02/04. 6:30 pm. PTA Meeting. Art Room

02/08. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Meeting.  H.S. LGI

02/10. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/11. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/14. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

02/15 . MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/16 . MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/19. 6:00 p.m. Mother & Son Fun Night

02/24. PTA/PTSA Founder’s Day Event. 6:00 PM.

CELEBRATING BOARD OF EDUCATION

APPRECIATION MONTH

DADDY DAUGHTER NIGHT

PARENT UPDATE – MEMORY BOOK

*Please see the attached job aid if you need help with Shutterfly uploads.

2.    Send pictures to lindemann2023@gmail.com with the grade level noted in the image name, i.e. alexandanna_3rdgrade

Note: If you choose Option 2, please note with the picture which grade it is from (i.e. K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)If you have any questions or have any problem uploading them, please send Amy Castillo an email atlindemann2023@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY 10th & 11th

5:00 – 7:30 PM.

Teachers have sent out invitations to our parents.  If you did not get an invitation, a conference is not necessary at this time; however, if you would like to schedule a conference you are encouraged to contact the teacher to set up a time and date.

Thank you!

M-FLY Visits Mrs. Kusulas’s Classroom!

WHO WE ARE
M-Fly is a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) aerospace design team at the University of Michigan dedicated
to promoting opportunities for students to practice applying their knowledge to projects outside the classroom.

We are a non-profit, student run organization, and our goal is to design, build, test, and fly two radio-controlled, unmanned airplanes to compete with at the annual SAE Aero Design Competition.

In pursuit of preparing our students for a career in aerospace, it is in our interest to share the field that we love with others. Many of our students can point to a time when they were captivated by aerospace and they were inspired to be apart of that world. We hope to provide the same opportunity for the next generation. Through interactive workshops and activities, we show students how exciting and interesting a future in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) can be.

01/25. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Mtg. APHS – LGI

01/26. 6:30 pm. Middle School Orientation – 5th Grade Parents ONLY

01/28. 3:45 PM – 10:00 PM.  Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

01/29. End of 1st Semester

FEBRUARY

02/04. 6:30 pm. PTA Meeting. Art Room

02/08. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Meeting.  H.S. LGI

02/10. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/11. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/15 . MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/16 . MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/19. 6:00 p.m. Mother & Son Fun Night

02/24. PTA/PTSA Founder’s Day Event. Time/Location TBD

 CHARLIE CHARLIE CHALLENGE!!  

ATTENTION PARENTS – PLEASE READ: 

I would like to share the following news article with you regarding a game that is being played across the country and has found its way into a few classrooms at Lindemann Elementary School.  

 Parents Warned About Charlie Charlie Game

June 2, 2015 – 10:38am | By Christine Sampson

A game called the Charlie Charlie Challenge, which multiple news outlets report is frightening kids all over the country, has been banned at the Springs School.

The challenge, based on an old game from Mexico, involves using two pencils and a piece of paper with a simple grid drawn on it to summon a demon known as Charlie and ask it questions. It has drawn comparisons to a handmade Ouija board, with a similar purpose, and has been widely shared on the Internet.

Eric Casale, principal at the Springs School, sent an email to parents on Monday morning detailing the situation, calling it “unsettling” and asking for parents’ help in curtailing its negative impact on the kids. Principals at other schools have since shared Mr. Casale’s email with parents, teachers, and staff in their respective districts.

“We are very concerned since the game seems to be affecting our students’ well-being, especially in the younger grades,” Mr. Casale said. “From what has been shared by parents, the game has traumatized a few students. In some cases it has also caused nightmares. In addition, it may lead to more serious situations with the older students due to the sensitivity of questions they may ask it. We will not condone the playing of this game at any time on school grounds.”

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As the principal of Lindemann, I wanted to make you aware of this game.  Do I feel our students are playing this exact game, No. However, some students may be playing a version of this game.  Are all students playing this game?  No.  Many students have no idea about this game and have never heard of it.  Personally, I asked my own daughter (19 years old) and son (14 years old) about this game and they had no idea what I was talking about.

