June 5, 2025 | Volume 43, Issue 37

FOR FRIDAY, PLEASE NOTE 

THIS CHANGE IN LOCATION for SCHOOL ENTRY

Due to the PARC Parking Lot Resurfacing

PARC has begun their parking lot resurfacing project this week and will only affect our entry/departure tomorrow, Friday, June 6th. Student entry & departure will be at the loop by the handicap ramp near the elevator and swimming pool. Teachers will wait until all their students have arrived and will go to the classroom together. 

You can enter the lot through the Adams entrance closest to the tennis courts or off of Main St. Only areas noted in green will be available to drive on.

BUZZING FOR BEE DAYS!

Last Week of School

Mon., June 9th & Tue., June 10th

Monday Morning, June 9th, will be Clean-Up Morning when students will clear out everything from their desks and do a deep-clean of their desks, cubbies, shelves, and drawers. We will thoroughly dust, sweep, and vacuum the entire classroom space in preparation for summer camps.

As soon as the cleaning is done, we begin our first Bee Day! Classroom Bees (science, social studies, math concepts) will be held.

Tuesday, June 10th is our day for whole-school bees (spelling, math facts, language arts). The only items students need for these days are themselves, their brains, lunch, and a Power Reading book!

Certificates will be awarded to each of the Bee winners at the Awards Ceremony and Potluck, so don’t miss it!

There will be one winner for Foreign Languages. There will be one additional whole-school winner for each of the following bees: Language Arts, Math Facts & Spelling.

For the Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Math Facts, Language Arts, and Math Concepts Bees, there will be winners for each classroom: (1) Gr. K-2, and (2) Gr. 3-4.

Good luck to all of the students!

🌿 SAVE THE DATE: YEAR-END FIELD TRIP

to Matthaei Botanical Gardens! 🌿

Wed., June 11th

ACTIVITIES: Students will tour the indoor conservatory to see plants native to tropical, temperate, and arid climates. They will also walk the outdoor gardens and trails, seeing a variety of native trees and plants while completing a scavenger hunt and leaf rubbings. 

DATE: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

DEPARTURE TIME: Meet there at 10AM. Students whose parents cannot attend should be brought to school at the normal time.

RETURN TIME: Once activities are completed, you may leave at your leisure. Students whose parents are not on the trip will be brought back to school for dismissal.

ADDRESS:  1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

APPAREL:  Appropriate school attire. Dress for the weather.

MEAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Bring your own lunch. We will eat outside at the picnic grove.

PLEASE NOTE:  Admission is free, but parking is $2.40 per hour per car. There are meters on the lot.

NOTE WHAT STUDENTS CAN BRING

To the Last Day of School

For Games & Read-A-Thon

Thursday, June 12th

On Thursday, June 12th, our last day of school, our students will spend the morning playing board games and card games. We may even have a chess tournament if there is enough interest. We have plenty of games at school but if your child has a favorite they'd like to bring, they are welcome to do so. Please be sure to label with your last name.

The afternoon will be a relaxing time with a Read-a-Thon. Students need to bring plenty of books to read. They may choose any books to read throughout the afternoon, but please no magazines, comics, or graphic novels.

Students may bring in sleeping bags, blankets, and/or pillows. They may bring one SMALL stuffed animal if they choose. Please make sure that all belongings are clearly labeled with your child’s name so we can be sure all items get back to their owners. Please do not send in more items than your child can carry in one trip.

4PM Dismissal ... NO EXTENDED AFTERNOON PROGRAM

COME TO THE LAST EVENT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR,

THE YEAR-END PICNIC & AWARDS

& Note What to Bring for the Day!

Thursday, June 12th 6 PM

CLASSROOM and/or TEACHER: Whole school

ACTIVITIES & HOW THEY ENRICH THE CURRICULUM: Year-end potluck is a chance for families to have a meal together while celebrating student achievement. The Awards Ceremony will follow the potluck and students will receive recognition for their contributions and hard work this year. Bee winners will receive their certificates, and students will be performing some final songs.

DATE: Thursday, 6-12-25

ARRIVAL TIME: 6 pm (although families are welcome to come earlier to play)

DEPARTURE TIME: 8 pm

ADDRESS: 46640 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170

DIRECTIONS: Located on Ann Arbor Trail between Beck and Sheldon Roads and directly across from McClumpha Road.

SHELTER: We have reserved the main shelter, Shelter 2, which is the first parking lot on the right and closest to the Splash Park.

CONTACT: Mr. Liou

PHONE: 248-894-5655

APPAREL: There is a Splash Park so if you’d like to play in that, swimwear, towels, sunscreen may be suitable. However, students will also be performing so should bring a cover up or change of clothes as well. There is also a playscape, play structure, bike and hike trail and a stream that runs through the park so play clothes and close-toed shoes are appropriate.

POTLUCK ARRANGEMENTS: Each family should bring a dish that serves 10-12 people to share. All families should bring their own beverages and picnicware (plates, bowls, forks, spoons, knives, napkins, etc.). Suggested contributions are:

• Engerer family: Salad or a large veggie tray
• Kemp & Hyun families: Side dish
• Schiff, Styke, and Nehme families: Main dish

Keep in mind we have seafood & nut allergies, so any food with tree nuts, peanuts, or seafood should be avoided.

OTHER NEEDS: Parents are responsible for the safety and chaperoning of their own children at the park, especially the Playscape. Teachers will be focused on events and programs. Bathrooms are available right by the shelter.

PARK RULES: No pets are allowed at the park or in the shelters, no adhesive attachments (to put up signs), glitter, streamers, confetti, silly string or any items that contain glitter and/or confetti. No bull horns, radios, PA systems, alcohol, or smoking are allowed. The park closes at 8 pm.

ICELANDIC SKYR (SKEE-er) TORTE

The Early Elementary class wrapped up their Social Studies unit on Iceland this week. Icelandic is virtually identical to the language the Vikings spoke more than 1000 years ago.  It is the oldest modern European language. We tried a few simple words and phrases. 

At long last, it was time to eat! Our dish had to be refrigerated for at least two hours before eating it, so we prepared it before recess. Each student got to crunch up six graham crackers for the crust. Then they got to mix in spoonfuls of vanilla Skyr (similar to yogurt) and plain yogurt into the bowl of freshly whipped cream. Finally, blueberries were de-stemmed and sprinkled on top. Then it was time for the refrigerator.

Skyr is enjoyed by Icelanders at any time of day! This particular recipe is likely a breakfast food, as it is not very sweet. A dessert recipe would have included some sugar. We made enough for the entire school to try a small piece. Try it at home!

Bláberjaskyrterta (blueberry skyr torte)

Ingredients:

• 9 oz graham crackers (about 18)
• 3 ½ Tbl butter
• 9 oz plain skyr (yogurt)
• 9 oz vanilla skyr (yogurt)
• 16 oz whipping cream
• 9 oz blueberries

Directions:

1. Crunch up the graham crackers, melt the butter, and mix together
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-in diameter cake pan
3. Whip the cream until it forms peaks, and carefully mix in the two types of skyr
4. Spoon mixture over the graham cracker base
5. Sprinkle blueberries on top and refrigerate for two hours before serving

Newest Donors

Fran Eldis and Kroger's

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