Home of the Lindemann Lions
Parents & Guardians,
Please be sure to call the main office if you need to send a message to your child. Many of our parents are opting to send an email directly to the teacher asking them to relay a message to their child.
However, our teachers are teaching! Our teachers are encouraged to have direct instruction with their classes throughout the entire day. Rarely, do our teachers find time to check their email or even voice mail during the school day. Many of our teachers do this task after school hours.
Parents have expressed concern that their child never received their note. By the time the classroom teacher found time to sit down and scroll their email messages the students have already been released. This is not a safe or effective way to properly communicate with your child during the school day.
Please, contact the main office (just like our parents did for us). Mrs. Crete and Mrs. Bergiel are more than happy to take the message over the phone , write a note and send it down to the classroom to your child’s attention. This is safe and reliable way to communicate with your child during the school day. ~ Thank you!
In the Art Room We Need:
CEREAL BOXES! Each 4th grade student is going to start building a sarcophagus for their mummy, and we will use this thin cardboard to build the structure. Large cracker or cookie boxes may work too since they are usually made out of the similar cardboard. Students from any grade level can donate!
EGG CARTONS! We are very low here in the art room and can always use more to pour paint.
Paint shirts. We no longer share paint shirts in the art room due to health reasons, so please send your child to school with a paint shirt that they can wear to art or dress him or her in clothing that can get dirty on their art day.
What We’re up to:
COLOR RUN UPDATE
Due to a scheduling conflict, the color run will still be at Champaign Park on Sunday, October 23, however we will be at shelter #2 by the APAC baseball diamond. There is a parking lot off of Pelham but you may still park on the surrounding side streets and walk to the back of the park. We hope everyone is excited and ready for some fun!
Thanks! -PTA
LINDEMANN IN THE NEWS!!
Gotta love being a Lindemann Lion!
A special THANK YOU goes out to our 4th grade teaching staff (Mrs. Migliore, Mr. McDermott, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Bergman) for exposing our 4th grade students to such a powerful message and fun presentation: THINK! ENERGY sponsored by DTE.
Education beyond the classroom ~ Lindemann Elementary School
Mike Darga, Principal
Please click the link to read the whole story….
Mr. McDermott leading a hands-on experiment with linking energy.
Principal Darga joins in on the fun with his 4th grade students to learn
more about saving energy!
Please click the link below to see the story online….
10/17 – 10/21. Lindemann BOOK FAIR (Gym). 3:00 – 5:00 PIZZA ORDER PICK in Cafeteria.
10/19. 6:00-8:30 PM BOOK FAIR PARENT NIGHT
10/23. 2:00 – 4:00 PM. LINDEMANN COLOR RUN! Champaign Park
10/26. APHS Halloween Music Show
10/31. 1/2 Day Students. 10:15 AM HALLOWEEN PARADE / Afternoon Professional Development for teaching staff.
As the principal of Lindemann Elementary School, I am honored to be able to work side by side with a staff that is dedicated and committed to educational excellence! The staff at Lindemann Elementary Schoool is passionate about education and our students. It is a privilege to work with parents who are supportive of the educational process and are united as a school community. Lindemann truly is a very special place and I am proud to be the principal!
As a staff, we are always looking for ways to give back to our students. For a gift, the staff purchased three different books that will be donated to the media center for our students use in my honor as the building principal. What a perfect gift!
On behalf of our Lindemann Elementary Staff,
I would like to say THANK YOU to
Ms. Asteriou and Mrs.Chimienti
for your years of dedication and service to our students as our
School Improvement Leaders.
The Starfish Story…
A young man is walking along the ocean and sees a beach on which thousands and thousands of starfish have washed ashore. Further along he sees an old man, walking slowly and stooping often, picking up one starfish after another and tossing each one gently into the ocean. “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?,” he asks. “Because the sun is up and the tide is going out and if I don’t throw them further in they will die.” “But, old man, don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it! You can’t possibly save them all, you can’t even save one-tenth of them. In fact, even if you work all day, your efforts won’t make any difference at all.” The old man listened calmly and then bent down to pick up another starfish and threw it into the sea. “It made a difference to that one.”
