January 29, 2026 | Volume 44, Issue 19

Table of Contents

  • Welcome Aurelia! Our Newest Student
  • 🧱✨ Auction Item of the Week: Be the Winning Bidder and Build the Ultimate Universe With the LEGO® Collector’s Mega Bundle
  • Join us to Celebrate January Achievements at Spirit Day! Fri., Feb. 8th
  • Here is the Latest Info About the MAGC Spring Conference
  • Apply for the MAGC Summer Camp Scholarships: $500 Each

Upcoming Events

WED, Feb 4

11:30 am -12:30 pm, Open House #2


FRI, Feb 6

12:30 pm, Spirit Day Lunch & Assembly


FRI - MON, Feb 13 - 16

NO SCHOOL

Presidents' Day Weekend

WELCOME AURELIA!

Our Newest Student

We are so excited to welcome a new student to our Steppingstone family!


Aurelia, a Gr. 4 student, joined our Student Body on Tuesday so be sure to introduce yourselves and welcome her parents, Rachel & Christopher, when you have a chance.

🧱✨ AUCTION ITEM of the WEEK:

Be the Winning Bidder and

Build the Ultimate Universe With the

LEGO® Collector’s Mega Bundle

Calling all builders, gamers, and design lovers—this Featured Silent Auction Item is a dream come true! Our LEGO® Collector’s Mega Bundle brings together five incredible LEGO sets, spanning pop culture, gaming, engineering, art, and iconic design.


🚀 This bundle includes:

  • Super Marioâ„¢ Piranha Plant – a bold, display-worthy classic
  • Cherry Blossoms – a stunning LEGO botanical set with elegant flair
  • Adidas Superstar Shoe – an iconic sneaker reimagined brick by brick
  • Pagani Utopia Hypercar – sleek, high-performance engineering in LEGO form
  • Minecraft Blaze Bridge – action-packed building straight from the Nether


Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO collector, a Minecraft adventurer, a car enthusiast, or simply love immersive builds, this set has something for everyone. Display them proudly—or enjoy hours of hands-on fun assembling your own mini multiverse.


Buy Your Auction Tickets Now for Your Chance to Bid on This and Other Items!

JOIN US to CELEBRATE

January Achievements at Spirit Day!

Fri., Feb. 6th

We are excited to announce that our next Spirit Day is just around the corner! Join us at 12:30 pm for lunch on Friday, February 6th as we come together to celebrate the achievements of our students during the month of January.


Lunch Invitation for Parents and Special Guests

Parents, we warmly welcome you and any special guests to join us for lunch on this special day. Sharing a meal together adds to the sense of community and makes the celebration even more meaningful. If you plan to attend, please inform Mr. Liou or Mrs. Dudek.

HERE IS THE LATEST INFO ABOUT

THE MAGC SPRING CONFERENCE

APPLY FOR MAGC SUMMER CAMP

SCHOLARSHIPS:  $500 EACH

The Michigan Association for Gifted Children is pleased to announce that in 2026 it will once again offer summer scholarships for students seeking a rewarding summer experience (camp, class, etc.). This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Interested students can use our online application, which provides applicants with an easy, streamlined application method.


To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be nominated by a current MAGC member (parent, teacher, family friend, etc.). Let Mrs. Morse know if you would like her to nominate. You can also become an MAGC member in order to sponsor someone. Membership is only $40 per year, and you can join online on the MAGC Website (www.migiftedchild.com). Membership status will be verified prior to award announcements. Winners must agree to submit verification that the scholarship money was used as planned as well as a short review of the summer experience for possible publication in MAGC's e-Images.


The online application is available until the deadline of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026. Applications must be received online by the deadline to be considered for an award. There are no exceptions to this due date. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. To apply, go directly to the scholarship application form on the MAGC Website (www.migiftedchild.com).


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

Chong & Yong Son

Dorothea Coffin

Fran Eldis

Shuh Yuan Liou & Shau Ching Tang

Yong Pan


$500 to $999

David Liou

Hedy Zablocki

Michelle Belt

Stepping Stones Wellness Center


$100 to $499

Chris Isberg

Joanne Chang

Joyce Li

Liqun Yang

Minghung Hsu


$50 to $99

James & Alicia Phillips

Kroger's


Up to $50

Jason Roder


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

WISHLIST



A subscription to Highlights Children's Magazine

https://shop.highlights.com/

Donated by Barbara Malnar-Styke

ADOPT-A-SALMON


Thank you to our Adopt-A-Salmon donors:


Dorothy Linzell -- adopted 2

Aliya Nehme -- adopted 2

Mrs. Coffin -- adopted 4

 
 
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