Harwood Watchman Harwood Elementary School 4900 Southlawn, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Phone: 586-825-2650 Fax: 586-698-4346

NCA Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Mrs. Corey Tremmel, Principal

Mrs. Joyce Limburg, Secretary

Ms. Christine Shelton, Child Accounting Clerk/Health Aide

April 2018

HARWOOD’S MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Harwood Elementary School community is to cultivate personal success.

We instill a sense of wonder, integrity, optimism, and responsibility to empower success as knowl-

edgeable members of the global community.

HARWOOD’S VISION STATEMENT

Harwood Elementary School honors diversity and inspires a passion for personal success.

Calendar of Events

April 2-6 Spring Break

April 9 School Resumes

M-STEP starts

April 10 PTO Meeting 6:30

April 18 Talent show rehearsal 4:00—6:30

April 20 Talent show—6:00

Dear Harwood Community,

I hope this newsletter finds everyone in good spirits and energized as we have made it over the final hump

from winter to spring! This is always a good time of year to commit to a healthy lifestyle as we become more

active with the warmer weather and longer days. I challenge you as parents to have your kids engage in 60

minutes of active play daily; doing it as a family is a great way to spend quality time together. Put down those

tablets, turn off the gaming systems and step away from all electronic devices and enjoy the outdoors!

Upon our return from Spring Break our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will begin taking the Michigan

Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Each grade level will have its own testing calendar and a

copy will be sent home for you to keep as a reminder of testing day. Please refrain from making appoint-

ments, arriving tardy or early pick-ups during the testing times. This test is online and once a child begins

the test it is important that they have the opportunity to complete it. Please support our request as our

school’s academic progress is contingent on the academic progress our students demonstrate.

This time of year parents often start thinking about their child’s placement for the next school year. The

following criteria outlines how we create our classroom lists based on information we currently have.

Academic ability

Social behavior

Leadership qualities

Gender

It is the current classroom teacher who is most familiar with your child’s learning style and individual needs.

Using this knowledge, the staff will be able to make the best recommendation for your child. Teacher re-

quests for the 2018-2019 school year must be put in writing to me stating academic reasons for the request.

If it is at all possible to honor a parent request based on academic needs I will do so. Please be advised that

class request made to your child’s current classroom teacher will not be considered an official parent request.

Please take the time to review the PTO website for end of the year activities and dates and times of the

final meetings for the school year.

Until next month….WE ARE HARWOOD…WHERE IT IS GREAT TO BE A HAWK!

Happy spring,

Mrs. Tremmel

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

FRIDAY MARCH 30 THRU FRIDAY, APRIL 6. CLASSES

WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, APRIL 09.

SEVERE WEATHER

Tornado Watch: Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.

Harwood’s Response: Keep weather radio on so we are posted of situation. Staff is notified so they

are prepared if situation worsens.

Tornado Warning: Tornado has actually been reported in the “watch” area.

Harwood’s Response: Shelter alarm is given. Students and all staff proceed to sheltered area.

Releasing Students: Do not come to school during a tornado warning.

Take shelter. Students are not to be released when they are taking shelter during a tornado warn-

ing. Once the warning is cancelled and everything is back to normal, a student may be released.

Also, we cannot release a student to another parent unless that parent’s name is on the emergency

card. Even though a parent is part of the car pool, we cannot release a child to him/her if his/her

name is not on the emergency card.

Registration for 2018/2019 School Year

If you are moving out of the Warren Consolidated School District but

are still living in Macomb County and would like your children to con-

tinue their education with us, apply through Schools of Choice.

Applications will be accepted for grades 1 through 12 beginning

April 9 thru September 4 at 4:00.

You must be a resident of Macomb County and are responsible for

your own transportation. The student can have no history of suspen-

sion or expulsion. For additional information please call our Student

Affairs Office at:

586-825-2400.

Congratulations to our WCS Writing Celebration Award Winners!

Dominic Alias – Mrs. DelGreco

Emily Pushani – Ms. Kutchey

Landen Gleason – Mrs. Ciegotura

Paul Radbita – Mrs. Ioidce

Ahnaf Hussain – Mrs. Wilamowski

Jaidyn Pye – Mrs. Hessell * Featured Writer

Digital stories from the featured writers can be accessed through a link located on the District’s websites home page

The following students recently SOARed in all four areas (Stay Safe, Outstanding attitude,

Always Respectful, Ready to be Responsible).

*We are really proud of:

Kindergarten:

Meeyah Abro, Jean Paul AlQes Mikha, Miraj Alam, Dominic Alias, Jawwad Chowdhury,

Manha Chowdhury, Dylan Christian, Aleah Cline, Athra Hakim, Yara Hilal, Gerald Kalaja,

Julien Lin, Gabriell Lipo, Mariam Malkass, Gabriel McNair, Delilah Miller, Ameera Oraha,

Myron Qala, Aryan Rahman, Evyn Tomma, Martina Yakob, Ayden Yousif, Levina Abbou,

Tasrif Alam, Karter Anderson, Madana Asmar, Elianna Boktor, Gabreal Duhoki, Lorita Gabrail,

Andrew George, Brian Ibi, Jerome Ignacio, Aiden Kada, Kyle Koski, Carolyn Ly,

Melanie Moronczyk, Hannah Nguyen, Marius Pearson, Martin Shyti, Dario Stermasi, Rhyse Tomma,

Fairth Wright, Autumn Yang

1st Grade:

Humaira Abbasi, Daniel Adam, Halmi Alasad, Jazmine Arlitt, Mary Bahnam, Nevaeh Bahoo,

