PPPS Pride & Progress-Fall 2015

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Paw Paw Public Schools
SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER
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119 Johnson Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-8800



NEW FACES ! NEW SPACES!
NEW FACES ! NEW SPACES!

NEW CHALLENGES AHEAD!
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On your mark... get set... GO!

WELCOME BACK,


PP STUDENTS!




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SUPERintentions
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dents to arrive.
Notice that I used the
By Tony Habra
busses. I that each of them have word educator and not
SUPERINTENDENT
hope you decided to join us. teacher in my last para-
Welcome Back! each have I am also very pleased graph. Every person
I am incredibly excited an oppor- that we are able to working for Paw Paw
to begin another school tunity to include our calendar in Public Schools, every par-
year for our students here come and this issue of the Pride and ent in this community
at Paw Paw Public visit your Progress. As you may and every human being
Schools. tax dol- note we are not out until that touches the life of a
The Middle School and lars at June 15, but the more child is an educator. If
Cedar Street have under- work. time we have with stu- you work or live in our
gone a tremendous We also have several dents the more learning district, then our job is
amount of up-grades new administrators join- they are able to accom- clear. We all are responsi-
including: a security ing us this year: Jeremy plish. Please take a ble to get our students
vestibule in each build- Davison at the Later Ele- moment and mark the College, Career and Com-
ing, updated heating and mentary, Matthew Turner important days on your munity Ready! Every stu-
cooling systems, addi- at the Early Elementary, calendar. dent will learn Creativity,
tional access for wireless Beth Davis at Community Each year here at Paw Critical Thinking and
internet and additional Education, Scott Hitch- Paw Public Schools is a having the Courage to
security cameras, to cock in Transportation gift given to the students fail. This what I like to
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name a few. We have also and Rebecca Longcore as of our district by the most call 3C .
built a Grand Entrance our Special Education amazing and dedicated I look forward to see-
for Falan Field that Director. Each of them educators I have ever had ing you at the open hous-
includes a new conces- bring a joy of spirit and a the pleasure of knowing. es and I am thankful for
sion area, team rooms, a commitment to the edu- We have spent the sum- your trust in our district
trainers’ room and a cation and safety of Paw mer learning new skills with your most precious
roundabout for easy drop Paw students that is hard and polishing up on old of joys, your children.
off and pickup for our to miss. We are lucky ones. We are ready and See you soon!


Ready? Technology Initiative Update

By Tammy Southworth program will be using iPads while the MAA pilot will use
PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Windows-ready laptop computers.
269-657-8840 Both buildings have been updated over the summer
Last August, the voters in the Paw Paw Public Schools with more cables and switches to handle the increased net-
district approved two bond requests. One of those bonds work demands. Teachers are receiving their new devices
has to do with increasing opportunities by enhancing now so they can begin familiarizing themselves with the
access to technology. This allowed the district to begin the devices, learning about different apps, and creating lesson
Ready? Technology Initiative. The mission of the Ready? plans that incorporate the technology. Students will have
initiative is to level the playing field, enabling all students access to devices around the start of second semester.
to think critically, be creative, and have the courage to take As we move forward, we will be continuously measur-
risks, as they become College, Career, and Community ing the success of this initiative. We will be asking our-
ready. selves two questions: Is this the right device? and Is this
This initiative will increase student access to technolo- initiative making a difference in learning for PPPS stu-
gy by providing more devices. The devices will be intro- dents? As we monitor those two questions, we will start
duced in phases, beginning this school year. The decision planning the next phase. If you have other questions about
was made to introduce, or ‘pilot’, the devices in two areas the Ready? initative, please check out this page on the
this year- Michigan Avenue Academy at Cedar Street as school website- http://ppps.org/domain/475 which includes
well as at the 7th grade level in the Middle School. After a Frequently Asked
looking at the needs at both programs, it was decided to Questions section.
pilot different devices for each group. The 7th grade pilot PP


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Splinters




from the BOARD




By Karen Ayres
PRESIDENT,BOARD OF EDUCATION
Even though summer is slipping away from us, buildings also include a trainer room and storage.
much has been accomplished regarding Phase 1 of the The majority of work has been completed and we
renovation/maintenance bond project. Work began will hold our first home football game of the season on
immediately following the dismissal of students for Thursday, August 27th at our improved Falan Field.
summer break. Phase 1 of the three phase project is Clean up of the track and field area along with some
nearing completion. repair is taking place at this article’s deadline.
The Board of Education strives to keep our district A bond committee, consisting of representatives
owners informed, so here is an update on the work from our Architect and Construction Management
done over the summer. firms, community members, 2 board members, build-
The Michigan Avenue Academy is moving to our ing administrators, our Superintendent and Assistant
“Cedar Street Campus”. There has been considerable Superintendent of Finance serve to oversee the proj-
work done on the building to ensure a safe and quali- ect and discuss and concerns or changes.
ty environment for our young students as well as our The committee has already begun to review sight
grades 7-12 alternative students. designs, interior design and the project schedule for
New casework, unit ventilators, carpet replace- the Early and Later Elementary buildings (Phase 2).
ment, security entrances and a fresh coat of paint We are also keeping a close eye on the budget. Current
along with other updates have taken place inside the savings from Phase 1 is $532,559.00. This money,
building. along with savings from Phases 2 and 3, will be used to
If you were to drive by Cedar Street you would replace the Middle School roof and other areas where
notice a general "sprucing up" of the exterior with new additional maintenance or renovation allowed under
concrete and asphalt where needed. the bond is needed.
Our Middle School has been given some TLC as The Board of Education's first priority is to our stu-
well. A new secure main entrance is being installed, dents and their educational experience as well as to
boiler work, exterior metal fascia replacement and the stakeholders
roof repairs have been completed. A replacement of of the district.
the full roof is needed and will be addressed before the Thank you
entire project is completed. again for pro-
Technology updates have taken place in all build- viding the funds
ings. to ensure a safe
If you have driven down Paw Paw Road recently, and comfortable
hopefully you haven’t missed the extensive work tak- environment for
ing place at Falan the students of
Field. A new circle Paw Paw Public
entrance awaits Schools.
team busses and
fans for drop off.
There are new
home and visitor
locker rooms and a
new concession
stand and rest-
rooms. The new
From top, clockwise:
Falan Field construction;
PP Cedar Street, before and
after; mechanicals at the
middle school
P S www.ppps.org SPLINTERS FROM THE BOARD 3

