📚💚 March is Reading Month – Week of March 22 at Haas Elementary! 💚📚
We are heading into another great week full of reading fun!
📅 Sunday, March 22
📰 Read the Comics!
Enjoy some comics or graphic novels at home today.
📅 Monday, March 23
🎨 Favorite Illustrator Day!
Read a book and pay close attention to the illustrations. Who is your favorite illustrator?
👕 Wear a superhero shirt today!
📅 Tuesday, March 24
📖 Informational Text Day!
Read and write facts and information about a topic you enjoy.
🔤 Wear a shirt with words today!
📅 Wednesday, March 25
🧭 Michigan Author Day!
Read a book by a Michigan author and celebrate readers from our state.
💙 Wear the color blue today!
📅 Thursday, March 26
✉️ Write a Letter Day
Students will write letters in class.
🕰️ 11:45 AM Dismissal
👩🏫 Conferences 1:30–6:00 PM
📅 Friday, March 27
🔖 Bookmark Day!
Make a bookmark to use with your reading at home.
🕰️ 11:45 AM Dismissal
We love seeing our Wolves excited about reading all month long. Thank you for supporting literacy at home and at school! 🐾📖
This is a friendly reminder that the Ties & Tiaras Daddy Daughter Dance will take place this Thursday!
All Haas Elementary students (Preschool–5th grade) and their special guest are invited to attend this fun event hosted by the Genesee Junior Class.
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Genesee Junior High Gym (Door #1)
🎟 Tickets will be available for purchase at the door
$10 per couple | $5 for each additional guest
No advance tickets will be sold.
📸 Pictures will also be available for purchase during the dance.
We hope to see many of our Haas Wolves there for a special evening of music, dancing, and great memories! 🐺✨
📚💚 March is Reading Month – Week of March 16 at Haas Elementary! 💚📚
We have another FUN week of literacy celebrations ahead for our Haas Wolves!
📅 Sunday, March 15
🍽️ Read Under the Kitchen Table!
Find a fun and cozy spot at home to read — even under the kitchen table!
📅 Monday, March 16
✍️ Favorite Author Day!
Read a book by your favorite author and share why you love them.
📅 Tuesday, March 17
☘️ Wear GREEN – St. Patrick’s Day!
Read or write rhymes and limericks today.
💚 Don’t forget to wear green!
📅 Wednesday, March 18
🤪 Wacky Wednesday!
Dress “wacky” like a Dr. Seuss character — mismatched clothes, crazy hair, or inside-out outfits. Have fun with it!
📅 Thursday, March 19
🎓 College Shirt Day!
Wear your favorite college gear and start dreaming BIG about your future. Reading helps us get there!
📅 Friday, March 20
🌷 First Day of Spring!
Celebrate the first day of spring with some fresh new reading adventures.
🌸 Dress in floral today to help us welcome spring!
We love seeing our Wolves show their spirit while building strong reading habits. Thank you for helping us make March such a special month at Haas! 🐾📖
Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in Fall 2026? Join us for our Haas Elementary Kindergarten Meet & Greet!
📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Haas Elementary Gym
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to get excited about starting school and learn more about what makes Haas such a special place to grow and learn.
During the event you can:
✨ Meet our amazing Kindergarten teachers
🐺 Say hello to our mascot Wolfie
📸 Take a photo at our Kindergarten signing station
📚 Learn what students should know before starting Kindergarten
❤️ Connect with the Wolves Wellness Center
👂 Participate in hearing, vision, and dental screenings
Families will also be able to begin the enrollment process and ask any questions about preparing for the upcoming school year.
👉 Students must turn 5 by September 1, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten.
If your child will not be turning 5 by September 1, families may call 810-591-KIDS for information about our Preschool programs.
Learn more or enroll at Geneseeschools.org
💚 We can’t wait to welcome our future Haas Wolves and the Class of 2039! 🐺
Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? Join us for a fun evening to meet teachers, explore what kindergarten is like, and get ready for the school year!
📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Haas Elementary Gym
Families will be able to:
✨ Meet our kindergarten teachers
🐺 Say hello to our mascot Wolfie
📸 Take a photo at the Kindergarten signing station
📚 Learn what students should know before kindergarten
❤️ Visit the Wolves Wellness Center
👂 Receive hearing & vision checks
🦷 Dental screenings available
💻 Enroll at: Geneseeschools.org
📌 Students must turn 5 by September 1, 2026 to enroll in kindergarten.
