From Lisa Pasek, Learning Coach at Mayfield Elementary: Did you know that playing games can build interpersonal skills like sharing, dealing with conflict, and good sportsmanship, as well as create a sense of accomplishment— not to mention increase reasoning and problem solving skills? We were thrilled to host nearly 150 people for our Data and […]
Read moreThree LCS elementary students to appear in Kaleidoscope publication
The works of three of LCS students (Ella Coulter, 5thgrader at Mayfield, Landon Henderson, 2ndgrader at Schickler and Zakery Olejziczak, 2nd grader at Murphy) were selected for publication in Kaleidoscope, the annual student writing publication of the Michigan Reading Association. Only one student could be nominated from a building, and so Ella, Landon, and Zakery […]
Read moreDetroit Red Wings School Assembly Program a huge hit at Mayfield Elementary
The Detroit Red Wings School Assembly Program made a big impression on the students of Mayfield Elementary on Monday afternoon. The purpose of the assembly is to highlight the importance of setting goals, staying active and being great teammates. Students were also reminded that it is important to get 60 minutes of exercise every day. […]
Read moreShow and Tell at Mayfield highlights life-changing effects of organ donation
LAPEER, Michigan — Energized by his new heart, Jim LaFontaine, an LCS alumnus, told a class of first graders at Mayfield Elementary recently about his new lease on life. LaFontaine, the uncle of first grader David Jackson, was a special guest for Show and Tell. He is a grateful recipient of a new heart after […]
Read moreLCS hires new principals at Murphy and Mayfield Elementary Schools
LAPEER, Michigan — Two highly-qualified former teachers have been selected to take over the reins at two LCS elementary schools starting this fall. Jeffrey Stanton, former fifth grade teacher at Oaktree Elementary in Goodrich, will be the new principal of Murphy Elementary in Metamora. Michael Goetz, the former K-8 Math Chair for Grand Blanc Community […]
Read moreMr. Smith goes to Mayfield for ‘Pie in the Face’ Day
For their District-best participation in the food program, Mayfield Elementary students earned a special treat on Friday: They got to see Scott Smith, LCS Food Service Director, take a pie in the face.
Read moreMayfield Elementary students perform ‘Go Fish’ production
First graders in Shellie Forgione’s class at Mayfield Elementary performed a production entitled “Go Fish” Wednesday in front of students and staff members at the school. The play reinforces the need for all of us to recognize and accept our differences. The production was a cross-curriculum activity, using narrative writing skills as they prepared actors’ […]
Read moreComing April 20: Mayfield Elementary PTC Fundraiser
It’s here! Registrations for Mayfield’s Treasure Hunt/Road Rally have started to be turned in. The event has been changed dramatically from last year’s marathon of activities. Because it was the favorite, the rally will be an event all by itself this year. Clues will be handed out at Mayfield Elementary, with the hunt concluding at […]
Read moreNancy Lamphere’s second graders present Little Red Riding Hood
A motley crew of costumed second graders performed a 1950’s-style production of Little Red Riding Hood on Wednesday afternoon before a packed gymnasium at Mayfield Elementry. Students in Mrs. Lamphere’s class performed the production for their schoolmates in preparation for the big show on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. for family members and friends. Check […]
Read moreLCCF’s Youth Advisory Committee donates funds for iPads at Mayfield Elementary
A generous grant from the Youth Advisory Committee of the Lapeer County Community Foundation will provide Mayfield Elementary students with 10 iPads for use in the classroom. The grant, in the amount of $3,790, will give students the opportunity to harness the power of interactive technology to learn many of the fundamentals of primary education. […]
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