Tentative Start Date: Full In-Person Learning Feb. 22nd
*Five Days A Week (M-F)
*Normal/Regular School Times (shown below)
*Cohorting By Class At Lunch
**Same distancing as we did during hybrid
**Students have assigned seats
*Cohorting By Grade-Level at Recess (same as we did during hybrid)
*NO MORE / ENDING cohorting/hybrid model of in-person learning
*Five Days A Week (M-F)
*Normal/Regular School Times (shown below)
*Cohorting By Class At Lunch
**Same distancing as we did during hybrid
**Students have assigned seats
*Cohorting By Grade-Level at Recess (same as we did during hybrid)
*NO MORE / ENDING cohorting/hybrid model of in-person learning
Continuing as we transition into full in-person learning Feb. 22nd
**There is a staggered dismissal to help with a socially distanced exit.
The first round of walkers, car loop, and parent pick-up begins at 3:52-4:00. Bussers get dismissed around 4:00-4:08.
**There is a staggered dismissal to help with a socially distanced exit.
The first round of walkers, car loop, and parent pick-up begins at 3:52-4:00. Bussers get dismissed around 4:00-4:08.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
PLEASE DO THE DAILY SCREENER
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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.
Meeting Information
Next Meeting: Feb. 17th @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
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...
The Long Meadow Science Fair is almost over! Don't miss out on this chance to have fun with science, and win some great prizes! Registration will close on Thursday, February 18. No new registrations will be taken after this date. Flipgrid videos must be posted by Saturday, February 20 to be included for prizes! (We are extending the deadline to give you one last Saturday.) Check out our website, https://sites.google.com/view/lm-virtual-science-fair-2021/home, or reach out to Karen Davies at karendavies03@gmail.com with any questions.
Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19MaolVaGSMyiOKrz_XOsA_VxJD5ohISz0ORTVXKtPbk/edit?ts=60038672&gxids=7628
Visit our website for all the information and resources you need:
https://sites.google.com/view/lm-virtual-science-fair-2021/home
Grown-ups, we appreciate all our volunteers who help make this happen. Shoot an email to karendavies03@gmail.com if you'd like to help!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19MaolVaGSMyiOKrz_XOsA_VxJD5ohISz0ORTVXKtPbk/edit?ts=60038672&gxids=7628
Visit our website for all the information and resources you need:
https://sites.google.com/view/lm-virtual-science-fair-2021/home
Grown-ups, we appreciate all our volunteers who help make this happen. Shoot an email to karendavies03@gmail.com if you'd like to help!
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
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- Feb. 15th (Monday) - No School (Mid-Winter Break)
- Feb. 16th (Tuesday) - No School (Mid-winter Break)
- Feb. 22nd (Monday) - Tentative Return to Full Day & Full In-Person (Cohort/hybrid Discontinued)
- Feb. 26 (Friday) - Half-day (Teacher Records Day)
- Mar. 29-Apr. 2 - No School (Spring Break)
YEARBOOK COVER & GRADE-LEVEL ARTIST SELECTIONS
Overall Winner (Front Cover)
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5th Grade
Maren Greve - Mrs. Pitchford
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Long Meadow 3rd grade students Cameron Wissman (upper left), Molly Wojciechowski (upper right), Kaitlyn Pfaff (Lower left, and Addison Paupert (lower right). |
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CALLING LM ARTISTS
Rochester Hills, MI –Starting February 1st, Rochester Hills students are invited to submit their art to the "Art of Auburn" Contest. Multiple winners will get to see their artwork featured directly on the asphalt surface of Auburn Road. To participate, artists grades K-12 will be able to submit artwork to illustrate the theme "What Community Means to Me." Participants can visit https://www.pccart.org/exhibitions/art-onauburn/ for official guidelines.
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POSITIVITY PROJECT AT LONG MEADOW
Next Week's Positivity Character Strength: Humility
Parents and Guardians,
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
Next week, all children (grades K-5) will introduced Positivity characteristic of Humility.
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.
Next week, all children (grades K-5) will introduced Positivity characteristic of Humility.
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.
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.
As we begin going back to school again, our students have a lot of thoughts and feelings coursing through them. Some are ready to re-enter the building, others, for various reasons, will struggle returning to the classroom.
The organization WhyTry explains the 3 R’s that help with student success, especially when we think about returning to school.
Relationship + Relevance= Resilience
WhyTry tells us that creating positive change in your child’s life starts first with building positive relationships with adults who foster value and worth in your child. As we know, it only takes ONE caring adult to help overcome adversity that your child may be facing. Who is that adult in your child’s life?
Students cannot internalize concepts, whether it be academic, behavioral interventions, social relationships, etc., unless they find relevance to those concepts. How does it apply to them and their everyday experience?
Finally, resilience is the sum of both relationship and relevance. As you know, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” from adversity or difficult situations. Resilience allows our students to thrive when challenges arise, push through, and find growth on the other side. When students find relevance in what they are learning, and they have positive relationships who show them their value, the results can be amazing. Studies show that resilient kids have an increase in academic engagement and performance and a decrease in social-emotional issues.
We hope that these 3 R’s help you and your student(s) as you begin to re-enter the school buildings and in everyday challenges they may face in the future.
Resource:
The organization WhyTry explains the 3 R’s that help with student success, especially when we think about returning to school.
Relationship + Relevance= Resilience
WhyTry tells us that creating positive change in your child’s life starts first with building positive relationships with adults who foster value and worth in your child. As we know, it only takes ONE caring adult to help overcome adversity that your child may be facing. Who is that adult in your child’s life?
Students cannot internalize concepts, whether it be academic, behavioral interventions, social relationships, etc., unless they find relevance to those concepts. How does it apply to them and their everyday experience?
Finally, resilience is the sum of both relationship and relevance. As you know, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” from adversity or difficult situations. Resilience allows our students to thrive when challenges arise, push through, and find growth on the other side. When students find relevance in what they are learning, and they have positive relationships who show them their value, the results can be amazing. Studies show that resilient kids have an increase in academic engagement and performance and a decrease in social-emotional issues.
We hope that these 3 R’s help you and your student(s) as you begin to re-enter the school buildings and in everyday challenges they may face in the future.
Resource:
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 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.
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StudentVUE Access Directions
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Forgot Student Login? Parents Can Access Their Child's Login Information
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