November 21, 2024 | Volume 43, Issue 12

TURN IN YOUR TICKETS

Winterfest Pre-Auction Raffle

Our last round to announce the student winner for selling the most pre-auction raffle tickets will be held during the December Spirit Day on Thursday, December 5th. There will still be a week between this and the Winterfest event to aim for the cumulative ticket-selling winner! 

The first prize of this pre-auction raffle will be a Family Fun Pack - Detroit Zoo & Oakland County Parks. The second prize will be just as enticing as it is a Wine-Tasting Party for up to 16 guests!!

To purchase tickets, you can talk to current families, faculty, and trustees or call the school at 248-957-8200. You do not need to be present at the event to win!

MAKE A SPLASH:

Adopt-a-Salmon and

Support Our Students Today!

This year, Steppingstone students are diving into a hands-on learning experience with the Salmon-in-the-Classroom project again! Through this exciting program, students are exploring the fascinating life cycle of salmon—from eggs to fry to adult fish—while gaining a deeper appreciation for ecological systems and conservation efforts.

Come spring, the students will embark on a special journey to release their salmon into the Detroit River, contributing to the restoration of local waterways. But that’s not all—Steppingstone is inviting the community to join in on the fun! For just $10, you can "Adopt-a-Salmon”. As an adopter, you’ll receive a personalized certificate naming your fish and the satisfaction of supporting this unique educational program.  

Proceeds from the "Adopt-a-Salmon" campaign will help maintain the students' live science tanks, which house a variety of life, including salmon, a saltwater ecosystem, and even tortoises!  

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fin-tastic adventure. Contact us today at 248-957-8200 to adopt your salmon and support Steppingstone students in their mission to learn and grow!

SUPPORT OUR AUCTION COMMITTEE -

Join the Fun & Make a Difference!

We’re gearing up for our 32nd Annual Benefit Auction: “A Western Hoedown”, and we need your help to make it a rootin’ tootin’ success!

Our auction committee is hard at work, but we can’t do it alone. We’re calling on our wonderful community to support us with donations. Every contribution helps to ensure the event’s success and supports the incredible education and enrichment we provide for our gifted students, so give now.

How Can You Help?

We’re seeking donations for three of our most exciting features:

• Silent Auction Baskets: Do you have items that would make a great themed basket? Whether it’s spa essentials, cooking tools, or kid-friendly activities, we’d love to include your creative ideas!
• Unique Items: We were just donated an artisan fountain pen carved from walnut wood from a Morse tree, housed in a hand-carved wooden box as well.

• Pick-a-Prize Items: Gift cards & chocolates make fantastic additions to our popular Pick-a-Prize table.

Your donations are more than items – they’re opportunities to enhance the lives of our students and support their growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

How to Donate:

Simply fill out the acquisition part of our Auction tri-fold and drop off your items at Steppingstone School or email us at auction@steppingstoneschool.org to arrange a pickup. The earlier, the better – donations received by March 28, 2025, will be featured in our keepsake catalog!

Let’s Saddle Up and Make This Event Shine!

Together, we can create a memorable night filled with fun, laughter, and generosity. If you have questions or need inspiration for donations, feel free to contact our auction team.

Thank you for your support – we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table (or basket)!

Donate Today and Make a Difference!

Visit www.steppingstoneschool.org/steppingstone-auction-2025/ for more details or you can download the Auction tri-fold. 

Let’s make “A Western Hoedown” a night to remember! Yeehaw!

WALK OF TREES

DECORATING

We have been selected again to participate in this year’s Walk of Trees down at Kellogg Park! In school, students will be designing their own ornaments to hang on our tree and as long as weather permits, we will be decorating our tree before going on Thanksgiving break next week! 

Tree viewing will begin on Friday, November 29th, and end on Friday, January 3, 2025.

WATCH/LISTEN TO THE NEWS FOR

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Winter Weather is Coming

With the first snow of the year, it's a good time to remind you that Steppingstone closes with the Plymouth-Canton school district. Please keep an ear on the news in the mornings so you aren't caught off-guard.

If roads are unsafe in your area, please do not bring your child to school, but call and let us know that you won't be in.

ENJOY THANKSGIVING BREAK!

Wed. - Fri., Nov. 27th - 29th

Just a reminder that we will be closed for Thanksgiving break next Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.

ATTEND AN MSU TOLLGATE EVENT

"Holiday at the Farm"

Sat., Dec. 7th

MSU Tollgate is holding their second annual "Holiday at the Farm" event on December 7th. The event runs 9 am to 2:30 pm, and includes hayrides, photography, and of course the inevitable visit with Santa. Admission is $10 per person (kids 2 and under can visit for free), with more information and pre-registration available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/holiday-at-the-farm-2024.

Volunteers

Auction Chair

Chris Isberg

Auction Acquisitions

Michelle Belt, Chair

Anthony Bonanni

Dena Nehme

Brad Styke

SMART Center Chair

Robert Schiff

SPARC Chair

Michelle Tan

Marketing

Jorge Contreras

Yearbook & Keepsake Editor

Barbara Malnar-Styke