DATES AT A GLANCE

APRIL
14	Bible Release
	School Board Meeting – MCHS – 7:00 p.m.
15	PTO Meeting – Keicher Lounge – 6:00 p.m.
16	Credit Union Day
17	Spring Arbor University – Mrs. DuBois’ class - Big Brothers/Big Sisters – 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
	Good News Club – More information to follow
18	NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY	
22	Michigan Center Community Food Pantry – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
23	Credit Union Day
25	Keicher Parents’ Night Out – More information to follow
	Mother/Son Bowling – More information to follow
26	Rachel Kurtz – Family Concert – MC High School – 7:00 p.m. – Free Will Offering – All proceeds to benefit 	the MC Food Pantry
30	Credit Union Day
	3rd Grade Parent Mackinac Informational Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
MAY
2	6th Grade Camp - $35.00 due – Final Payment
	Storyfest – 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades – 9:30 – 11:55 a.m.
6	Puberty Education – Mr. Marry and Mrs. Mehney’s Classes – 12:40 – 2:00 p.m.
7	Credit Union Day
10	St. Aidan’s Breakfast – St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church – 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
12	School Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – MCHS
13	Spring Band Concert – 2:30 p.m. – West Gym
	Spring Band Concert – 7:00 p.m. – H.S. Auditorium
	Michigan Center Community Food Pantry – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
14	Credit Union – Last one of the year 
	Puberty Education – Mrs. Shurboff and Mrs. Rumsey’s Classes – 12:40 – 2:00 p.m.
	Mackinac Trip – Final Parent Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
16	Keicher Parent’s Night Out – More information to follow
19	4th Grade Mackinac Trip
	Track & Explore – 5th Grade – MIS – 8:30 a.m.  – 2:15 p.m.
20	4th Grade Mackinac Trip
	Track & Explore – 6th Grade– MIS – 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
21	4th Grade Mackinac Trip
22	5th Grade Trip to Tiger Stadium
26	NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
27	Michigan Center Community Food Pantry – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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1.  REMINDER – A $10.00 payment for the 5th grade trip to Tiger Stadium is due on April 11th and a $35.00 payment for 6th grade camp is due on May 2nd.  If you have not paid this final installment, please send payment in as soon as possible.  Thank you.

2.  TEACHER REQUESTS for the 2014-2015 school year are now being taken in the Keicher office.  We will continue to take requests during the month of April.  We have a super teaching staff at Keicher Elementary and are excited at the variety of teaching styles we can offer our students.  Requests must be written and have an educational reason to be considered for the placement. As much as we are able, we will honor requests made, but there are no guarantees. The deadline is April 25, 2014.

3.   MARCH IS READING MONTH – Our bike winners for our Accelerated Reader Challenge were Madison Kilburn - 3rd Grade and Caleb Hackney – 5th Grade.  Congratulations to everyone who participated in the reading challenge.

4. Allskate – Congratulations on a school record of 9409.3 AR points for “March is Reading Month”! You exceeded your goal of 9,000 AR points.  By doing so, the students that have met their personal goal will be able to go to Allskate on April 23rd (5th and 6th) and April 24th (3rd and 4th grades). We will be leaving at 8:40 a.m. and returning at 11:45 p.m.  Lunch schedules will be adjusted as needed so everyone will receive lunch when we return. There is no cost to the student but we encourage students to bring money for special skates, snack bar and laser tag.  

5.  SPRING PICTURES - Pictures were sent home several weeks ago for you to preview.  If you would like to purchase portraits, please return your payment and any un-purchased portraits to school as soon as possible.  Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated as we would like to conclude our school’s spring picture program.  A special thanks to the ones that have been so prompt in getting them returned.

6.  TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY – April 24 is the official “Take Your Child to Work Day”.  If you are planning on taking your son/daughter to work with you, they need to complete the appropriate form for it to count as an excused absence.  The forms are available in the Keicher office and need to be returned on the 25th when they return.  Thank you for your help in this matter.

7.  We have completed a school-wide head lice check.  As you are aware, it is necessary to treat more than just the hair.  It is a time consuming task, but it is the only way to reduce the cases of head lice.  If your child was sent home, after they are treated and your environment is treated, please bring him/her to the office to be checked.  Students should not return to their classrooms until they have been checked by the office.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

8.  HOOPS FOR HEART will take place during your student’s gym classes.  Forms went home this week.  All forms and donations need to be returned by Monday, April 21st.  All monies raised will be donated to the American Heart Association.  Thank you in advance for your support.

9.  THE JACKSON COUNTY FAIR has been in operation since 1953.  During those 161 years, we have had many exhibitors display their talents and hobbies.  We would really like to see what talents Jackson County students have, and what better way to show them off, but at the fair for all to see. All entries are free.  
  These projects not only get students involved in the community but they teach them lifelong lessons.  They will learn the responsibility of completing a project, time management skills, and they are able to use their creativity while having fun doing something they love.  They will also be able to promote and highlight the school where they attend.
  If you are interested in displaying a project, you may look at our premium book online for all of the wonderful options.  For example, we have photography, creative crafts, fine arts, home economics, etc.  You may even want to display something specific to your school district.  For more information, you may contact our office at 517-788-4405 or our website, www.jacksoncountyfair.net.

Attention All
Parents and Students
As of Monday, April 7, 2014

Charges for lunches will no longer be accepted

All balances need to be paid in full by the end of the school year.

BUS RIDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RIDE A DIFFERENT BUS OR GET OFF AT A STOP OTHER THAN THEIR OWN WITHOUT A NOTE WRITTEN BY A PARENT AND SIGNED BY THE OFFICE.  THE OFFICE MUST BE AWARE OF ANY BUS CHANGES.