ANN VISGER NEWS October 2014 Ann Visger Elementary School Newsletter Letter from the Principal Dear Ann Visger Elementary School Parents & Families, I am very pleased with the growth and progress shown by your children during the month of September. They have settled into being at school every day and have grown more comfortable as routines have been better established. Thank you to everyone for supporting your students and the AV staff. It has really helped to make the first month of school successful. It was very exciting to see such a wonderful turn out for the Open House night and was my great pleasure to meet such wonderful parents. As we begin the month of October, please keep in mind upcoming key dates. “Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate October 14, 2014 – Family Fun Fest change will have a bet- October 22, 2014 – Detroit Red Wings Character Ed. Assembly ter opportunity to man- October 23, 2014 – No Students/Professional Development /Parent Teacher Conference October 30, 2014 – AV Trunk or Treat age the change that is inevitable. The school year is off to a great start with many wonderful learning experiences taking place in the building. Students are engaged in lessons that are providing them with opportunities to explore and grow. I want to encourage you to volunteer in your child’s classroom, which can be arranged by contacting their teacher. A strong parent-school partnership is essential to the success of a school and the education of children. We look forward to working closely with you to make this the best year ever for your child. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at school at 297-9648. William Pollard Thank you for your continued support! Nichole German Ann Visger Elementary School Principal In This Issue Ann Visger Elementary School  Meet the Staff  Open House Recap  Letter from School Social Worker  Letter from School Nurse  Halloween Trunk or Treat Meet the New Ann Visger Staff Mr. Michael Johnson Academic Engagement Administrator Mrs. LaShawn Baskin Instructional Data Coach Mrs. Tonya Norwood Ed. S Turnaround Specialist SIG Coordinator Ms. LaTasha Johnson Learning Center Specialist Mr. Lamonta Stone Family Engagement Liaison Mr. Edward Johnson Health and Wellness Coach FREE Parent Expo Workshop Friday, October 17, 2014 9am-11am Ann Visger Library 11121 W. Jefferson Ave Ann Visger Trunk or Trick When: Thursday October 30, 2014 4:00 pm—6:30 pm Where: Ann Visger School parking lot. What: Volunteers decorate their trunks in a Halloween theme. Students and their siblings then "trunk or treat" around the parking lot and collect peanut-free candy in a safe, fun environment! For one night every year, the Ann Visger parking lot transforms into a hauntingly inviting destination for students and their families. Mark your calendar, because we have a spooky good time planned for Thursday, October 30! Kids and families will enjoy trick-or-treating for free candy from trunk to trunk in a safe, controlled environment while their parents enjoy complimentary hot beverages to keep warm. Flyers will be coming home in next week to sign up to decorate your trunk, volunteer at the event, or to bring peanut-free candy! Keep your eyes open for more information soon! Questions? Contact Lamonte Stone, Ann Visger Parent and Community Liasion : [email protected] Come join us for a morning of parent discussion on how to effectively communicate your child’s needs without losing control. Light refreshments provided. Workshop topics:  Effective Advocacy  Communication For your Child Registration deadline is October 7, 2014.. To register call 313-297-9600 (prompt 4 then prompt 1). PBIS (Positive Behavior Initiative Support) Fundraiser Some of the Count Day raffle winners Ann Visger Uniform Closet Dear Parents, The Parent Liaison is looking for 2 volunteers to help with this fundraiser. Every 1st and 3rd Friday beginning Friday, October 17, 2014. The PBIS will travel from class room to classroom selling chips and juice for $1.00 (limited to one per person). The sale will begin after the last lunch hour at 1:06pm. Volunteer forms are available in the front office. Please fill out the form and return it completed to the office. Mr. Stone will contact you with date and times for you to volunteer. For more information please call 313-297- We need your help keeping our clothing closet filled so we can help all of our students as the need arises. If your child has an accident during the school day we make every attempt to get them dry clothes as soon as possible so they can be comfortable and get back to learning. Of course it is always better if a child has their own clothes so if your child is having accidents we ask that you please send a change of clothes with them. If the school finds it necessary to help your child with dry clothing we ask that you please wash them and send them back. Additionally, if you have any school uniforms that no longer fit your children, please consider donating clean gently used clothes for our school closet. As Always Thank You for Being a Part of Our Ann Visger Family! Sincerely, Mrs. Shah School Social Worker Ann Visger has a School Nurse Raven Yeboah, RN To All and/or ans: This program is designed to alleviate our Parents/Guardians concerns involv- Parents ing any medications, inhalers, diabetic, and Guardi- allergy regiments your student might have a As the new school year is off and rolling I would like to take this time to introduce myself and the new Healthy Kids Program here at Ann Visger Elementary School for grades K-5 . Doctor’s Prescription for. Our goal is to make your student’s experience during school hours as comfortable as possible. In order to do so we ask that the necessary forms are filled out and returned to the school by October 17, 2014. My name is Raven Yeboah and I If you have any questions or conam a lifelong resident of River Rouge and cerns about our Healthy Kids Program Ecorse. I graduated from River Rouge High School in 2001 and I am back to serve as please feel free to contact Ms. Raven Monthe Registered School Nurse of Ann Visger. Fri from 9:30 am—2:00 pm at 313-2979600. Open House Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our services and products Ann Visger Elementary 11121 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 (313) 297-9648 This years Open House was a success. Thank you to those parents who took the time to come to our open house. We appreciate your time and your interest in your child’s education. We are excited about this school year. [email protected] Visit us on the web at www.riverrougeschools.org Follow us on: River Rouge Schools @RRougeschools River Rouge Schools Ann Visger Elementary School 11121 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 PLACE STAMP HERE