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Upcoming Events
- Late Start for All Students: Click for InfoDistrict Announcements
Understanding Michigan's New Cut Scores
Please click HERE for a video that provides a look at the new State of Michigan cut scores for the MEAP and MME tests. It explores how they’ve been applied, how they may impact schools and students, and the concepts of career and college readiness.
KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT
Parents: Kindergarten Information Night for the 2012-13 school year will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012. Please click HERE for details.
Grand Blanc “Future Bobcats” Tennis Clinic 2012
Please join the Grand Girls /Boys Varsity and Jr. Varsity Tennis Players and Coaches Saturday, February 25, 2012 for an evening of tennis instruction, games, drills and pizza!
GB Community Education Brochure
Please click HERE to be redirected to the Grand Blanc Community Education website where you'll find more information regarding class offerings and scheduling.
A. J. Brendel Announcements
Spelling Bee
On Friday January 20, 2012 Brendel Elementary held their School Spelling Bee in the library. All the participants did a great job. The following students placed in the top of their grades.
4th Grade
Lauren Ruzylo
Hayden Shinabarger
Mary (Maggie) Bidleman (Alt)
Hayden Shinabarger
Mary (Maggie) Bidleman (Alt)
5th Grade
Caitlin Edgar
Jonathan Carmody
Molly Sivosky (Alt)
They will be in the Grand Blanc Schools District Spelling Bee at McFarlan Library in the next few weeks.
We would also like to thank the judges and word caller for the awesome job they did. Good Luck Bulldogs at
the District Bee.
the District Bee.
SUPER BOWL
Super Bowl Fun at Brendel
Spare a square and..........Score a touchdown!
Who: Brendel Bulldogs
What: Contest to collect the most rolls of toilet paper
Where: Brendel classrooms
When: The week of Jan. 30th - Feb. 3rd
Why: To help the North End Soup Kitchen
(sponsored by the 3 kindergarten classes)
The class who collects the most rolls of toilet paper will earn an extra recess. The winning class will be announced at our Bulldog Bunch. Please wear your favorite team jersey or hat on Friday, Feb. 3rd.
Late Start February 1
Reminder February 1st will be "Late Start Day". School will begin at 11:05. Lunch will be served at the regular time. Dismissal will remain at 3:50 pm. Transportation will be 2 hours and 20 minutes later than the usual time. Transportation's phone number is 591-8965.
Student Count Day
February 8th is our "Student Count Day". We would like to have all students at school and on time. This is how the district receives money for funding. Please make sure you make every attempt to have your child in school on count day, even if it is for a short period of time. We appreciate your help in this important matter.
Attention Brendel Bulldogs! The Spring Box Top Contest has begun! Please collect and submit your box tops. The final collection date is February 17th. Make sue you put your name and teachers name on the bag or envelope. The class who turns in the most box tops will win a pizza party. Good Luck!!
School Closings
If school is closed due to inclement weather, up to date information will be shared with local TV and radio stations or can be checked on the district website. Thank you.
Come to the Valley Parent Café
We all love our children, but it takes more than love to keep your family strong. At the Valley Parent Café, we share information and ideas to raise strong children, build relationships, and take care of ourselves through conversation and sharing.
Starting January 16, 2012
6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Genesee Valley Church
2035 Lambden Road
Flint, MI 48507
Field Trip Permission Form
The Cold Weather is Here!
With the weather getting colder make sure that your students have coats, gloves, boots, hats and snow pants. They will out go out for recess unless the temperature is 10 degrees or lower with the wind chill or when it is raining outside.
Renaissance Home Connect
Parent Pickup
Please call the office before 3:15 if you will be picking up your student(s). This will help eliminate the confusion in the office and at the busses. When calling in after 3:15 students are sometimes already moving around preparing for departure. Thank you.
POPCORN
POPCORN FRIDAYS!
STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE
POPCORN FOR 25 CENTS A BAG!
STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE
POPCORN FOR 25 CENTS A BAG!
Moola-Moola
Moola Moola
Bring in your Deposits on Tuesdays.
Moola Moola will be in the library.
Bring in your Deposits on Tuesdays.
Moola Moola will be in the library.
DATES TO REMEMBER
| January 17 | Board of Education Meeting |
| January 18 | Lego League K-1 |
| January 20 | End of 2nd Marking Period |
| January 23 | Records Day/No School |
| January 24 | Spoon Man Assembly |
| January 25 | Lego League K-1 |
| January 26 | Pizza Kit Pick up |
| February 1 | Late Start (11:05) |
| February 2 | PTO Meeting |
| February 8 | Student Count Day |
| February 20 | No School President's Day |
| February 21 | School Board Meeting |
| February 23 | Harry Potter Math Night |
| March 1 | PTO Meeting |
| March 5 | Fourth Grade Michigan Concert |
| March 15 | Fire Safety Night and Chili Cook Off |
| March 20-22 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| March 20-23 | Bookfair |
| March 21-23 | 1/2 Days |
| April 2-6 | Spring Break |
| April 12 | PTO Meeting |
| April 26 | No School-Take your Kid to Work Day |
| May 3 | PTO Meeting |
| May 24 | Kindergarten Program |
| May 28 | No School-Memorial Day |
| June 4 | 5th Grade Finale |
| June 8 | Last Day 2012 School Year |
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Brendel Annual Education Report
Please click on the following link to read the Brendel Elementary Annual Education Report which provides key information on the 2010-11 educational progress of Brendel Elementary.
JUPITERGRADES
NEWSLETTERS AND CALENDARS
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Lunch
Lunch is $1.75. You may send in a check for your child's account. Please make out checks to Grand Blanc Food Service or parents and others will have the ability to pay for student lunches on-line through the PaySchools link on the district web site. The payments will appear on the student’s lunch account within 24 hours of purchase.
DID YOU KNOW THAT . . .
BP Gas and Marathon Gas on the corner of Perry and Saginaw donate one cent for every gallon of gas sold on Tuesday and Wednesday to A.J. Brendel Elementary School. Marathon gas purchased on Tuesdays and BP on Wednesdays helps Brendel Elementary pay for field trips, field day and many other fun events. Last year BP and Marathon donated more than $1600 dollars to Brendel.
SchoolFusion Registration
Parents, have you signed up for SchoolFusion yet? When you do all of the posted content from the teachers will be available in one area for you. First create your account, find your child(ren) and let the school do the rest. Once students are enrolled in their classes all of their information is readily accessible in the My Family area upon login. So, don't wait, click HERE to join the site.
- Important Note: Parents, you do not need to join the classrooms as your children in your profile will provide you with a much more efficient and concise view in the My Family area. It is the teacher's discretion as some prefer that parents at this level join the classes.
- Need Further Guidance? Parent Help Sheet
