Barryton Elementary

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Student Wellness at Chippewa Hills! 🌟 The Chippewa Hills Wellness Center is hosting a Community Advisory Council Meeting, and your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, educator, school staff member, or community partner, we want you at the table. Please join us for a 30-minute meeting tomorrow, May 7, at 3:15 PM in the High School Media Center. We’ll be sharing updates from this school year and discussing how we can better support the health and wellness of our students and community in the 2025-26 school year. Your attendance also helps us meet state requirements that ensure our school-based health center continues to thrive. If you can’t be there in person, please join us virtually via Microsoft Teams using Meeting ID: 212 284 777 150 8, Passcode: jE36GG3L Come share your ideas, hear what’s happening, and be part of something that makes a difference. Let’s build a healthier future for our Warriors—together!

📣 We want to hear from you! 📣 Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us make our schools better for every student. Parents, please take a few minutes to complete our Parent/Family Perception Survey and share your thoughts on what we’re doing well and where we can grow. Please complete the survey for each building where you have children attending. The survey is open now and will remain live for 2 weeks: https://forms.gle/hXLHnZcbBHpTVytX9 Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and school community!

REMINDER: Monday, May 5, is an early release day! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

🎉 Don’t Miss the Spanish Fiesta – RSVP Today! 🎉 All Chippewa Hills and St. Michael’s elementary students are invited to a Spanish Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo! Join the fun on Monday, May 5 from 4:30-6 PM at the Middle School! Festivities include crafts, games, food, dancing & more! Only 100 spots available, so RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbafS61UMS3CDBTARh_QsbiJEwp-nvisubkGPqh875A4AuAQ/viewform?usp=dialog

🍎 Need help with summer groceries? Eligible families can get $120 per school-aged child through Sun Bucks – Michigan's Summer EBT Program! We've included a letter and flyer with all the details — including how to apply through MI Bridges and where to find more information. This program is in addition to our district’s Meet Up and Eat Up free summer meals, so families can use both! Check out the info below and apply today so your family doesn’t miss out! Apply here: www.michigan.gov/mibridges

🎉 All Chippewa Hills & St. Michael’s Elementary Students Are Invited to a Spanish Fiesta! 🎉 Mrs. Edwards' 8th grade reading enrichment students are bringing learning to life through a vibrant Spanish Fiesta — a special service-learning project designed to build bridges between our elementary and middle school Spanish programs! 📅 Monday, May 5 🕟 4:30–6:00 PM 📍 Middle School Gym and Cafeteria This hands-on event will feature fun and culturally rich rotations led entirely by our 8th grade students. Activities will include: a craft station, games and interactive activities, guest speakers sharing their real-life experiences in Spanish-speaking countries, a cultural dish demonstration, and a dance lesson highlighting traditional Spanish/Latin American moves. This immersive event is open to all K-4 Chippewa Hills and St. Michael’s students. Space is limited to 100 participants to ensure a more tailored and meaningful experience for each child. We also kindly ask that each student is accompanied by no more than two adults. Reserve your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbafS61UMS3CDBTARh_QsbiJEwp-nvisubkGPqh875A4AuAQ/viewform?usp=dialog Get ready to dance, learn, and celebrate culture with us! We can’t wait to fiesta with you!

🚨 Join Us for the 1st Annual Little Warriors Softball Clinic! 🚨 🏆 Come improve your game with the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball team and coaches! 🏆 Whether you're looking to sharpen your throwing, catching, hitting, or pitching skills, this clinic has something for everyone. Our experienced coaches and players are here to help you grow in a fun, supportive environment! Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9AM-12PM: 3rd-5th Grade 1PM-4PM: 6th-8th Grade 📍 Location: Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball Field 💲 Cost: $20 per athlete (includes a camp shirt) ✔️ Payment: Cash/Check payable to Chippewa Hills Softball Program 📝 Payments can be handed into your school office. This clinic is open to youth who attend Chippewa Hills School District or play Chippewa Hills Little League. ⚡ Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the pros and have fun while doing it! ⚡ 🔗 Registration deadline is May 1. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5V7JRGwnNPTrhii0i-3JN_xyGKy7bd5eW2Fsh0lp8q1KRpA/viewform?usp=sharing For any questions, please contact Coach Liz at lantvelink@chsd.us or message the Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball page! Let’s play ball! ⚾💪

Dear Barryton Families, It’s time to start turning in your final raffle ticket sales! All tickets and money are due to the office by April 23. Thank you so much for your support—we couldn’t do this without you!

