IN-PERSON LEARNING UPDATE
At this time, students enrolled in in-person learning can expect to return to face-to-face instruction by cohorts using the following phased-in approach.
Key considerations when creating this timeline included: safety, learning content, contact time, food services, transportation, staffing and stability, along with federal, state and local guidance.
The staggered approach to in-person instruction ensures the smoothest transition possible for our students and provides the opportunity to evaluate processes and make improvements before the next level returns to their building.
All plans remain flexible depending on conditions. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 cases within our district so our teams can effectively serve our students. The safety of children and adults remains our priority.
- Jan. 25: Elementary and some special education populations
- Feb. 1: Middle school
- Feb. 8: High school
Key considerations when creating this timeline included: safety, learning content, contact time, food services, transportation, staffing and stability, along with federal, state and local guidance.
The staggered approach to in-person instruction ensures the smoothest transition possible for our students and provides the opportunity to evaluate processes and make improvements before the next level returns to their building.
All plans remain flexible depending on conditions. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 cases within our district so our teams can effectively serve our students. The safety of children and adults remains our priority.
Transition To Hybrid/Cohort Learning Begins on 1/25
Late-start elementary schools are: Brooklands, Long Meadow, McGregor, Meadow Brook, Musson and North Hill. For these schools, the full-day hybrid model for Cohorts A and B is 8:55 a.m. – 3:16 p.m. The full day hybrid model for Cohort C is 8:10 a.m. – 2:16 p.m.
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LONG MEADOW PTA NEWS JANUARY 2021
Hello Long Meadow families! We miss you all and hope you are staying safe. We have several exciting things going on with the PTA.
All of these items can be found on our website: https://longmeadowpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Join the PTA today if you are not already a member to stay informed on all things Long Meadow!!
PTA Updates...
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LONG MEADOW PTA LITTLE FREE PANTRY
The Little Free Pantry is up and running in the bus loop at Long Meadow. Anyone is welcome to take the items from the pantry as well as drop off items for the pantry. Thank you for all the donated items! It got so full we had to bring in an "overflow" bin. |
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
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- Jan. 18th (Monday) - MLK Day / No School
- Jan. 19th (Tuesday) - No School (records day)
- Jan. 25th (Monday) - In-Person Hybrid/Cohort begins
- Feb. 1st (Monday) - Picture Day (Cohort A)
- Feb. 5th (Friday) - Picture Day (Cohort B)
- Feb. 15th (Monday) - No School (Mid-Winter Break)
- Feb. 16th (Tuesday) - No School (Mid-winter Break)
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On January 18, 2021, Rochester Community Schools welcomes all students, staff, families, caregivers and community members to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through a variety of virtual learning opportunities. You are invited to participate in any or all of the following events on Jan. 18.
10 a.m. Keynote presentation. This presentation and question/answer opportunity features Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. who specializes in diversity education, research and training. Link here: https://youtu.be/REl2NJ2shRU
12-12:45 p.m. MLK community read-aloud. Various community members share family-friendly stories that celebrate Dr. King and his ideals. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZUFA5dGmI&feature=youtu.be.
1-2 p.m. Essay contest finalists. Celebrate our RCS students who have earned recognition as essay contest finalists. Congratulations to Leslie Bahk, James Kim, Kaia Lam, Xavier Prieto, Rahi Shah and Aimee Zhao. Link here: https://youtu.be/XT_Y8tbTX-w.
2:15-2:25 p.m. Voices video tribute. Don’t miss this inspiring compilation by RCS students, staff and community members, featuring “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the cherished song which has become recognized as the Black national anthem. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Y6yn8p5Rk&feature=youtu.be.
5-6 p.m. Community Twitter chat. Join this real-time discussion regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message, "The time is always right to do what is right." Use the hashtag #RCSMLK. Link here for directions: https://mrsgolidaylc.weebly.com/twitter-chat.html.
All day. Crown the king. Share photos of yourself in a homemade crown to represent the values of Dr. King, including dignity, honor, justice, leadership and equality. Take a photo in your crown. Share it on social media and tag Rochester Community Schools on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag: #RCSMLK. Make your own or reserve a crown kit using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544a5ae2fa13-mlkcraft.