THANK YOU DTE Energy!
Our 4th grade students loved the presentation on ENERGY and greatly appreciated the TAKE ACTION KIT that was passed out to each student to bring home and share with their parents.
PIZZA KIT FUNDRAISER PICK UP
MONDAY, October 17 – Cafeteria
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Greetings Lindemann Parents!
I wanted to send out a couple quick updates regarding Halloween at Lindemann Elementary.
Costumes:
Parade Path:
The staff and students are excited and hope you will be able to join us during our parade.
Thank you
Mike Darga, Principal
Upcoming Events ~ PTA Sponsored
10/5- Student Count Day
10/7- Student picture day and Fall fundraiser money and orders due
10/12- Students ½ day
10-17-10/21- Fall Book fair
10/23- Color Run; Champagne Park 2PM-4PM
10/28- Anti-bully assembly PM
10/31- Students ½ day
11/3- November PTA meeting 6:00 PM
11/8- Students ½ day
11/12- Holiday Fever; High School 9AM-3PM
11/15- Skate Night 6-8 PM
11/23-11/25- No school; Thanksgiving Break
11/28- reflections Tea 6:30 PM
11/30- Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences 5-7:30 PM
COLOR RUN DONATIONS – PLEASE DROP OFF IN MAIN OFFICE
144 Participants Registered So Far!
We are very excited about this years event. If you have not registered, please do. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend our event this year due to a calendar conflict. Parents, please be sure to take a lot of fun photos that we can add into our parent blog. Thank you!
Lindemann elementary PTA is hosting our 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk event and we are excited to share thsi event with our students and their families. This event is a great way to promote healthy living and to have fun with our Lindemann Lions. We hope you can come and support our PTA at this family fun event on Sunday, October 23rd from 2-4 p.m. at Champaign Park. Check-in will begin at 1:15 p.m.
WOW – Only $5.00 per particpant! If you would like to particpate in the event, please send in the attached form with cash or a check (made out to Lindemann PTA) no later than Friday, October 7th. Please be sure to mark the envelope for “Color Run”.
Each participant is encouraged to wear a white t-shirt so our volunteers can blast you with color! There is no time limit on our event, however if you would like your time please wear a watch. Bottled water will be provided along with a DJ and face painting.
We are also looking for volunteers to spray color, direct the flow of the runners and pass out water. If you have nto already filled out a membership form and are interested in helping please contact
Renee Pledge
Raynay43@gmail.com
PTA Color Run Chairperson.
Allen Park Public Schools Statement Regarding Alleged Clown Sightings
There has been a wave of creepy clown sightings and incidents around the U.S. and recently in the metro Detroit area causing panic and a social media frenzy. Because our students are familiar with social media and are watching the news, it is natural for them to become concerned with the issues they are seeing around us. We have had students express their apprehension and fear and want to make sure everyone knows we are sensitive to this issue. We will continue to be vigilant and ask parents to remind their children not to spread rumors in school or on social media.
APPS has not received any threats to date, nor any reported clown sightings on school property. Per policy, all visitors must check in at school offices and outdoor recess is closely monitored. Should you or your child feel threatened or observe suspicious behavior, we ask that you contact the Allen Park Police Department. In the event of an incident on school property, please contact your building principal immediately.
With the Halloween season quickly approaching, we ask that students do not wear masks covering their face while on school property. We recognize that Halloween is an exciting time for students, but ask that students behave responsibly at school. Dressing as a clown may be intended as a joke; however, intentions could be easily misconstrued in light of the national attention this issue is receiving.
As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We thank you for your cooperation in not feeding this social media frenzy.
Barbara Zdrodowski
Administrative Assistant to
Dr. John J. Sturock, Superintendent
Allen Park Public Schools
9601 Vine Street
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2150
(313) 827-2151 FAX
CHECK OUT THESE STAFF BLOG PAGES!
