Bike Rodeo at Randels Elementary
Randels Elementary students were treated with bike safety lessons by Mott Community College’s Department of Public Safety. Students learned the importance of bike safety and wearing the proper helmets. Check out all the wonderful photos. Also, click here to view a video of event on ABC News!
Bluegill Boat Launch Free Fishing Day
Get away, and right away, with free fishing fun this Saturday, 
June 7 at Bluegill Boat Launch! Come catch the fishing fever at the 10th Annual Kids Fishing Derby from 9am to 2pm. Bring fishing gear if you have it. We’ll supply the bait, the boats, the experts and lunch! A limited number of rods and reels will be available for kids who do not have their own. This is a FREE event for families, all ages and abilities (purchase of an annual or daily parking pass is required for entrance into the facility).
And this is just the beginning of all the summer fun we have planned in Genesee County Parks. Check out the free Kids Fishing Club programs at Buell Lake County Park in July and August and the 4th Annual Catfish for a Cause Tournament at Walleye Pike Boat Launch in August. Click here to request a copy of our 2014 Family Fun Guide for over 900 family friendly programs.
Annual Asbestos Notification Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools 2014 – 2015 School Year
In accordance with Section 763.84 of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), or the “Asbestos in Schools Rule,” Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is notifying employees and building occupants, or their legal guardians, of activities conducted within the past school year involving the asbestos inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and periodic surveillance activities, that are planned or in progress at School District facilities.
During the upcoming school year (the “2014 – 2015 School Year” – September 2014 through August 2015), Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools has planned the following activities related to asbestos-containing materials throughout the School District:
• Six Month Periodic Surveillances: Six month periodic surveillances will be completed every six months and continue on a regular six month schedule (next two scheduled rounds will occur in January and July of 2014 or 2015).
• Three Year Re-inspections: The EPA requires that each school district re-inspect all known and assumed asbestos-containing materials once every three years. The three year re-inspection activities for all Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools facilities were completed in July 2013. Therefore, the next three year re-inspections are due in the summer of 2016.
• Asbestos Abatement Projects – Scheduled: As of the construction of this document, no projects have been scheduled. When necessary to support renovations of building operations, abatement will be completed by trained and accredited personnel.
During the previous twelve months (the “2013 – 2014 School Year” – September 2013 through August 2014), Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools completed the following activities related to asbestos-containing materials throughout t School District:
• Six Month Periodic Surveillances: Six month periodic surveillance activities were completed in January and July of 2013.
AHERA Management Plans are available for review in each school building office or at the CACS Administration Building (G-3475 Court Street, Flint, Michigan). Summaries for all of the asbestos abatement projects conducted prior to the 2014 – 2015 School Year are located at each building in their AHERA Management Plan, while complete documentation is maintained in the CACS Administration Building.
Questions regarding the asbestos program for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools may be addressed to Mr. Dave Klinck, Operations Supervisor for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools at (810) 591-3220.
2014 CA Tennis Camp
The 2014 Tennis camp for grades for students in 7th-12th grade will be June 16 – Aug. 1 at the CAHS Tennis Courts at 1300 N. Linden Road, Flint, MI 48532. The camp will be on Monday, Wednesday 
and Thursdays with beginners from 9-10:30 am and intermediate/advanced from 10:30 am – 12 pm. There will be no classes the week of June 30-July 4. If you have a tennis racquet, please bring it with you. We do have a few on hand for those who need to borrow one.
Pre-registration is required with a fee of $100 per session, payable to C/A Community Education at 1181 W. Scottwood, Flint, MI 48507.
Please call 810-591-3600 for more information and to register.
Payable to: C/A Community Education
1181 W. Scottwood
Flint, MI 48507
Call 810-591-3600 for more information & to register.
Annual Asbestos Notification 2014–15 School Year
In accordance with Section 763.84 of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), or the “Asbestos in Schools Rule,” Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is notifying employees and building occupants, or their legal guardians, of activities conducted within the past school year involving the asbestos inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and periodic surveillance activities, that are planned or in progress at School District facilities.
During the upcoming school year (the “2014 – 2015 School Year” – September 2014 through August 2015), Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools has planned the following activities related to asbestos-containing materials throughout the School District:
• Six Month Periodic Surveillances: Six month periodic surveillances will be completed every six months and continue on a regular six month schedule (next two scheduled rounds will occur in January and July of 2014 or 2015).
• Three Year Re-inspections: The EPA requires that each school district re-inspect all known and assumed asbestos-containing materials once every three years. The three year re-inspection activities for all Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools facilities were completed in July 2013. Therefore, the next three year re-inspections are due in the summer of 2016.
• Asbestos Abatement Projects – Scheduled: As of the construction of this document, no projects have been scheduled. When necessary to support renovations of building operations, abatement will be completed by trained and accredited personnel.
During the previous twelve months (the “2013 – 2014 School Year” – September 2013 through August 2014), Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools completed the following activities related to asbestos-containing materials throughout t School District:
• Six Month Periodic Surveillances: Six month periodic surveillance activities were completed in January and July of 2013.
AHERA Management Plans are available for review in each school building office or at the CACS Administration Building (G-3475 Court Street, Flint, Michigan). Summaries for all of the asbestos abatement projects conducted prior to the 2014 – 2015 School Year are located at each building in their AHERA Management Plan, while complete documentation is maintained in the CACS Administration Building.
Questions regarding the asbestos program for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools may be addressed to Mr. Dave Klinck, Operations Supervisor for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools at (810) 591-3220.
Graduation Information
June 5 – MANDATORY Commencement Practice at Perani’s Event Center promptly at 9:30 a.m.! (At least 1 student each of the last 3 years has not walked due to missing this mandatory practice.) Commencement begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp! Seniors MUST report by 6:15 p.m.
Commencement Expectations:
Attire
- Males: Dress shirts, dress slacks, dress shoes (No T-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes or beach sandals)
- Females: Street-length dresses, skirts, or dress slacks, dress shoes (No T-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes or beach sandals/flip flops)
Behavior Expectations
- This is a ceremony!
- Demonstrate pride, class, and dignity
- Side conversations, “Cat Calls,” and noise makers or signs of any kind are not only rude and obnoxious, but they are also prohibited
- Nothing can be placed/painted on the caps other than the provided tassel
- Parents are not allowed down on the staging area
Post Graduation Party
A fantastic and safe way to spend time with your classmates for perhaps the last time. Tickets will be available the night of the post-Grad Party from 10:00-11:30 p.m. for $25.
Robotics LED Light Bulb
Help support Robotics programs by ordering your LED light bulb today! Cost $10 each and we have some in stock for immediate delivery. Get all the details on the bulbs by emailing ellenc@bigmo314.com. Photo is not of actual light bulb.
Robotics Meijer Rewards
The Robotics program is enrolled in Meijer Community Rewards. Our number is 123742. Sign up and let your card support us when you do your regular shopping! If you have any questions, visit the Meijer website at Meijer.com/rewards. Thank you for your support!
Dillon Elementary Talent Show
Mrs. Hall organized a school wide talent show for Dillon Elementary. As you can see from the photos below, the show was a huge success with students from every grade. Thank you so much Mrs. Hall and students for sharing your talents with us!
Dillon Elementary Thanks Its Volunteers
Every year we like to thank our Volunteers for their help throughout the school year. Our volunteers range from parents, grandparents, uncles, siblings, church members, high school students and even college students! We celebrate them and thank them for their continued support all year long!