new Beth Davis

COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Greetings! I am so excited to
FACES become a part of the Paw Paw Pub-
lic School system. My husband, Ed,
2015-16 and I have lived in Paw Paw over 12
years and feel it is one of the best
areas to call home. Paw Paw
Matthew David Turner reminds me of growing up on a
farm in Wisconsin – there is plenty of farm country. I
EARLY ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
love all the vineyards and blueberry farms in the area.
I would like to take this opportunity In my early 20’s, I was a member of the United
to introduce myself to the Paw Paw States Air Force as an enlisted soldier. My job was to
community. I am so excited to be the train pilots in instrument flight procedures on flight
new Principal for the Paw Paw Early simulators. After my active duty experience was over,
Elementary School. During the I joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard and sup-
interview process, I was impressed ported the C-130 aircraft squadron in the Parachute &
by the passion and dedication of the community to Life Support Unit. While I was in the military, I
ensure all students receive a nurturing and rigorous learned to skydive and accumulated over 160 jumps –
learning program. the highest jump was from an altitude of 15,000 feet
I was born in Detroit and graduated from Plymouth over Zephyrhills, Florida. Skydiving is a blast and a
Salem High School. I attended Alma College for my fun sport to learn.
undergraduate degree. After working in Detroit as a After receiving my college teaching degree, I taught
research editor, I decided to travel the world. This Business Education Courses at Calhoun Area Technol-
adventure inspired me to join the U.S. Peace Corps, ogy Center, in Battle Creek, and Gull Lake Communi-
where I served as an education volunteer in Sri ty Schools in Richland. I also developed a Cadet
Lanka. I trained teachers on English language instruc- Teacher Course – essentially an introduction to teach-
tion and worked at a national park helping to track ing course – at the Van Buren Technology Center in
leopard population. After completing my volunteer Lawrence. I have over 12 years experience as a build-
assignment I was awarded a Peace Corps Fellows ing administrator at middle and high school levels and
teaching position in Baltimore, Maryland and com- in an alternative education program. I look forward to
pleted my first Masters degree. After three years teach- my new position as Paw Paw Community Education
ing fourth and fifth grade in Baltimore I decided to Director.
return to working overseas. My husband, Ed, is a commercial lender at Chemi-
I moved to Venezuela for two years where I taught cal Bank. I have a son and two step-daughters. My
fifth grade at the American school in Caracas. I then husband and I enjoy golf, bicycling (both road &
moved back to Asia to work at the Singapore American mountain biking), and backpacking. We have back-
School, where I was the K-8 enrichment coordinator packed the Grand Canyon in Arizona and the Grand
and an elementary school counselor for nine years. My Teton range in Wyoming. However, my most favorite
next learning and education adventure was in Indone- backpacking trip has been to Isle Royale in Michigan.
sia, where I worked as a school counselor and was part Over the next few weeks, the Michigan Avenue
of the elementary leadership team at the Jakarta Inter- Academy (MAA) program is moving to the Cedar Street
cultural School. After 16 years of living and working Campus. See you in the fall!
overseas I was inspired to return home to work to sup-
port the learning needs of Michigan students and fam- about their learning. Where parents are in a strong
ilies. I am so privileged and honored to be part of the partnership with the school, working hand-in-hand to
dynamic Paw Paw Elementary learning community. create a nurturing, caring, and rigorous learning envi-
My first goal as the new Early Elementary principal ronment for all students, every day! Please feel free to
will be to learn about the school and community from come by and introduce yourself to me. I look forward
the exceptional educators at the school. Furthermore, to a rewarding and exciting year. I believe when the
I will be focusing on introducing myself to students school is working in close partnership with parents
and parents and learning about your dreams and pas- and the community, our students will be passionate
sions. learners and well-prepared to
It is important that school is the focal point of the unlock the endless possibilities
community, where students are excited every day of their future. PP


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Jeremy Davison Rebecca Longcore

