Dear Wines Families,
I hope this message finds you healthy and staying safe. I know that many in our community are on the front lines working in our health systems or are part of the essential workforce in some way. On behalf of our entire community, we thank you for all of your efforts during this challenging time. Here is the news for the week:
Forward Learning
As you know, this week we began our new phase of forward learning. I’ve been extremely pleased with the efforts of our staff to put the plan into action quite quickly and I’m hearing from teachers that our kids have responded well. This is dramatic change for everyone and in many ways, this week is like the first week of school all over again. Everyone is learning new routines, new expectations, and new learning formats. The goal is NOT to add to everyone’s stress. So please, take this one day, one activity at a time. Our teachers will continue to share a week-long plan at the beginning of each week. This plan is meant to give a larger picture of the content and also allows families to approach the work at their own pace based on your own needs and schedules. Teachers are also posting simpler daily schedule suggestions as well.
Technology Needs?
Each week our Technology Department will be offering device deployment opportunities to our students/families through the remainder of the school year. If your family is in need of devices or WiFi options, the most efficient way to receive one is to fill out an online form.
Forms are found on this district web page: https://www.a2schools.org/remotelearning
Technology Request Form - for a device (iPad or Chromebook)
You can also call 997-1222 or email: family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us
Supporting our Families
The response we received from our community to provide financial support to Wines families during this time has been tremendous. THANK YOU! The need in our community is also great. Based on the number of families we are helping and the amount we have collected, we should be able to provide direct support through around mid-May. So for now, we are in very good shape to continue to provide assistance. With that said, the need may last longer and the number of families who would benefit from this support may grow. If you would like to donate, go to https://wines-elementary-school-pto.square.site/shop/covid/7. 100% of your donation will go to supporting Wines families during the COVID-19 outbreak.
THE CLINIC IS OPEN (from our Nurse, Mary Delis)
Dear Wines Students, Families, and Staff:
As we begin our new online learning, I wanted to let you know that the clinic will still be “open.” I am aware that by now you probably know where to get information about protecting yourself from the COVID-19 virus (see below) and other resources. However, there are so many other health related questions that you may have, and I wanted to encourage you to feel free to reach out to me, just as you would have when we shared physical space. I miss contact with all of you! I hope you will continue to feel that my “virtual” door is always open, even if you would just like to say hello, or share a thought or story.
I can be reached via text, phone call, or email during normal school hours, M - F, and you can leave me a message after hours. If I don’t pick up right away, please leave a message, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
734-476-6875
I look forward to hearing from you!
Wishing you all good health.
Nurse Mary
That is all for this week. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have.
David
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