Max Larsen Elementary School

Good afternoon, I hope you had a restful spring break. This is a message pertaining to the Branch County Childcare Survey. Our goal is to gather data that will guide us in prioritizing key areas within the childcare sector and we would love to get feedback from you. The more data we can have to compare to other counties and previous surveys, the better. This will help us identify pain-points and trends among our community. The survey is available in the following languages to ensure it’s accessible to as many people as possible: English: Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTMJZ2V Spanish: Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFSHCVH Arabic: Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFWLVXR Haitian/Creole: Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SZ6NTPS No individual information will be shared. We are committed to ensuring privacy and confidentiality for all participants. Thank you for your participation. Your opinion matters! Mrs. Hardway

Wow! What an amazing day of science fun at SCIENCEPALOOZA! 🔬🧪🚀 Our Max Larsen students had a blast exploring hands-on science activities today! From testing their own body's electricity ⚡ to solving tricky balancing puzzles 🤹‍♂️, students got to be real scientists. Some highlights: - Using clues by feeling inside the mystery boxes to determine what is was 📦 - Watching things float in our mini "outer space" vacuum chambers 🌌 - Building ocean food webs with Jenga blocks 🐠🦈 - Programming color-sensing robots 🤖 - Making and flying their very own hoop gliders ✈️ Students loved playing memory games with LEGO bricks 🧱. They even got to do a "gravity-defying" water experiment! 😮 These fun activities helped our students learn about electricity, gravity, space, ecosystems, coding, and more - all while having a great time! A big THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers who made this day possible. We couldn't have done it without your help and support! 👏👏👏 #ScienceIsFun #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouVolunteers

We hope you can join us for the Robert W. Brown 10 year Anniversary celebration open house this Saturday. Free admission for all.

Come one and all to the local Children’s Museum for FREE ADMISSION DAY for all Coldwater Community Schools elementary students. 58 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036 Spanish: Vengan todos al Museo de los Niños local para el DÍA DE ENTRADA GRATUITA para todos los estudiantes de primaria de Coldwater Community Schools. 58 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036. Haitian Creole: Vini youn ak tout nan Mize Timoun lokal la pou JOU ADMISYON GRATIS pou tout elèv elemantè Coldwater Community Schools. 58 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036.

Statement from District

Wednesday is Count Day! ❤️ Counting every student is important for school funding - please make sure your children attend school on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Count Day determines our state funding and is based on attendance for the day. If your child will not be in school, please make sure to call in their absence to the school office.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended our McTeacher's Night at McDonald's last night. Your participation has made a significant impact for our students. A special shoutout goes to Mrs. Stroud for her exceptional coordination of this wonderful event. We sincerely appreciate her hard work and dedication. Also, thank you to all of our teachers who worked the event. We are also profoundly thankful to the Maynard family, owners of the local McDonald's, for their generous support of Max Larsen in this fundraiser. Together, we raised $71.27 in cash donations and $487.64 from our event, bringing our total to $548.91! This event exemplifies the spirit of community—coming together to support our youngest Coldwater Cardinals. Thank you for being an integral part of this remarkable effort! ❤️ Together We Soar!

Due to continuing cold wind chills in the morning, Coldwater Community Schools, including KLA and Kids Club, will be closed on Wednesday, January 22nd

Coldwater Community Schools Kids Club and KLA will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan 21.

Due to extreme temperature conditions for tomorrow morning, Coldwater Community Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 20th

Coldwater Families: We have been very fortunate this year with weather and the ability to keep schools open for our students. As conditions could change, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the considerations that go into the decision to close schools for a day. When considering a closure, we monitor weather forecasts, road conditions, and special alerts/updates from the National Weather Service. We also collaborate with other districts in the county and talk with area superintendents, maintenance, and transportation teams to assess the safety of travel and the condition of our facilities. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. To determine if a closure is necessary, we closely monitor: Weather Conditions: Heavy snow, ice, or freezing rain that may create hazardous travel conditions. Road Conditions: Reports from transportation officials and local authorities regarding road safety for buses and personal vehicles. Wind Chill: Extreme cold, particularly wind chill temperatures below -20°F, which may pose a danger to students waiting at bus stops or walking to school. We strive to make decisions as early as possible and will communicate closures through local media, emails, social media, and our district app. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in our system. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure everyone’s safety.

Hello Max Larsen families, We hope this message finds you well! We would like to clarify a recent mix-up regarding the Hungry Howie’s Days event in collaboration with Hungry Howie’s and our Boosters.  Tonight is Max Larsen Hungry Howie Night, and we invite you to participate in this wonderful opportunity to support our students and teachers. Enjoy a delicious meal while contributing to our school community! Take a break from cooking and treat yourself to one of these fantastic deals: - 2 Medium 1-Topping Pizzas & Howie Bread for $19.99 - 2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas & Howie Bread for $24.99 Phone: 517-279-2992 Your participation not only satisfies your hunger but also supports our amazing Parent Teacher Association. Thank you for your continuous support and commitment to enriching the educational experience for our students. Kind regards, Mrs, Hardway

January Newsletter now available: https://secure.smore.com/n/q4vdg

Welcome back Max Larsen families, I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to share the final results of our recent fundraiser, POP. Thanks to your generous support and participation, we have achieved remarkable success! We are thrilled to announce that the total profit we will receive in three weeks is $8,257.50. This amount will significantly contribute to our programs and initiatives, enhancing the educational experience for our students. In addition to our fundraising success, we want to recognize the efforts of our top contributors. Additional prizes will be arriving next week from the company. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment to our school community. Together, we are making a positive impact! Warm regards, Jill Hardway, Principal Max Larsen Elementary hardwayj@ccscards.org

🎉✨ Congratulations to our December Students of the Month! This month, we are celebrating Max Larsen students for their outstanding positive behavior and commitment to staying safe while at school. Your efforts inspire us all, and we couldn't be prouder! Keep shining bright! 🌟👏#StudentOfTheMonth#PositiveBehavior#MaxLarsen

Every year Mrs. Stroud's class collects pop cans to raise money to give a Thanksgiving dinner basket to a needy Coldwater family. This year, the class collected 727 cans. In addition to providing a full meal, they added a Walmart gift card. This is Mrs. Stroud's 35th year of teaching our little cardinals the importance of giving back to our wonderful community.

Good morning, Friendly reminder that today is a half day. We dismiss at 12:15 p.m.

OK2SAY is a resource for reporting threats of violence, self harm, etc. Parents please speak with your children about the importance of speaking out.

Here is a letter explaining tonight's events

This week we welcome Jill Hardway to Coldwater Community Schools as our new principal at Max Larsen Elementary School. Jill has extensive experience in the elementary classroom as well as administration. She will be in the building starting Thursday (Sept 19th).