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WILL L. LEE ELMENTARY Issue #1
September 2019
EXCITEMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
The start of the school year brings
changes at Lee Elementary and the
staff is very excited for the new
school year. It has been so nice
seeing the students and families
during this first month of school.
You will see many familiar faces
in different places this year. Due
to increased enrollment, we added
another class of kindergarten and
1st grade! Here are the teachers
for each grade:
Kindergarten: Ms. Charlebois,
Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Llombart
(formally Ms. Zvonek), Mrs.
McCoy, and Mr. Stevenson
First: Ms. Constance, Mrs.
Dorsey, Mrs. Kania, Mrs. Ranger,
and Mrs. VanSledright
Second: Mr. Coenen, Mrs.
Goddard, Mrs. Hunter, and Mrs.
Schroeder
Third: Mrs. Barrett, Ms.
Radoicic, Mrs. Studer, and Mrs.
Walters
Specials: Mr. Barnes (P.E.), Mrs.
Boettcher (Technology), Mrs.
Durst (STEAM), Mr. Finlay
(Music), and Mrs. Shannon (Art)
We want to thank everyone for
taking part in the Blue Devil Day
on August 28. It was very
exciting to have the students meet
the teachers and get their pictures
taken.
The newsletters will be located
on the Lee Elementary website
and e-mailed to families.
Please check the school website
for the most up-to-date
information.
www.richmond.k12.mi.us
New Faces, New Changes, and a New Year
…
TRUE BLUE NEWS
Lee Elementary
68399 Forest, Richmond, MI 48062
Office # - (586) 727-2509
Fax #: (586) 727-9223
Principal – Mr. David Kochan
Dean of Students – Mrs. Heidi Mangune
Office Staff – Mrs. Blissett &
Mrs. Pinskey
START TIMES
Full Day K-4 – 7:50-2:50 p.m.
Half-Day for K-4 – 7:50-11:15 a.m.
Pre-School
3-year old – 7:50-10:50 am (M/W/F)
4-year old (5 day) – 7:50-10:50 a.m.
4-year old (3 day) (M/W/F)
11:50-2:50 p.m.
Great Start Readiness Program
Full Day – 7:50-2:50 p.m. (M-Th)
Half-Day – 11:50-2:50 (M-Th)
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AT A GLANCE
Mr. Jim Shepherd once again graciously donated dictionaries to all 3rd grade students. The students were so excited to receive the dictionaries. Thank you Mr. Shepherd for your contribution to the students’ education.
Hello to all the parents of Lee elementary students, we will be getting acquainted with the classroom instruments
such as the drum circle, shakers, and scrapers and for fun we act out story songs and perform singing games. This
year our third and fourth grade holiday concert will be on Wednesday December 18th and we are now beginning
our preparation and I can say you are going to love it. Set your calendars folks it’s a great time to be in music.
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful summer. Hopefully you and your family took some opportunities to
recharge, and hopefully we all took time to get outside and be physically active. We would like to welcome
everyone back to school... and back to physical education class.
Over the summer I had the opportunity to read several interesting articles regarding physical education in
schools. I have attached one for you below. It is great food for thought.... enjoy!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/12/12/kids-need-more-physical-education-core-school-subject-
column/2216457002/
The first few weeks of school students participated in Lego Challenges to work on team building skills. The past
two weeks, third grade students have been using Snapcircuits and are learning how electricity works by building
several projects as teams. Second grade students were introduced to Dash robot. They learned how to program the
robot through various team challenges. Frist grade and kindergarten students programmed BeeBot, which is a
simple programmable robot for young students. They were given a challenge to program the robot to a specific
spot on a grid. It has been a very busy first month of school! We are looking forward to another fun and
successful year of STEAM.
Students drew pictures that were given away to Richmond Senior citizens when Mr. Walmsley had lunch with
them earlier this month. These drawings were done by students in 2nd grade.
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In the Computer Lab students are increasing their typing skills with two fun and challenging typing program. In
the younger grades the students are using Typetastic to become aware of key location. In Grades 3 and 4 the
students are starting to work on speed and accuracy in typing words using Nitrotype. Both programs are web-
based and free! All students spend time at least once a month working on their typing skills.
Typetastic keeps kids engaged because they’re playing games
while learning geared to kindergarten and first grades typing
skills! Because the games are so colorful and fun and visually
appealing, the students want to play the games! And the more
they play, the better they become at typing!
Nitro Type provides students practice typing by racing their car through the streets of a fictional town, either
competing against themselves, anyone online at the time, or classmates they've selected. They can race as an
individual or a class team. It is designed to improve typing skills rather than teach. Students can race as a guest.
Here are some guidelines I share with my students for each
grade level
Kindergarten: Just learning key location and becoming familiar with the keyboard.
Grades 1-2: Should know where the keys are on the keyboard and begin to use 2-handed typing.
Speed 7-12 wpm with 70% accuracy
Grade 3: Speed 10-15 wpm with 75% accuracy
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The Lee staff has worked to develop procedures for drop off and pick up of students to ensure student safety.
Please observe the following locations:
Drop Off
K/1 – Gym
2/3- Exterior doors #41
Pick Up
K/1 – Front entrance
2/3 – Exterior door #41
Staff brings the students into the building starting at 7:45. Exterior doors are closed at 7:50 to ensure students are
in class by the start of the day. If any student arrives after that time, please report to the front office.