Miss Partin. Kindergarten Blog
4th Grade – MATH Live Binder – Website
Mrs. Waldus. Speech & Language Pathology
Allen Park Social Workers Blog
Allen Park ECP Blog. Mrs. White
Lindemann Technology Blog. Mrs. Bartnick
10/12. 1/2 Day Students. Afternoon Professional Development for staff.
10/14. Book Fair Set-up in gym.
10/17 – 10/21. Lindemann BOOK FAIR (Gym). Sign up in the teachers lounge.
10/26. APHS Halloween Music Show
10/31. 1/2 Day Students. Afternoon Professional Development for staff.
This year, the district calendar reflects 8 half-days of teacher PD that is required by the state. Those PD dates feature no school in the afternoon, 11:40 dismissal. The dates for October are as follows:
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Mr. Darga is now on TWITTER!
Let’s Celebrate Life at Lindemann.
As the building principal, I will be sharing all things Lindemann. As I walk the building and see great things happening in and out of our class rooms, I may snap a quick photo and give an update. Let’s celebrate learning!
Twitter Name: @MikeD_Lindemann
CONGRATULATIONS LINDEMANN PRIDE LEADERS
We are proud of you!
September 2016
Congratulations! Your child has been selected as their class Pride Leader for the month! This is a great honor because your child has gone above and beyond to show respect, responsibility, and safety at Lindemann Elementary. Please take the time to acknowledge this great accomplishment and award! We are very proud of your Pride Leader!
The Pride Leader is selected by classroom teachers and they can use the qualities/characteristics of exceptional academics, behavior, and being an all-around positive role model.
Lindemann elementary PTA is hosting our 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk event and we are excited to share thsi event with our students and their families. This event is a great way to promote healthy living and to have fun with our Lindemann Lions. We hope you can come and support our PTA at this family fun event on Sunday, October 23rd from 2-4 p.m. at Champaign Park. Check-in will begin at 1:15 p.m.
WOW – Only $5.00 per particpant! If you would like to particpate in the event, please send in the attached form with cash or a check (made out to Lindemann PTA) no later than Friday, October 7th. Please be sure to mark the envelope for “Color Run”.
Each participant is encouraged to wear a white t-shirt so our volunteers can blast you with color! There is no time limit on our event, however if you would like your time please wear a watch. Bottled water will be provided along with a DJ and face painting.
We are also looking for volunteers to spray color, direct the flow of the runners and pass out water. If you have nto already filled out a membership form and are interested in helping please contact
Renee Pledge
Raynay43@gmail.com
PTA Color Run Chairperson.
Greetings Lindemann Parents!
I wanted to send out a couple quick updates regarding Halloween at Lindemann Elementary.
Costumes:
Parade Path:
The staff and students are excited and hope you will be able to join us during our parade.
Thank you
Mike Darga, Principal
CLICK THE LINK TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER!
10/6. 6:00 p.m. Lindemann PTA. Art Room
10/7. School Picture Day
10/17 – 10/21. Lindemann BOOK FAIR
10/26. APHS Halloween Music Show
10.31 1/2 Day of School. Halloweek Parade & Classroom Party
Mark Your Calendar!
SCHOOL PICTURES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016
Mileage Club 2016
Thursday, September 22nd will be the kickoff day for Mileage Club. Every Tuesday and Thursday until October 20th. (Rain Day make-up) As in previous years, students are given the opportunity to walk or run during their lunch recess. This program promotes health and fitness in grades K-5. The Mileage Club course will be supervised by parent volunteers. The course is located around the field behind the school. A foot charm will be given for each 1 mile (4 laps around) your child completes by his/her teacher each week. The foot charms can be placed on a chain that they will be given after the first week. At the end of the Mileage club, winners will be decided based on overall laps. There will be only 1 prize per 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. In the case of a tie, a name will be randomly drawn for each place.
Please remind students:
PBIS is an expectation while participating in Mileage Club.
