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Parchment North - Week of March 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Information:

Please sign up for Conferences - see directions below
No School on Monday, March 1 - Mid-Winter Break
Picture Retakes Friday for Group B - Friday, March 5th - Remote: 10 to 11
Picture Retakes Monday, March 8th for Group A - Remote: 10 to 11
Picture Envelopes will be coming home with students
You can order online at mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: EVTBJW2H4

Overview

March 15 - Starting 4 Days In Person
Please help remind students to read for 30 minutes every day!
Remote Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, March 3 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Central Elem.
Students go outside several times a day for mask breaks and recess, please be sure to send all their winter gear. Thank you for your help.
End of Day Pick Up: Please use Bracket Street to enter and leave for pick-up. This will help eliminate traffic confusion. Thank you!
Don't forget to use our website for tech/academic support - please pass this support on to anyone helping students while they are at home.
Yearbooks: They are NOT included in picture packets. They are $12. We will be sending an order form home with students or you can order online: ybpay.lifetouch.com - ID Code: 9810721 - March 29th last day to order
If you missed our House Swag next store date coming soon....
Little League Sign Up Link - Open Until March 15th
North Website
Parchment School District Calendar

Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up

We will be using Zoom for our March 16, 18 and 19 virtual conferences (a phone call option is available, just type in phone with number when scheduling). Please use the following link to sign-up for conference time:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Parchment_North

Once on the website, select your child's homeroom teacher. After selecting your child's teacher(s), register your name and email address. The system will then email a link to schedule your conference time.

*If you cannot sign up on-line, please call the office at 488-1400.

Remote Packet Pick-Up Location Changed

We moved the packet pickup to Central Elementary from 1 to 3 for the safety of our families and staff. Here is the procedure: Pull up to the gym door entrances and we will bring your packet to your car. Please have sign displayed in the window (provided previously with last name) to make process quicker. The high school and Central parking lots connect, so you will easily be able to exit to the high school for food pickup. You may still pick up packet at North on Thursday or Friday. If you have any questions, please call 269-488-1405. Thank you!

Dates for Calendar

March 5th - Group B and Remote Picture Retakes
March 8th - Group A and Remote Picture Retakes
March 15th - Start 4 Day In Person
March 16th - Evening Conferences
March 18th - Half Day for students (afternoon and evening conferences)
March 19th - Half Day for students (afternoon and evening conferences)
March 26 No School
March 29 - April 2: Spring Break

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Parchment Remote (Non-Hybrid students) Updates

Packet pickup is every other Wed. 1:00 to 3:00, if you miss on Wed. you can pick up at North on Thurs. or Friday.
The Shop purchases will be with your students' packet. Please pick up and help us keep them motivated!
Remember to check email regularly for information from remote teachers - thank you!

General Reminders

Please remind students to check email regularly on their at home learning days.
For hybrid at home learning days, students should continue working on their play books.
Hybrid students should bring chromebook to school each day.
Parchment Remote students have a set schedule provided by teachers. Students need to be logging on their designated time throughout the day.
Use North website to fill out tech/academic support form if you have questions. We have staff available throughout the day to help answer your questions.

Please join our North Elementary Parent Facebook Private Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1559746814265939/?ref=share

This is great way to get information!

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North Website

We created a website for students and families to find the information they need in one place. We are continually adding resources and information to help communicate. The website is the place students can access their weekly playbook and integrated arts lessons. Staff are teaching students how to navigate the website, but it will also be helpful for families. I would encourage you to bookmark the site and visit regularly. The website also has the following information:

Staff contact information (school phone, google voice and email)
Tech/academic support form for questions - We have staff available throughout the day to help answer questions.
Resources for families
Specific school information and announcements

Here is the link:

https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home

You can also find the link on parchmentschools.org - Sites - North Elementary - Quick Link for Remote Learning Website

At Home Learning Sample Schedule

One of the major reasons we are implementing the Playbook method is to offer flexibility to families. While we encourage you to set up a daily schedule, we understand the many challenges families are facing with hybrid and remote learning. Here is a sample general schedule to help for your planning. We created this schedule based on screen time recommendations. Please note, our remote learners will have more google meet sessions in their schedule. This is only a SAMPLE.

9:00 - 9:10:

Check website (homeroom page) and email for any updated information. Students should also check their Google Calendar for any google meet links.

9:30 - 9:50: Work on ELA Playbook

9:50: Movement Break

10:15 - 10:40: Continue work on ELA Playbook

10:40: Movement Break and snack

11:00 - 11:20: Work on Math Playbook

11:20 - 12:30: Lunch and movement

12:30 - 1:00: Continue work on Math Playbook

1:00 - 1:30: Independent Reading Time

1:30: Check email and google calendar for any updated information

When making your schedule the general guideline is 1 - 2 hours of screen time per day for on-line learning, incorporating a balance of physical play and movement. For example, after 20 - 30 minutes working on-line, students should take a break with physical activity.

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Helpful Tips

Create a schedule/checklist together. A schedule is helpful because your child will know what to expect. Using timers can be very motivating to children and help them make work seem more attainable.
Remind your child to read and reread directions and highlight/underline keywords. Part of this new learning is encouraging students to become more independent learners.
Have your student check North's website and email daily for any recent information and/or support documents.
Encourage physical movement in between work sessions.
If you or your student have questions, whether it's tech or academic related, visit the North website and complete the at home learning support form. We have staff available throughout the day to support our students and families.

Contact Information: shyer@parchmentschools.org School #: 269-488-1457 Google Voice #: 269-290-7258

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School Counselor Information from Mrs. Hyer

Below are resources to support you and your family. I can also help link with counseling services if needed. Please feel to reach out through support form, phone, text or email if you have any needs in this area. My contact information is below and on North's website.

Contact Information:

shyer@parchmentschools.org

School #: 269-488-1457

Google Voice #: 269-290-7258

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