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2. children

March @ Michigamme Elementary
From the desk of Principal Donnilee Hernandez
Upcoming events at Michigamme:
Michigamme Elementary
2855 Michigamme
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6523
Principal Donnilee Hernandez
can be reached at:
dhernandez@phasd.us
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Elementary School
May 13th
May 14th
May 15th
May 18th
May 20th
May 22nd
May 25th
May 29th
Mrs. Sanders’ Class to Pine River Nature
Mrs. Raymo’s Class to Pine River Nature Center
Mrs. Baxter’s Class to Pine River Nature Center
March of Dimes Awards Assembly
4th Grade Wax Museum 1:30-3:00
Half Day for Student Dismissal 11:48
No School
Kindergarten to Upland Hills
2nd Grades to Huckleberry Railroad
For the complete calendar: http://michigamme.phasd.us/calendar
Foster Grandparents Program
The Foster Grandparent Program has been sponsored locally by the Council on
Aging, Inc., serving St. Clair County since 1977. It is a grant funded program,
supported additionally through the local senior millage, fundraisers, and
donations.
The main reason volunteers list for continuing as a foster grandparent is the
knowledge that they are making a difference in the life of a child. It is a win-win
program for seniors, the children, and the community.
Two of our foster grandparents here at Michigamme received special awards. Foster Grandparent, Sandra King (Mrs.
Sander’s room) received the Neal Mason Heart of Service Award, 10 years of service award and a Certificate of Special
Congressional Recognition from Candice Miller. Foster Grandparent, Ken Barker (Mr. Telfer’s class) received an 8 years
of service award and the Neal Mason Heart of Service Award.
We appreciate and thank all of our foster grandparents here at Michigamme Elementary.
Dorthy Eli, Margaret Horn, Cindy Kars, Veronica Spear, Susan Ward and Susie Hughes
Congratulations to Michigamme Lightning Running
Club.
Our running club participated in the St. Clair County Community
Mental Health Race! The following students finished the race!
Micah Jemison
Keira Hatcher
Hannah Crigger
Austin Graven
Konner Rock
Austin Goulding
Riley Hatcher
Dylan Emmert
Jared Goulding
The following students earned medals for their age division:
Luke Maher – 1st Place
Jackson Holzberger – 1st Place
rd
Ryan Maher- 3 Place
Halie Hines – 4th Place
New Arrivals at Michigamme
This month, the students at Michigamme were able to learn about hatching
chickens. Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Prout had some fertilized eggs and an
incubator set up in the showcase outside her room. Everyone was excited
about the arrival of the eggs. After waiting and waiting, there was some
indication that the chicks were ready to hatch. On Monday, we saw a small
crack in a few of the eggs. The process chicks go through as they hatch is a
long process, taking up to 12 hours, so we knew there was still some time to wait. By Tuesday morning there
were 2 baby chicks hatched and more on the way! By Wednesday we had10 baby chicks!
The newly-hatched chicks stay in the incubator until their feathers are a bit dry. They are then transferred to a
special box made just for them. The showcase is a favorite place for students (and staff) to stop and check on
our new arrivals.
March Students of the Month
Carson Ingles, Jordan Gerstenberger, Judah Hossain, Zander
Lewandowski, Anastasia Fisher, Bree McIntyre, Oliver Kota,
Josiah Benke, Jayce Currie, Ryan Maher, Timothy Morgan,
Jonathan Pitt, Abby Henry, Luke Maher, Kaitlyn Ambrous,
Savannah Golubinski, Sierra Morgan, Conner Rosenau,
Samantha Pietrangelo, Colin Axelrod and Emily Reno
April Students of the Month
Blake Nurenberg, Levi Acquaviva, Sophia Gradowski,
Connor Bliss, Sylis Benke, Mia Sansom, Dylan Ant,
Meghan Hoy, Hannah Freeman, Isabelle Trombly,
Kameryn Campbell, Ethan Wakeham, Caden Rogers,
Joe Tallmadge, Derek Fleury, Riley Berger and Kage
Kelly
Staff
Appreciation
Week
Butterflies, flower gardens and a picnic luncheon are
just some of the ways our WONDERFUL PTA shows
our staff how much they are appreciated here at
Michigamme. The staff at Michigamme would like to
thank our PTA for the thoughtful and unique gifts they
have shared. We also want to thank them for ALL
they do for us all year! We are so blessed.