. Apples will be sold for $1.00 per pound. Sale is on Tuesday, 9/19 from 3-4 pm by the red trailer in the fron JSH parking lot. Thank you for your support!
Two lunch changes for next week:
Tuesday, September 19, will be Stir Fry with broccoli and mandarin oranges.
Wednesday, September 20, Hot Ham and Cheese, baked beans, and apple sauce.
The Saranac FFA will be selling Gala Apples grown at the MSU AgBioResearch Center in Clarksville. $15 for a 20 # bag and $7.50 for a 10 # bag. Sale isThursday, September 14 from 3:00 - 3:45PM by the red trailer in the front lot of the JSH. Thank you for your generous support!
We are currently looking for more substitute teachers and paraprofessionals to work with students in our district. You can check out the website or call one of our schools for additional information.
Parents and Community Members,
The 2023-24 school year will officially start Tuesday, August 29th. Tuesday will be a 1/2 day, as was originally scheduled for today. The school has power, communications, and minimal disruptions to local roadways. The district will do its best to contact any affected families with transportation disruptions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have been working through the effects of last week's storm.
Again, the upcoming schedule is:
Tuesday, August 29th, 1/2 of school. (JSH dismissal at 10:55, Elementary at 11:00)
Wednesday, August 30th, Full day of school
Thursday, August 31st, Full day of school
Friday, September 1st, and Monday, September 4th, No school for the Labor Day holiday.
Superintendent Jason Smith
Thank you to our teachers Mrs. Brogger, Mrs. Cizauskas, Mrs. Chickering, and Mrs. Theeuwes for hosting our incoming kindergarten students. Popsicles and a good time were had by all this evening. Thank you to our parents for your commitment to your student's success.
We look forward to seeing all our Saranac Elementary students on Wednesday, August 23rd for our Saranac Open House.
Great News! This upcoming school year, all Kindergarten through 12th grade students will receive free lunch and breakfast. It is important to note that the USDA rules require that a complete meal must be taken for it to be free. Partial meals, such as milk only, are not free, and students will be required to purchase that at the rate of $0.50
It is still critical to complete the free and reduced lunch form. The state and federal governments use this information to determine the amount of funding schools receive. When these forms are not completed, it impacts the programming we can provide our students. Use the link below to complete the form. It takes only a few minutes to complete. You will need to have your student's ID number, which students use for library checkouts. Most students know their 5-digit number, but if you need help, please call us at 642-1200, and we can get you that number. Paper copies of this form will also be mailed out with our summer letter, which you will receive later this week; they are also available in our school office.
Free and Reduced Lunch/breakfast form Link
Save the Date!
OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
In order for you and your child to get acquainted with your new teacher and classroom, the staff will be available for you to stop in from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. You are welcome and encouraged to bring any school supplies to place in your child’s desk at this time.
Representatives from the Transportation Department will also be available for questions. The office staff will be available for any documentation still needed for registration.
BT4S will be giving out backpacks and school supplies on Aug. 3, from 2-4 PM in the Saranac Community Church parking lot.
Tentatively, they also plan to do this again on Aug. 17.
We are looking for two Lunch/Recess supervision positions for our elementary students. Please see the attached posting.
Better Together 4 Saranac will be giving out backpacks and school supplies to students during the food pantry distribution at the Saranac Community Church parking lot on August 3, from 2:00 - 4:00.
You can find theSchool Supply List on our website under student resources.
https://www.saranac.k12.mi.us/
Saranac Elementary's office will be closed for the summer starting tomorrow afternoon at 3:00. Our office staff will return August 1st. If you need assistance while the office is closed, you can contact our central office at 616-642-1400.
Our school has been participating in the Box Tops for Education for a number of years. Several years ago, this program was converted to a digital app in hopes of making it easier for parents and schools. Since this change, we have seen a dramatic reduction in families that participate.
Click on the link below and download the app. It is a relatively easy way to help our school. The money we collect from this program helps offset various costs for the school and our students.
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app
Kick-Off to Kindergarten is tonight! Registration begins at 4:00! We are so excited to welcome our new Kindergarteners to our school!