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EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Students at Forest Park Elementary School in the Eastpointe Community Schools district welcomed a special guest who wished them well on their first day of school Aug. 28. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited a few classrooms; talked with students, staff and parents; and even helped make the dismissal announcement. The district’s first day of the 20232024 school year was a half-day. School was closed Sept. 1 and 4 for the Labor Day weekend, and at press time was to return Sept. 5. Enrollment numbers were not yet available.
“It’s really hard to get an accurate count of enrollment right now, because we are still registering new students and have not received all of the transfer requests from those students who have left the district,” Caitlyn Kienitz, the district’s communications and marketing coordinator, said via email. “We’ll have a better idea as we approach fall count in October.” On the financial side, according to Robert Carlesso, the district’s director of business and operations, school officials anticipate $9,608 in per-pupil funding for the new school year, which means the district will receive that amount per student. That is an increase of $458 from $9,150 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point
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domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergenGov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Forest Park Elementary School in Eastpointe Aug. 28. cy, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program. BY MARIA ALLARD be the main speaker at Roseville Trinity United Turning Point strives to empower survivors of the United Methodist Church, will See TURNING page 18A allard@candgnews.com the 11 a.m. service, and other festivities are on planned. Methodist Church relo“This is a special occasion,” said Norma Maxvill, the cated several times durROSEVILLE — When the congregation of Roseville publicity chair for the 100-year anniversary, who added ing its 100-year history. Point Church Presidentgathers and CEOSept. Sharman Davenport at the 2021 merged event with Stepping Out Trinity UnitedTurning Methodist 17 for This photo was taken in that stands Roseville’s Trinity with Warren Wesley UMC with the Stars emcee WDIV-TV. service, it will also recognize the church’s 100-year anni- Evrod 1966 when the church andCassimy, St. ClairofShores Good Shepherd UMC to form its curPhoto courtesy of Turning Point versary. was on 11 Mile Road. rent worshiping community. Christopher Heldt has been Photo provided by Ken Bowen David Bard, bishop at the Michigan Conference of See CHURCH on page 14A Photo provided by Caitlyn Kienitz
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