Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/23)

Happy CHILLY Friday! I hope you're staying warm today!!

Don't forget that Market Day projects are due on Monday!! This is a social studies grade, so please make sure your child has their items on Monday! (It is NOT an optional assignment.) Each student needs to bring five of the same product and their $1 in change (nickels/dimes) on Monday. 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 5 Review and Test
• Social Studies: Economics--Market Day
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills--/ue/ and /aw/
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 5--Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles: Insects

Upcoming Dates:

• January 19--No School, MLK, Jr. Day
• January 21--Rollerama Night 6-9pm
• January 26--State of Michigan Spirit Day
• February 6--Hutchings Swim Night (4:30-6pm)
• February 9--PTO Meeting 6pm
• February 12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)
• February 13 & 16--No School for Students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z)

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding!
• Don't forget: students need a healthy snack and a secure water bottle at school each day! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

2/6- Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Can you help Hutchings top the leaderboard?

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

2/9-PTO meeting at 6 PM in the Hutchings Library. On-site childcare provided. Please consider joining us to help plan and carry out successful events for the rest of the year!

2/12- Donuts with Grownups (Last Name A-L) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDcGkxdStoA4v4WsQpImOy-hEj9Q7mU2LDZb5H9_IASbUdfw/viewform

2/20-Aubree's Night (Celebrity Teacher Server Night) 5:30-8:30 PM.

2/25-Donuts with Grownups (Last Name M-Z) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScplXsqsfVpLSJjyYUcKG57nSGCrGtPYjnIsJTy8n4EiL2EXA/viewform

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.