LATER ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL SUPERVISOR OF
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
My name is Jeremy Davison. I
have been a proud resident of the My name is Rebecca Longcore and I
Paw Paw community since 2001. I am the new Supervisor of Special
am married with two daughters. My Education Services for Paw Paw Pub-
wife Roberta and I both have careers lic Schools. For six years, I was a
in education. Roberta is currently a School Social Worker with the Van
5th grade teacher for Bangor Public Buren ISD. After this position, I
Schools. We have both been involved in education for served as an Educational Interventionist and worked
the past 14 years. My wife and I have been very fortu- with local school district teams to address the
nate to raise our daughters Rebecca and Emily here in social/emotional and academic needs of students.
Paw Paw. We love the fact that Paw Paw offers us a Most recently, I was the county wide Multi-tiered Sys-
small town setting that is so naturally beautiful, rich tems of Supports (MtSS) Coordinator and Supervisor
in history, and that offers us all of the safety, comfort, of Special Education for South Haven Public Schools.
and conveniences that we look for to raise our family. I have experience in developing effective “teaming”
My teaching degree and administrative degree are processes with parents and teachers to promote the
both from Western Michigan University. During my academic and social success of students. For the past
career in education, I have had the pleasure to teach at five years, I have partnered with districts in Van Buren
both the middle school and high school level. As an County to create positive school cultures within their
administrator, I have served two years as a middle buildings. I am a graduate of Western Michigan Uni-
school assistant principal, six years as an elementary versity and live in Kalamazoo with my husband,
principal, and one year as a middle school principal. Bryan, and my wonderful children Leeland, who is
Over the years I have been able to build a strong five, and Lydia, who is four.
background in curriculum, school improvement,
grant writing, school finance, technology, and public Scott Hitchcock
relations. My experiences have given me a well-round-
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
ed foundation for school leadership.
I have always been involved in extra-curricular Hello, my name is Scott
activities as a coach in wrestling and football, as a Hitchcock and I’m look-
sports announcer, and through a number of different ing forward to being the
student groups and special events. I believe very new Transportation Direc-
strongly in developing a strong relationship with stu- tor here in Paw Paw.
dents, staff, and families that extends beyond the I grew up in Holland, Michigan and after having
classroom and into the community. lived out-of-state for the past 3 years, my wife of 24
years, and I, are very happy to be back in Michigan. We
...and welcome back... have a son who is attending college and a daughter
who is married.
Trevor Tate My background includes school bus transportation
for 13 years as a mechanic, bus driver and transporta-
VBC SHERIFF’S LIAISON OFFICER tion director in the Atlanta Community Schools and
I am looking forward to my 13th the Hamilton Public Schools here in Michigan and
year working as the Van Buren Coun- also at Brookland Schools in Arkansas. My hobbies
ty Sheriff's Liaison Officer to Paw include hunting, fishing and keeping snakes.
Paw Schools. I am very excited that We are looking forward to becoming a part of the
the students who were in Kinder- community here in Paw Paw.
garten my first year working in the
district will be graduating at the end System. As the School Liaison Officer I have worked
of this school year. Throughout my years in the dis- hard to keep our district safe by being a day-to-day
trict, I have not only watched these students grow and police presence, implementing emergency plans,
excel, but have had the pleasure of witnessing thou- doing in-service trainings, and most importantly
sands of young adults go on to do great things in soci- building long lasting relationships with students and
ety. I am a proud member of staff. I look forward to another successful year in this
PP this community and take great great district. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please contact me at 657-8898 ext 6401.
pride in the Paw Paw Education
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High School
For Students
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Morning Only - K-12
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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Open House
Middle School
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
School Board meeting,
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5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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MILK:
LUNCH:
BREAKFAST:
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Per half pint
High School
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Middle School
Middle School
Breakfast,
2015-16
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Reduced Breakfast
and Milk Prices
Lunch
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$2.85
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HOMECOMING
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1:00 to 8:00 p.m.
ELEMENTARY, K-5
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MORNING ONLY
NOVEMBER
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Conferences
Conferences
Conferences
HIGH SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher
Parent-Teacher
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
3:00 to 6:15 p.m.
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7:00 p.m. - Admin. Bldg.
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Parent-Teacher
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION



You are invited SCHOOL HOURS
to the
Early Elementary Later Elementary: Middle School:
School for 8:27 a.m. to 3:41 p.m. 7:35 a.m. to 2:29 p.m.
Kindergarten Students may enter the build-
Kick-off ing at 8:10 for breakfast. Those High School:
students not eating breakfast
on may wait in the hallway by the 7:35 a.m. to 2:29 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 27 Gym or Cafeteria until the bell
from 9:00-11:00 a.m. rings at 8:25 a.m. Half-day dismissals will be
at 11:07 p.m.
Students and parents together will have the Early Elementary:
opportunity to visit their classrooms, meet their
teacher, tour the school and take a bus ride. 8:27 a.m. to 3:41 p.m. Community
See you soon! Education:
Half-day dismissals will be
Matthew Turner, Principal at 12:26 p.m. 8:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
EARLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten Registration Student Drop Off and
Parents or guardians of children who will be five years Pick Up Procedures
old on or before October 1, 2015, and have not already
registered him or her for school, please do so immediate- Later Elementary
ly. Register at Paw Paw Early elementary School, 512 Parent and guest parking will be located in the park-
North Street. Please bring your child's birth certificate ing lot to the east of the building. Please, do not park in
and immunization records. You may call our office at 657- the parking lot designated for bus pick up. There will be a
8810, if you have further questions. student drop-off area. Please, do not park in this area
either. Parents and guests will enter the building in the
COMMUNITY EDUCATION - ALL UNDER ONE ROOF main entrance located by the parking lot to the east of the
AT OUR building. Thank you for your cooperation. Student safety
Cedar Street Campus is our utmost concern.

