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It will take place on Saturday, July 18 at the varsity baseball field in Howell.
Player's donation is $40 (each player receives a hat and jersey to keep)
Howell Education Foundation
Fifth Annual Golf Outing
The Howell Education Foundation's goal is to encourage students to
fulfill their dreams and reach their full potential. Each year, the
Foundation will sponsor field trips, science camps, scholarships,
incentive and recognition programs, and more - all designed to enhance
each student's classroom learning with unique educational
opportunities.
Take to the links in a four person scramble format at the
Howell Foundation Annual Golf Outing on September 12, 2009. A shot gun
start begins the day at 12 noon. Entry fee of $75 per person includes
cart, lunch on the turn, and banquet ticket.
Not available to play? Join us for the banquet for $50 per ticket. The banquet begins at 5 PM.
Register now and remember to invite your friends to play. Just
click on "Tell a Friend" and you can send them a link to this site
automatically.
Thank you for your support of the Howell Education Foundation!
| Date: | September 12, 2009 |
| Times: | 12:00 pm |
| Facility: | Hunter's Ridge Click here for more information |
| Fees: | Dinner Only: $50.00 Individual Golfer: $75.00 Foursomes: $300.00 |
All families are invited to participate in
The Howell Education Foundation
fund raising event on SUNDAY, June 21, 2009
and the first Monday of each month after this kick off date!
Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings
for lunch, dinner or a snack.
On this day, 20% of all food purchases accompanied by this certificate
will be donated to The Howell Education Foundation
Only valid at 900 South Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843 517-545-2100
Hours: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Positive People for Howell Public Schools
We encourage you to contact us if you would like more information or are interested in becoming a member of our organization. We welcome your positive stories and kudos that you wish to share with us! Also, please share comments and suggestions for additions to our website. You may contact us at:
contactus@positivepeopleforhps.com
HOWELL SCHOOL NEWS
have had many outstanding achievements and accomplishments. Please
take a few moments and enjoy some of our Shining Stars!
Congratulations
to our super art teacher, Mrs. Marcia Guetschow, who recently was
awarded a $200 grant from the Howell Education Foundation. Mrs.
Guetschow will use this grant toward the purchase of materials
necessary for the Gee's Bend Quilting Project which will integrate
story telling, art, history, and literature. The women of Gee's Bend,
an isolated community with little influence from Western art
traditions, recycled cloth out of necessity. They created their quilts
from scraps of material, old clothes and whatever usable cloth they
could find. These women have been stitching quilts since the 1800's
and never thought of what they did as art, or considered themselves
artists. Art is rooted in our daily lives, and as a result, often
overlooked. Congratulations to Mrs. Guetschow and to the students who
will benefit from this wonderful learning experience!
Southeast
Elementary third grade teacher, Ms. Kay Gallinger, has created a class
website using the classjump.com website. Now her students are able to
access their own calendars of homework and class events. Also included
in this site is a class message board where students are able to upload
documents for home use. What a wonderful communication tool!
Southeast
Elementary has recently applied to the State of Michigan to become a
Michigan Green School. Mr. John Seyfarth, third grade teacher and
Student Council Advisor, has initiated the application process. To
qualify, a school must demonstrate that they have a paper recycling
program, an energy savings program, recycle batteries, cell phones and
ink cartridges, and maintain an up-to-date environmental library to
name a few. Southeast meets and, in some cases, exceeds these
criteria! Congratulations to our student council for leading this
important initiative. Go Green!
Mrs.
Keaton's class at Southeast Elementary recently celebrated the
presidential inauguration by studying the Washington D.C. area and the
federal government. They further researched the transition of power
and the lives of President Obama, Vice-President Biden, and past
presidents. They also planned a luncheon and hosted another classroom
as they watched the inauguration ceremonies. The class prepared a
program and made a presentation to the office staff. Hail to the Chief!