4 feet checked off their tracking card = 1 mile and a foot charm (teachers will pass out charms once a week)
You must carry your tracker card on the course.
Lost charms and/or chains WILL NOT be replaced.
You can walk or run the course. Kindergarten must walk only.
You MUST stop and have a volunteer mark your tracker card after EACH lap at the Start/Stop cone. Only a volunteer may mark you card.
You must complete the full lap for it to count.
No corner cutting! Your lap will not be counted.
The last 5 minutes of recess you will be asked to return to the playground.
Each Kindergarten class is required to have at least 2 parent volunteers to walk with the students. Lunch Aides are welcome to join students or monitor the playground. Volunteers will be available at approximately 11:00am until 1:10pm Tuesday and Thursday through October 20th.
Thank you for your support!
Karin Simpson jacqgabz@yahoo.com
Mileage Club Chair This is a PTA sponsored event
LINDEMANN LION 5K PTA SPONSORED COLOR RUN/WALK
Lindemann elementary PTA is hosting our 2nd Annual 5K Color Run/Walk event and we are excited to share thsi event with our students and their families. This event is a great way to promote healthy living and to have fun with our Lindemann Lions. We hope you can come and support our PTA at this family fun event on Sunday, October 23rd from 2-4 p.m. at Champaign Park. Check-in will begin at 1:15 p.m.
WOW – Only $5.00 per particpant! If you would like to particpate in the event, please send in the attached form with cash or a check (made out to Lindemann PTA) no later than Friday, October 7th. Please be sure to mark the envelope for “Color Run”.
Each participant is encouraged to wear a white t-shirt so our volunteers can blast you with color! There is no time limit on our event, however if you would like your time please wear a watch. Bottled water will be provided along with a DJ and face painting.
We are also looking for volunteers to spray color, direct the flow of the runners and pass out water. If you have nto already filled out a membership form and are interested in helping please contact
Renee Pledge
Raynay43@gmail.com
PTA Color Run Chairperson.
Greetings Lindemann Parents!
I wanted to send out a couple quick updates regarding Halloween at Lindemann Elementary.
Costumes:
Parade Path:
The staff and students are excited and hope you will be able to join us during our parade.
Thank you
Mike Darga, Principal
It’s Homecoming Week in Allen Park!
There are some special events planned for the entire school community on Friday, September 30th, please come join the fun:
Homecoming Parade – Come see the amazing floats & Homecoming Court
o Begins at 4:00 p.m. at Harrison/Rosedale
o Proceeds on Rosedale to Champaign
o Champaign to Allen Park High School
Italian Dinner (Sponsored by HS PTSA) – Bring the entire family!
o Location – HS Cafeteria
o Time – 5:00-6:30 p.m.
o Cost – Adults $7, Kids under 18 & Seniors $5, Kids under 3 are free
o Details attached
APHS Varsity Football Game vs Trenton Trojans – 7:00 p.m.
o Half-time activities include introduction of Court
o 2015 Reigning King Lorenz Frazier & Queen Erin Fish
o Crowning of 2016 Homecoming King & Queen
o Float competition results
Congrats to the 2016 Homecoming Court:
Erika Beals, Claire Lareau, Rebecca Mesaeh, Paige Nightingale, Rachel Zacny, John Cullinan, Shawn Porter, Brian Povish, Elijah Steeby, Bruce Wilkie
9/26. 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Band Practice / 7:00 p.m. 5th Grade Camp Parent Update. APCA
9/30. PBIS REWARD: BINGO in the gym. / HOMECOMING @ APHS! 4:00 Parade. 5-6:30 Italian Dinner. 7:00 Football
10/6. 6:00 p.m. Lindemann PTA
10/7. Picture Day
10/17 – 10/21. Lindemann BOOK FAIR
10/26. APHS Halloween Music Show
Thank you for attending our Meet the Teacher Night 2016. We are excited about the new school year and are looking forward to working together as a team!
This year, 492 students were represented by their parents!
