November 17 - "All birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagles avoid the rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference." - Abdul Kalam

           




The Eagles are SOARing higher!!!!

A Note From Mr. Witherspoon:

Livonia Public Schools has made the decision to return all educational levels to remote instruction beginning on Tuesday, November 17. The impact that this has on each family is different; however, I am confident that we can continue to come together and get through this even better that we have in the past.

Eagles, because they can sense when a storm is coming, fly into the storm and use the winds to elevate them high above the storm. The storm is still happening, but because of their knowledge and instincts, allows them to survive the storms.

The shift back to remote is a storm that we knew was a possibility and, as a result, have prepared our Eagles for it. The partnership that we have will continue to be the winds that lift our Eagles up above the storm. We will continue to work together to provide our students with what they need to soar higher than the highest eagles!

I have the utmost confidence, base on the amazing job that we all did up to this point, that we will rise above the storm once again. We (parents, staff, and students) are better prepared than before and, more importantly, have the success of our Eagles on the forefront of our minds. Keep up the great work and Keep SOARing Eagles!!!


Please don't hesitate to call or email me or your child's teacher if you have any questions.

 

  • Livonia Public School will be pausing all in-person instruction and returning to remote learning beginning Tuesday, November 17.  Please click on the following link for more information
    • Communication from Livonia Public Schools: November 13, 2020 
  • Monday will be a full day of school and the staff will be helping students gather the appropriate things to bring home. The teachers will also be reviewing remote learning expectations for the upcoming weeks.
    • If your student is unable to attend school on Monday, we will gather things and organize a pick up process for anyone who needs help. If everything goes as planned, we will return to in person learning on Monday, December 7.
  • Schedule for Remote Learning will be the same as it was in the beginning of the year: 
    • Even Grade Levels (K,2,4): 10 am, 12 pm, 2pm
    • Odd Grade Levels (1, 3): 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm

Other Notes:
  • The End of the Trimester will be December 4. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the classroom teacher to find out areas that you could be supporting your Eagle at home.  
    • Please remember the IReady Instructional lessons that the students should be completing at home for Face-2-Face and Virtual Students
  • Picture Retake Day: December 14, 2020



November 16:  Full Day of In-Person Learning

November 17: Remote Learning Begins for All Students

November 25-27:  Thanksgiving Recess, No School

December 4: No School (Teacher Workday); End of the 1st Trimester

December 9-10:  Parent Teacher Conferences (Virtual)











    Parent-Teacher Conferences are now set to be on December 9 and 10. Your teacher will be sending out sign up information soon. Parent Teacher Conferences will be virtual this year and they are not optional. We need 100% attendance from Cleveland parents. Please commit to a time and join your meeting on time.

    Report cards will be available in Parent Connect the morning of Wednesday, December 9.





    FREE Hearing and Vision Screening: Click on the previous link for more information.



    • Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization that feeds school children in the United States who currently are fed during the week on the federally funded Free and Reduced Meal Program and are at risk of going hungry on the weekends. Cleveland Elementary Students, who are eligible, can register by clicking on the following link: Blessings in a Backpack



    Spiritwear is here!!!  Click on the following link to order your Cleveland gear:  Cleveland Spirit Wear 2020








    GOODFELLOW'S FOOD DRIVE - Families can donate nonperishable foods by dropping off at Dickinson Center on the weekends now until Sunday December 6th. The hours are Saturdays 9-12 and Sundays 12-3.




     
    The Livonia Police Department is looking for people that would like to take advantage of the opportunity to have a positive impact on children and their families!  

    Crossing guards are often the first people that children see (outside of their family members) and, more often, the person that puts a smile on their face that lasts throughout the day!  

    Please give Officer Rebant, Livonia Police Traffic Bureau, a call at 734-466-2683, if you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity or recommend to someone that would be.    




















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