Staff members have reported that they have overhead students talking about the game.  As a result, I have visited a few different classrooms and talked with the students about the game and why that game is not appropriate for school grounds or even at home (in my oppinion).  We talked about making good choices, being positive and being a good friend to others. I told the students we would be giving our parents an update about this game.  I encouraged the students to talk to their parents if they had any questions.

If you wish to learn more about the game or get a better understanding you can do a quick “Google Search: Charlie Charlie”.  YouTube actually has videos of kids playing this game.

Please take time to have a family discussion with all of your children regarding these types of games and the impact they can have.  Many times our children get involved in a game or situation because their friends are involved.  This is a great opportunity to discuss making positive choices for themselves.

I would like to stress that the intent of this message is to keep you informed and updated.  I honestly believe if we were to ask our entire student body (700+ students) if they know what the game “Charlie Charlie” is about 98% of them would have no idea because they never heard of it.

As a team, we will continue to work together for the safety and welfare of all our students.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this information.

Sincerely,

Michael Darga

Congratulations Lily!  

We are so proud of you 🙂 

Our very own Celebrity.

Lily was able to share information on her Social Studies project,

‘Nyle the traveling Gnome’ this past weekend 

in the WXYZ DETROIT STUDIOS.

MOTHER / SON FUN NIGHT

Friday, February 19, 2016

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

5000 Fairlane Woods Dr.

Dearborn, MI 48126

$25.00 Per Couple

$9.00 each additional student

YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED for this event.

Please register with the flyer that was sent home.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:

Bob Crank: crankbobby@yahoo.com

Erin Walaszek: erinwalaszek@yahoo.com

Laura Corradi: lindemannboxtops@yahoo.com

M-STEP PARENT REPORT VIDEO

The Michigan Department of Education recently released a video to help families learn more about the new M-STEP assessment, and the parent reports for last year’s results that you have received for students in grades 3-5.  Please take a few minutes to watch this video even if you do not have students taking the assessment.  In addition, feel free to share this video in your parent communications, as well.

PTA EVENT:

FUNDRAISING NIGHT

LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JANUARY 28, 2016. 3:45 PM – 10:00 PM

Support this cause by presenting this invitation to the listed Texas Roadhouse location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Lindemann Elementary.

14660 Pardee Rd.

01/19. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. PTA Event: Lincoln Park Skating Event

01/25. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Mtg. APHS – LGI

01/26. 6:30 pm. Middle School Orientation – 5th Grade Parents ONLY

01/28. 3:45 PM – 10:00 PM.  Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

01/29. End of 1st Semester

FEBRUARY

02/04. 6:30 pm. PTA Meeting. Art Room

02/08. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Meeting.  H.S. LGI

02/10. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/11. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Parent Teacher Conferences.

02/15 – MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/16 – MID WINTER BREAK. No School

02/19. 6:30 p.m. Mother & Son Fun Night

02/24. PTA/PTSA Founder’s Day Event. Time/Location TBD

Dear APPS Staff and Community Members,

January is School Board Recognition Month – a time to salute the work of our elected School Board Members and to celebrate public education. The theme, “School Boards Lead” reflects our combined commitment to leadership and accountability assuring that ALL children succeed.

As a state, Michigan has faced many challenges, but the key to a brighter future is a strong public education system. Public education is the backbone of American society, and local school boards are deeply rooted in U.S. tradition. It’s the foundation on which our democracy was built. The Allen Park Board of Education continues to do the most important work of the community – that of educating our youth.
School Board Members in Allen Park Public Schools develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system. Their job is to ensure schools are accountable to the community and strongly advocate for continuous improvement in student learning. They bear responsibility for an annual budget of $35.6 million, 3,800 students, 428 employees and six buildings. They are citizens whose decisions affect our children and build our community.

