University Hills ESL Parent Club Meeting December 9, 2016

My family LIKES/DOES NOT LIKE winter. In the winter, we like to… Partner Chat Turn to the people at your table Introduce yourselves Choose 1 person and talk about: My family LIKES/DOES NOT LIKE winter. In the winter, we like to…

Bagel Friday (Most Fridays) Cost per bagel:$1.00 Order in Classroom on Friday morning Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient label Salt, Chocolate Chip, Plain

Reflections Contest Winners Reflections Ceremony 6:30 pm At University Hills in the Cafeteria If your child competed, please join us!!

Entries DUE December 14th Rochester Community Schools Martin Luther King Day Celebration Program Cover Design, Poem, Song!!! Open to ALL children Please take a flyer! Celebration will be January 16th

SNOWPILE! *Toy collection UNTIL DEC. 14th Hosted by- University Hills Cub Scouts, Pack 195 SNOWPILE, Children’s Charity SNOWPILE benefits the children and families of DMC’s Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Please look for our donation bin labeled “SNOWPILE” just inside the main entrance. a Wish List on Amazon, with purchases shipped directly to the DMC (www.chmfoundation.org/amazon). If anyone has any questions please feel free to email Assistant Cub Master, Warren DeWitt at warx2en@hotmail.com.

Spirit Council collecting new and gently used hats, gloves, scarves, coats MUST BE CLEAN – Please  Donation boxes near the main entrance across from the office. Until December 15th~

Giving Tree items are on red tags located in the lobby. Take RED TAG Buy the gift listed on the gift RETURN the gift AND TAG to the OFFICE at school by December 16th.

Fun Around Town Daily through January 2, 2017 Rochester Weekend Events – Royal Park Hotel Holiday Express Gingerbread Train Royal Park Hotel (600 East University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-652-2600, www.RoyalParkHotel.net) Check out the lobby of the Royal Park Hotel to get into the holiday spirit. The GIANT gingerbread train was created with 300 lbs of holiday candy and 300 lbs of gingerbread mix. Great for holidays pics and the aroma is mouthwatering. More Info – Pics – Video.

Fun Around Town Continued… Our Dancing Lights Auburn Hills 3111 Paramount Lane Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Shows run from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Sunday – Thursday from 5p – 10p, and Friday, and Saturday from 5p – 11p. Detroit Zoo Wild Lights Detroit Zoo (8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067) The Detroit Zoo will light up the night this holiday season with Wild Lights, a spectacular holiday light display. For 24 nights, more than five million LED lights will illuminate trees, buildings and animal sculptures on a half-mile trail through the front of the Zoo. Dates – December 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,26,27,28,29,30,31. Ticket info.

Meadowbrook Mansion *Shopping *Dinner *Santa * High Tea http://meadowbrookhall.org/programs/holiday-walk/ *Walking Holiday Tours *Shopping *Dinner *Santa * High Tea Call 248-364-6200

Rochester Hills Museum Old Fashioned Christmas Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 1p-4p 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Model train display, wagon rides, crafts, snacks, and even chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Call 248-656-4663 for ticket info

Oakland County MOMS http://oaklandcountymoms.com/weekend-events-metro-detroit-2016-26719/ Updated Daily Local Events Variety All Age Levels Reliable Information

VISION Screening December 15th -21st ALL Students in 1st , 3rd , 5th Oakland County If you have a child in another grade you want checked, stop in the office and let them know! Privacy Letter in the Mail IF Your child fails FREE EXAM

HEARING Screening January – Dates to be announced ALL students in K, 2nd, 4th Oakland County you have a child in another grade you want checked, stop in the office and let them know! Privacy Letter in the Mail IF Your child fails FREE EXAM

No School * Family Travel for the Holidays * December 22nd through January 3rd * Family Travel for the Holidays * Teachers do NOT have to provide homework Please let the office know 248.726. 4402

Ski and Snowboard Club The ski/snowboard club is a great way to learn how to ski or snowboard through lessons for about half the cost. Skiing at Pine Knob in Clarkston Mondays, beginning in January, weather-permitting. $20/membership Contact Amy Bunch at amy.bunch@arterrarealty.com

Recess ALL students go outside until the temperature is BELOW 0 degrees Fahrenheit To play in the snow children MUST wear:

Snow Day NO SCHOOL Announced on TV Channel 2, 4, 7 6:00-6:30 a.m. MAILOUT- Call your phone

Ms. Kiser’s Webpage! http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/university-hills-elementary/pages/6783/esl   GO TO District Website http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/ CLICK Schools CLICK University Hills CLICK School Menu CLICK Classroom Pages CLICK ESL

ESL HOMEWORK • 20 minutes 4 times a week • Read Book - Please listen to your child read Practice Skill • Write in the journal – Please read their writing • Only do 1 night of work at a time. Do only 1 night at a time!! Sign the parent log sheet

MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION Open Enrollment January 5th – 27th ONLY! For 2017-2018 school year Receive letter of confirmation in Spring APPLY ONLINE ~ District Home Page ~ Click Enrollment and scroll down ~ Click Open Enrollment Folder MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION

We Volunteers! • In the classroom • Field Trips • In ESL • In the Media Center • For School Events *Must complete an IChat Form and be approved by the district *Be available *If you are supervising children, they need your full attention! *Little Ones may not be able to attend with you in all situations! Check!

Rochester Parent Liaison Center (Tuesday/ Thursday 8 am-3 pm) Mrs. Sandra Hernandez-Rendon SRendon@rochester.k12.mi.us Parent Liaison Center Website- http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/81810/esl-parent-liaison-center RACE Adult Ed. ESL Classes - Flyer

SITUATIONAL ENGLISH CLASS Where: ESL Parent Liaison Center When: Thursdays 10:00 am –11:00 am Please RVSP to the ESL Parent Liaison Center by calling (248) 726 3733 or by email srendon@rochester.k12.mi.us Thank you! Hampton Elementary School 530 Hampton Circle Rochester Hills 48307 NEW CLASS in JANUARY

(Tuesday/ Thursday 8am-3pm) Next meeting: Main Office: 248-726- 4402 http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/322/hampton ESL Questions?   Mrs. Kiser CKiser@rochester.k12.mi.us 248-726- 4444 Parent Liaison Center (Tuesday/ Thursday 8am-3pm) Mrs. Hernandez-Rendon SRendon@rochester.k12.mi.us January 13th Parent Club 9:00 am Topic: WRITING