Southeast
Elementary fourth graders recently participated in a special
collaborative event called Abilities Day, organized by Laurie Punch,
school counselor. On this day many of the specialists in our building
as well as other LESA personnel presented lessons and activities to
promote empathy and understanding of individuals with physical or
mental challenges. Our principal, school psychologist, teachers,
counselor, speech and language pathologists, parent volunteers and many
more worked together to make this an educational and meaningful event.
Students are given written assignments after this event to informally
assess both their understanding and any change of attitude or feelings
about individual with disabilities.
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| Hutchings Student Council lead by 5th grade teacher Mr. DeLand | |||||||||
Pride Runs High For Hutchings Elementary Food Drive Proudly Submitted by: JoAnn McKim, Hutchings Library Services Coordinator We
at Hutchings are proud to share the results of our school wide Food
Drive to benefit The Livingston Community Holiday Harvest Project; a
joint venture of the Salvation Army and Gleaners Community Food
Bank.Starting on November 17th
thru December 5th,
Hutchings' Student Council led by teacher Jason DeLand, challenged our
students to reach a new goal this year of 2,500 items, based on a
slight increase from last year's total of 2,100 items donated. In light
of the current economic downturn, we were a bit unsure of attaining the
new goal. Our
students and families responded triumphantly, donating 3,874 food items! The
Gleaners volunteers picked up the items on the morning of Wednesday,
December 10; and later that day reported a total donation weight of
3,589 pounds of food, almost two tons worth! Needless to say, we are very proud of our
student's and their family's donations!
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Howell
High Schools' Advanced Digital Graphics class has been competing in
this contest for the past three years, and Max is the school's first
student to be awarded such an honor. Max's
winning poster will be displayed at the 2009 North American
International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan and
reproduced in the official show program.
Teacher
John Mozdzierz commented, "This is a wonderful recognition of what our
students can achieve when abilities are matched with the best learning
environment. This has been a unique opportunity for our art students to
gain experience in a premier, creative competition while using their
creative problem solving and critical thinking abilities. We feel that
our entire class is a part of this award because of how they pushed
each other to excel and supported each other to be the best. We are
very proud of them."
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| 5th grade students Kaylyn & Genevieve Mix It Up! | |||||||||
Mixing It Up
at Southeast Elementary November
the 13th was no ordinary day in Southeast Elementary lunchroom. On
that day students were asked to sit at a different lunch table with a
different person. It was the annual "Mix it up at lunch day". There
was excitement, giggles and a few new friendships were made. School
Counselor Mrs. Punch as well as Southeast teachers prepared students
for this day with discussions and role playing on how to start
conversations with a new person and the benefits to being open to
meeting new people. "We want everyone to feel welcome and a sense of
belonging at our school" says Mrs. Punch the School Counselor. "Mix it
up day is a great way to reinforce positive social skill".
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Highlander
Way Middle School students earned an assembly with the AM 910 Radio
Disney Road Crew on Friday, November 14. Highlander Way had the most
students using Study Island, at home, at school, or anywhere, to "Beat
the M.E.A.P." Study Island is a web-based program Students will enjoy music, lots of fun games and dances, and tons of prizes.
that
covers all of the Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) that are
tested on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP).
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Cheri
MacCarreall, Special Needs Para Pro at Southwest Elementary, is Howell
Public Schools' Support Person of the Year. The surprise announcement
came at an impromptu of the Southwest staff on Tuesday in the school's
media center. Deputy Superintendent for Labor Relations and Personnel
Lynn Parrish made the announcement, drawing upon the many specifics in
numerous forms submitted to a selection committee, which met on Monday
afternoon. Superintendent Ted Several Southwest staff members extended their congratulations, citing Cheri comes to work every day with a positive,
cheerful, and supportive attitude. The following comments about Cheri Cheri
was among 12 nominees for the 2008-2009 award. Cheri has worked for the
district for 17 years. She is now eligible to complete the application
process for the State of Michigan-Support
Gardella
congratulated Cheri. Terry Vaughn, president of the Howell Education
Support Personnel Association, made congratulatory remarks to Cheri on
behalf of her 234 colleagues in
HESPA.
were
taken from the nomination forms submitted on her behalf: Her work style
is professional and committed. More importantly, her attitude,
motivation and creative ideas provide a wonderful learning environment
full of options and opportunities, safely supported by a very caring
adult. She is calm and assertive and looks for those great qualities in
the children that can, at times of chaos, be forgotten. She volunteers
her time to help with school projects, including our school book fair
and reading month committee.
