LONG MEADOW PTA NEWS DECEMBER 2020
Hello Long Meadow families! We miss you all and hope you are staying safe. We have several exciting things going on with the PTA and hope you will join us.
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...
Long Meadow Gives Back
During the month of December Beyond Juice Rochester Hills (Walton rd location) will be supporting Long Meadow PTA on all orders when it is noted in the comments section with "Long Meadow" a portion of all sales will come directly back to our PTA as well as supporting a local business owned by Long Meadow alumni!
Beyond Juice
www.beyondjuicedetroit.com
During the month of December Beyond Juice Rochester Hills (Walton rd location) will be supporting Long Meadow PTA on all orders when it is noted in the comments section with "Long Meadow" a portion of all sales will come directly back to our PTA as well as supporting a local business owned by Long Meadow alumni!
Beyond Juice
www.beyondjuicedetroit.com
Green Committee
Do you have broken holiday lights?? Don't throw them away, recycle them! There is a green bin outside the front doors of Long Meadow for collection of broken lights. Please recycle now through January 11th, help save the earth this holiday!
Do you have broken holiday lights?? Don't throw them away, recycle them! There is a green bin outside the front doors of Long Meadow for collection of broken lights. Please recycle now through January 11th, help save the earth this holiday!
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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. |
LONG MEADOW PTA & AHS PTA TEAMING UP WITH HELPING HANDS
Remote learning has been hard on a lot of people, especially younger students who benefit from a one on one connection. Our Adams Highlanders have offered to be mentors, tutors, friends and heroes to younger students from our feeder Elementary and Middle schools. We match students with similar interests for one on one Zoom or Google hangs, ideally once a week, but duration and frequency will be determined by the participants. Some student-generated ideas include:
Remote learning has been hard on a lot of people, especially younger students who benefit from a one on one connection. Our Adams Highlanders have offered to be mentors, tutors, friends and heroes to younger students from our feeder Elementary and Middle schools. We match students with similar interests for one on one Zoom or Google hangs, ideally once a week, but duration and frequency will be determined by the participants. Some student-generated ideas include:
- Read to/with younger students or create a virtual “book club”
- Drop materials off in advance and create makey makeys, art projects, crafts or science projects virtually
- Offer homework assistance and tutoring
- Share the love of a sport, hobby or musical instrument and “practice” virtually
- Be a friend - let them know you care. You’ll be surprised by how you can impact a child’s life.
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
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- **Remote learning extended through Jan. 15th
- Bedtime Read Along on Facebook in December @7pm
- **Find us on Facebook at Long Meadow Elementary School & Media Center
- Dec. 9th w/ Mrs. Duhram
- Dec. 16th w/ Mr. Wescott
- Dec. 23rd w/ Mrs. Signorello
- Dec. 30th w/ Ms. Marshall
- **Find us on Facebook at Long Meadow Elementary School & Media Center
- Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 - Winter Break (Resumes Jan. 4)
- Jan. 4th - School/Remote Learning Resumes
- Jan. 18th - MLK Day / No School
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 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.
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
Week D = Week of 11/30
Week A = Week of 12/7
Week B = Week of 12/14
Week C = Week of 1/4
Week D = Week of 1/11
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: Optimism
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 Optimism.
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 Optimism.
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.
| hope-optimism_character_card.pdf |
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, January 25th, 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, January 29th, 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 25th, 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, January 29th, 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.
| school_pictures.pdf |
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.
Christmas Break Activities for Kids and Survival Guide for Parents
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 [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
| parentvue_studentlogin.pdf |
