Challenger Families,
As I sit in my office, on the eve of our last school day of 2019 (and the decade), I am reflecting on our Challenger family. I am speechless. These last few months have been a blend of fun, busy, and challenging - but yet our community never fails to come together to support kids and do what is best for families. As a principal, I am truly humbled.
I am grateful for the team we have at Challenger. We are lucky to have a network of skilled teachers, supportive parents, and ambitious kids that make me smile every day. We have a spirit second-to-none - baking cookies for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, making blankets for kids fighting childhood cancer, singing carols to the Willows Senior Living Community, and participating in a local food drive. Partnering with families and community organizations is one of the many things about Challenger I am proud of as a principal.
As we head into our first major holiday break, please take some time to rest, relax, enjoy the company of family and friends, and reflect on a great year. We are excited and ready to start the second half of the year when we return in January. We appreciate you and thank you for partnering with us to support all students!
Educationally yours,
Dave Cherry
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Elementary Robotics Showcase
On Thursday, January 16, the Howell Public Schools elementary robotics teams are hosting the Howell Howell Elementary FIRST Robotics Showcase from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Three Fires Elementary cafeteria. FIRST Lego League and FIRST Lego League Jr teams from all of the district’s elementary schools will be represented at the event. During the showcase, there will be hands-on robot demonstrations, team displays, and general program information. To learn more about the showcase, please visit http://bit.ly/36tYuwC.
Great Start Readiness Preschool Openings
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) still has open spots in its Great Start Readiness preschool program for this school year. LESA will be hosting an enrollment fair for the program on Friday, January 24, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/34hxE9w.
2020-21 Middle School Orientation Schedule
Both Parker Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School have released their 2020-21 School Year Orientation Schedule. The schools will hold their orientation on Thursday, August 13 o view the full orientation schedule, please visit http://bit.ly/35jnoPw.
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Counselor’s Corner
Howell Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring the physical, social, and emotional growth and safety for all students. This fall, first-grade students completed Body Safety Lessons, which included 10 short interactive lessons about personal safety. The real responsibility to protect children rests on the shoulders of adults. No child should have to suffer from any kind of abuse, be it physical, sexual, or emotional. Making sure that children can recognize and speak up about inappropriate behavior directed towards them is only one part of preventing child sexual abuse in our community. As parents/guardians, we can make a difference to protect our children!
If you would like to be a part of the solution to protect not only your child but every child in Livingston County, join the CAP Council at a Stewards of Children workshop. Stewards of Children is an evidence-based, 2.5 to 3-hour training that utilizes video, workbook and group discussion to teach adults the 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children- Learn the Facts, Minimize Opportunity, Talk About It, Recognize the Signs, and React Responsibly. CAP is holding two Stewards of Children sessions on Saturday, January 11 at 9 am and Friday, January 17 at 9 am. Both sessions will be held at the LACASA office, 2895 W Grand River Ave, Howell.
There is no cost to attend this workshop. Registration is required and space is limited. To register for a workshop or for more information please contact the CAP Council at 517-548-1350 or [email protected].
Your Partner in Education,
Aubrey Wilson
School Counselor