Category Archives: Elementary School
Randels Students Meet Johnathan Rand!
Two classes from Randels Elementary (Mr. Moses and Mrs. Linda Johnson’s) went to the Flint Public Library on a field trip to meet Johnathan Rand. He taught the kids, “Reading isn’t something you do it’s a place you go.”
Mrs. Hotchkiss Class Receives Donation
Mrs. Hotchkiss’ class was blessed once again with some wonderful supplies donated through donors choose! Mrs. Hotchkiss put in a proposal for wireless headphones and educational games for her interactive whiteboard through donorschoose.org. Several generous donors from all over the United States help her meet that goal. Her students are able to practice the skills that have been taught to them independently during their computer station time. Mrs. Hotchkiss stated “They get so excited about using the new games and interactive whiteboard. I get excited too, because I know they are practicing the skills that I have already taught them.”
Volunteering at Rankin
Please remember, if you would like to volunteer at Rankin or participate in classroom events or field trips, you must complete a volunteer application before doing so. Applications are available in the main office and only take a few minutes to complete. Reminder – a copy of your driver’s license or state identification must be submitted with the application.
In order to provide safety to our students, a simple background check will be completed. Mrs. McGilvery will contact parents only if there is a problem. I f you do not hear back from the school, please know that your will be cleared to participate.
Volunteer applications must be renewed every year.
Dillon McTeacher Night!
Our McTeacher night was a success! Thanks to all that showed their support!
Randels Students Work Together to Become Responsible Leaders
On August 26th fifth grade students and Randels teachers spent a beautiful day together problem solving, sharing ideas, and learning that their is no “I” in teamwork. Students will now have regular jobs around the school demonstrating their commitment to keeping Randels a safe, fun, and respectable place to learn. Students work in the media center, the office, the school store, and many other important jobs throughout the school. Stop by sometime and check out our amazing RAM Squad.
Dye YouthQuest Update
This past week really took flight! Our first field trip of the year was to Owosso Community Airport on Saturday, where Major Tim Harwood, Airport Manager and also a member of Civil Air Patrol showed our students what an airplane hangar looks like. The students also learned how the planes are stored and tied down to the ground in case of bad weather. An Emergency Location Transmitter was hidden and the students used Urban Direction Finding equipment to locate it, just like they were on a real search and rescue mission.
Students in fourth and fifth made duct tape wallets and purses. Kindergarten and first graders worked on their yoga positions. Second grade made slime out of cornstarch and shaving cream.
Second through fifth graders will be marching in the C-A Homecoming parade on October 11th. Go C-A!
Any questions, please call Donna Arnold at 810-922-1965.
Dye Elementary Title I News
Parents often ask how they can be involved in their child’s education when they are working or busy with younger children. Here are some ways to be involved without ever leaving home:
- Check your child’s backpack every night for important notes and papers.
- Look for the blue homework folder every week to see how your child is doing. Write a note back to the teacher if you have any questions.
- Read to your child or listen to him/her read to you. Try to do this for fifteen minutes every night.
- Simply ask your child about school. Many children will just answer with “fine” or “Nothing”. Ask again and talk about what they are learning.
