May 28 2026 | Volume 44, Issue 35

WATCH FOR THE “DONE”

It's getting closer to the end of the school year and students are finishing up subjects.  If a folder, spiral, or workbook comes home with "Done" written across the cover, that item does not need to be returned to school.  All work inside has been checked and corrected.  You will see more of these coming home in our last few weeks.

BUZZING FOR BEE DAYS!

Last Week of School

Mon., June 8th & Tue., June 9th

Monday Morning, June 8th, 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 9th 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 each level for Foreign Languages, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, Math Facts, Language Arts, and Math Concepts bees. Math Facts will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

There will be one additional whole-school winner for the Language Arts, Math Facts, and Spelling Bees.

Good luck to all of the students!

🌿 Save the Date: Year-End Field Trip

Digging for Fossils! 🌿

Wed., June 10th

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Destination: Fossil Park — rich in prehistoric fossils over 375 million years old

Fun Fact: Students may find museum-quality fossils and keep what they discover

Meet Time:

• Arrive at park around 9:00 AM
• Meet at school at 8:00 AM if transportation is needed

Location: 5705 Centennial Road, Sylvania, Ohio

Bring:

• Old toothbrush
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Substantial lunch
• Water bottles

Do NOT Bring: Metal tools (not permitted)

Weather Reminder: The fossil pit can get very hot — bring extra water and sun protection

Travel Note: Nearby road construction may reroute GPS directions through side streets

Bonus Activities: Nearby biking/hiking trails and city park make it easy to turn the trip into a full-day outing

GAMES & READ-A-THON

Last Week of School

Thursday, June 11th

On Thursday, June 11th, 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.

4 PM Dismissal ... NO EXTENDED AFTERNOON PROGRAM

YEAR-END PICNIC & AWARDS

Thursday, June 11th 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, 6-11-26

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

DEPARTURE TIME: 9 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: 248-606-5448

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:

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

Keep in mind we have nut allergies, so any food with tree nuts 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.

🌟 Double the Discovery:

Two Summer Camp Strands This Year! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Steppingstone’s 2026 Summer Camps are expanding with a second strand of camps this year—giving families even more opportunities to explore, create, build, and discover all summer long!



From hands-on engineering and technology camps to fiber arts, baking science, movement, social skills, and scientific research, this year’s expanded lineup reflects Steppingstone’s commitment to engaging the whole child through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

📅 Camps run from June 22 – July 31

📍 Located at Steppingstone School in PARC, Plymouth

🔗 Register online at bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26

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

Shuh Yuan Liou & Shau Ching Tang

$1,000 to $4,999

Alex Lau & Jenny Huang

Chong & Yong Son

Dorothea Coffin

Fran Eldis

Hedy Zablocki

Mary Gage

Yong Pan

$500 to $999

Bert Nisbet

David Liou

Dorothy Linzell

Joyce Li

Michelle Belt

Stepping Stones Wellness Center

$100 to $499

Bill Sadowski

Chris Isberg

Chung-Yao Tong

Cristina Hauncher

Jeff Sly

Joanne Chang

Kiyo & Reef Morse

Liqun Yang

Minghung Hsu

Maechi Chue

Michelle & Perry Gill

Rebecca Tochet

Richard Niemisto

Robert & Jenny Schiff

Shari Dudek

Simon Margules

Susan Mero

Yuliya Koval

$50 to $99

Anne Sweeney

James & Alicia Phillips

Jason Roder

Joan Onkka

Kroger's

Lei Wang

Shuyi Peng

Up to $50

Aurelia White

Cassie Schiff

Finnley Schiff

Barbara Malnar-Styke

Francis Hyun

In Memoriam of Max Roder, from Fran Eldis

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

OMAX 1.3MP USB 2.0 C-Mount Microscope Camrea for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux

https://omaxmicroscope.com/products/a3513u

Donated by the Schiff family



ADOPT-A-SALMON

Thank you to our Adopt-A-Salmon donors ($10 per adopted salmon):

Dorothy Linzell -- adopted Fin & Barb

Aliya -- adopted Summer & Aggro

Mrs. Coffin -- adopted Angela, Ray, Nick & George

Dr. & Mrs. Morse -- adopted Isabella, Harrison, Sawyer, Rory, Oliver, Jax, Colette, Nadia & Sophie

Jacob - adopted Waffles, Pom Pom, Blanket and Major Meowser

Francis - Delta, Ay Mi Gato, Captain Rex

Aurelia & Elijah - Amethyst & Emerald

Mr. Roder - Louis, Moses, Jerome, & Samuel

Fran Eldis - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa

Hedy Zablocki - Thateusz, Grazyna, Jeronym, Jadzia, Zbigniew

Cassie - Chomp

Finnley - Tornado