PTA UPDATE
NEXT PTA MEETING IS NEXT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH @7PM
SIGNUP FOR PTA!
Checkout our virtual sign up this year: https://longmeadowpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Remember, even if you were a member last year, we need you to resign up again for this school year. You can even pay your dues right from the website this year!
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
Checkout our virtual sign up this year: https://longmeadowpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Remember, even if you were a member last year, we need you to resign up again for this school year. You can even pay your dues right from the website this year!
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, January 13th at 7:00 PM we will be hosting the last PTA meeting of the year!! Please join us to hear about all the exciting things going on with the Long Meadow PTA.
Topic: LMPTA January 2021 meeting
Time: Jan. 13th, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/92246473413?pwd=UlBrUVNXZjRPM29IVEx0RU5Ya0JnUT09
Meeting ID: 922 4647 3413
Passcode: 164358
REFLECTIONS:
Holly Carruthers has graciously offered to chair the reflections committee this year. The theme this year is: "I MATTER BECAUSE..." We know our students are all so incredibly talented, we can't wait to see their creativity!
Topic: LMPTA January 2021 meeting
Time: Jan. 13th, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/j/92246473413?pwd=UlBrUVNXZjRPM29IVEx0RU5Ya0JnUT09
Meeting ID: 922 4647 3413
Passcode: 164358
REFLECTIONS:
Holly Carruthers has graciously offered to chair the reflections committee this year. The theme this year is: "I MATTER BECAUSE..." We know our students are all so incredibly talented, we can't wait to see their creativity!
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FREE & REDUCED MEALS
Hello RCS Families,
We are encouraging families to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2020-21 school year, especially if there have been changes in your household (additional family members, reduction of employment)
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Only one application is needed per family and all information is confidential.
If you have already applied for this year, you do not need to resubmit an application.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including:
For the online free and reduced meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Thank you,
Food Services
We are encouraging families to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2020-21 school year, especially if there have been changes in your household (additional family members, reduction of employment)
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Only one application is needed per family and all information is confidential.
If you have already applied for this year, you do not need to resubmit an application.
This program also connects families to additional community resources including:
- Blessings In a Backpack
- Neighborhood House
- Before and After School Child Care
- RAYA (Rochester Area Youth Assistance)
- Reduced fees for Project Graduation, Summer Learning Program (Elementary and Secondary), AP and ACT Testing,
- School Clubs and Activity Fees
- Athletics
- Seniors: Senior Breakfast tickets, Senior All Night Party tickets, and Reduced Cap and Gown Fees
For the online free and reduced meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Thank you,
Food Services
REMOTE LEARNING
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Week A = Week of 11/9
Week B = Week of 11/16
Week C = Week of 11/23
SPECIALS SCHEDULE: During remote learning, students will get live zoom instruction from specials every day. For those specials that students wont have a live zoom for, there will be one video a week.
POSITIVITY PROJECT AT LONG MEADOW
Next Week's Positivity Character Strength: Graditude
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K-2ND GRADE FAMILY RESOURCE
3rd - 5th GRADE FAMILY RESOURCE
Parents and Guardians,
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
This week, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of Gratitude.
This year the Positivity project has developed a family resource connection so that you can be part of Positivity in Action at home. We have provided the one page character card and age appropriate video based on grade. Feel free to look at the other resources we well. These resources will give families the opportunity to continue enriching discussions at home. The family link will include the definition of the character trait we are learning, a short video to watch as a family, and sample discussion questions to continue learning about Positivity in Action at home.
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
This week, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of Gratitude.
This year the Positivity project has developed a family resource connection so that you can be part of Positivity in Action at home. We have provided the one page character card and age appropriate video based on grade. Feel free to look at the other resources we well. These resources will give families the opportunity to continue enriching discussions at home. The family link will include the definition of the character trait we are learning, a short video to watch as a family, and sample discussion questions to continue learning about Positivity in Action at home.
What is the Positivity Project?
The Positivity Project, also referred to as P2, uses 24 character strengths to help students build positive relationships. Positive relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness and resilience. Each week all children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will be introduced and explicitly taught the same character strength. Everyone in our Long Meadow family will be provided with the same definition for each character strength. This common language along with classroom instruction tailored to each grade level, will help to provide students with a deeper understanding of each character trait. Children will soon be able to “see what the character trait looks like” through the use of videos, books, and discussions. Children will be able to identify character traits in themselves and others.
We are looking forward to working with families joining with us putting Positivity in Actions. Please see the schedule below.
The Positivity Project, also referred to as P2, uses 24 character strengths to help students build positive relationships. Positive relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness and resilience. Each week all children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will be introduced and explicitly taught the same character strength. Everyone in our Long Meadow family will be provided with the same definition for each character strength. This common language along with classroom instruction tailored to each grade level, will help to provide students with a deeper understanding of each character trait. Children will soon be able to “see what the character trait looks like” through the use of videos, books, and discussions. Children will be able to identify character traits in themselves and others.
We are looking forward to working with families joining with us putting Positivity in Actions. Please see the schedule below.
SCHOOL PICTURES SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
*Picture dates were rescheduled... see below
Picture days at Long Meadow are scheduled for...
