Elms Road Elementary School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I’m proud to share that we were able to donate 7–10 enrichment books to every student at Elms Road! When your child arrives home today, they will have a bag of books with them. These books are a gift for your household to enjoy and keep—no need to return the bag or the books. We hope these materials inspire continued learning and reading at home. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Here is the latest edition of the Elms Family Newsletter!
https://5il.co/3p5kn

Join us for our K-5 Family Literacy Night on September 30th, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at Morrish Elementary.

Busing Update: StopFinder has issued new invitations to resolve today’s app issue. 📧 The invitation emails were sent to the primary contact listed in PowerSchool. Please check that email account and accept the new invitation to restore StopFinder access and receive accurate busing information.

🚨 Transportation Update 🚨 The StopFinder bus app is currently down. ✅ Students should be at their bus stop 3 hrs 15 min later than normal full-day pick-up time. ✅ Shuttle times: • Dieck ➝ Syring 12:10 PM • Syring ➝ Dieck 12:00 PM • Morrish ➝ Elms 12:00 PM • Elms ➝ Morrish 12:10 PM Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📬📣 Elementary Families—Check Your Mailboxes! 📣📬 Letters of teacher placement were mailed home today (8/12) by our incredible elementary principals and secretaries! But we know some of you just can’t wait to find out who your child has this year! 👀 💻 Great news—if your child is fully enrolled in Swartz Creek Community Schools, you can log in to PowerParent now and see their teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! 📝 Need to complete enrollment? Don’t wait—call our Enrollment Office today at 810-591-2385 so your child doesn’t miss out! 📲 PowerSchool login: https://powerschool.swartzcreek.org/public/ 📘 PowerSchool tips & instructions: https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/powerschool

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! Even though the state of Michigan has yet to determine the continuation of the Michigan School Meals Program, Swartz Creek Community Schools WILL continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12! If the Michigan School Meals bill is passed, we will be able re-invest these additional funds into your child's meals, update our kitchens and equipment, and update cafe environments and furniture. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for determining eligibility for Summer Food Service Programs, and ensuring our schools receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs. Parents can create an account or just fill out the form without creating one. Please ONLY add children who are currently registered with Swartz Creek Schools. Any other children in another District or not yet registered should be added to the “number of members in the household”. Visit our website: [swartzcreek.org](http://swartzcreek.org) and click “Food Service” for more information. or contact Food Services directly at 810-591-1864 The Meal Magic Family Portal is also a fantastic resource for families. Here, you can set up accounts for your children to deposit money, view purchases, transfer funds between children, and set restrictions. Both the Middle and High School offer a la carte items for all students, whether they bring a lunch or eat a free meal, they can purchase additional items for lunch. Menus are available on the food service page under the NutriSlice tab, detailing nutritional value, calories, macros, and allergens. If your student has special dietary needs, please contact our food service department directly. This will ensure that their meals are modified and documented accordingly for state compliance, and the school will be notified of any dietary restrictions.

Back-to-School Information and Helpful Tips for Families Swartz Creek Community Schools will welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year on Wednesday, August 20. Please note that the first day will be a half-day PM for all students. See dismissal times by building listed below. To help families prepare for a smooth start to the school year, here are a few helpful tips: 1. Ease Into a Routine: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime and wake-up time now. Getting into a consistent routine before school begins helps students feel more rested and ready to learn. 2. Practice Lunch Skills: If your student is in the younger grades, take time to practice opening lunch items such as snack bags, containers, and juice boxes. This helps build independence and confidence during lunch time. 3. Organize Supplies: General supply lists can be found on our district website. Teachers will also communicate classroom-specific needs. Having a few basic items packed and ready in your child’s backpack is a great starting point. 4. Talk About the School Day: Discussing what to expect on a typical school day can ease first-day jitters and help your child feel more confident heading into the new year. 5. Label All Belongings: Make sure your child’s backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, and outerwear are clearly labeled. This increases the chances of lost items making their way back home. Early 5s and Kindergarten Families: You will receive information in the mail regarding a one-hour welcome meeting on the first day of school. Parents attend this session with their child to help support a confident and positive transition into school. ⸻ Open House Dates: Monday, August 19 Grades K–5: • Syring Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Morrish Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM • Dieck Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Elms Elementary: 6:30–7:30 PM • Gaines Elementary: 6:00–7:00 PM Middle School (SCMS): • 4:00–6:00 PM “Welcome Back” event High School (SCHS): • Monday, August 26: 6:00–7:00 PM ⸻ First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20 (Half-Day PM) Dismissal Times: • Swartz Creek High School: 11:16 AM – 2:20 PM • SCVLC: 11:26 AM – 2:25 PM • Swartz Creek Middle School: 11:26 AM – 2:30 PM • Dieck, Elms & Gaines: 12:30 PM – 3:25 PM • Morrish & Syring: 12:50 PM – 3:45 PM ⸻ Please note: Building office staff will return to work the week of August 12, and principals will be sending emails with important school-specific details to help families feel fully prepared for the first day. We look forward to an amazing school year ahead. Welcome back, Dragons!

📣 Math Family Fun Night is TOMORROW! 🎉 Join us June 3rd from 5:00-6:30 PM for an evening filled with laughter, games, and snacks! 🍕 With 10 rooms of fun and don't miss out on our raffles throughout the evening—over 60 amazing items to win, it’s going to be a blast! 🎲✨ Bring your family and let’s make unforgettable memories together! Who's in? 💖

Here is the latest edition of the Elms Family Newsletter! https://5il.co/3hj1p

Here is the latest edition of the Elms Family Newsletter! https://5il.co/3g7y8

Dear Elms Families: Thank you all so very much for taking the time to come in and write and/or create such positive notes and posters for your children. The response was truly overwhelming, and we were so touched by your participation! The students were absolutely thrilled to see their personalized messages and artwork displayed as they walked into their classrooms. Their excitement was palpable, and it made such a positive start to their day. We also want to extend a special thank you to the thoughtful parents who created postcards for other students. Your kindness and generosity in supporting all our learners is deeply appreciated. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all that you did to help prepare our students for the MSTEP testing. Your encouragement and positive reinforcement made a significant difference.

Here is the latest edition of the Elms Family Newsletter! https://5il.co/3dqde

Kindergarten & Early 5’s Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025-2026! If your child will turn 5 before December 2, 2025, it’s time to get them enrolled for the next school year! Start the process online today: https://bit.ly/SCDragon25 School of Choice families are welcome, too! Come see why so many choose to be part of the Dragon family. Need a little help or want to celebrate the moment? Join us for our Dragon Signing Day on April 29th at The Cage Fieldhouse (4110 Morrish Rd). Drop in anytime between 4:30–7:00 PM to meet our amazing staff, ask questions, snap a special signing day photo, and enjoy fun activities like bounce houses!