555 CEDAR STREET Early Elementary
GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) Parking Lot - Northeast: The parent parking lot is
Free preschool for eligible children. located in the northeast corner of the elementary school
campus. We ask that families park their vehicle and walk
Michigan Avenue Academy their children into the building, if they are not dropping
them off in the circle drive during our morning supervi-
CHOICES for 7th and 8th Grade students sion times. Our families who will be picking up their chil-
dren from school at the end of the day, may wait in the
OPTIONS for high school age students
main hallway near the office for dismissal.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL-Expanded to reach all students Circle Drive - Northeast: The circle drive is used by our
families in the morning before school to drop off students
TAPP (Teen Age Parents Program) between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. A parking aide will be available
for pregnant and parenting teens at this time for drop off, to open doors and provide super-
On-site infant and toddler care for children of teen parents vision. The circle drive is not to be used for parking at any
time. There have been near misses with pedestrians, and
OFF-SITE PROGRAMS:
BASE (Before and After School Elementary it is a restricted tow away zone.
Restricted Busing Area: Thank you for not parking on
childcare at the Later Elementary School) the west side of the building. This is a reserved area for
staff parking and bus traffic only.
ADULT EDUCATION GED PREPARATION CLASSES
We appreciate everyone’s sup-
AND TESTING remain at Michigan Avenue port in making safety a priority at
For more information on all programs, call (269) 657-8831. school! PP