Questions? Call (810) 591-2101 to schedule an appointment or ask about required enrollment documents.
We can’t wait to welcome our future Wolves! 🐺💚
Spring Parent–Teacher Conferences Reminder 🐾
Haas Elementary families, our Spring Parent–Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 26th from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss your child’s learning for the remainder of the school year.
📅 Important Reminder:
Haas Elementary will have half days for students on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th.
⏰ Dismissal will be at 11:45 AM both days.
Please remember to sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher if you have not already done so.
📬 March Family Newsletter
Be sure to check out the March Haas Elementary Family Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and helpful information for our families:
https://app.smore.com/n/b8a624
Mrs. Cummings will continue to add new information throughout the month, so please check back often to stay up to date with everything happening at Haas!
Thank you for partnering with us to support our Haas Wolves! 🐺
Our Genesee Girls Varsity Basketball Team is heading to the MHSAA Regional Semi-Final tomorrow, and we want to send them off with lots of Wolves pride!
We are encouraging all Haas students to wear GREEN and WHITE tomorrow to support our team as they head off to their big game. Some of our students will also be heading up to the JH/HS Pep Assembly, and we would love for Haas Elementary to be showing our Wolves spirit!
Let’s fill the halls with Genesee pride and cheer on our District Champion Girls Basketball Team! 💚🏀
If you are interested in attending the game, tickets can be purchased here:
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/6197052?schoolId=MHSAA
#GeneseeWolves #WolvesPride #GoWolves 🐺💚
Another exciting week of reading fun is ahead! Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Sunday, March 8
⏰ Daylight Saving Time Begins – “Spring Forward!”
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour.
📅 Monday, March 9
🧸 Read with a “Beary” Special Friend – Favorite Book Day!
Bring your favorite book and a stuffed animal to school to enjoy reading together.
😴 Wear comfy pajamas today for a cozy reading day!
📅 Tuesday, March 10
🏃♀️ Reading Jogs Your Mind!
Wear jogging suits or comfy workout gear and get moving while you read.
📅 Wednesday, March 11
🏀 Read About Sports!
Choose a book about your favorite sport or athlete and learn something new.
👕 Wear your favorite sports team gear today!
📅 Thursday, March 12
✍️ Poetry Day – Read-a-thon After School (grades 2-5 with signed permission slip only)
Students will read and write poems in class. Join us for our after-school Read-a-thon for even more reading fun!
📅 Friday, March 13
📘 Design a Cover for Your Favorite Book!
Get creative and design a brand-new cover for a book you love.
📖 Dress as or wear your favorite book character today!
We love seeing our Wolves excited about reading in so many different ways. Thank you for supporting these fun spirit days and literacy activities! 🐾📖
Join us for a fun evening of reading and prizes at Haas Elementary!
🕓 Scholastic Book Fair: 4:30–5:30 PM
🎲 BINGO Begins Promptly: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Haas Elementary Cafeteria
🚪 Entrance: Please use Door #8 (by the ramp)
Every child who plays BINGO will go home with a FREE book! 📖
🍿 Free popcorn will also be provided by our amazing Haas Elementary PTO.
Stop by early to shop the Book Fair before BINGO begins and help support the purchase of new books for our Haas students.
We can’t wait to see our Haas Wolves tonight for a night of reading, fun, and community! 🐺💚
All Haas Elementary students (Preschool–5th grade) and their special guest are invited to attend the Ties & Tiaras Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by the Genesee Junior Class!
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Genesee Junior High Gym
🎟 Tickets will be available for purchase at the door
$10 per couple | $5 for each additional guest
Come enjoy a special evening filled with music, dancing, and memories! We hope to see many of our Haas Wolves there for a fun night together.
Please note that the Yellow Bus will be running approximately 15 minutes behind schedule this afternoon (3/3/26). We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thank you!
Mark your calendars! Our Book Fair will be open March 2nd – March 6th from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM each day and Thursday 4:30 PM-5:30 PM!
Come shop for exciting new reads, favorite series, posters, and more. Every purchase helps support our school! ❤️
Students can shop during school hours, so be sure to send them with money (cash or eWallet if available).
