We hope you've had a relaxing break, see you all tomorrow!
4/2/2023 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vToIWaRZmOdFGe3GYEMS5Yz0M3tovf3iY1n_ThBWBPixFzvptf-L27SMbXj22nlYXfeOFOYzNPt7hyl/pub
Happy Spring Break!
3/26/23 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQGYS10fhgvmxI5jkwcMPIsn3pd_Taln9FS5yYcZ9dFSEetnwqktDaZxIV09ZjQvzebey7PlSWgYM_m/pub
We hope you've had a beautiful weekend. Update below!
3/19/2023 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQBriRTZ6JDhDSUS98o_gI10-J1WK8c5zU7Xq7cYkBpOZ4KwBqDwEVOLzX4r-0eIrrRtYyyrUUgkvnV/pub
Fellow Cavaliers,
What a day. Certainly, it’s a St. Patrick’s day to remember!!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how GREAT our entire team is! Every building stepped up and helped with today’s situation. Our transportation department was incredible! I called Becky Plementosh, and our drivers were on site within minutes to take our our students to the Fairgrounds! All county schools jumped in ready to help. Owosso had two buses ready to assist. The SRESD provided additional radios and offered transportation support if needed – and Dave Schulte (RESD superintendent) was on site the entire time at the Fairgrounds. Our first responders ( Corunna Caledonia Fire Department, Corunna Police Chief Schmitzer, Owosso PD, Rob Herrick from the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Dept., Central Dispatch, our very own Head of Security Larry LaFramboise and Public Health Nurse Noah Wiggins) were on hand and assisted from the start. All were super supportive. The people at the Fairgrounds were way more accommodating than could have been expected.
However, I want to take more than a moment to thank the Elsa Meyer Elementary team, led by the administrative team of Stacy Regan and Jason Beldyga. The entire Elsa Meyer team was fantastic! The entire team was calm! The entire team jumped in to help in any way they could! The entire team was supportive and loving to every single student! They were super team players!
In short, the entire Elsa Meyer team was HEROIC!!!!
The elements were miserable (I’m having a hard time typing this as I can’t yet feel my fingers – and many were out there without coats, hats, etc., doing what needed to be done). Their efforts were proof-positive to parents and the rest of the community of how unselfish, loving, and dedicated our staff is for their children. Again, I can’t even begin to tell you how impressive each and every one of them was!
I am humbled by their efforts.
Finally, here’s a quick bullet-point summary of what happened:
- The fire alarm system went off at Elsa Meyer.
- Students / staff evacuated the building.
- The alarm stopped, but the system was still showing an anomaly.
- Someone reported they thought they had seen smoke coming from the roof (the fire department has since surmised that it was probably steam from the boiler room…)
- The fire department was called.
- Communication was shared with families.
- We then moved the students to the armory.
- When the fire department arrived, they did a complete sweep of the building. We were told it was going to be a very lengthy process.
- At that time, we made the decision to transport the students to the Fairgrounds and have parents reunite with their children there.
- We received an “all-clear” for Elsa Meyer from the fire department while we were at the Fairgrounds. The fire department said they didn’t see any sign of any fire, smoke, etc., that would be cause for alarm.
- Several more updates were made to families.
- The building (Elsa Meyer) was open for parents to pick up student belongings from 1 to 3 p.m.
All students are accounted for. All students are safe. The district's time spent previously working on our Emergency Operations Plan was time well spent.
Thanks again, and have a GREAT weekend!
Sincerely,
Superintendent John Fattal
It's almost time for Spring Break- updates below!
3/12/23 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQMxDsyUCUFDRL0D1lAS9G4iVvuvR5B9Ve9AYMYbxJNuhNB1QzPR8DL3kmr6M8-Cjfwpvvswsk1wn_v/pub
Based on the weather forecast and the late snow, Corunna Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 10. Child care will be closed. Again, Corunna Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 10.
A note from our Public Health Nurse: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVpcsti8GJTKIHF2uThxoj3xs3J-b6ujaUmh3aNz-Gs/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Sunday!
3/5/2023 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRxrd9zS4B003saerSlOTwUW3lK1B1mRMYNEcfDZ7w0BHuHxNHcUJdGjtgcnd1b9dCVE8lIOuBQ4U_A/pub
Fellow Cavaliers,
Due to our ongoing bus driver shortage -- we have an injured driver who cannot drive tomorrow -- students riding the GREEN bus will not be picked up in the AM or dropped off in the PM tomorrow (Friday, March 3). We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact our offices if you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a permanent or substitute bus driver.
Mr. Fattal
Fellow Cavaliers,
After the Mother-Son Dance last night (Feb. 28), it was discovered that someone may have accidentally taken the wrong coat home (a green camo jacket). It has items that are desperately needed for the owner in the pockets. Please call (989) 743-6338 if you mistakenly took the jacket. Thanks!
How is it almost March?!
2/26/2023 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRwoCifnnsxaIjJNl2zkA9SR90tpIx80lunR-itcTmDc-9KzC6hrjGEo-fxx0ILpmihlVWopDFrrH1F/pub
Corunna Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 22. Childcare will also be closed. Please take necessary precautions in lieu of the impending storm. Again, Corunna Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 22.
Corunna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, due to road conditions and the impact of the ongoing winter storm. Childcare will also be closed. Again, Corunna Public Schools will be closed Thursday, February 23.
Message from our Public Health Nurse:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JF9S89zlTVCGzabpyQBm_WGMgbInpdJx-SfbOQlPj1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Fellow Cavaliers,
We had an emergency with two of our bus drivers today. As a result, we have no choice at this time but to do the following:
1. Green bus – no secondary/elementary runs this afternoon (February 20) and no pickup/drop off for tomorrow (February 21) for secondary/elementary runs.
2. Brown bus – no pick up or drop off tomorrow (February 21) for secondary and elementary runs.
We do have a new bus driver who is in the process of completing the paperwork to be hired as a full-time driver. If you know anyone else who would like to drive a bus, please get in touch with us at (989) 743-6338.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Mr. Fattal
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, see you tomorrow!
2/19/2023 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTBTS1kMfn5bmnNZ4I0Iw52nldiGE5YuTxNUsIk9snFqFnNISGO-OLiP8_wSqODAp15VEfFj1NdhGLM/pub
Good morning,
You may already be aware of a rumor at Okemos High School and Jackson High School earlier this morning. Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office Homeland Security and Emergency Management expert Jeff Weiss indicated it was a fake caller; a “swatting” call.
As you know, all of our buildings have secure entrances and all visitors are screened before entering the building.
Respectfully,
Superintendent John Fattal
Corunna Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 30, because of slippery and unplowed back roads. Child care will be closed. Again, Corunna Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 30.
Winter has finally arrived this week! Let's see what next we has in store.
1/29/23 NR Family Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRLfIBfMCw_ZkO8LTWMXI9jTFi8VBtqiBymwtLdlf_TiS0wavSMSBvaf0asLzlnp6y7OFLo92VcopYk/pub
Hello Cavaliers!
I hope everyone is enjoying their snow day! I wanted to give a quick update on IQHUB. Due to weather and staff shortage at IQ hub, we will be moving a couple of our remaining scheduled trips. Listed below will be the updated days for each class. Please remember to have your student eat a big breakfast before coming to school on the day of their field trip. Feel free to contact your student's teacher with any questions.
DATE CHANGES:
Friday, January 27th- Mrs. Bauman & Mr. Bedford's classes
Tuesday, January 31st- Mrs. Darling & Mrs. Young's classes
Wednesday, February 1st- Mrs. Boilore & Mrs. Roland's classes
-Jamie Johnston
Principal