REMINDER: Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, are early release days! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Time to Schedule Sports Physicals! Heads up, Warrior families! Sports physicals for the 2025-26 school year are available to schedule NOW at the Chippewa Hills Wellness Center! If your student plans to participate in any middle school or high school sports programs next year, they will need a current sports physical on file before they can begin practicing with their team. Call 989-967-2290 to schedule your appointment today! These appointments fill up FAST – so don’t wait until summer’s almost over. Get it done before summer break and check it off your list early! To save time before your appointment, you can complete the Wellness Center’s consent form online here: https://www.chsd.us/page/wellness-center. Let’s make sure our athletes are ready to hit the ground running this fall!

Dear Barryton Families, Our raffle is coming to a close soon! All money and tickets must be returned by April 23. If you’ve decided not to sell your tickets, please send them back so we can keep everything accounted for. If you are selling tickets—thank you!—please turn in your ticket stubs and money as you go. We really appreciate your support and help in making this fundraiser a success!

Hi Barryton 3rd and 4th Grade Families! State testing is right around the corner. Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Mrs. Morden for important details and helpful information. Thanks so much for your support! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ekWAaj-ALvHtPWlDuriSjVstIUOEaw8mwN1tmGvzxBg/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Barryton Families, We had an exciting month of March here at Barryton Elementary with our big reading competition—and wow, did the students rise to the challenge! While the staff gave it their all (26,406 minutes!), the students crushed it with an amazing 58,868 minutes read! To celebrate their incredible win, we’re hosting a Bounce & Sweet Treat Bash during each class’s PE time on Friday, April 11! 🎉 To join in the fun, each student will need a signed waiver. These were sent home today and need to be returned by Friday in order for your child to participate. Thank you for supporting our awesome readers! Mrs. Morden

Looking for Youth Sports Info? Start Here! With the start of the spring sports season, we’re getting a lot of questions about youth sports teams—and we’re excited to see so many families getting involved! If you’re looking for details about your child’s team, registration status, or schedule, the best way to get accurate information is by contacting the appropriate youth sports organization directly. Please don’t call the school—our staff is unable to answer specific questions about youth sports programs. These teams are run by local organizations, not the school district. Not sure who to contact? We’ve got you covered! Visit our website for a list of youth sports leagues in the Chippewa Hills area and their contact information: 👉 Youth Sports and Activities: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/youth-sports-activities Thanks for supporting youth athletics—and have a great season!

In the coming weeks, you may see information on the news and social media about Michigan's state-wide student assessment, the M-STEP. Barryton Elementary students will start testing on April 29. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfiwTNzq0VmK7wCHtLX9xcsIh6IZQjlx/view?usp=sharing

Upcoming Community Events: -Culinary Medicine Cooking Class Series – This virtual 5-class series, offered every other week, begins on Tuesday, April 22 and you will cook and learn with other individuals from your home kitchen. -Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic – FREE dental, vision and medical care – May 31 and June 1. First come, first served, no ID required. Clinic will be held at Ferris State University’s Ewigleben Sports Complex. -Alzheimer’s Association Support Group – caregiver support is offered at the Corewell Health Care Center (14755 215th Avenue, Big Rapids) on the third Wednesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. -A Matter of Balance – If you have concerns about falling, this FREE class is for you. Hosted by Osceola Commission on Aging. Classes begin April 8. See flier for details.

Attention Barryton Families! The American Association of University Women (AAUW) in Big Rapids is hosting a Used Book Sale – and you’re invited! 📚 All books are just $1–$2 – a perfect chance to stock up and spark a love of reading. 🗓 Sale Dates & Times: • Friday, April 11 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM • Saturday, April 12 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support a great cause and grow your home library!

🌸 SPRING BREAK STARTS… NOW! 🌸 Warriors, it’s time to log out, pack up, and enjoy a well-earned break! Sleep in, have fun, stay safe, and make some memories! We’ll see you back in action on Monday, April 7!

REMINDER: Friday, March 28 is an Early Release Day before we start Spring Break! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12:00 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

Psssst… Not sure if you’ve heard, but… 🌸 SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK! 🌸 School is out March 31-April 4, and this Friday, March 28 is an early release day! Hope you have some fun and relaxing plans, Warriors! 😎