492 Students Represented!
76% of the student body.
9/19. 6:30 p.m. Band Rental @ Arno (Gym)
9/23. 7:00 PM. Military Appreciation Night. APHS Football Stadium.
9/26. 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Band Practice / 7:00 p.m. 5th Grade Camp Parent Update. APCA
9/30. HOMECOMING @ APHS! 4:00 Parade. 5-6:30 Italian Dinner. 7:00 Football
10/5. Student Count Day!
10/6. 6:00 p.m. Lindemann PTA
10/7. Student Picture Day
10/17 – 10/21. Lindemann BOOK FAIR
10/26. APHS Halloween Music Show
10/31. 1/2 Day Students. Afternoon PD for staff.
Good afternoon –
I would like to ask our parents to please not bring their dogs to school during drop off and pick up times at Lindemann Elementary School. The main office has received many different complaints about several different dogs (both small and large) that are causing some anxiety with many of our students and parents.
As the building principal, I am entrusted to create a safe school environment for our school community. During the end of the school day we release around 700 students at one time. As parents, we all know it’s a bit hectic on school grounds during that time of the day. Even our best trained dogs can get a bit jumpy at times. I would hate to find out one of our school community members were injured due to a dog bite, scratch, etc.
Parents – please do not take matters into your own hands by confronting other adults regarding our request to not bring dogs on the property. Please continue to express your concerns to the main office so we can reach out to those individuals.
I appreciate your cooperation and understanding. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact my office so we can further discuss this issue.
Thank you,
Mike Darga, Principal
DIBELS ASSESSMENTS
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Next is a standardized set of general reading outcome measures. The measures assess for(depending on grade) phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, accuracy and fluency with connected text, vocabulary, and comprehension. The measures are designed to be short (1-3 minutes) and can be used as a universal screener, as well as a progress monitoring tool. The purpose is to identify students at-risk of not meeting grade level reading benchmarks and to provide such students targeted supports immediately.
This year, we will be administering the DIBELS in grades K-5. The number of tests per student will vary based on grade level. A team of trained staff will be administering the DIBELS this fall. On the days of assessment and the day and time (AM or PM) you can expect students to be pulled for assessment from their class. Once again, these are very brief assessments and will take less than 3-5 minutes per student. The 4th and 5th grade DAZE portion will be administered as a whole class. With instruction the exercise takes approximately 5 minutes.
Dear APPS Families~
Are you or someone you know seeking employment? If so, consider joining the APPS Team; currently we have openings for bus drivers, lunch paraprofessionals and are always in need of substitute workers in the areas of: food service staff, custodians, teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals/aides and secretarial support.
Please note that the training required for the open bus driver positions is at no cost to the employee, and the employee will be compensated for their time during the course of the training.
Please see attached for more info about substitute employment in all areas!
Please contact Mr. Dawson, Director of Human Resources, at dawson@appublicschools.com to inquire about the open bus driver or lunch paraprofessional positions.
Thank you!
STUDENT PICTURE DAY – October 7, 2016
KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE
ALL OF OUR DRIVERS SHOULD BE USING THE SUGGESTED
TRAFFIC PATTERN
~ CONGRATULATIONS ~
Mrs. Migliore & Ms. Majtyka
$100.00 Grant Recipient!
The MEEMIC Foundation partnered with Quill to offer a $100 back to school grant.
The grant will be used to provide back to school supplies for
Mrs. Migliore’s & Ms. Majtyka’s classrooms.
What a great night to be a Lindemann Lion!
As the building principal, I walked the halls with a big smile on my face. I could not be any prouder of our school community. The building looks fantastic and the halls were filled with energy. Each classroom was moving and grooving orchestrated by our Rock Star Teachers! The PTA table was filled and our membership numbers were climbing. Thank you for participating and taking an active role in your child’s education! This is going to an exciting and rewarding school year!
$7.00 Per Person
PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
SIGN UP AT “MEET THE TEACHER” NIGHT