NWEA Testing

NWEA testing has begun! This testing evaluates the academic progress of your student(s). Testing will continue over the next two weeks.

***We kindly ask that you ensure your student(s) are well-rested and have a nutritious breakfast to support their performance during this period.***

Please continue looking for this newsletter each week as we will update it with important information. We will not be sending home physical copies of the newsletter so please look for it on our website, via the text or email link sent. We also will have it on Kincheloe's Facebook page as well.

Please contact the school to update any contact information so you can stay informed.

Good attendance is a great habit!

Bus Rider Families:

Please ensure you arrive at the bus stop for pickup and are prepared to board the bus 5 to 10 minutes early each day. This will help the drivers maintain their schedule and adhere to the designated routes. Thank you!

Attendance Policy:

Good attendance is vital to student success. Studies show that students who are frequently absent have lower grades, lower self-esteem, and increased behavior problems. We want to help all of our students to be successful and have set up guidelines for attendance. Students are expected to be in school every day possible, but we realize that there are some reasons for absences. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to call by 9:30 am on the day of an absence when a student is absent letting us know the reason for the absence, or you will receive a call. If no call was received, the student must bring a written note from his parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. Automatic calls will begin at 10:30. If you receive a call in error, please call the school (269-782-4464) in order for us to figure out the situation.

Please remember to keep us updated with all phone number changes so you can stay informed.

Messages from our School Nurse

VISION SCREENING: The Vision and Hearing Technician from the Van Buren Cass District Health Department will be coming to our building in the next couple of weeks. The technician will be providing our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students with the required vision screening. This vision screening is done annually for these grades as part of our state requirements. We know that children who can see well have a better school experience so please ensure that your child wears his or her glasses to school every day if they have been prescribed them. This is just a screening and does not replace the importance of having your child’s vision examined by a provider. Please contact the main office or myself for any questions or concerns or if you wish to opt your child out of this screening.

*If you wish to opt your child out of this screening please reach out to Suzanne Dorman.

DENTAL SEALANT: Kincheloe Elementary School is excited to announce that the Van Buren Cass District Health Department will be offering a great opportunity for our students again this year.

On February, 12th, 2025, the health department dental hygienist will be at Kincheloe offering a program to help stop tooth decay. The SEAL Michigan Dental Sealant Program will be coming to place dental sealants on permanent six-year and twelve-year molars at NO COST!!! If your child has dental insurance it will be billed and any amount not covered by your insurance will be covered by this program. Please check with your dental insurance as many plans do not cover the cost of dental sealants. If your child does not have dental insurance there will be NO cost.

Your child will receive informational paperwork along with the necessary paperwork to be completed. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please complete the necessary form and send it back to the school as soon as possible and we will take care of everything from there.

Schedule of Events

January 20 - No School

January 20 - Board of Education Meeting, 6PM @PAC

Building Highlights

Spelling Bee Team

Reminders

Building Times: Start time is 8:51 AM and end time is 3:47 PM. When dropping your child off late they must use the front office doors for safety reasons.

Dismissal car riders: To facilitate our line moving along we would like you to load your car on the passenger side next to the sidewalk. Please remember to use the pick up line and not the parking lot, and buckle up for safety.

Winter Weather Reminder: Students should come with proper winter clothing to be outside every day. Winter boots, hats, gloves and snow pants are a must if they want to be playing in the snow.

Water Bottles: Students should bring their own refillable water bottle for the school day. Please label all of your students belongings. We have filling stations in the hallways and drinking fountains in every classroom.

Cold and Flu season is here, please remember to wash your hands, drink plenty of fluids, and good nights sleep every night!

Volunteers: We welcome any and all suggestions and volunteers. You will need to have a volunteer form on file.