Third graders worked together today to "trap a cloud" in a cup to observe the process of how clouds form.
Spirit Week starts, Monday, September 18th. All our elementary students are encouraged to join in the fun!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1oSMWeQFsjL3zLLTjgP4JtTFxh5Rkw5-2fK91ZXPOY/edit?usp=sharing
Update on the Playground:
So a few folks have asked about the progress of the playground project. As you know this was delayed due to manufacturing issues. Some of you may have noticed that site work had started and concrete was poured to begin the walking track. However, the concrete that was poured was not up to our standards and we insisted that it be removed. I am happy to report that the playground company has now contracted with one of our local contractors and work on the walking track will resume this week. Also, we expect that the playground equipment should be onsite this week and I am told it will take about 3 weeks for the installation. So we are very hopeful that the project will be completed in early October. I know that this process has not come together as quickly as any of us wanted and we thank you for your patients.
Just a reminder that we will be having Community Forum meetings as part of our strategic planning process on Thursday, September 14th in the Middle School/High School Media Center at 8:30am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm. We would love to hear your feedback if you are able to attend one of these meetings.
Also if you have not already done so please complete the Strategic Planning Survey
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Information for anyone wanting to be in or part of our Homecoming Parade -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwWygv6Qo5OSXpKYJ_x2OqunH4cJBxzk/view?usp=sharing
Lots of reasons to smile if you are a PIRATE!
What a great start to the year!
Join a team that makes a difference serving Fulton Schools students!
Girl Scouts parent information meeting, September 25th @ 6pm in the Elementary Art Room.
Thanks to our kitchen and food service staff for all the work to provide our students with fresh fruits and veggies.
Remember all students are able to have free breakfast and lunch at school this year!
Good Morning, Elementary families!
Pioneer club sign up forms are now available in the office. Please have your child stop by the office at the beginning or end of the day to get one. September 20th is the kickoff date, so be sure to have forms turned in by then. Have a great day!
Join a team that makes a difference serving Fulton School students!
Apply online today at careers.compassgroupcareers.com and search Middleton, MI
Or call 988-236-5860 or email gonzaleza@fultonpirates.netfor more information.
4th grade students enjoyed making "robot fingers" in class on Friday.
Ms. Rench's kindergarten students have been getting certified in school skills this week. Skills certifications included: Play-Doh, pencil, glue, scissors, and crayons!
Mr. Avery and Mrs. Heinze presented the Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe expectations to students today.
Respectfully Forwarding - Michigan Attorney General, State Police and Superintendent Remind Parents, Students of OK2SAY
Please check out this link - https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIMDE/bulletins/36c2f69
LANSING – As schools embark on a new academic year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice, and Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. Joe Gasper are teaming up to remind parents and students alike that Michigan’s student safety program, OK2SAY, is a valuable resource to help keep students safe.
“OK2SAY gives students the ability to report concerns directly, confidentially and with the understanding that caring adults will be involved and provide help,” said Nessel. “OK2SAY gives students a voice to break the code of silence by equipping authorities with the information needed to respond to threats and avert tragedy.”
OK2SAY, which is housed within the MSP Office of School Safety allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, or schools in this state.
“The Michigan State Police continues to be proud of the positive impact this program is having in improving safety within our schools and in supporting students,” said Gasper. “OK2SAY is a much-needed safety net that allows students and staff to reach out confidentially to get help and prevent tragedies.”
OK2SAY has received nearly 40,342 tips since the program was launched in 2014. Tips are categorized into 30 types, the top five of which are: suicide threats, bullying, drugs, “other” (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, and harassment) and threats.
Update School Emergency Contact Information
Additionally, Attorney General Nessel, Superintendent Rice and Col. Gasper remind Michigan principals to fill out or update the online OK2SAY School Contact Form per Public Act 670 of 2018. This emergency after-hours contact information will allow OK2SAY technicians to efficiently communicate with school personnel about potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees and schools.
“OK2SAY gives students and young people a resource and an outlet to help protect themselves and others in danger,” Dr. Rice said. “Our young people are subject to so many pressures today, which can feel and be overwhelming at times, and we want them to know that there is a lifeline for them to get help.”
OK2SAY is available statewide for public and nonpublic schools in Michigan. To help create awareness about this important student safety program, schools are encouraged to use the resources provided by the State.
Attorney General Nessel has visited school districts across Michigan to review and discuss how they are using the Competitive School Safety Grants which the MSP began awarding to public and nonpublic schools, as well as school districts and intermediate school districts in 2015.
Additionally, Attorney General Nessel released a video in 2022 explaining the potential charges one could face if they make a threat of violence against a school, which include:
communicating a threat of terrorism, 20-year felony;
calling in a bomb threat, a four-year felony;
malicious use of a telecommunications device, a six-month misdemeanor; and
threatening violence against school employee or student, a one-year misdemeanor.
How To Submit a Tip
If you receive a threat or know of a threat of violence against your community, please contact your local law enforcement or call 9-1-1. Non-emergency tips can be submitted the following ways:
Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, (855-565-2729 )
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY
Visit: OK2SAY website
OK2SAY Mobile App: Available for download for Apple, Google and Android mobile devices.
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Please fill out this survey for our Strategic Planning. Thank you
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Welcome to Fulton's Schools Food Service. Please use this link for more information.
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It was great to see all those smiling faces last night at open house, we are excited for another great school year! In your paperwork last night you should have received an update on Morning Drop-Off and After School Pick-Up at the elementary school. If you haven't read it over yet please make sure to do so by Monday. If you didn't get one here is a link to the document. Have a great weekend, we will see all of you on Monday. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I0kPdmwA0kw4mTxFL4dxEIXg9IH6Azx7CBgBZ-QlppI/edit?usp=sharing
Open House Tonight @ 5:30!!!! Please join us tonight for a school wide open house. 2023-24 is going to be a great year!!!
Good Afternoon Kindergarten families!
Just a reminder that kindergarten orientation is this Wednesday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Please enter through the main entrance. Open house for 1st through 5th grade will take place from 5:30-7:30. Please contact the Elementary office at 989- 236-7234 if you have any questions.