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2015 - 2016 School Bus Routes and General Information
School transportation is a privilege that we are It is normal for the buses to run late the first 3 weeks of
pleased to offer to our families. Every year the district school especially in the afternoon. Please be patient
reviews bus stop locations and makes changes based while we work through this process of learning new stu-
on the actual riders and other criteria. The routes may dents, and making route adjustments. This will help
have changed for student moves and to help us con- keep our phone lines open for emergency communica-
serve fuel. Sometimes we may even move an existing tions.
stop due to the ages of the students expected at the In order to ensure we have the proper information for
stop this school year. As a result,some students may be students with dual bus stops, parents must to fill out a
assigned to a different stop and/or route. Several of our “Dual Bus Stop” request form. These may be obtained
drivers have retired over the summer so you may see a at our transportation office, 636 E. Main Street, off our
new driver on your route. web site www.ppps.org, or call 657-8880 to have one
All students should be at their bus stops or roadside mailed. A copy of this information will be on file in the
15 minutes before the bus is expected to arrive. In order transportation office and at your child’s school.
for the bus to stop students must be out at a safe loca- By law, baggage is limited to what your child can
tion at their stop so they can be seen as the bus hold in his/her lap. For safety reasons no skate board,
approaches. They may not wait in the house, on the flag poles, golf clubs, live animals or any other articles
porch, or somewhere they cannot be seen. Stops not that could present a danger in case of an emergency
used for 3 consecutive days will be removed from the situation. All toys, school supplies, and sports equip-
route until you call to have us resume bus services.If our ment, etc. should be stored in school bags or case.
buses make a special trip down any dead end road, For the safety of our students, all of our buses have
cul-de-sac or turnaround for your child/ren only,please been equipped with camera systems.
be courteous and inform us your child will not ride in the If you have recently moved into the area, or need
mornings. additional bus information,you will need to contact the
Please remember that students are not allowed to transportation office. Changes of address need to be
ride a bus other than their assigned bus and they may made at your child’s school. If you have transportation
only get off at their assigned stop. To ensure that we do address change please contact the transportation
not run the risk of overloading a bus we are not able to office. When school is in session, please call between
allow extra students to ride a bus for personal or social the hours of 8:30 am to 2:15 pm, this allows the hours
reasons. Please make other transportation arrange- before and after school to be used for transportation
ments for visit to other students’ homes, overnight par- route issues.
ties, or meetings. Please contact the Transportation Director at 657-
Should an emergency occur that changes your 8880 or the Dispatcher at 657-8888 if you have ques-
child’s transportation needs, the parent must call the tions or concerns.
Transportation Office at 657-8880, as soon as possible See 2015-16 Bus Routes on pages 14, 15, and 16.
and no later than noon of the day of the requested
change. We will attempt to help with the emergency PROCEDURE FOR CLOSING SCHOOL
situation but cannot guarantee that will be possible.
Handwritten requests will not be accepted. The procedure for closing Paw Paw Public Schools
All families should receive a transportation informa- when hazardous weather conditions prevail has been
tion card by August 28. Kindergarten parents will have announced by the Superintendent of Paw Paw Public
an opportunity to ride a bus with your student at the
August Kindergarten open house. You will also receive Schools. Any decision to call off classes before school
a welcome call from your child’s driver before the start opens in the morning will normally be made by 6:00 a.m.
of school with pertinent information. If you have children in the district, the automatic
school messenger system will be used to let you know we
PESTICIDE PRIOR NOTIFICATION have cancelled school. The information can also be found
Paw Paw Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest
Management program. Inherent with this are the District’s on the district website. Additionally, the announcement
efforts to reduce pesticide use as much as possible. While it on any school closing will be carried on as many of these
may occasionally be necessary to apply pesticides, they will radio/TV stations as can be contacted:
only be used as a last resort. You have the right to be WWMT (Channel 3), WOODTV (Channel 8), WOTV
informed prior to any pesticide application other than a bait (Channel 4), WXMI (Channel 17), WXXM (Channel 13).
or gel formulation that might be needed in your children’s If you would like to get text alerts to your smart-
school. In an emergency, pesticides may be applied without phone, several television stations allow you to subscribe.
prior notice, but you will be provided notice following any When hazardous conditions arise while school is in ses-
