Mecosta Elementary

UPDATE for today’s Meet Up and Eat Up locations! Our morning pickup sites will be at all three elementary buildings from 11 AM – 1 PM. TODAY ONLY: Our evening pickup site will be at the High School Cafeteria from 4-6 PM. Starting next week, the evening pick-up location will move to the Middle School Cafeteria.

Reminder: Meet Up and Eat Up starts TOMORROW! Free summer meals for all kids 18 and under will be available for pickup at the following locations: 🍎 Elementary Schools (Barryton, Mecosta, and Weidman) from 11 AM – 1 PM 🍎 Secondary Complex from 4-6 PM. This week, food pickup will be at the High School cafeteria. Starting next week it will be at the Middle School cafeteria. No sign up needed – just stop by!

📘 NEW: Summer Learning Tips! Starting this week, we’re sharing one simple tip every Monday to help families keep learning alive all summer long. No pressure. No worksheets. Just easy, fun ways to sneak a little learning into your everyday routines—whether you're at home, at the park, or on the go. Because every bit of reading, exploring, or wondering helps our Warriors come back stronger in the fall. Follow along each week right here, and feel free to share your own tips or photos in the comments—we love seeing our Warriors in action! ❤️💙 --- 📚 Tip #1: Make daily reading a family habit—5 minutes is all it takes! Reading together builds language, imagination, and connection. Whether it’s a bedtime story, a poem after dinner, or a recipe you’re trying out together—every word counts. Short on time? Listen to an audiobook in the car or read signs as you drive. Little moments add up! Need ideas? Check out these free and fun resources: • Storyline Online – Celebrities read popular children’s books aloud: http://www.storylineonline.net • Epic! – Thousands of kid-friendly books available online: https://www.getepic.com/sign-in • PBS Kids Read-Alongs – Read along with favorite PBS characters: https://www.pbs.org/parents/read-along 📍 Local Libraries in our District: • Barryton Public Library – Barryton: http://www.barrytonlibrary.com/ • Morton Township Library – Mecosta: https://www.morton.michlibrary.org/ • Sherman Township Library – Weidman: https://www.shermantwplib.com/ • Wheatland Township Library – Remus: https://www.remus.org/library What’s your family reading this week? Drop your favorites in the comments!

🕒 Summer Office Hours 🕒 As we transition into summer, please take note of our updated office hours: Regular office hours from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM will continue through Thursday, June 5. Summer hours start Monday, June 9: - Central Office: Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM - School Buildings: Wednesdays only, 8-11 AM Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 28. Have a safe and relaxing summer!

📣 Introducing the Warrior Quarterly! 📣 We’re excited to share the very first edition of our new district-wide newsletter – the Warrior Quarterly! This summer issue includes: ✅ A message from our superintendent, Michelle Newman ✅ Summer office hours ✅ Summer meal info ✅ Back-to-school dates ✅ Camps, learning links & more! The newsletter is interactive – just click any link in the PDF to explore further. You can always find the latest edition on our website at https://www.chsd.us/page/newsletter Download the full newsletter here: https://5il.co/3h2k6 Let’s stay informed and connected this summer, Warrior Nation! ❤️💙

And that’s a wrap on the 2024-25 school year! Have a wonderful summer, Warriors! We’ll see you again next year on August 20!

🏀 Reminder: There’s still time to sign up for the Girls Youth Basketball Skills Camp! 🏀 Camp runs next week from Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30 at the Middle School Gym. 🔹Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:00 AM 🔹Grades 4–6: 10:15–11:30 AM Cost is $40 per player, which includes a camp t-shirt! Forms and payment can still be turned in to your child’s school office TOMORROW! Let’s get your player registered and ready for a fun week of skills, drills, and team spirit!

REMINDER: Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, are Early Release Days! The High School & Middle School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.

