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"Passionately
committed to serving our students."
Imlay City Community Schools
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Weston Elementary Mission Statement
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At Weston Elementary we are
committed to educating students by establishing a safe and nurturing
environment which provides a foundation that promotes a passion for
learning, respect for selves and others, and an appreciation for
individual differences.
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Last Day of School
For School Year 2011-2012
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The district has announced
that, at this time, the last day of school is scheduled for
Tuesday June 12, 2012. Due to the ability to apply some days
back into our schedule, the district has announced that the last day of
school will be changed from Tuesday June 19th to Tuesday June 12, 2012.
This will be an early release day for students. Weston Kindergarten
students will be dismissed at 12:00PM. First and second grade students
will be released at 12:10PM. There will be no latchkey after school on
this day.
It is important to note
that there is always a chance this date may change due to severe storms,
water main breaks, fires, health conditions, etc. State law requires
schools to provide a minimum number of days and a minimum number of
hours of student instruction each school year. If we end up having
another day off for some reason, we would extend the school year and the
last day of school would change.
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Parent Retreat for
parents of children with ASD
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The Lapeer County
Education and Technology Center is hosting a Parent Retreat/Workshop for
parents of children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders.) This retreat
will occur on May 30, 2012 from 8:30AM-2:30PM. There is no charge for
this event; however, please call in advance to reserve your seats.
Please see the attached brochure for more information.
Parent Retreat
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Immunization
Information
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The Lapeer County Health
Department has provided us with some important information regarding the
immunization of children. Please see the attached document which
explains this information in more detail and also lists some
immunization clinic days and times.
Immunization Information
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PowerSchool Parent
Portal
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IF you have not picked up
your child's code to access their PowerSchool account, you may do so in
person at the Weston Elementary office. We are excited to announce that
important notes home and our monthly parent bulletins will now be
accessible through your PowerSchool account.
 
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Calling all Kindergarten Students for 2012-2013
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I If your child
will turn 5 years of age on or before December 1, 2012, he/she is
eligible to join us next year for Kindergarten. If you missed our
Kindergarten parent information night and our Kindergarten registration
night in March, please call our office or stop by and see us and we will
make sure you have the information you need and we will help get your
child registered.
Paperwork needed to register your child
includes: birth certificate, picture ID, proof of residency (utility
bills, rent/lease agreement, etc.), immunization record to date, and
information regarding medical conditions and/or food allergies. |
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The Imlay City
Early Learning Center: Preschool and Childcare
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Imlay City Community Schools is proud to announce some exciting programs
in early childhood education/preschool for the 2012-2013 school-year. We
will offer a range of quality, state licensed, early childhood programs
to meet your child’s needs. If you are looking for preschool or extended
day childcare services, contact the Weston Elementary office for more
information.
Great Start
Readiness Program:
This is a free preschool program for four year old students who meet
eligibility requirements; meets four half-days per week; offered at
Weston Elementary.
Imlay City Community
Preschool:
This is a tuition-based program for three year olds and four year olds;
meets four half-days per week; offered at Weston Elementary.
Extended Day
Childcare:
This is a full day childcare program offered at Weston Elementary for
students 2 years, 6 months and up. Students are able to attend preschool
and then attend childcare for the other half of their day. Or, if you
have a child that will not be in preschool but is 2 years, 6 months,
they can attend childcare for a full day.
Our childcare and preschool programs will be structured and staffed by
highly qualified caregivers. Our goal is to provide a healthy, positive,
and child-centered environment where a child’s social, emotional,
intellectual, and physical needs are being met
Early
Learning Brochure
Early Learning
Brochure-Spanish
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"One
Stop Drop" Bussing
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Beginning
with the 2011-2012 school year, our school board has approved a “one
stop” policy for all elementary students (pre-k through 5th
grade). The policy requires your child’s bus stop to be established in
the fall and maintained throughout the school year. Unless otherwise
noted, these bus stops will be at the child’s home address. The a.m.
pick up stop may differ from the p.m. drop off stop. In the
event of a genuine emergency (e.g., traffic accident, etc.) the building
principal or designee may authorize a temporary change in the drop off
address. All communication regarding your child’s bus stop must
be through the office of the school your child attends. If you have a
permanent change of residency during the school year, please fill out
the form from your child’s school office.
This policy was developed and approved after much discussion and safety
considerations. The policy provides the safest, least confusing pick up
and drop off procedures for our students. Other elementary schools in
the area have similar policies.
Parents are strongly encouraged to register for our licensed morning and
afternoon latchkey programs. Children may be dropped off before school
at 6 a.m. and stay until 9 a.m. and after school 3:40 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The latchkey program provides a safe alternative if you are unable to be
home to receive your child. Latchkey information is available at your
child’s school office.
Kindergartners and preschoolers will be seated towards the front of the
bus. If they want to be seated with siblings, siblings will need to sit
with them towards the front of the bus.
Bus
drivers will not release pre-school or kindergarten students without
seeing a person to take responsibility for the student. Drivers will
not release your student to a friend or neighbor unless that person is
on your child’s emergency card or prior arrangements have been made with
the school. In the case of no one at the stop to receive your
kindergartner, they will be returned to the bus garage or school.
We
have group stops in town, at apartment complexes, Maple Grove Community,
etc. Parents are responsible for the child’s safety before and after
the bus arrives. Please be at the stop at least five minutes before the
bus is scheduled to arrive.
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Looking for something
fun to do?
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The Great Start
Collaborative of Lapeer County offers an online calendar of events on
their website. This calendar provides information about fun and exciting
things that are happening in and around the community. Check out the online calendar at
www.my.calendars.net/greatstartlapeer to see what else is happening.
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Update your Instant Alert
information
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Instant Alert is a very
important tool used by the Imlay City Community Schools to communicate
with families. School closings, emergency notices, and other
announcements are sent out on the Instant Alert system. In order
for Instant Alert to be effective, all users must update their account
when phone numbers and email addresses change. Instant Alert can
reach you by phone (cell and/or home numbers), at multiple email
accounts, and by text message.
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For detailed instructions on
setting up your account, click
here.
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To go to the Instant Alert
page, click here.
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