such application. To receive notification, please contact the sion, grades 6-12 will be dismissed first. Approximately
Administration Office, in writing, at 119 Johnson Street, one to one and a half hours later grades K-5 will be dis-
Paw Paw, MI 49079, no later than September 12, 2015. Your missed. The above procedures also apply to St. Mary’s
signed letter should provide your
School and Trinity Lutheran School students who ride
PP child’s name, building name, and Paw Paw buses. Please post this notice where you can
grade level.
refer to it as the need arises.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MORNING BUS ROUTES
(All times in parentheses are R – S Gremps (North) (8:00) C – 29-1/2 St (South) L – First St (1st St)
approximate) L – W Michigan Ave L – 49th Ave (East) (7:51) R – M 40 (North) (7:40)
BUNNY Elementary AM Elementary Campus (8:10) R – Lillian St R – 46th Ave (East)
R – Violet Ave L – 33rd St (North)
C – E Red Arrow (7:20) L – 29-1/2 St (North) C – 45th Ave (East)
R – CR 657 (South) DOG Elementary AM
R – Red Arrow Hwy R – 32nd St (South) (7:48)
Turn Around CR 657 (North)(7:28) W Red Arrow Hwy West (7:15) Country Corner Daycare (7:59) R – CR 653
R – Birmingham Ct. Subdivision L – 41st St (South) (7:20)
R – Hazen St R – 48th Ave (West) (7:51)
(7:30) Three Mile Lake Estates (7:22) L – North St L – 33rd St (South)
R – CR 657 (7:35) R – Paw Paw Rd (7:25) Elementary Campus (8:10) L – Zinfandel (7:55)
R – E Red Arrow Hwy (East) C – 41-1/2 St (7:26) L – Chardonnay St
R – 26th St (South) L – CR 358 (7:29) LION Elementary AM L – Gamaret Ave
Turn Around at end (7:38) R – 39th St (7:31) L – Barchetto St
Hazen / CR 665 (North) (7:30)
R – E Red Arrow Hwy (East) R – 72nd Ave R – Zinfandel
L – CR 652 (North) R – 40th St (North) (7:36) L – 52nd Ave (West) (7:33) L – 33rd St (South) (8:00)
L – O 48th Ave (7:43) Turn Around R – 40th St (North) (7:38) R – Red Arrow Hwy (West)
R – 27th St L – Paw Paw Rd (7:44) R – Fisk Lake Rd (7:40) R – Madison St
R – 44th Ave (East) (7:45) R – 38th St (South) R – 37-1/2 St (South) (7:43) TLC Daycare (8:05)
C – Main St
Woodland Preserves/44th Ave L – 64th Ave (East) (7:50) Cedar Street in Front of School
Subdivision (7:48) L – CR 665 (7:53) Turn Around Elementary Campus (8:10)
L – 44th Ave (East) R – Becky Blvd (7:56) R – 47th Ave (East)
R – 24th St (South) Turn Around Mail at Boxes R – CR 665 (South) (7:49) ELEPHANT Elementary AM
R – Red Arrow (West) (8:02) R – CR 665 R – Valley Dr
R – CR 665 (7:55) Red Arrow Hwy (East) (7:12)
Elementary Campus (8:10) R – M 40 (South) L – 27th St (North)
L – S LaGrave St R – 49th Ave (West) 27th St/Misty Way (7:17)
CAT Elementary AM Turn Around (7:58) L – Hillside Dr (8:00) R – CR 375 (East) (7:24)
R – 49th Ave (East)
Red Arrow (East) (7:30) DeVan Mobile Home Park R – CR 665 (8:05) R – Quail St (South)
R – 30th St (South) (7:33) R – M 40 C – Hazen St L – Humming Bird Ave (East)
Turn Around at End L – E Michigan Ave R – North St R – Pheasant St (South)
Cross Red Arrow Hwy Elementary Campus (8:10)
Elementary Campus (8:10) R – Finch Ave (West) (7:25)
L – 52nd Ave (West) R – Quail (North)
R – Rebecca Dr – Around (7:38) BUTTERFLY – Elem. AM EAGLE Elementary AM R – CR 375 (East)
R – 52nd Ave (West) M 40 (North) R – Robin St
R – Jordan St R – 42nd Ave (7:18) Red Arrow Hwy (West) 7:10) Robin St/Canary Ave
L – Mission Ave (7:41) L – 32nd St (North) L – CR 671/M 51 Turn Around (7:28)
L – Willis St R – 42nd Ave (East) 7:18) R – 60th Ave Turn Around(7:21) R – CR 375
R – 52nd Ave (West) L – 30th St (7:20) (North) R – Paw Paw Rd (West) (7:25) L – 23rd St (North)
R – CR 653 (7:44) R – M 43 (7:28) L – Hoodrije Dr R – M 43 (East)
L – 45th Ave (7:49) L – Fish Hatchery Rd (7:32) L – Carla Dr R – 22nd St/Van Kal (South)
L – 32nd St R – 22nd St/N Van Kal L – Duane Ln (7:30) R – 38th Ave (West) (7:40)
L – CR 653 R – M 43 ( West) (7:43) R – Carla Dr L – CR 652
R – Anthony St (7:51) Wolf Lake Mobile Home Park R – Hoodrije Dr R – CR 375/CR 653 (7:44)
R – 48th Ave Hidden Pines/M43 (West) (7:50) L – Paw Paw Rd R – Red Arrow Hwy (West)
L – CR 653 (7:52) L – Walden Way Paw Paw Rd/Eagle Dr (7:34) R – Hamilton St
Cross Red Arrow Hwy Walden Way/Bradeen Ave L – 46th Ave (South) L – Elm St
R – 56th Ave (7:55) Turn Around L – CR 358 (East) Elm St/Marcelletti Ave (7:57)
C – E St Joseph St (East) R – M 43 (East) C – M 51 (North) (7:43) L – Brown St
Vintage Apts (8:00) R – 32nd St ( South) CR 358/42n St (7:42) Brown St/ Elm St (7:58)
R – Liberty St (8:03) 32nd St / Rose Lane (7:55) Turn Around L – Cedar St (West)
Elementary Campus (8:10) R – 42nd Ave (West) (8:00) R – M 51 Cross Kalamazoo St
Shuttles St. Mary’s (8:20) L – M 40 (South) R – Paw Paw Rd ( East) Cedar St (8:01)
R – 51st Ave/ Power Plant Rd L – Park Wood Ct (7:46) L – N Gremps (8:03)
DINOSAUR Elementary AM 51st Ave / Carino Ct (8:05) R – Bayshore Dr Elementary Campus (8:10)
R – Paw Paw Rd (7:49)
M 40 (South) (7:13) L – 35-1/2 St R – M 51 (North)
R – CR 665 L – 53rd Ave / Lake St R – Red Arrow Hwy (East) DOLPHIN Elementary AM
L – 64th Ave (7:22) Arms / Lake St Apts. (8:07) L – Glenview Dr (North) Hazen/CR 665 (North) (7:15)
L – 32nd St Elementary Campus (8:10) R – Hillcrest Rd (8:01) Oak Tree Apts. (7:19)
C – CR 653 L – Fairfield Dr R – Bellware Blvd (7:23)
CR 653/56th Ave (East Side) (7:26) Frog Elementary AM
L – Ridge Rd L – Klett Rd
R – Red Arrow Hwy (East) Red Arrow Hwy (East) R – Glenview Dr R – Riverview Dr
R – Rolling Meadows L – 30th St (North) (7:20) R – Orchard Ln (8:05) R – Margurite Ln
R – Ridgeview Cir (7:31) R – CR 653 (7:27) R – CR 374/ North St R – Bellware Blvd (7:25)
