DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering all
January 1, 2021 students to succeed in an ever changing world.
SUGARBUSH ELEMENTARY MISSION STATEMENT:
Focusing on the whole child to inspire future
The Sugarbush
leaders of the world.
Upcoming Events
Review January 4
School Resumes
48400 Sugarbush Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48047
January 14
PH: 586.598.7660, FX: 586.598.7671
Zoom PTO Meeting – 6:30
Watch for zoom
information and invite
A Word From Mrs. White, Principal email prior to the
Sugarbush Families, meeting
I would like to start off by thanking all of you for working with January 18
us through the many changes that have come with the
pandemic. Our students are doing an awesome job of keeping NO SCHOOL: Martin
on their masks, hand washing and sanitizing, social Luther King, Jr. Day / PD
distancing, and more! We are so proud of how responsible our Day
students have been!
January 28
With the holiday season quickly approaching, we are sending
the January Newsletter home now so you can mark your 1/2 Day for Students
calendars for the upcoming events. Once we come back in
January, the teachers will begin re-assessing the students to January 29
check for the mid-year benchmarks as the end of the first
NO SCHOOL: Teacher
semester is January 29th.
Records Day
We are continuing our monthly theme with a focus on
Citizenship/Leadership in January. We will be reviewing
classroom and building expectations and we will be teaching No School
the students about what it means to be a leader.
There will be no school for
The holiday break is a great time to catch up on reading a students on Monday,
good book with your child just for the pleasure of reading. January 18th in
observance of MLK, Jr. Day
The Sugarbush Family would like to wish you and (P.D. Day for Teachers)
your families a peaceful and joyous holiday season. and on Friday, January
29th no students in
Merry Christmas and Happy New attendance due to Records
Day.
Year!
Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is the belief that our abilities are always changing and that we are able
to improve with hard work and practice. With this mindset, failures and mistakes
become gifts that unlock life lessons, instead of an excuse to quit.
Dress for the Weather
District policy is that we will go outside for recess unless the wind chill is 15° or less and/or there
are winds of 25 mph or more.
This year, the teachers are taking the students out while their
classrooms are being sanitized. The teachers have the option of
taking their students out or going into the cafeteria or gym for
social distanced activities.
Please make sure that your child is properly dressed for the weather. Hats, mittens, scarves and
warm boots are a necessity in this cold weather. Snow play is allowed only with wearing
appropriate clothing; hats, gloves, snow pants, coats and boots. Please remind your child that to
be safe, snow must stay on the ground.
Emergency Closing & Snow Days
In the event school should close early - every child needs to know where to go (a friend,
neighbor, etc.). Please discuss this with your child and make a plan. Emergency closings and
snow day announcements can be found on the Anchor Bay website or any of the major T.V.
channels. If you are not receiving district text messages and would like to, please text “Opt In”
to 68453.
Getting Enough Sleep
Elementary age children usually need 9-11 hours of sleep, each night. Different
children require different amounts of sleep. You know your child best and you will
know those days when he/she did not get enough sleep. You can help your child
understand the idea of getting enough sleep. This can be done by figuring out the
number of hours he/she will sleep based on the time they normally get up in the morning and the
time they usually go to bed.
A Bedtime Tip
Set up times for restful activities. You might have your child draw,
read a book alone or with a parent, or listen to comforting music.
Doing these activities right before bedtime often prepares the child
for going to sleep easily. (Michigan Model Curriculum)
A Few Safety Reminders
We ask that you remember to follow the safety measures we have in place in the parking
lot to keep our children safe. Specifically, please do not block the bus lanes and park
only in designated spots. Please be aware the busses need to get through to the bus
lanes, and need a clear passage. Two lanes are designated for Parent Pick-Up. Please do
not park in those lanes. If you want to leave your car, then you must park in the parking
lot and go to door #2 or 9 to wait for the students to be release.
Your cooperation for the safety of our children is greatly appreciated!