Let’s get those kids excited about reading and fill their shelves with new adventures! 📖✨
We are kicking off our first full week of reading fun! Here’s what’s happening each day so you can plan ahead:
📅 Monday, March 2
🎩 Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Read books by Dr. Seuss and celebrate all things silly and fun.
❤️🤍 Wear red and white to join the celebration!
📅 Tuesday, March 3
👖 We Are Reading “Jean”-iuses!
Show your reading smarts by wearing jeans while you read!
📅 Wednesday, March 4
😂 Read a Joke Book Day!
Read your favorite joke book and share a joke with your class or family.
📅 Thursday, March 5
🎉 Bingo for Books – 5:30 PM
📖 Book Fair Open 4:30–5:30 PM
Join us for a fun evening of books, prizes, and family time!
🌈 Wear bright colors today to add to the excitement.
📅 Friday, March 6
🎭 Reader’s Theater Day!
Students will read or perform a play in their classrooms.
🎬 Dress as your favorite movie character for extra fun!
We can’t wait to celebrate reading all week long with our Haas Wolves! Thank you for helping us make March is Reading Month so special. 🐺📖
March is packed with exciting learning, celebrations, and important updates at Haas Elementary! Be sure to check out this month’s Family Newsletter for information about March Reading Month activities, upcoming events, reminders, and ways to stay connected with everything happening at Haas.
👉 Click the link below to read the newsletter and stay in the know!
https://app.smore.com/n/b8a624
Thank you for your continued partnership and support — we appreciate our amazing Haas families!
— Mrs. Cummings
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win some amazing books at this fun-filled family event!
🗓 Thursday, March 5, 2026
📍 Haas Elementary – Cafeteria
⏰ BINGO starts at 5:30 PM
✨ Every child who plays BINGO will win one FREE book!
📖 The Scholastic Book Fair will be open before BINGO from 4:30–5:30 PM. Proceeds from the Book Fair go directly toward purchasing books for Haas Elementary students. Thank you for supporting our students by shopping at the Book Fair!
🍿 Free popcorn provided by the Haas Elementary PTO!
We can’t wait to see you there for a night full of fun, books, and prizes!
Join us for a fun-filled evening in the Haas Elementary Cafeteria on Thursday, March 5th at 5:30 PM!
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win some amazing books! The best part? Every child who plays BINGO will go home with one FREE book! 💚🐺
🍿 Free popcorn will be provided by our amazing Haas Elementary PTO!
📖 The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open from 4:30–5:30 PM before BINGO begins, so families can shop and support our school. Proceeds from the Book Fair go directly toward purchasing books for our Haas students.
We hope to see all of our Wolves there for a night of reading, fun, and community!
#HaasWolves #BingoForBooks #MarchIsReadingMonth 📚💚🐾
We are in the FINAL week of our Kids Heart Challenge, and we want to send a huge THANK YOU for all of the support you’ve shown so far! Because of you, our students are learning how to keep their hearts healthy, show kindness, and even practice lifesaving skills like Hands-Only CPR.
So far, Haas has raised $1,588.53 toward our $5,000 goal — amazing work! 🎉
We currently have 45 students registered, 6 students who have completed Finn’s Mission, and 11 families who have learned Hands-Only CPR. Every bit of support truly makes a difference for kids with special hearts.
⏰ Our challenge officially ends this Friday!
There’s still time to sign up, complete Finn’s Mission, or share your student’s page with family and friends.
👉 Sign up or donate here:
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=519896
🎉 Incentives Reminder:
The class with the most students registered and the class with the most students completing Finn’s Mission will earn a BONUS PE Day & Popsicle Party in the gym!
We are so proud of our Wolves for stepping up to help others while learning healthy habits. Thank you again for supporting this meaningful cause and for cheering on our students. Let’s finish strong this week!
We hope you can join us tomorrow, Tuesday, for the Genesee Wolves Wellness Center Community Advisory Council Meeting!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the services and supports available through our Wolves Wellness Center and to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback so we can continue supporting our students and families in the best way possible. Your voice truly matters, and we would love to have you be part of the conversation.
All families, staff, students, and community members are welcome — and there will be free food and gift cards for those who attend!
📅 Tuesday, February 24
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Genesee School District Media Center (enter through Door #1)
We hope to see many of our Genesee families there tomorrow evening! 💚🐺