Showing appreciation for the important work of school boards should be a year round process, but too often we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these men and women who represent us. We are asking all members of the community to take a moment and thank a School Board Member.

At the Board of Education Meeting on January 25, Allen Park High School and Allen Park Community School staff and students will play the lead role in honoring the Members of the Board of Education this year. APHS and APCS Art, Industrial Arts and Life Management students are creating a special gift for Board Members and the Allen Park High School Jazz Band will perform a few musical selections.
Thank you to the men and women who dedicate countless personal hours to ensure the needs of our community are met by our public schools. We salute the public servants of APPS whose dedication and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our community possible. We applaud them for their vision and voice to prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.

The men and women serving the Allen Park Public School District are: Mr. Guy DesJardins, Dr. Janine Hall, Mr. Paul Klenczar, Mrs. Margaret Marten, Mr. Gordon Miller, Mr. Rick Moynihan and Mrs. Julie Sheppard.

Sincerely,
John J. Sturock, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

FIGHTING FOR ALAYNA

More about this campaign:
Alayna was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis during the 20th week of pregnancy. When we received the news we were devastated, lost, confused and unsure of what Alayna’s future would be. During the last 10 years of Alayna’s life we have been through countless breathing treatments, antibiotic treatment and hospital admissions. Every day is battle and every appointment is full of fear of the unknown. Alayna’s current medical treatment consists of over 10 pills that treat her lungs and stomach with 3 nebulized treatments daily and airway clearance. We don’t know what the future holds for Alayna and without a cure we can only hope her life is long and beautiful. As Alayna’s mom all I hope and pray for is to see my daughter go to prom, graduate high school and even be there for her during her first broken heart. I hope I can be there for those things but with this awful disease I don’t know what the future holds for Alayna. All we have is our hope and prayers. Alayna lives her life to like any other 10 year old. She’s into fashion and is currently in gymnastics. She loves to dance and dress up. Her happiness and love of life is infectious. Alayna is a very special girl anyone who knows her can see how amazing she is and what a true fighter she really is. She fights through the treatments, meds and hospital stays like a champ. Nothing holds her down. She is the true definition of a fighter.

I hope we can count on you in our fight against Cystic Fibrosis! You can join our team by visiting CFF.org/Great Strides search Alaynas Angels

If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or donating please visit: https://www.booster.com/alaynastrong65

Thank you!
Jennifer Artress
Alayna’s Mom

Dear 5^th Grade Parents/Guardians,

We would like to invite you to the 6^th Grade Parent Orientation, which will take place in the Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, January 26th from 6:30 – 7:30. This orientation is for the parents/guardians of current 5^th grade students who will be attending Allen Park Middle School for the 2016-17 school year.  This is a great opportunity for you to come and learn about your student’s first year at Allen Park Middle School.

Although we cannot make this meeting mandatory, we strongly encourage you to attend. Even if you are not a first time parent of a middle schooler, the information provided is always being renewed.

This is a PARENT ONLY event. We ask that you leave your student at home for this evening, as they will have their own orientation at the end of August.  Principal, Mr. Mark Lowe, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Mr. Bruce Andrews, and our counselors Mr. Curry and Mrs. Kristin Gladd will be presenting information and will be available for questions.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 26^th!

Sincerely,

Mark Lowe

Principal

OK2SAY encourages confidential tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, and schools. We are very proud to report that 2,770 OK2SAY tips have been received since the program became operational on September 2, 2014.

The attached newsletter breaks down the tips in further detail and highlights several of the success stories that resulted because school personnel, law enforcement, and community mental health service programs worked together to share and respond to student safety threats.

Please take a moment and review the positive impact for yourself.

January Newsletter Link: http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIAG/2016/01/12/file_attachments/472940/OK2SAY%2BNewsletter%2BJanuary%2B2016.pdf

PTA EVENT:

FUNDRAISING NIGHT

LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY

January 28th.  3:45 PM – 10:00 PM

Support this cause by presenting this invitation (flyer being sent home soon) to the listed Texas Roadhouse location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Lindemann Elementary.