Monday, January 11th, 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm - Cohort A (approx. 220 students)
3:00pm - 4:30pm – Virtual Students, approx. 75 students via sign up genius. (More information to come)
Friday, Janary 15th, 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm - Cohort B (approx. 220 students)
3:00pm - 4:30pm – Virtual Students, approx. 75 students via sign up genius. (More information to come)
Two photographers will set up on the stage. Students will enter through a door located in the Music hallway and exit through the cafeteria doors to maintain social distancing. Students will be called down according to the schedule made by the school. Photographers will communicate with the office when they are ready for the next class to be sent down, just in case of backups to adhere to social distancing.
This year our photographers are not fixing hair, straightening collars, buttons, etc. to follow CDC guidelines. The photographers will be wearing face masks the entire time they are in the school and using sanitizer frequently.
The flier is shown below, and there's a printable PDF as well. We encourage parents to purchase photos using the online payment system located in the flier below.
Monday, January 11th, 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm - Cohort A (approx. 220 students)
3:00pm - 4:30pm – Virtual Students, approx. 75 students via sign up genius. (More information to come)
Friday, Janary 15th, 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm - Cohort B (approx. 220 students)
3:00pm - 4:30pm – Virtual Students, approx. 75 students via sign up genius. (More information to come)
Two photographers will set up on the stage. Students will enter through a door located in the Music hallway and exit through the cafeteria doors to maintain social distancing. Students will be called down according to the schedule made by the school. Photographers will communicate with the office when they are ready for the next class to be sent down, just in case of backups to adhere to social distancing.
This year our photographers are not fixing hair, straightening collars, buttons, etc. to follow CDC guidelines. The photographers will be wearing face masks the entire time they are in the school and using sanitizer frequently.
The flier is shown below, and there's a printable PDF as well. We encourage parents to purchase photos using the online payment system located in the flier below.
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Need Help or Social Emotional Support?
Long Meadow will be updating this section of the Newsletter to provide some social emotion and other supports through out staff. In this edition, we would like you to meet our social worker and school psychologist.
Happy October Long Meadow!
This has been a unique start to the school year, and we know it has been filled with anticipation, anxiety, stress, and I’m sure many other emotions as well. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on how we can best help our children with the ongoing pandemic, and how to make sure our children’s social-emotional wellness is intact. Below are three quick tips to help ensure that we have our eye on the ball.
The question you can begin asking yourself is “What is my child’s behavior telling me?” Are they interacting with the family? Are they sharing about their thoughts/feelings? Have any of their hobbies or interests changed that they used to find joy in, but no longer do? Are they in their rooms all the time? Are they isolating themselves from others? In the boxes below, you will find three tips to help you consistently monitor your child’s wellbeing.
This has been a unique start to the school year, and we know it has been filled with anticipation, anxiety, stress, and I’m sure many other emotions as well. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on how we can best help our children with the ongoing pandemic, and how to make sure our children’s social-emotional wellness is intact. Below are three quick tips to help ensure that we have our eye on the ball.
The question you can begin asking yourself is “What is my child’s behavior telling me?” Are they interacting with the family? Are they sharing about their thoughts/feelings? Have any of their hobbies or interests changed that they used to find joy in, but no longer do? Are they in their rooms all the time? Are they isolating themselves from others? In the boxes below, you will find three tips to help you consistently monitor your child’s wellbeing.
- Provide a consistent and structured schedule throughout their days (virtual or remote). Kids thrive on being able to predict what comes next in their day. Fear of the “unknown” can cause anxiety and sometimes unforeseen outbursts of anger or frustration.
- Research from the TLC Institute (National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children), tells us that if our child is able to establish a connection with one caring adult, they will feel safe. During Covid-19, it’s important that our kids feel a sense of safety.
- Unwanted behavior takes time to change. Some of these tools that we discussed can help with that, but in the meantime, be aware of your own expectations you may have placed on yourself or your children. We will all get through this, but it does take time, and that’s ok!
Our RCS social-emotional support teams, which consist of counselors, social workers and psychologists, will be operating in all learning environments, including in-person/temporary remote learning and the RCS Virtual Campus. These highly trained professionals are available for students and families in a variety of settings, and can be contacted through email, in-person or virtual meetings, and phone calls.
The social-emotional resource site can be accessed from the RCS webpage at www.rochester.k12.mi.us or you may go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
The social-emotional resource site can be accessed from the RCS webpage at www.rochester.k12.mi.us or you may go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
SYNERGY INSTRUCTIONS / HELP
SYNERGY ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Parents can put an absence in ParentVue. We have provided instructions below or you can click the link: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/141519/parentvue
You may also still leave a message in the front office 248-726-3910. Absences also do not need to be reported on Wednesdays.
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ParentVUE Access / Setup
To connect to ParentVUE, visit the RCS website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and click on the ParentVUE tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page, or click here to connect directly: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/141519/parentvue.
For questions about ParentVUE, please contact [email protected]. Include your information along with your child’s name and school.
For questions about ParentVUE, please contact [email protected]. Include your information along with your child’s name and school.
| parentvue_activation_and_account_setup_process.pdf |
StudentVUE Access Directions
| studentvue_access_instructions.pdf |
Forgot Student Login? Parents Can Access Their Child's Login Information
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