May 8, 2025 | Volume 43, Issue 33

BID ON THESE ITEMS NOW!

Bid on the following unsold items from our Auction last month. They will go to the highest bid received before the next publication of this newsletter so BID NOW! Call Jason at (248) 957-8200, office, or email him at: jroder@steppingstoneschool.org before May 15th.

A-28 Field Museum Ticket ($80)

Expires: 4/12/2026

A certificate for 6 general admission passes to the Field Museum of Natural History, in Chicago, IL. Expires 4/12/2026.

C-19 Tickets to the Jamestown-Yorktown Museum ($90)

Expires: 12/31/2025

Four complimentary passes to the Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorkstown. The museums are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

C-20 Family Fun Passbook ($240)

Expires: Most tickets expire 12/31/2026, but some expire 12/31/2025, so look first.

A book of coupons and passes to various activities in the Oakland County Parks system.

🎉 Meet Our Amazing Student Salmon Adopters!

This year’s Adopt-a-Salmon program brought out some truly creative and caring students! Take a look at the proud adopters and the fun names they chose:

• Francis Hyun: Lightning
• Finley Styke: Torpedo & Speedo
• Finnley Schiff: Lightning Strike & Thunder
• Cassie Schiff: Shimmer & Rainbow
• Aliya Nehme: Maleficent & Mal (inspired by Disney’s Descendants)

Thank you to all of our student adopters for showing such great care and creativity. Your enthusiasm made this year's program truly special! 🐟💙

JOIN DR. MORSE TO RELEASE YOUR SALMON

12 PM, Sat,. May 10th

@ Belanger Park

Take this opportunity to join Dr. Morse, especially if you have adoptees you’d personally like to release into the waters. We will be taking photos to post in the newsletter so come join us!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have adopted salmon this year! Funds raised will go towards the upkeep of our three (3) tanks for: tortoises, saltwater denizens, and salmon! Meet us for this year’s Salmon release at 12 Noon, Saturday, May 10th at Belanger Park.

If you are able to attend, please email Mr. Liou at dliou@steppingstoneschool.org.

COME TO OUR FINE ARTS FEST

An Exciting "Polynesian Parade"

Next THURSDAY, May 15th at 7 PM

Come celebrate with us at our last school event -- the Fine Arts Fest: a "Polynesian Parade".

Contribute to the atmosphere and wear Tropical Tops (Hawaiian shirts, Moana t-shirts, Leis, etc.) and plain pants/shorts!

In the spirit of our theme, bring finger foods to share: Tropical Fruits and Snacks as well as other Ethnic snacks.  

NO SCHOOL MAY 16th

Teacher Workday

There will be no school next Friday, May 16th.

Newest Donors

Yvette Koehler, Joan Raphael

For a full list of donors, see the Annual Giving page on our website.

Volunteers

Auction Chair

Chris Isberg

Auction Acquisitions

Michelle Belt, Chair

Dena Nehme

Brad Styke

SMART Center Chair

Robert Schiff

SPARC Chair

Michelle Tan

Marketing

Jorge Contreras

Yearbook & Keepsake Editor

Barbara Malnar-Styke