14660 Pardee Rd.

01/11.  7:00 pm. Board of Education Mtg. APHS – LGI

01/15. No School for Students.  Professional Development for Teaching Staff

01/19. 6:00 pm.  PTA Event: Lincoln Park Skating Event

01/25. 7:00 pm. Board of Education Mtg. APHS – LGI

01/26. 6:30 pm. Middle School Orientation – 5th Grade Parents ONLY

01/29. End of 1st Semester.

LINDEMANN ~ A Little Family History

Before the holiday break, I received a letter from a young girl named Katelyn Lindemann. Katelyn is currently in the 5th grade, she really enjoys family history and shared a part of her families story with me.  Here is what she wrote in her letter:

Dear Principal Darga,

My name is Katelyn Lindemann.  I’m currently in the 5th grade.  I love to learn about my family’s history.  When I was looking through my grandmother’s genealogy papers I found some information about Lindemann Elementary. My great-great grandfather, Charles F. Lindemann was once the president of the school board and they decided to name a school after him.  I know the school was 50 years old in 2001 and in 2016 it will be 65 years old. The school is in Ecorse Township which is now called Allen Park. The school (Lindemann Elementary) was open in October 16, 1952 for grades K-8. My family went for a ride one Sunday to show me where the school was and what it looked like.  I wanted to see inside but since it was a Sunday, the school was closed.  My parents suggested I write you a letter to see if we could set up a meeting.

I’m happy to say that I was able to set up a meeting during the holiday break.  I met Katelyn and her family on Monday, December 28, 2015.  We made sure we welcomed Katelyn to our building with a nice Welcome sign on our marquee. During our visit, I was able to give Katelyn a Lindemann Elementary T-shirt as a gift.  Katelyn and her family really loved how the school looked, they were impressed on how clean and bright our hallways were.  Katelyn found the photos of her great-great grandfather that are posted near our media center.  She was happy to see the photos as well as the plaques in our front lobby.  Before leaving, I made sure to take a couple photos of Katelyn and her family by our marquee.  As the building principal and representative of Lindemann Elementary, I was honored to meet Katelyn and her family.  I enjoyed showing them our building, the school grounds and hearing a little more about Charles F. Lindemann.

I would like to personally thank Mrs. Laura Corradi (PTA Representative) for hand delivering a t-shirt to our school for Katelyn.  The gesture was very kind and she absolutely loved that she had a Lindemann shirt of her own.  Again, thank you!  Our PTA is the best!

M-STEP

You may have already heard, M-Step state test results are now out and can be seen on MiSchoolData.

MSTEP DATA RELEASED TO PUBLIC

M-STEP Data Location on MI School Data Site.  Spring 2015 M-STEP data can be found under the Student Assessment tab located under the left navigation category titled Kindergarten – 12 at www.mischooldata.org. For a direct link to the Student Assessment page click here: https://www.mischooldata.org/DistrictSchoolProfiles/AssessmentResults/AssessmentSummary.aspx

Once on the assessment page, select either Grade 3-8 Assessments or High School Assessments. Once on the grade specific assessment page, select M-STEP and using the dropdown menu, select the information you are interested in reviewing.

Parent reports are being prepared this week and will be going home the week of Jan. 11. These results contain individual student results and come with detailed explanation from the state on what each of the scores mean. If you have questions on the report, please contact the office.

LINDEMANN SCORES: I’m very excited and proud to report that Lindemann scored very well in comparison to the rest of the state. Our students met the challenge and our scores highlight their efforts. We shined in Reading, an area that we have worked hard at over the past several years.  As a school, we will continue to focus our efforts in math and science.