As we wrap up the final days of school, we want to make sure you have all of the important dates for next year on your radar! Our 2025-26 District Calendar is available on our website. It includes important dates like the first and last days of school, holiday breaks, spring break, and early release days. Download a printable copy on our website here: https://www.chsd.us/page/calendar

🏐 Chippewa Hills Volleyball Youth Clinic 🏐 Calling all 1st-8th grade future Warrior Volleyball players! Whether your child is brand new to volleyball or looking to sharpen their skills, our Volleyball Youth Clinic is a great way to learn, grow, and have fun with friends! The clinic will be held June 2-4 in the Chippewa Hills High School gym. Cost is $50 per player and due the first day of camp (payable by cash or check). The clinic is open to all girls entering 1st-8th grade next year, with the following sessions based on grade-level: - 1st-4th Grade: 5:30-6:30 PM - 5th-8th Grade: 7:00-8:30 PM Register online here: https://forms.gle/UQbWD5YSddNdwwpy9

Meet Up and Eat Up: Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens! Chippewa Hills is proud to participate in the Meet Up and Eat Up program again this year, providing free meals all summer long to children and teens 18 and under. Families can pick up a week's worth of food every Wednesday, from June 4 to August 13. Here are the pickup locations and times for the summer: - Wednesdays, 11 AM – 1 PM at all three Elementary buildings (Barryton, Mecosta, and Weidman) - Wednesdays, 4 PM – 6 PM at the Middle School No registration or ID required—just sign in and pick up! Let's make sure every child stays nourished and ready to learn this summer.

Fall Enrollment is Open for Little Warriors Preschool & Latchkey! Is your child ready to start learning, growing, and making new friends? The Little Warriors Preschool & Latchkey Program is now accepting enrollment for Fall! Designed for families in the Chippewa Hills School District, our program offers: ✔️ Quality preschool and before/after school care ✔️ Caring, experienced staff ✔️ Fun and engaging learning activities ✔️ DHS payments accepted Choose the location that works best for you: Mecosta Elementary – Call 231-972-7477 https://www.chsd.us/o/me/page/little-warriors Weidman Elementary – Call 989-644-1024 https://www.chsd.us/o/we/page/little-warriors Help your child build a strong foundation in a fun, welcoming environment. Enroll today—space is limited!

🏃‍♂️ Warriors on the Run! 🏃‍♀️ Come out and cheer on our young Warrior athletes as they hit the trails for our annual Warriors on the Run 2-mile fun run! 📅 Thursday, May 15 at 4:30 PM 📍 Chippewa Hills Cross Country Course (Corner of M-66 and Arthur Rd) Our Warriors on the Run clubs from Barryton Elementary, Mecosta Elementary, Weidman Elementary, and St. Michael’s School in Remus have been training hard since April and are ready for the main event! This beloved Chippewa Hills tradition helps our young athletes to build confidence, friendships, and endurance through running. Come on, Warrior Nation, let’s pack the course, cheer loud, and help these runners feel unstoppable!

🏀 Girls Youth Basketball Skills Camp 🏀 Calling all future hoop stars! Join us for a fun-filled week of basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and skill-building at our Girls Youth Basketball Camp! When: May 27–30, Middle School Gym 🕘 Camp Times: • Grades 1–3: 9:00–10:00 AM • Grades 4–6: 10:15–11:30 AM Cost: $40 per player, includes a camp t-shirt! Register Today! Option 1: Print and return the registration form with payment to your child’s school office. Option 2: Scan the QR code to register online — and still return the form to ensure we get your shirt size! Let’s build skills, make memories, and have a blast on the court! 💪🏽🏀

🍎 Reminder! Don’t miss out on Sun Bucks — Michigan’s Summer EBT program that gives eligible families $120 per school-aged child to help with grocery costs this summer. ✅ Apply through MI Bridges: www.michigan.gov/mibridges 📄 More info & FAQs: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt Make sure to apply as soon as possible!

This cheesy grin says it all! 😄 The countdown is ON — the last day of school for Chippewa Hills is Friday, May 23!

🌟 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