November 13, 2025 | Volume 44, Issue 11

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 4th. 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 is an Oakland County Parks Family Fun Passbook. The second prize is a Plymouth Night Out for Family of Four!!

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 school’s 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!

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Wed. - Fri., Nov. 26-28th

Just a reminder that we will be closed for Thanksgiving break next Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th.

MSU TOLLGATE EVENT --

Holiday at the Farm

MSU Tollgate are hosting a "Holiday on the Farm" program on Saturday, December 6th, between 10 am and 4 pm. It will include wagon rides, visits with the farm animals, seasonal crafts like cookie decorating, holiday-themed photo opportunities, kid-friendly games and activities, and access to a small holiday-themed Makers' Market, in addition to the obligatory visit from Santa.

If you're interested, buying your tickets ahead is the better deal: $10/adult and $5/kid, as opposed to $12/adult and $8/kid at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/holiday-at-the-farm-2025

Annual Giving 2025-2026

We would like to thank everyone who made an Annual Giving donation in the 2025-2026 school year.

$5,000 to $9,999

$1,000 to $4,999

Fran Eldis

$500 to $999

Hedy Zablocki

$100 to $499

$50 to $99

James & Alicia Phillips

Up to $50

In-Kind

Volunteers

Auction Chair

Barbara Malnar-Styke

Auction Acquisitions

Michelle Belt

Dena Nehme

Brad Styke

SMART Center Chair

Dr. Reef Morse

Marketing

Jorge Contreras