Yousif Bahoo, Michael Bakal, Aedn Barzajee, Gabriel Bejko, Martin Dankha,

Sarah Gorgees, Celeste Hanna, Kevin Iheanyichukwu, Ayaan Islam, Jodi Jackson,

George Jamil, Aymaan Kabir, Vivian Martin, Anh Nguyen, Addyson Richter, Carla Sarkes,

Aaron Stott, Mariyah Thompson, Leondro Abbou, Yousif Abdulmaseeh, Hussain Albahrani,

Munika Asmar, Easton Bourgeois, Rejwanul Chowdhury, Dimitri Dawood, Joshua Foster,

Alba Godaj, Elena Hana, Jackson Holmes, Nuzhat Hussain, Yas Imarah, Aysar Jarbo,

Ilma Kandzic, Vrinda Patel, Vicky Pham, Emily Pushani, Abbygal Richter, Shanel Toma,

Lamara Yousif

2nd Grade:

Amiya Abernathy, Lenora Alias, Abrina Capollari, Renalda Francy, Charlotte Galley,

Landen Gleason, Lola Jones, Alex Kasmikha, Revaldo Lazar, Kingston Morgan,

Nhi Nguyen, Ilaria Signorelli, Salim Thomas

The following students recently SOARed in all four areas (Stay Safe, Outstanding attitude,

Always Respectful, Ready to be Responsible).

*We are really proud of:

3rd Grade:

Jeremiah Anderson, Jaden Doan, Alessandra Hanna, Etana Medrikhea, Paul Radbita,

Sarkes Sarkes, Sahibajit Singh, Payton Walko, Lilah Zalewski, Kalyana Dikouki, Fahad Abed,

Mark Alsabagh, Mary Arnaout, Molly Attisha, Raed Chowdhury, Arbi Godaj, Freja Hyka,

Carson Joras, Arianna Kim, Isabella King, Victoria Kosinska, Vanessa Meza, Venessa Salman,

Ayden Zoma, Dalya Adam, Matyas Al Hanoka, Brandon Arlitt, Audrey Becker, Marcell Beniamen,

Robert Cowan, Marta Dankha, Dylan Dawood, Marshall Edwards, Rishi Gera, Andi Hanna,

Jacob Holmes, Matthew Jadan, Angelina Jajo, Mirna Kareem, Izabela Lipo, Samer Nafea,

Julian Petrus,

4th Grade

Andrew Batto, Heather Francy, Tristin Kim, Jaden Patto, Adrian Xake, Gino Yacoub, Randi Adel, Mary Attisha,

Mirna Bakal, Fahed Faraj, Kendra Koski, Anabelle Namo, Justin Nguyen, Yousif Oraha, Mazin Yared,

Trinity Abujoudeh, Liza Galley, Khazraj Hantoosh, Ahnaf Hussain, Dominic Johnson, Adriana Shyti,

Dana Toma Shoshe, Sarah Yusiba

5th Grade:

Sidney Dixon, Natali Faraj, Britny Hyka, Aleena Poles, Jason Trac, Gianah Zora, Rwan Al Sammarraie, Cassidy Cook,

Helen Hamo, Cynthia Hanna, Rosalina Hanna, Yousif Hilal, Kaelyn Jaco, Cloe Lupu, Sofya Manuail, Lilylynn Martin,

Ellena Meza, Kobe Morgan, Tahmida Mumin, Jaidyn Pye, Kiera Roy, Maryam Sarkes, Nevaeh Smith, David Somo,

Gregory Yang, Mallory Zalewski

Harwood Elementary School is proud to announce that we were, once again, awarded with Evergreen Status,

the highest honor which is awarded to schools in Macomb County that participate in the “Green Schools” initi-

ative. Mrs. Siciliano, Ecology Club leader, was invited to participate in the awards ceremony that took place at

the Macomb Intermediate School District on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was presented with a certificate of

participation and achievement of the Evergreen status for the 2017/2018 school year.

“Established in 2006, the Michigan Green Schools program is open to any K-12 public or private school

in Michigan. To receive a “Green School” designation, each school must apply by submitting an appropriate

application to the county/intermediate school district in which the school is located each year. The intent of

the Michigan Green Schools Program is to encourage students to participate in activities which help them

learn about preserving natural resources, protect the environment, and promote energy efficiency and sav-

ings.”

Harwood students and staff participate in many activities throughout the school year that promote the “Green

School” initiative. All of these activities were documented in the Green School Application and highlighted

with accompanying photos. We are very proud of Harwood’s continued efforts to keeping our school

“Green! “

Harwood’s got Talent

When: Friday, April 20

Where: Harwood Café

Time: 6:00 PM

Harwood’s PTO is sponsoring a Talent Show on Friday,

April 20 at 6:00 PM. This event is meant to show off

our great talents and have a fun evening.

All students have to be with an adult and in order to re-

spect all participating students, who have been practic-

ing very hard, they will not be allowed to leave until the

show is over.

Thank you for your cooperation and we hope you enjoy

the show.

Artist: Sammy Olejnczak

Grade: 4

Title: A Silent Rise

Materials: Colored Pencils and Found Objects

Artist: Sarah Yusiba

Grade: 4

Title: Sarah's Fashionista

Materials: Crayons, Pencil, Watercolor Pencils

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

Spring

Break

3

Spring

Break

4

Spring

Break

5

Spring

Break

6

Spring

Break

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8 9

School

Resumes

MSTEP

starts 3,4&5

10

PTO

Meeting 6:30

11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18

PTO Talent

Show Re-

hearsal 4:00

19 20

PTO Talent

Show 6:00

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April 2018

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 4—1/2 day dismissal 12:03

May 8—Election Day—No School

May 9—PTO Mtg. 6:30

May 11—PTO Dance

May 25—1/2 Day dismissal 12:03

May 28—Memorial Day—No School

May 31—Safety & Service Squad Tiger Game Field Trip