For the safety of all children and family members, please use the marked crosswalks at each parking lot.
When it is raining or too cold (feel like temperature of 15 degrees), students will be allowed to enter the building
beginning at 7:35 when staff arrive for supervision.
Dentist R Us will be here on Friday, November 8. Applications will be sent home with students in Friday Folders.
Parents who would like their children to participate should fill out the form completely and return it to the school
by November 1. Thank you!
On the last Friday of each month, the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) committee has a True
Blue assembly. Each teacher picks one boy and one girl who has shown the PBIS behaviors (Respectful,
Responsible, and Safe). Two grade levels meet in the cafeteria and the teachers recognize the students and explain
why the students were chosen. The students receive a certificate and a bumper sticker. This is another way that
Lee Elementary supports the PBIS program and recognizes student behavior.
September Staff of the Week
Congratulations to the following Staff Members who were nominated by fellow team members:
MRS. STUDER (3RD GRADE)
MRS. WALTERS (3RD GRADE)
MRS. LAGROIS (TITLE 1)
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This school year is starting off to a great start. The PTO just kicked off our annual World’s Finest Chocolate
fundraiser. It is important to be successful in this fundraiser so we can fund things throughout the school year for
students and staff. There are a lot of upcoming events for October which include:
Scholastic Fall Bookfair is the week of October 7th in the Lee Library
Spirit Wear website will be up and running until October 15th
PTO’s 3rd annual MOM PROM tickets will go on sale October 1st.
PTO is hosting a Science Assembly on October 24th for Kindergarten through 5th graders
TRUNK or TREAT will be Friday, October 25th from 6:00-8:00. This is a huge gift the PTO gives back to
the students with decorated trunks, candy, games, petting zoo, food, and much more!!
MSU Farm Lab will be coming the week of October 28th which is also available for grades Kindergarten
through 5th grade.
As you can see, the PTO is always busy doing things and we would love for everyone to come join us at a meeting
and help make this a successful school year. The next PTO meeting will be held Wednesday, October 2nd at 3:00
pm in the Lee School Library. Everyone is invited and we would love to see you there.
This year’s celebrations will take place on November 1st. This is a half day of school with dismissal at 11:15.
There will be a parade at Lee Elementary and classroom activities. More information and details will be sent home
in Friday folders at the date gets closer.
Will L. Lee is signed up with the Kroger Community Rewards Program
Please sign up:
Go to www.kroger.com
Go to register if you need to make an account
Or go to sign in if you have an account
Log in, then go to the Community Rewards Tab
Go to the orange tab for the school name
Search for Will L. Lee Elementary #23846
Click that you support us and you are done
Will L. Lee Elementary should show up on the bottom of your Kroger receipt
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Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 2 Count Day
PTO Meeting 3:00
Oct. 7-11 Book Fair/Spirit Week
Oct. 9-10 Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct. 9-11 Half Days
Oct. 9 Fire Prevention Program (PreK-3rd grade)
Oct. 16 PTO Meeting 3:00
Oct. 25 PBIS True Blue Assembly – Caution and Safety
Nov. 1 Classroom Halloween Celebrations
Please visit the Richmond Community Schools website to view the district calendar.
www.richmond.k12.mi.us
Please visit the district website for information regarding the November 5th bond proposal.
http://richmond.k12.mi.us/2019_bond_proposal
Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights
Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military
status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment.
Inquiries related to any nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Superintendent, 35276 Division Road, Richmond, MI 48062,
2019 September True Blue Students
2nd Grade Beckett Cramton (Schroeder) Dylan Finley (Goddard) Layla Kleinhans (Coenen) Logan Locke (Coenen) McKenna Miron (Schroeder) Chloe Peebles (Hunter) Charles Schoof (Hunter) Hannah Stefforia (Goddard)
3rd Grade Javier Acevedo-Leon (Radoicic) Kennedy Barrand (Walters) Ashlyn Kramer (Radoicic) Nathan Ottenbacher (Studer) Airalyn Primeau (Studer) Brady Scott (Walters) Alexis Stathopoulos (Barrett) Joshua Varga (Barrett)
Pre School Navi Forsyth (Ottenbacher/Cella) Lana Hentschel (Thurman/Rich) Dominic Hirst (Thurman/Rich) Brody Hunter (Machowski) Landon Krause (Ottenbacher/Cella) Claire Winget (Machowski) Kindergarten Charlotte Bulski (McCoy) Lucas Gutierrez (Llombart) Lincoln LaRowe (Stevenson) Jacob Lipscomb (Gibson) Aaliyah Martin (Gibson) Tyrus Puruleski (Charlebois) Jaiden Sears (McCoy) Easton Stier (Stevenson) Zoe Thoms (Llombart) Karlee Wilson (Charlebois) 1st Grade Lucas Borkowski (VanSledright) Karsyn Chase (Kania) Lily Goodhue (Constance) Keegan Kleinhans (Ranger) Liam McClane (Kania) Amelia Moore (Dorsey) Ava Myers (Ranger) Bryce Rush (Constance) Andrew Szafranski (Dorsey) Mackenzie Wyckstandt (VanSledright)
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