Syring Elementary School

Thank you to all of the Syring and Dieck families that attended our Popsicles with the Principal event. Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Bevel had a great time getting to know their students and families. We hope you enjoyed the fresh air, playtime, and yummy treats. We look forward to an exciting 2024-2025 school year.

Exciting News for Swartz Creek Community Schools! We are thrilled to announce that the state of Michigan has once again approved a budget that allows Swartz Creek Community Schools to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students in grades pre-K through 12, thanks to the Michigan School Meals program! Last year, we saw a significant increase in student participation, leading to higher reimbursements for our Food Service Program. This means we can invest more in better food, equipment, staffing, and more. We need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefit Form through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Gathering this information is crucial for securing higher reimbursements through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), 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. 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. #FreeMeals #StudentNutrition

Reminder: Join us on the Syring playground tonight between 6-7pm to meet the new principal of Syring Elementary, Mrs. Bevel, and the new principal of Dieck Elementary, Mrs. Briggs and enjoy a popsicle!

Come meet the new principals of Dieck Elementary and Syring Elementary on August 7 between 6 and 7 PM! Both principals will be at the Syring playground.

Good Afternoon Dragon Families, Welcome back to a great new school year! We are so excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. We have many new faces and initiatives that will make this school year fantastic and memorable. Our goal is to give all our students a meaningful journey and learning experience. As always, we will be focused on relationships over the content during our first four weeks of school. Research shows that a connection at school dramatically increases the likelihood of a successful school experience. We are committed to this success and look forward to a great year with you. Here are some SCCS updates: •All principals and secretaries are back in the buildings. The principals are on retreat next Monday through Wednesday, so please email them if you need to contact them. They check their emails daily. You can also call the office to discuss general questions with the secretary. Classroom placement letters will be coming home shortly. •Our first student day back is Wednesday, August 21st. It is a half-day in the afternoon. Please check the district website under "District: School Hours" for each building's official start and end times. We are so excited to have students back. •This November, SCCS will present a crucial $38.8 million ZERO-TAX-RATE increase bond proposal on the ballot. The bond projects, which aim to bolster safety and security, upgrade learning environments, enhance classroom technology, and renovate building interiors and exteriors, are vital for our school's future. The bond proposal, which will not increase the current tax rate, will only extend the 2018 bond for two additional years. Please mark November 5th on your calendar as a reminder to cast your vote. Next week, I will share the FAQ, Press Release, and Feedback QR code for your reference. We have had a busy summer hiring season. If you or a friend are interested, we still have many support staff openings. It is a great place to work! If you are considering joining the Dragon family, please call 810-591-2300 for more information. Please see the list of our current principals at each school building: Swartz Creek High School Jamie Dammann, Principal Josh Attwood, Assistant Principal Amy Hart, Assistant Principal Adrian Trzebiatowski, Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Swartz Creek Middle School Dave Simonsen, Principal RJ Kaplan, Assistant Principal Theresa Anderson, Assistant Principal Dieck Elementary Heather Briggs, Principal Elms Road Elementary Shauntel Manning, Principal Gaines Elementary Michelle Paul, Curriculum Director and Principal Morrish Elementary Jaclyn Thompson, Principal Syring Elementary Brandie Bevel, Principal Swartz Creek VLC Kevin Klaeren, Executive Director of Compliance and Safety Swartz Creek Little Dragons Amanda Bendall, Early Childhood Coordinator Again, we are thrilled to start the year. Please contact your building principal or secretary if you have any specific questions or concerns about the start of school. They have all been working tirelessly to prepare for a great year. We are all here to make school an exciting, enjoyable, and safe place to learn and grow. We are eagerly looking forward to a great first week of school! Let's make it memorable and full of learning and fun! Rodney R. Hetherton, Superintendent

Save the Date! Come join us for our Syring Playground Grand Opening on 8/20 at 5:30! We are so excited to have this new equipment for our students and are so grateful for everything Amy Suryan and our community did to accomplish this! Syring 1st & 2nd grade Open House to follow at 6:00. See you then!

📣 SCHOOL OF CHOICE 🏫 State School of Choice ends today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Applications must be submitted with two years prior discipline, recent report card/transcript, and student IEP (if applicable). 👉 How to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYXDYHPoRrObvAzwz6rxQcZZ8R_KZy43mQGOxhFrgSMdmX0w/viewform Questions❓Contact Nikki Frye at nfrye@swcrk.org or (810) 591-2385 #SchoolOfChoice #EducationOpportunities #ApplyNow #Good2Great

Due the cancellation of school today (Wednesday, January 17), please see changes to the schedule. •Thursday, January 18: 1/2 Day HS ONLY (HS EXAMS 1st & 2nd hours) •Friday, January 19: 1/2 Day K-12 (HS EXAMS 3rd & 4th hours) •Monday, January 22: 1/2 Day HS ONLY (HS EXAMS 5th & 6th hours) *Second semester will begin on Tuesday, January 23.

Reminder that today is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 12:00!

Save the date! The Daddy Daughter Dance will be held March 1st, 2024 from 6PM-9PM at The Cage Fieldhouse. *Sponsored by the SCMS Student Council

#ShoutOut to Mrs. Buza! #Good2Great

#ShoutOut to Mrs. Wildey! #Good2Great

Check out next week's homecoming dress up days!

Please enjoy our latest Syring Family Newsletter! There is a lot of new information! https://5il.co/25nuf

Please read our first newsletter of the 23-24 school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RbAJYiRqZQk_CN8Ur41nI9ZDg9FYTEpAQUqrCaCbiAM/edit?usp=sharing This edition is packed full of important back-to-school information and updates.