Person
of the Year Award. Please join HESPA, Southwest, and Howell Public
Schools in wishing Cheri MacCarreall our heartfelt appreciation for and
congratulations upon her award winning work in our school system.
These
eight ladies were sent as representatives from Three Fires to the
Michigan Regional Honors Choir in Monroe, MI on October 18th. During
this day, Lauren, Tori, Erika, Kaitlynn, Madison and Katie were able to
work with a clinician on two songs written in three-part treble At
this event, all students auditioned to become a part of the more select
Michigan State Honors Choir. Lauren, Tori, Erika, Kaitlynn, Madison,
and Katie in groups of three, were responsible for singing a 3 part
song without accompaniment together, with only one person on a part.
Katie Lang and Shelby McDowell auditioned with a CD and sang in two
parts for the audition. All eight singers were very successful, and
were chosen to be a part of the SSA Michigan State Junior High Honors
Choir. The Michigan State Honors Choirs will perform at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January
24th, 2009.
voicing.
And Katie Lang and Shelby McDowell worked on songs in two part treble.
Other singers included some of the best 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in
the lower Michigan area. After the clinic/rehearsal, the choir sang the
two selections for family, friends, music teachers and other
singers in a concert.
At
this event, all students auditioned to become a part of the more select
Michigan State Honors Choir. Cierra, Alison and Carolyn were
responsible for singing a 3 part song without accompaniment together,
with only one person on a part. They were very successful, and were
chosen to be a part of the SSA Michigan State Junior High Honors Choir.
The Michigan State Honors Choirs will perform
at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 24th, 2009.
Howell
Public Schools is pleased to announce Robert Starkey as the district's
Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009. Mr. Starkey, a special education
teacher at Howell High School, is among 465 teachers represented by the
Howell Education Association. HEA President Karen Langer and Principal
Aaron Moran joined Superintendent Ted Gardella and Deputy
Superintendent for Labor Relations and Personnel Lynn Parrish in a
surprise, congratulatory ceremony at Howell High School. A
committee consisting of teachers, parents, students, a principal and a
board member met on October 22 to consider nine nominees before
selecting Robert Starkey as the district's finalist. Mr. Starkey will
now The
following comments about Mr. Starkey were taken from the nomination
forms submitted on his behalf: Mr. Starkey has taught these fine young
leaders many life skills including the ability to lead, work together
as a team, meet deadlines on time, and be compassionate and charitable
to others. He also encouraged class Mr.
Starkey is a graduate of Howell High School and holds a BA in Special
Ed (EI) from Eastern Michigan University, and a BA in Psychology from
the University of Michigan. He also holds Master's degrees in Special
Education and Educational Leadership. Mr. Starkey has taught in the
district for eight years. Please
join the entire Howell Public Schools' family in congratulating Mr.
Starkey on his exceptional work with the children of our district.
complete the state application for Michigan Teacher of the
Year.
pride
and spirit. This was demonstrated through various fundraising
activities to benefit the high school. He led young, insecure leaders
to become mature, confident leaders. Mr. Starkey's strong moral sense
guided these students through four years of high school, molding them
into outstanding leaders in their respective communities. Mr. Starkey
has also volunteered his time as a Coordinator/Coach for the Howell
High School Unified Special Olympics Basketball Team.
Hutchings
Elementary School has received a $500 grant from the Exxon Mobil
Education Alliance Program. Krystal Stewart, Manager and Beverly Cahill
of M-59 Mobil of Howell worked with school officials to The school will use the grant money to purchase equipment to enhance their Technology Department. The
Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program is designed to provide Exxon
and Mobile retailers with an opportunity to invest in the future of
their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools.