LINDEMANN: 2015 SPRING MATH DATA – MSTEP
Lindemann 3rd Grade Math 61.2 % State Score: 48.8%
Lindemann 4th Grade Math 49.5% State Score: 41.4%
Lindemann 5th Grade Math 31.9% State Score: 33.4%

LINDEMANN: 2015 SPRING READING DATA – MSTEP
Lindemann 3rd Grade Reading 66.7% State Score: 50.1%
Lindemann 4th Grade reading 65.7% State Score: 46.6%
Lindemann 5th Grade Reading 67.2% State Score: 48.7%

LINDEMANN: 2015 SPRING SCIENCE DATA – MSTEP
Lindemann 4th Grade Science 11.8% State Score: 12.4%

LINDEMANN: 2015 SPRING SOCIAL STUDIES DATA – MSTEP
Lindemann 5th Grade Social Studies 22.4% State Score: 22.2%

Dear 5^th Grade Parents/Guardians,

We would like to invite you to the 6^th Grade Parent Orientation, which will take place in the Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, January 26th from 6:30 – 7:30. This orientation is for the parents/guardians of current 5^th grade students who will be attending Allen Park Middle School for the 2016-17 school year.  This is a great opportunity for you to come and learn about your student’s first year at Allen Park Middle School.

Although we cannot make this meeting mandatory, we strongly encourage you to attend. Even if you are not a first time parent of a middle schooler, the information provided is always being renewed.

This is a PARENT ONLY event. We ask that you leave your student at home for this evening, as they will have their own orientation at the end of August.  Principal, Mr. Mark Lowe, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Mr. Bruce Andrews, and our counselors Mr. Curry and Mrs. Kristin Gladd will be presenting information and will be available for questions.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 26^th!

Sincerely,

Mark Lowe

Principal

Chess Club

The 2016 Lindemann Chess Club is about to begin another season on February 9. The club is open to all Lindemann students in third, fourth and fifth grades that already know how the pieces move, know how to play at a basic level, and want to play against other students. The club offers a brief “new idea” or “new strategy” each week for players to try and implement as they play. They will meet from 3:30 – 4:15 Tuesdays after school. The majority of time is spent playing chess against others in the club. The chess club meets in the media center and students are expected to be picked up between 4:15 – 4:20pm at the media center door after each session. Mr McDermott and Mr. Wahl sponsor the club and direct each week’s meeting. Entrance forms can be picked up from either of them starting January 16th. The club anticipates meeting through the end of April.

FRESH AIR & EXERCISE

Fresh air and exercise have been proven to aid in the physical and educational growth of students. For this reason, our school has an outdoor recess program. It is important that children wear appropriate clothing so they can go outdoors each recess. Generally, if a child is feeling well enough to come to school, he/she can go outside for recess. Parents, please remember, a hooded sweatshirt is not a jacket.  A child needs a warm winter jacket/coat, gloves and a hat to wear during recess.  These students are outside for almost 30 minutes!

Many factors are used to determine outdoor recess. These consist of temperature, wind chill factor, and playground conditions. Students will remain inside if the weather is inclement. If the wind-chill is 20 degrees or above the children will go out for recess. Please be sure your child is prepared to go outside during the cold winter months.

20 Degrees is the Magic Number

SCHOOL SKATE PARTY

LINDEMANN PTA

Fun For The Whole Family!

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

6:00 pm -8:00 pm.

Lincoln Park Skating Center

1419 Southfield Rd. Lincoln Park, 48146

UPCOMING PTA EVENTS:

1/19: LP Skate Party 6:00-8:00pm
2/4: PTA Meeting, Art Room 6:30pm
2/19: Mother/Son Fun Night. Fairlane Club 6:30pm. 
2/24: PTA/PTSA Founders Day Banquet
3/3: PTA meeting, Art Room 6:30pm
3/4: Daddy/Daughter Dance. Fairlane Club 6:30pm
3/7-3/11: Scholastic Book Fair
3/12: PTA/PTSA Spring Fever, APHS