May 24 - "Dream Big...you never know, it could come true." - Pink

                   






A Note From Mr. Witherspoon:

May seems to have come and gone (yes, it feels like August 😂) for us and the official countdown to summer break will be on.  This transition to summertime can leave our Eagles with a mixed bag of emotions as they have grown to love their teacher and school.  The staff have those same feelings towards our kiddos and families (especially our 4th grade families that will be moving on to Cooper).  We, though sad that the year is coming to an end, are so proud and happy to see our kiddos grow and flourish at the next level and, eventually, SOARing higher than ever at Franklin High School!

There are a couple of key items that I want to make sure that are aware of as we approach the end of the school year:

  •  We will be collecting all Chromebooks (and power cords) that have been borrowed from Cleveland Elementary/Livonia Public Schools beginning June 1 (or sooner for some grade levels). A communication will be sent out on the process for returning them.  
  • We will be welcoming our incoming Kindergarten Eagles into the building for Round Up on June 9.  Current Kindergarten Students will not attend school that day; rather, their teacher will provide them with activities they can do at home for the day. 
  • May 28: half day of school
  • May 31: No School
  • June 14:  KONA Ice will be here for all students (Thank you PTA) from 12:30-2:30PM
    • Schedule will be created to accommodate Virtual Students 
  • June 17:  Half Day of School
  • June 18:  Half Day of School (Last day of School)

Lastly, I want to remind everyone on the importance of finishing strong.  We have come a long way and worked so hard to not finish this race strong.  We often find that students will lose focus the closer we get to that last day of school and it will be important for us to work together to maintain that focus all the way to the end.  We can do it!  Keep up that hard work!



Keep up the great work and please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything. Our Eagles are strong and will SOAR higher due to our strong partnership!







May 28: 1/2 Day of School for students
May 31: No School
June 1-11: I-Ready Diagnostic Testing
June 9: Kindergarten Round-up (No Class for current Kindergarten Students)
June 14: KONA ICE for Kids (Thank you PTA!)
June 16: Field Day (Schedule TBA)
June 17: 1/2 of school for students
June 18: Last day of School (1/2 day of school)


(What's Important Now)

  • Summer SACC (School Aged Child Care) has openings....click on the following link to access the information:
                                                               



        

Informational Links




Livonia Virtual Information

                           
Lunch Menu

CDC - Parenting Videos






"SOARing" Trait of the Month: Reflection













Thank you PTA for the Water Bottles and Medals for Reading Month!!!!

Next Meeting: Next School Year









Visitors:

Visitors will not be permitted in the building without prior authorization. However, if you are to come to the building we ask that you adhere to all safety protocols. Masks are required to be worn, please do not enter the building if you are experiencing symptoms, have tested positive, or have been in contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19. The material will remain in the secure vestibule; however, it will be important for your child to have the material for upcoming weeks.


Daily Schedule

Student Instructional Day: 9:10 am - 3:25 am

NOTE: Livonia Virtual Students will follow the following schedule:
  • Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
    • Synchronous Learning: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
    • Asynchronous Learning: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm 
  • 1st Grade, 3rd Grade
    • Synchronous Learning: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm 
    • Asynchronous Learning: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

Before Coming to School:

  • Student Protocol 

    • All students will be required to conduct the health and safety self assessment at home prior to coming to school. 

    • At-home screening includes taking temperature prior to attending school and answering a health checklist. 

    • If the student cannot answer “NO” to the questions on the checklist, or has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, he or she may not attend school and must call the school attendance line at 734-744-2776. 

    • Health Department Public Service Announcement

    • Students will make sure they have the following things on the checklist:

  • Attendance

    • Attendance is mandatory and parents are asked to contact the school at 734-744-2700 to inform the school if their child will not be present

    • You may also complete the Cleveland Attendance Form.


Arriving at School:



Recess:
  • Please make sure that your kiddos are prepared for our Michigan weather (boots, winter coats, gloves, hats, etc.)
  • Classroom Teachers will schedule recess for their class during the instructional day
  • Each Playground has been divided into 3 areas and students are expected to stay in their designated areas during this time. 

  • Students will need to maintain social distance when playing outside and stay in their classroom’s assigned location.

  • Students should wash hands or use hand sanitizer when returning to the classroom after recess.

  • Play equipment will be allowed during recess.


Health & Safety
  • Remember, masks are not optional. Please have your child wear their mask (covering nose and mouth) throughout the day to build up their stamina.
    • Mask Wearing will be strictly enforced: 
    • Facial coverings (must be washed daily) 
    • Disposal mask (must be disposed of daily) 
    • Gaiters (must be 2-ply, washed daily) 

Exceptions: Students who have a documented medical condition must provide written paperwork from a medical doctor.  


    Hand washing

    • Students will be taught proper hand washing

      • procedures. See PBIS Poster. Wash Your Hands (link the LPS ones)

      • A schedule (where possible) will be developed so students are washing hands every 2-3 hours.

      Hand Sanitizer

      • Students should use hand sanitizer when hand washing is not feasible before/after touching any shared materials, and before entering any new space.

      Physical Distancing

      • Desks and tables will face in a single direction whenever feasible and will be spaced out as much as possible to achieve minimally 3 feet of distance from head to head, up to 6 feet where possible.  

      PBIS Poster: Physical Distancing



      TIDBITS for Success: 


    • Begin to prep your child for school by making sure that routines are established.
      • Bedtime routines (read a book, cut off screen time at least 1 hour prior to bedtime, etc.)
      • Students can begin entering the building at 8:55 am (please do not drop off students any earlier as there will not be any adult supervision prior to that time).
    • How will your child get to and from school? 
      • Bus:  get to know the bus letter/number, bus stop, arrival/departure time.
      • Dropping off in a car?
        • Know the traffic pattern and the door that your child will enter through for school.
      • Is your child walking?
        • Know the location and door number that your child will be entering and leaving through. 

    SOARing Tips for Parents:

    Build routines that help your child understand that they are really in a school day.

    • Use timers that give your child a 10 minute warning that the next session is about to start.

    • Create a quiet learning spot that will help reduce distractions.

    • Talk about the Cleveland Online Learning Expectations as a family and help your child honor them.

    • Help your child attend every learning session on time and ready to learn.

    Embrace the struggle that naturally comes with the learning process.

    • Your child is supposed to engage in some type of struggle while learning. It is apart of the learning process.

    • Your child should not need your help during the lesson. We DO NOT expect perfection from our students. We want our students to try their best, ask questions, be problem solvers, and get their work done to the best of their ability. (Not to the best of their parent's ability). When your child makes mistakes and gets questions wrong, our teachers learn more about how to support them. Please allow your child to do their own work and learn how to ask their teacher questions.

    • Students should be sitting at their computer without their parents nearby. When parents are too close, students tend to ask them questions or expect too much support on the work that needs to be done.

    Asynchronous Learning Time

    • Finish the math assignment from each day's lesson

    • 20 minutes of math on iReady

    • 20 minutes of reading on iReady

    • 20 minutes of free choice reading time.

    • Complete one special - Art, LMC, Music, PE.

    Support Teachers will be setting up times to meet with your child.

    • Please review your child's calendar every night to see what has been scheduled for the next day.

    • We have MANY support and specials education teachers who are booking lessons with students outside of the three learning times.






    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







     




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