Exxon Mobil believes that, as members of the community, local retailers
are best qualified to work with local educators to help identify
schools and programs most in need of support.
secure
the grant which is one of 4,000 available to schools across the country
served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grants were made possible by
funding from the Exxon Mobile Corporation.
**For further information, please contact Hutchings
Elementary School at 517-548-1127
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Hutchings Teacher Lori Ott sends Inspiration Through "Pay It Forward" Message As explained by Lori Ott to Positive People Mr.Clay
played this video to our staff during our 1st staff meeting at the
beginning of the year. It is very touching, and for those still
teaching for the sure joy of teaching and facilitating self-efficacy in
our children, then it will surely tug at their heartstrings. It did
mine. It brought tears to my eyes, because I teach for the kids, they
are why I show up to work everyday. It was heartwarming to hear this
young boy, publicly, tell his teachers and other school employees how
much they were needed and appreciated. The one part that nagged at me
the most was that of the question, "Do you believe in your
colleagues?" Of course I do, but do they know it? Do I tell them all
daily how wonderful I think they are or how I appreciate them for the
things they do for our school or our students, or for me personally?
No, I don't and to be honest, I hardly know some of my co-workers. We
share different schedules, lunch, students, grade levels etc. I
immediately knew what I should do. When teaching, every lesson deserves
application. I decided to apply the message that was given to us at
our staff meeting. I grabbed a huge Post It and wrote "I believe in
you".....words from my heart to a fellow colleague who teaches first
grade: It went something like this: Cathy, I believe
in you because you instill the "love" of school in our first graders. (pass it on). From
there it was Cathy's turn to write something aspiring and supportive to
another member of our staff and so on. Once a sheet is filled, I post
them in the staff lounge so all of our staff can read what we have to
say to each other. It is uplifting! I would really like to see it
transferred to the hallways of our building during parent teacher
conferences so our parents can see what an inspiring and dedicated
staff we have at Hutchings. This "Pay it Forward" activity is not
limited to teachers. It is for all staff, for it truly does take a
village to raise a child and "We Believe..."
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Wow!
What an amazing experience I was blessed with October 1, 2008 as I was
surprised with a crew from Office Max showing up at my classroom door
with flowers, a leather chair and a big orange box full of school
supplies. Some items that our classroom received was a digital camera,
set of classroom scissors, markers, crayons, highlighters, glue,
pencils, pens, stapler, pencil sharpener and much more! The focus of
this surprise was for Office Max to brighten a classroom's day and give
back to teachers who always give so much. It is so great to see the
community reaching out to recognize and support the local teachers.
What a day my students and I experienced, we were so lucky to have
received this amazing gift.
Three's
The Charm For Highlander Way Middle School Submitted by: Sandra Moore, Principal Wow,
Highlander Way Middle School is on a roll! They have yet another award
to announce . . . looks like three's a charm! Amy Kilgren, Family and Consumer Science teacher at HWMS, has been recognized as a Michigan Team Nutrition
Super Star Winner by Michigan Team Nutrition and the magazine Healthy Habits Today, published by MSU's Family and Consumer Sciences department. Mrs.
Kilgren was nominated by her fellow Family and Consumer Science teacher
Leah Brinker. Mrs. Brinker wrote the following paragraph in response
to the prompt - Tell us about someone at your school or in your
district who is a role model for healthy eating and/or physical
activity: Amy
is a Family Consumer Science teacher and our school's Health &
Wellness committee representative. As our Representative, Amy has
attended monthly meetings for the district's Wellness Committee,
working to plan and organize activities that promote overall health for
Howell staff & students. Beyond her duties as the HWMS
representative, she also spent much of her free time promoting wellness
in our community. Amy helped to design one of the first Health &
Wellness websites for our school district. This website had various
types of information on physical fitness & exercise and was
designed as a resource for all of our Howell community to utilize.
