MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL hosts round up

This is Kindergarten Round-up at Myers Elementary School, which was held on Friday, March 16.

MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL hosts dinner for families

Attached are some photos of the Spaghetti Dinner hosted by Myers Elementary School for parents and families during parent teacher conferences. 

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL choirs outstanding at festival

On Saturday, March 3, the seventh- and eighth-grade choirs from West Middle School performed at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) District 12 Choral Festival, held at Lincoln Park High School.  

The three choirs each presented two songs for an audience, and read a new piece of music at sight independently.  MSVMA judges rated each performance.  

The Cardinal Singers received a Division II rating for a "Good" performance, and both the Men in Black and the Cadet Choir received a Division I rating for an "Excellent" performance.  

Both the Men in Black and the Cadet Choir are now invited to perform at State Choral Festival at Brighton High School on April 26.  

Congratulations to the fine young musicians at West, and to their teacher, Mr. Martin!

Youcan hear the Choral Festival performances here 

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Life is good!

When you are reading with your teacher ... life is good! Here is Ms. Solgot reading with her students at McDowell Elementary School.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL joins in student march

On March 14, West Middle School joined in many schools around the country in a student protest movement centered on the tragic school shooting in Florida. Being a middle school, we did not hear of or expect much of a response, but as time came near, we made a plan.

At 9:45, the West staff had student-led Restorative Circle conversations on school safety, respecting the rights of all opinions, giving every student a voice and then using this tragedy as a civics lesson. We encouraged students to be actively engaged citizens who are knowledgeable about multiple viewpoints surrounding current events and teaching them how to participate in our democracy in a variety of ways such as writing lawmakers, creative works that express how they feel and writing personal notes to victim’s families.

The students led conversations, the staff remained neutral and students were given a choice on their participation. Our one restriction was letting students go outside for safety reasons, but even then, we had great conversations and with almost 800 students, very student walked through the halls of West in total silence for 10-17 minutes (student choice), and then returned to class to finish their conversations. I am so proud of the staff and students at West for showing such respect for the victims and for our school. 

Trish Kaechele 

Principal

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL gets a visit from a special officer

Taylor Police Officer Hopper came to read recently in five classrooms at Kinyon Elementary School. Thank you Officer Hopper for your time and support, from the Kinyon staff.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL gets special visit

Second-grade students from Taylor Parks Elementary School welcomed a very special guest reader for March is Reading Month.  Officer Hopper, from our own Taylor Police Department, read a wonderful story to the students and then engaged them in conversation about the book. There was also a question and answer period about her role as a police officer.  Communities and schools work together.