KEICHER KONNECTIONS WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2015

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Reading Month Starts

Bible Release
NO SCHOOL STAFF ONLY
Reading is no sweat Wear sweats to school
Credit Union Day
Sock it to me with a good book Wear crazy socks
Read My Shirt Day Wear a shirt with words on it to school
Report Cards go home
Baseball/Softball Sign-ups During Basketball Tournament at H.S. 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Daylight Savings Spring Ahead!
I luau a good book Wear Hawaiian clothes
Good News Club Permission slips week before
5th Grade parent Band Meeting 6th Grade Band Informational Meeting Part 1 Keicher West Cafeteria 7:00
Teams of Michigan Day Wear clothes supporting any team in Michigan
Family Math/Science Night 5:00 7:00 p.m. More information later
Baseball/Softball Sign-ups During Math/Science Night in the H.S. gymnasium 6:00 7:30 p.m. last one to
avoid late fee
Michigan Center Community Food Pantry 6:30 7:30 p.m.
Be a Reading Superhero Dress up like your favorite superhero!
Credit Union Day
Read for success- Dress your best!
4th Grade Music Program - Keicher West Gym 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Carnival More information to come
Read My Hat Day! Wear a hat with words on it
College Day! Wear clothes to represent any college!
School Board Meeting MCHS 7:00 p.m.
Wear Green! - HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY
3rd Grade Music Program Keicher West Gym 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Be a Reading Jean-ous Wear jeans to school
Credit Union Day
Kindergarten Round-up Arnold School Gym 6:00 7:30 p.m.
Spelling Bee Western Community Arts Center - 6:00 p.m.
Cuddle up to a good book Wear pajamas to school
Show Your SPIRIT Wear your favorite MC shirt or colors
Read My Button Day Wear a button with words on it to school
Fifth Grade Parents - Sixth Grade Band Information Meeting Open House 7:00 p.m. Keicher West Cafeteria
Wear Pink
Michigan Center Community Food Pantry 6:30 7:30 p.m.
Reading RainbowWear as many colors as you can to school
Exercise your right to readWear workout clothing to school
Wear your favorite team apparel
March is Reading Month Assembly 1:30 3:00 p.m. Keicher West Gym
START OF SPRING BREAK ENJOY SEE YOU ON
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ROCK INTO READING

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The students are getting excited about the Rock into Reading Accelerated Reading challenge. Its time to really
hit the books and Rock and Roll into reading. The teachers have planned a month chock-full of special reading activities
especially for our students. Once again, it is a student self-challenge with a school goal of 9,000 points. The classroom
teacher and student will set a goal for each student individually. Each student meeting their personal goal will receive a
guitar pick necklace and a cardinal kudo. In order for the school goal to be met, each classroom will need 575 points. The
grand prize will be announced at the March is Reading Month kick-off assembly. You will also have an opportunity to win a
bike, play/cheer in the staff/student basketball game, or have computer time during the assembly by earning cardinal kudos
for the drawing. The Northwest Kiwanis has donated two bikes to be given away in a drawing.

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We have a lot of reading to do so READ, READ, READ!
2. Everyone is looking forward to Spring Break. Enough of winter! Spring is around the corner, but winter is not over yet!
The temperatures are still really cold! Students need to get outside for a brief period each day, so be sure they are dressed
appropriately for the weather. Thanks for your help.
***Speaking of SPRING BREAK, remember it starts March 30th and we return to school on April 7h. ***
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BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AND T-BALL There will be a sign-up for baseball, softball, and t-ball on Saturday, March 7,
10:00a.m. 2:00 p.m., during the basketball tournament at the High School and on Tuesday, March 10, 5:00 7:00 p.m.,
during Math/Science night. All kids ages 4-14 (as of April 30, 2015 for boys and December 31, 2014 for girls) may participate
in the program. Late fees will be added to the original cost after March 10 th (no exceptions).
4. KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP - Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about the 2015-2016 school year. Kindergarten
Roundup will be held on Wednesday, March 18 th, 6:00 7:30 p.m. in the Arnold School gym. Students must be 5 years old on
or before September 1, 2015. Please pass this information on to a friend or relative who will have a child starting school in
the fall. If your child is already enrolled in Young 5s, you do not need to re-enroll. Any questions, call 764-5700.
5. Our CARNIVAL date will be Friday, March 13th. This event is a fundraiser, and many workers will be needed. If you are
interested in helping with this project, please contact Nikki Adkins, nikadk22@yahoo.com. Volunteers can text Kelly Lammon
at 517-745-2330 with their shift preference and/or job/station/game request. Shifts are 5-7 p.m. or 7-9 p.m.

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PARENT POWER
There are many ways you can support your childs learning and school. Here are a few ideas:

Spend a few minutes every evening looking over handouts your youngster brings home. Fill out
forms to return to school the next day.

Tell your childs teacher if you can help them out at school or home.
Make sure teachers know you appreciate their efforts. From time to time, send a thank-you note or
an email.

Contact your youngsters teacher immediately if you see a problem. Working together will help your
child succeed.

Attend conferences, parent meetings, and school events regularly.

Home & School Connection

MCYL Softball Competitive Tryouts

League age determination is as follows:
Softball:

Age as of December 31, 2014

10u Girls Competitive Team Softball Tryouts:

Thursday 3/12/2015 (5:00 6:30 p.m.) at Extra Innings. Call/text Lisa Haynes at (517)9376542 if you CANT make it or if you have any questions.
12u Girls Competitive Team Softball Tryouts:

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Thursday 03/12/2015 (6:30 8:00 p.m.) at Extra Innings. Call/text Lisa Haynes at (517)9376542 if you CANT make it or if you have any questions.
14u tryouts will be scheduled for some time in April. Please stay tuned for date/time
announcements.