L – Ridgeview Cir L – On CR 653 (Almena Store) Elementary Campus (8:10) R – CR 665 (North) 7:28)
R – Meadow View Ln (7:38) R – 38th Ave (East) (7:31) C – 40th St (North)
L – Rolling Meadows Blvd L – Whiskey Run Rd (7:33) PONY Elementary AM R – 36th Ave
L – Red Arrow Hwy (West) L – CR 653 (South) R – 37-1/2 St (North) (7:40)
L – S LaGrave St (7:50) R – 38th Ave (West) (7:38) N Kalamazoo St/M 40 (North) L – 39th Ave (East) (7:43)
Turn Around L – 30th St (South) Kalamazoo St/Maple St (7:29) L – 36 1/2 St ((North)
R – E Berrien L – 40th Ave (East) (7:41) R – Davis St R – 38th Ave (East) to page 15...
L – S Van Buren R – CR 653 (7:45) Turn Around Woodfield Apts
L – E St Joseph R – CR 653 (Almena Store) R – Kalamazoo St/M 40 (North)
St Mary’s stop (7:55) R – 42nd Ave (7:46) R – North St (7:36)
L – S Kalamazoo St L – 30th St (South) R – Hillside Dr PP
R – Fadel St L – 48th Ave (East) L – Barber St
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BUS ROUTES (All times in parentheses are R – 56th Ave (West) (6:52) L – 64th Ave (East)
(continued from pg. 14) approximate) P/U Vintage Apts (6:55) Turn Around (6:21)
P/U St Mary’s R – 39th St (North)
DOLPHIN (continued) BUNNY HS / MS L – S LaGrave St (5:58) L – Paw Paw Rd (6:25)
L – 36th St (North) (6:46) (6:15) Red Arrow Hwy (East) Turn Around Paw Paw Rd/40th St (6:28)
Turn Around R – CR 657 (South) (6:20) L – E Michigan Ave C – 41-1/2 St
L – 38th Ave (East) (7:50) Turn Around CR 657/58th Ave Middle School (7:04) L – CR 358 (East)
R – M 40 (South) R – Birmingham Ct High School (7:15) R – 40th St (South)
R – 40th Ave (West) Turn Around (6:30) R – 70th Ave (West) (6:36)
L – Riverdale R – CR 657 DEER MS / HS R – CR 358 (East)
Turn Around R – Red Arrow Hwy (East) (6:08) M – 40 (North) P/U East side C – 41-1/2 St (North) (6:38)
Riverdale/Riverview (7:54) R – 26th St (South) after My Dream Ave L – Paw Paw Rd
L – 40th Ave (West) Turn Around at end ((6:35) L – M 43 (West) (6:25) R – Park Wood Ct
L – 35 1/2 St (South) R – Red Arrow Hwy (East) L – CR 665 (South) R – Bayshore Dr (6:42)
C – 46th Ave (8:00) L – CR 652 (North) School Section Lake (6:28) L – Paw Paw Rd
L – Vauxhill Dr (8:02) L – 48th Ave (West)(6:40) R – 38th Ave (West) L – 41st St
R – 46th Ave R – 27th St Turn Around (6:35) 41st St/Three Mile Lake (6:44)
L – 34 1/2 St (South) R – 44th Ave (East) R – CR 665 R – Red Arrow Hwy
R – M – 40 (South) 44th Ave/Woodland Blvd (6:43) L – 40th St (North) High School (7:00)
Lakeview Ter/M 40 (8:07) R – 24th St (South) R – M 43 (East) (6:43) Middle School (7:10)
C – N Kalamazoo St 24th St/Thousand Oaks Dr R – 37th St (South)
Elementary Campus (8:11) R – Red Arrow Hwy (West) L – 36th Ave (East) (6:47) EAGLE MS / HS
D/O – High School (6:53) R – M 40 (South) (6:50) (6:06) W Red Arrow Hwy (West)
MONKEY Elementary AM In Town stops p/u MS L – E Michigan Ave/Red Arrow P/U North side of Red Arrow
Red Arrow Hwy (West) (7:20) students High School (7:03) R – CR 671 (North)
R – 42nd St (North) (7:25) L – Red Arrow Hwy (West) Middle School (7:10) L – 56th Ave (West)
R – CR 374 (7:30) Elm St/Marcelletti Ave (6:58) Cedar St/Fairway
CR 374/46th St Turn Around Cedar St School (7:00) DINOSAUR MS / HS L – Fairway Dr (6:18)
L – 45th St (7:36) (North) Brown St/Elm St (7:03) (6:19)E Michigan Ave (East) R – Red Arrow Hwy
R – 46th Ave (East) Middle School (7:08) R – Rolling Meadows Blvd R – Ted & Marie’s Party Store
R – 44th St (South) (7:44) R – Ridgeview Cir (6:25) R – Red Arrow Hwy (East)
C – CR 671 (7:47) BUTTERFLY HS / MS R – W Ridgeview Cir R – CR 671/M 51
L – Red Arrow (6:09) M 40 (North) R – Meadowview Ln R – 60th Ave (6:22)
L – 41st St (North) (7:52) R – 42nd Ave (East) (6:19) L – Rolling Meadows (6:27) R – M 51
R – 52nd Ave L – 32nd St (North) (6:21) L – Red Arrow Hwy (West) R – 64th Ave (6:25)
Turn Around R – M 43 (East) L CR 653 (South) R – Paw Paw Rd (West) (6:28)
L – 41st St (South) L – Hidden Pines (6:24) Cross M 40 L – Hoodrije Dr
L – CR 374 (East) (7:59) R – M 43 (East) C – 32nd St (South) L – Carla Dr
R – 39th St (South) L – Walden Way R – 64th Ave (6:38) Duane Ln/Carla Dr Turn Around
L – Red Arrow Turn Around at Bradeen R – CR 665 (North) (6:47) (6:32)
L – United Methodist Daycare R – M 43 (East) (6:30) R – Becky Blvd R – Carla Dr
R – W Michigan Ave (8:06) L – Fish Hatchery Rd (6:35) Turn Around at Mail Boxes R – Hoodrije Dr (6:35)
R – Glenview Dr R – 22nd St/Van Kal (South) R – CR 665 (North) L – Paw Paw Rd (West)
L – Lakeview Rd R – M 43 (West) (6:42) R – M 40 L – 46th St (South)
R – Orchard Ln L – 30th St (South) (6:46) L – S LaGrave St L – CR 358 (East)
R – CR 374 / North St R – 42nd Ave (West) (6:50) Turn Around L – M 51 (North) (6:43)
Elementary Campus (8:10) L – 32nd St Devan Mobile Home Park (6:54) R – Red Arrow Hwy (East) (6:49)
R – 42nd Ave (West) (6:50) L – M 40 (South) High School (7:00)
DEER Elementary AM R – CR 653 L – CR 653 (7:00) Middle School (7:08)
L – Red Arrow Hwy (East) R – Red Arrow Hwy
M – 40 (North) 7:15 to pg. 16...
High School (6:59) High School (7:03)
L – M 43 (West) (7:30) Middle School (7:06) Middle School (7:13)
L – CR 665 (South)
CR 665 / School Section (7:35)
R – 38th Ave (West) (7:39) CAT MS / HS DOG MS / HS
Turn Around (6:22) Red Arrow Hwy (East) (6:10) Michigan Ave/Red Arrow
R – CR 665 L – CR 653 (6:28) Hwy (West)
L – 40th St (North) (7:45) L – 45th Ave (West) L – Johnson Rd
R – M 43 (East) (7:48) L – 32nd St (South) (6:30) C – Paw Paw Rd (6:6)
R – 37th St (South) L – CR 653 L – 39th St (South)
L – 36th Ave (East) (7:54) R – Anthony St (6:31)
R – M 40 (South) (8:00) R – 48th Ave (West)
