Front Showcase Features Multicultural Book Selection

Front show case

Some of you may have noticed the books in the front show case.  As a staff, our goal is to raise awareness of race and cultural differences within our community.  Using literature is one way to open conversations about these ideas.  Many of these books are library books and are able to be checked out by students.  The books in the showcase will change month by month to reflect the wealth of books written about diversity.

Allen Equity Team

Safety Protocols 2013

Dear Allen Families,  

The district has met with the Ann Arbor Police Chief regarding security protocols in the school district and in the aftermath of the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School, there is a need for following these security measures across the district:

1.  All exterior doors will remain locked throughout the entire school day - except for the door(s) that has been designated as the main entrance for schools that do not have a buzzer system.

2. All Staff must wear their identification badge at all times during the school day.

1. All visitors must sign into the office and wear a visitor sticker.

4. All classroom doors must be locked at all times. 

1. Adhere to the outlined safety plan for Allen.

Allen Elementary School has already had the above protocols in place for the past few years.   We will remain diligent in our efforts to provide a safe and educational learning environment for our students.    Your help in following our safety plan for signing in, and pick up and drop off of students is essential.

All the best,

Joan Fitzgibbon

Principal

Awesome FUN RUN!

What a great time we had yesterday at the Fun Run!!
The students and staff had a wonderful time on a beautiful fall day!
We are thrilled to have met our goal and will be enjoying our Pajama Day celebration next Wednesday on Halloween.   We actually exceeded our goal and are still receiving pledges as the deadline is November 1st.   A huge thank you to everyone for their support and to the extended family and friends who supported Allen.   A huge thank you to Heidi Harris for her time, energy and efforts coordinating this wonderful healthy event.

Joan

MEAP Test

Today we began MEAP testing for students in grades 3,4, and 5.   Thank you very much for having your child at school on time, rested and ready.   During my visits to the classrooms, the students were ready to go this morning feeling prepared to take the test.

Thank you for your support as we take this State Assessment.  Our performance is used to determine AYP and our status as a focus school.

Joan Fitzgibbon
Principal

Basketball Jones visits Allen

Basketball Jones visited Allen yesterday and the students had loads of fun.  There were several great basketball tricks he did but most important was his message about being kind to others, respecting yourself and not being bully.   There was a lot of laughter and fun had by all and the students were excellent participants showing great respect, enthusiasm, and support for each other.   Students participated in a few team events and several individual students were called upon to help him demonstrate his basketball tricks.  Please ask your child what was their favorite part of the assembly and what was the overall message.   Thanks again to Parent Council for supporting these events for our students.  

Ms. Fitz

Tonight we had our first Parent Council meeting!  We also had the new parent welcome gathering from 6:00 - 6:30PM.  Parents and kids enjoyed conversation and some pizza and pop.   It was a good turn out and we saw several new faces tonight.    My bulleted report for the meeting is below:


Thank you to Parent Council (PC) for
The social gathering on opening day
The PC calendar for the year
Organizing the book fair


We are off to a great start this school year.
PBIS is in its second year and going smoothly
NWEA testing has started for grades 1-5
Basketball Jones assembly will be September 27th with a focus on anti-bullying

MEAP will take place in October for students in grades 3-5


Curriculum Night was fairly well attended but if you missed this evening please contact your child's teacher.


Next PC meeting is Thursday, October 18th at 6:30 PM

Curriculum Night

Thank you for attending Allen's curriculum Night last evening.   It was a wonderful opportunity for parents/guardians to hear about the academic and social education that will take place this year.   Please know that we need you and value your input and support.   Come to lunch, help in the classroom or volunteer for a Parent Council event.  This is a partnership and we want you to be as involved as you can.

Thanks again for your support.   I am very excited about the school year.

Upcoming activities for school:

NWEA testing begins next week
School Pictures are September 20th
Parent Council is September 20th with NEW FAMILY Orientations starting at 6:00 - 6:30
Parent Council Monthly Meeting is September 20th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and Child Care is provided for school age children
Basketball Jones will host and assembly for all students on September 27th and focus on character building and bullying
PBIS is in full swing stay tuned for your child's classroom celebrations and thank you for reviewing the Matrix with your child at home

See you soon!
Ms. Fitz