Clinton Township Newsletter

1 5 M a r c h 2 0 1 7 school's All-School Morning Meeting on January 31, students viewed three videos to help inspire them with ideas of ways to be kind. One video featured Olympic runners stopping to help each other after a fall, rather than worrying about their own race position. Another video showed a third grade student concerned about classmates having negative balances on their lunch accounts. He began raising money and working to earn money to pay off the other students' accounts. The final video highlighted a man who started a kindness campaign, and illustrated how simple gestures can go a long way. Students then brainstormed and shared ideas for ways that they plan to make someone's day during the month of February. Classrooms continued to participate in activities to promote and share kindness throughout the month. Rd V Scho Clinton Township School District Mission Statement: The Clinton Township School District, in partnership with t he community, achieves excellence for each child by ensuring a meaningful and challenging educational experience in a supportive environment, developing life-long learners who are responsible and productive citizens. At Round Valley we celebrate Always Building Community (ABC) Day first thing on Monday mornings. Students worked together on various activities to highlight our Words of the Month. Activities include lessons on individuals who have made positive impacts on society and incidents throughout history that have provided rich learning experiences. The words Perseverance and Kindness were highlighted in 4th, 5th and 6th grade classrooms. Grade 4: Created hero stamps, made a handprint class poster on MLK, and completed activities focusing on our Word of the Month. Grade 5: Participated in activities centering on Sneetches by Dr. Seuss, and addressing cyber bullying and diversity. Grade 6: In anticipation of viewing the 'Paperclips' video, students participated in activities to gain background knowledge. Word of the Month: Perseverance! Students are setting and reviewing progress on their personal goals. See below for our students' wonderful artwork and posters! ton Tohip Midd School Relay for Life of Clinton Township Middle School: As the students of Clinton Township Middle School prepared for our 7th annual Relay for Life, we came together at a school pep assembly to kick off relay season. Much to our surprise, our American Cancer Society staff partner, Kris Dumschat, presented us with an amazing award for the 2016 Relay for Life. In student events, based on school size, CTMS came in third place in the country for fundraising success! Our total for 2016 alone was over $54,000 thanks to an amazing and generous school community and some dedicated students! In first place was 8th grader, Carrie Lotito, raising $5,130; in second place was 7th grader, Abby Vanderoef, who has been relaying since she was in second grade, raised $4,370; and in third place was 4th grader, Dana Lotito, raising $2,505. These three young ladies have the determination to put Clinton Township on the ACS map! The 2017 Relay for Life of Clinton Township Middle School was held Friday, February 24. We'll give you an update in the April issue of CTNL! CTMS Drama Club is excited to present Honk! Jr.! Based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling, Honk! Jr. tells the story of an odd looking baby duck named "Ugly". After losing her way on the farm, Ugly goes on a journey to find her mom. Along the way, she meets new friends who help her discover that it's ok to be different. This witty and hilarious musical can be seen on Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 pm; Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, March 18 at 4:00 pm Matinee in the Clinton Township Middle School Auditorium. "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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