R – 51st Ave/Power Plant Rd L – CR 653
L – CR 665 / Hazen St L – 52nd Ave ((East)
R – North St L – Jordan (6:36)
Elementary Campus (8:10) L – Mission Ave
L – Willis St
L – 52nd Ave (East)
L – Rebecca Dr (6:39)
L – 52nd Ave
R – 30th St (South)
Cross Red Arrow Hwy
PP Turn Around at end
L – Red Arrow Hwy (West)(6:50)
L – CR 653 (South)
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ELEPHANT MS / HS R – CR 665 (North) L – 46th Ave (West) (6:26) NOTIFICATION
(6:12) E Red Arrow Hwy (East) L – 52nd Ave (West) (6:19) L – 45th St (South)
L – 27th St (North) R – 38th Ave (North) R – CR 374 (West) (6:33)
R – CR 375 (East) (6:23) Turn Around at Boat Landing Turn Around CR 374 / 46th St Recording, by way of
R – Quail St R – 52nd Ave (West) (6:21) C – CR 374 (East) photography, audio and
Humming Bird/Quail St (6:26) R – 40th St (North) L – Elementary Campus video equipment of various
Turn Around R – 47th Ave (East) P/U Students in loop (6:49)
R – CR 375 (East) Turn Around @ 39th St R – CR 374 (West) school and classroom activi-
R – Robin St (6:30) R – 40th St (North) (6:33) L – Orchard Ln (6:50) ties is done in Paw Paw
Turn Around Robin/Bobolink R – Fisk Lake Rd (East) L – Lakeview Dr Public Schools throughout
R – CR 375 R – 37 1/2 St (6:37) R – Glenview Dr the school year. The record-
L – 23rd St (North) (6:32) C – Main St P/U Ridge Rd / Glenview Dr
R – M 43 (East) Turn Around Lakeshore/Main L – W Michigan Ave (East) ing might circulate to other
R – 22nd St/Van Kal (6:35) R – 47th Ave (East) (6:40) Middle School (7:03) students’ classrooms, fami-
R – 38th Ave (West) 6:39) R – CR 665 (South) High School (7:15) lies, be used in district or
L – CR 652 (South) (6:42) R – Valley Dr 6:44)
R – CR 375 (West) R – CR 665 (South) FROG MS / HS other local publications, be
L – 27th St (South) R – 49th Ave (West) (6:15) Red Arrow Hwy (East) posted on the school web
27th/ Misty Way (6:49) L – Hillside Dr (6:47) L – 30th St (North) (6:18) site, be used on social media
R – Red Arrow Hwy (West) (6:54) R – 49th Ave (East) Heritage Glen / 30th St (6:22)
Middle School (7:01) R – CR 665 (South) (6:49) R – 42nd St (East) (6:25) used by the school, or be
High School (7:09) High School (7:00) L – CR 653 shown on the community
Middle School (7:10) L – CR 653 (Almena Store) access cable (Channel 12).
DOLPHIN MS / HS R – 38th Ave (East) (6:27) If you do not wish to
(6:08) Hazen St/ CR 665 (North) PONY MS / HS L – Whiskey Run Rd (6:33)
Oak Tree Apts (6:13) (6:25) E Michigan Ave (East) L – CR 653 (6:38) have your child recorded for
R – Bellware Blvd L – Hamilton St R – 38th Ave (West) the 2015-16 school year,
L – Klett Rd L – Elm St L – 30th St (South) please contact the Admin-
R – Riverview Dr (6:18) Elm St/Marcelletti (6:27) L – 40th Ave (East) (6:44)
R – Margurite Ln R – N Van Buren St R – CR 653 (South) istration Office, in writing,
R – Bellware Blvd L – Cedar St (6:29) R – CR 653 (Almena Store)(6:47) at 119 Johnson Street, Paw
R – CR 665 (North)(6:27) R – N Kalamazoo St (North) L – 30th St (South) Paw, MI 49079, no later
C – 40th St (North) Kalamazoo/Maple (6:30) L – 48th Ave (East) (6:52) than September 12, 2015.
R – 36th Ave (East) Kalamazoo/Davis C – 29-1/2 St (South)
R – 37 1/2 St (South) (6:33) Kalamazoo/Sharon (6:32) L – 49th Ave (East) Your signed letter should
L – 39th Ave (East) R – North St (East) R – Lillian St (6:54) provide your child’s name,
L – 36 1/2 St (North) L – Barber St R – Violet Ave building name, and grade
R – 38th Ave (East) L – First St (West)(6:35) L – 29-1/2 St (South) (6:57)
L – 36th St (North) R – M 40 (North) Middle School (7:07) level.
Turn Around (6:38) M40/My Dream Ave (6:38) High School (7:15)
L – 38th Ave (East) R – 46th Ave (East) (6:42)
R – M 40 (South) L – 33rd St (North) Paw Paw Public Schools
R – 40th Ave (West) (6:42) C – 45th Ave (East) (6:44)
L – 35 1/2 St (South) R – CR 653 (South) (6:46) STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
C – 35th St R – 48th Ave (West) The Paw Paw Board of Education complies with all federal laws and
C – 46th Ave (East) (6:52) L – 33rd St (South) (6:52) regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements
L – Vauxhill Dr 33rd St/ Bordeaux Ave
R – Bond Dr 33rd St/Zinfandel Ave and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the poli-
R – Vauxhill Dr 33rd St/Fredrick St (6:55) cy of the Paw Paw Board of Education that no person on the basis
R – 46th Ave (West) 33rd St/Evelyn/Crescent of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital
L – 34 1/2 St (South) (6:56) L – Red Arrow Hwy (East) status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from
R – M 40 (South) High School (7:02) participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected
Kalamazoo/Cedar (7:00) Middle School (7:12)
High School (7:05) to, discrimination in any program or activity to which it is respon-
Middle School (7:13) MONKEY HS / MS sible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S.
(6:07) Red Arrow (West) Department of Education.
LION MS / HS Right 41st St (6:16)
(6:10) M 40 North R – 52nd Ave (East) Questions should be directed to:
L – 51st Ave/Power Plant Rd Turn Around Barb Khaja, Executive Director of
51st Ave/Carino Ct (West) (6:15) 52nd Ave (West) Business Operations
L – 35-1/2 St (South) (6:16) R – 41st St (North) (6:21)
R – 53rd Ave/Lake St (West) L – 48th Ave (West) 119 Johnson Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 PP
Lake St/Arms Apts (6:17) R – 44th Ave (South) 657-8800

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