March M&M News
M & M Extra Care
Encouragement is the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. Sometimes we don’t know what someone (especially our children) are going through. So, let today be the day to speak only the positive you know of others and encourage them to do the same. “Things will be better in the end. If it’s not better, then it’s NOT the end!”
In like a lamb, out like a lion or in like a lion and out like a lamb? We’ll see! “It was one of those March days, when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: When it’s summer in the light and winter in the shade.” March “Madness,” Mardness, is HERE! Go M&M! Play on, play hard, and continue to have FUN and WIN!
Announcements
It’s TAX TIME! If you want to get your payment summary, now it’s Quick & Easy! Visit our website @ mandmextracare.com and follow the prompts for the Year-End Payment Summary. Please create a Bill & Pay account if you DO NOT have one in order to access your statement and get your summary
Drop Off and Pick Up:
AM Drop off will be at DOOR #4 (south gym door) – For the safety of the children, please be sure that they enter the building before you leave.
PM Pick Up – Enter through DOOR #7, ring the doorbell located on the door someone will let you in. Please be patient, we will be walking up the hallway.
This trimester, you will find them in the following After Care Classrooms: However, new classrooms will begin on Monday, March 30, 2020.
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Young 5s & Kindergarten |
Room # 10 |
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Ms. Kela & Mr. Ricky |
Kindergarten/First Grades |
Room # 4 |
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Mr. Ricky & Ms. Sydnee |
First/Second Grades |
Room #15 (upstairs) |
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Ms. Huma & Ms. Dorris |
Second/Third Grades |
Room # 14 (upstairs) |
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Ms. Tori & Mr. Marshall |
Third/Fourth Grades |
Room #25 (upstairs) |
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Ms. Lindsey |
Fourth/Fifth /Sixth Grades |
Room #21 (upstairs) |
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Ms. Hanna & Mr. Marshall |
Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grades |
Room #24 (upstairs) |
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Ms. Chloe |
Before Care |
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March Themes
3/2-6/20 Open A Book-D.E.A.R. with Dr. Seuss & Your Favorite Authors
3/9-13/20 Pi Day-Make A Pie, Eat a Pie, Win A Pie!
3/16-20/20 Feeling Lucky? GO GREEN!- Spring Has Sprung & It’s Time To Blossom!
3/23-27/20 The Lioness Queen- To Discriminate or Not To Discriminate?…That Is the Question!
3/30-4/3/20 Pure Mardness (March Madness)! Be Sporty!-I Love This Game!
SUMMER CAMP: M&M will be hosting 8 weeks of Summer Camp at South Canton Scholars again this year. Please keep an eye out for an email early next week with details and the link to register.
Upcoming Events:
Early Release Day: Monday, March 9, 2020 (Students are dismissed at 1:15pm)
Half Day: Friday, March 27, 2020 (Students are dismissed at 11:15am)
***M&M services will be provided on both days. Students are required to bring their own lunch because we DO NOT provide lunch on half day service.
Students of The Month for March: Elliott M., Colin M., Emily B., (AM care), Chinedum C. (Y5s-K), Aaliyah B.(K/1st), Yashwin D. (Ist/2nd), Abdullah Y. (2nd/3rd), Hope C. (3rd/4th), Marlon S. (4th/5th), and Ruhan P. (6th-8th). Congratulations! You all are awesome examples!
March Birthdays: Happy Birthday to all the students who are celebrating their birthday! Lots of love and luck flowing your way from us this month!
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT: Class Presentations for February Black History and Women’s History month-Come and enjoy class presentations, music and dance with us at the end of the month. More details to follow.
Mardness (March Madness) Coming SOON! Calling ALL parents to participate on our Basketball and Volleyball games with staff, students, and parents. Date and time TBA.
Adventure Centers: Students are now engaged in fun activities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (Students lead Adventure Center-Kids’ Club), and Thursdays from 5:15-5:55pm. They have been enjoying the centers with the teachers. The students are in different classrooms during this time.
· Magnificent Musicians-Music is what Makes the World go Round!
· Games & Puzzles Galore - Play, Play…Group Games and more Play!
· Kids’ Choice (Students’ Voice/students’ Choice) – student(s) led Adventure Center
· Fitness, Exercise, Dance & Sports (F.E.D.S.) - Let’s get our bodies moving! Staying healthy and in shape -some competition too!
· Crafty Creations-Amazing artistic Designs and more!
· S.T.E.A.M.-Design & Build-The integrated approach that enables all learners to maximize their potential.
· Building and Utilizing Culinary Skills- “Cook,” Eat, & Be Happy!
· Entertainment & Kids Karaoke - (new) Students get to have fun entertaining each other with music, singing, dance, poetry etc.
· Kids’ Lounge-Kids just hanging around and having fun.
Important Reminders
***WINTER is HERE! Well, maybe Spring has arrived. However, parents, please make sure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather. If possible, please check the weather daily. Students enjoy going outside and we want to be sure they are dressed for the cold weather. Please label students’ belongings. It is very helpful when trying to return lost items.
***Technology for FUN Friday-Students can bring in their technology on Fridays which includes a cell phone. However, students can only play appropriate games. NO social media or phone calls are allowed.
***Please notify us if your student will be a drop in or absent: This year we are continuing with the same system as last year in which it allows us to better know who to expect in our program daily. The school does not let us know when a student is absent. Please text (734) 506-0535 with your student’s name and inform us if they are going to be a drop in or absent and this will immediately notify Mrs. Susan. Thank You.
*** We close at 6:00pm: There is a $5.00 late fee per 15 minutes you are late to pick up. If the tardiness becomes regular, the late fee will be $1.00 per each minute. Excessive tardiness could lead to suspension from M & M.
***Cell Phones: We are aware that you may need to communicate with your student(s). However, in the event of an emergency, please use the M&M number provided to communicate. We have experienced students receiving phone calls and/or text messages from their parents and leaving to meet parents in the parking lot. For the safety of the students, we are asking that all students be picked up from their classrooms. Students are ONLY allowed to use technology on Fridays at M&M or when allowed by staff for special events.
***Schedule Changes or Withdrawal from Program: If you need to change your schedule or withdrawal from M&M, please use the Schedule Change Form that is located on our website on the Tools and Payments Page. It is required, per your contract, that all notice of change and/or removal from the program occur at least a week in advance and MUST be in writing. Using the Schedule Change form meets the requirement of the written form and it is very convenient. You MAY NOT simply tell an M&M Staff Member and expect that to be your notice. Our team members on site oversee the safety and care of the students, they are not expected to remember to report verbal communication from parents. Our home office staff, however, is fully equipped to handle your scheduling needs. Thank you so much with your cooperation in this regard.
Contact Us
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M & M at South Canton Scholars Phone: (734) 506-0535 Email: mmsca...@gmail.com Program Director: Ms. Susan Assistant Site Leader: Ms. Kela |
M&M Business Office Phone: (734) 506-8239 Email: mmext...@gmail.com Customer Care Specialist: Ms. Jena |