Another project Amy took on was designing and organizing a budget to
transform a room at Howell High School into a Health & Wellness
Center. This Center is currently open to all HPS community members to
use. A third project Amy piloted was the first Health & Wellness
Club for students at Highlander Way Middle School. The club was funded
through a NIKE Grant that awarded Amy $2,000. Finally, Amy is currently
running a staff wellness program here at our school. She has gotten
forty teachers to participate in a Wellness Competition called "The
Biggest Looser". Prizes were awarded in one of the three categories, and Mrs. Kilgren received the Super Star
Award. Exciting prizes will be awarded at each of three levels! Congratulations
to Amy and our thanks to her for all she's done - and continues to do -
to help those around her learn healthy lifestyle habits!
Tricia will receive:
- 269 State Champion Award emblems and certificates for the Presidential Physical Fitness
Award recipients.
- A congratulatory certificate for achieving State Champion status
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Our school will be listed as a State Champion Award winner on the
President's Challenge website at www.presidentschallenge.org
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And as you've guessed - I have already told Tricia to order yet another banner for the gym!
"By
participating and achieving success as a state champion school,
Highlander Way Middle School serves as a leader and role model in
physical fitness. You are also supporting and achieving the goals set
for a Healthier US, the prevention initiative of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services--Steps to a Healthier US, and the physical
activity and fitness objectives of Healthy People 2010, the
government's ten year health objectives. The encouragement of a
lifetime of regular physical activity for Americans of all ages,
backgrounds, and abilities is commended and recognized."
Each one of her inspiring students will be offered a laptop from Microsoft. Highlander Way Middle School and Carole are also offered the following prize packages:
School
Teacher
a. Microsoft Vista Home Premium Edition w/ Service Pack 1
b. Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
c. Microsoft OneNote 2007
d. Microsoft Student 2008
e. Learning Essentials for Office
Or
2. In lieu of accepting the teacher's prize package, Carole may designate that Microsoft donate the
above laptop and software to her school.
The total estimated retail value of the laptop and software is $4,195.00.
Boosters Re-IGNITE Commemorative Brick Program
Howell High is back in its glory, with the reopening of the renovated campus! If you have wanted to leave your mark in HHS history, but weren't sure how...this might do the trick. Purchase a brick to honor your graduate, alumni, a special teacher or coach, etc. Simply download the order form, fill it out and send it in to the booster PO box, and we will take care of the rest! The walkway is in the circular area, just outside the entrance to the HHS football field.
Leave your mark...purchase a commemorative brick today!
Thank you for your assistance & support !
Howell Carnegie Library
314 W Grand River Ave
Howell, Michigan 48843
517-546-0720 ext 129
Archives Open to Public
Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 1 - 5pm
2008 Alumni Scholarship Winners
The Howell High School Scholarship Committee selected the following students to receive the 2008 HPSAA scholarships.
- Nicole Ceccacci $500
- Benjamin Dennis $500
- Melanie Garr $500
- Michelle Garrett $500
- Stephanie Grajek $500
- Ryan Root $500
Congratulations to these new HPS Alums!
What year? Who's here?
Have a favorite old photo you'd like to share? Think you can stump your fellow alums? How about a photo that you aren't able to identify "What year? Who's here?"
Email it to jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com and we'll post it here.
Howell Schools Highlights & Happenings
HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS "Highlights & Happenings"
Howell Public Schools would like to share with you the highlights and happenings within the school district. If you would like to receive weekly email updates and press releases on school highlights and happenings, please contact Debbie Fondriest FondrieD@howellschools.com at Howell Community Education.
1982 silver ring, emerald starburst smooth surface stone - Howell Highlanders around the stone, smaller size possibly female...could be male, one side of ring says 19 with a Highlander logo, the other side has a 82 with a banner with the name "jewels" and a torch between the banner and 82, initials JAD on the inside. The ring was found numerous years ago in the Woodhaven, MI area. CONTACT: Joan Blair BlairJ@howellschools.com
Graduation Year on Ring – 1982; Name – Sheila; Initials – SKGW; Howell High; Green stone
CONTACT jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
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Take me back to the 60s...
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