We also invite you to participate in the following events honoring MLK through our community partners.
Rochester Hills Public Library: https://rhpl.org/localhop-calendar#/events/vIECnZGmgN/instances/COaeTJ9teh/
The Detroit Historical Museum: https://detroithistorical.org/
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: https://www.thewright.org/
For more information about these events, please contact Tiffany Goliday, interim director of equity, inclusion and belonging, at tgoliday@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Click here for a printable flyer containing a summary of these links and information: MLK Day Celebration 2021.
10 a.m. Keynote presentation. This presentation and question/answer opportunity features Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. who specializes in diversity education, research and training. Link here: https://youtu.be/REl2NJ2shRU
12-12:45 p.m. MLK community read-aloud. Various community members share family-friendly stories that celebrate Dr. King and his ideals. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZUFA5dGmI&feature=youtu.be.
1-2 p.m. Essay contest finalists. Celebrate our RCS students who have earned recognition as essay contest finalists. Congratulations to Leslie Bahk, James Kim, Kaia Lam, Xavier Prieto, Rahi Shah and Aimee Zhao. Link here: https://youtu.be/XT_Y8tbTX-w.
2:15-2:25 p.m. Voices video tribute. Don’t miss this inspiring compilation by RCS students, staff and community members, featuring “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the cherished song which has become recognized as the Black national anthem. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Y6yn8p5Rk&feature=youtu.be.
5-6 p.m. Community Twitter chat. Join this real-time discussion regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message, "The time is always right to do what is right." Use the hashtag #RCSMLK. Link here for directions: https://mrsgolidaylc.weebly.com/twitter-chat.html.
All day. Crown the king. Share photos of yourself in a homemade crown to represent the values of Dr. King, including dignity, honor, justice, leadership and equality. Take a photo in your crown. Share it on social media and tag Rochester Community Schools on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag: #RCSMLK. Make your own or reserve a crown kit using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544a5ae2fa13-mlkcraft.
We also invite you to participate in the following events honoring MLK through our community partners.
Rochester Hills Public Library: https://rhpl.org/localhop-calendar#/events/vIECnZGmgN/instances/COaeTJ9teh/
The Detroit Historical Museum: https://detroithistorical.org/
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: https://www.thewright.org/
For more information about these events, please contact Tiffany Goliday, interim director of equity, inclusion and belonging, at tgoliday@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Click here for a printable flyer containing a summary of these links and information: MLK Day Celebration 2021.
During the pandemic, teaching and learning in Oakland County school districts has been happening in a mix of at-home and in-school settings. When school is remote or hybrid, parents and caregivers have been wrestling with how to foster their children’s well-being, nurture skills for school and life, and engage in academics with their children. The resources in this guide provide three high leverage practices for supporting learning at home. For additional real-time ideas, opportunities to collaborate with other parents, and continued support, join the free Partnerships@Home series.
LM REFLECTIONS AWARD WINNERS
LM STUDENT ART WANTED
We are looking to include Long Meadow Student artwork as a part of newsletter. The image on both sides of the content shown in the newsletter is where we would like to include art from our talented Long Meadow artists.
Please note, the outer thirds of a picture will show. The middle portion of a picture/artwork will be covered by the content of the newsletter.
A section in the newsletter will displaying the artist and their complete work.
Please note, the outer thirds of a picture will show. The middle portion of a picture/artwork will be covered by the content of the newsletter.
A section in the newsletter will displaying the artist and their complete work.
FAMILY RESOURCES - WRITING / TEACHERS COLLEGE
POSITIVITY PROJECT AT LONG MEADOW
Next Week's Positivity Character Strength: Prudence
Parents and Guardians,
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
Monday September 21, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of perserverance.
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.
Monday September 21, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of perserverance.
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.
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K-2nd Grade Video
3rd - 5th Grade Video
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, February 1st, 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, February 5th, 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, February 1st, 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, February 5th, 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.
National Association of School Psychologists Resources
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
Countering COVID-19 Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
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.
| pvueabsencereporting.pdf |
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 rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us. Include your information along with your child’s name and school.
For questions about ParentVUE, please contact rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us. 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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