Hello! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We’d like to welcome all our new students and their families to the class! We’re looking forward to a great year. Since we do have quite a few new families, I thought I’d post a few reminders to get everyone started! We understand not only the students are transitioning from a K-12 program, but so are the parents. We hope this little “survival guide” will help get things off to a great start for you!
FIRST DAY of SCHOOL
- August 27th – half day – dismissal at 11:00 a.m.
- August 28th – full day – students will need to bring a cold lunch
** Please note, while teachers and staff start the previous week, we will be in meetings and unable to answer phone calls or emails
CLASSROOM PHONE
313-701-7985 Call or text anytime. If you would like us to call you back, please leave a message. We do not answer the phone during instructional time. If there is an emergency please text so that we will see it.
SUPPLIES
- Academic Planner (Monthly, 8×10) MOST IMPORTANT!
- 5 Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Pencil Case
- Calculator
- Thermal lunch bag with cold pack
- Watch (or other time keeping device such as a phone or ipod)
- Girls – Purse AND wallet
- Boys – wallet
- 1 box of kleenex
- Girls – personal hygiene items to be kept in purse or backpack
- OPTIONAL but HELPFUL: 1 container of disinfecting wipes (such as Chlorox)
LUNCH
Students need to bring a cold lunch every day beginning August 28th. Please make sure foods are nonperishable and/or lunch bags have a cold pack in them. Lunches should be brought in a thermal/insulated bag. (Not a paper or plastic bag)
HOURS
- Arrival 8 a.m.
- Dismissal 2:45 p.m.
- Half Day Dismissal 11:00 a.m.
- Lunch 11 a.m. depending on job assignment
- Late Start Arrival 9 a.m.
CALENDAR
We are part of Howe School and follow the elementary calendar regarding days off and half days. Additionally, if Howe School is closed due to inclement weather, we will also be closed.
JOB SITES and COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION
Job sites and CBI will begin towards the end of September/beginning of October, once transportation is able to schedule our runs. This is a HUGE task and in the meantime, it’s a good time for the students to get reacquainted and used to a routine. By the time we’re ready to go out, it’s not so overwhelming. We are one of the only districts that provides this much transportation to get the students into the community, and we are so thankful to the Transportation Department for their support of our program.
MEETINGS
If you need to meet with us we are happy to do so. Please call or text our classroom phone to set up an appointment. Showing up unannounced takes instructional time away from students and it is hard to focus on your needs when we should be teaching. We can accommodate most schedules if we know ahead of time.
Don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook Page: “Dearborn Transition Program” to see pictures of the students and our activities throughout the year.
COMMUNICATION:
It’s very important to check you son/daughters planner every night. This is the link between us and you. It will have job assignments, community based instruction assignments, field trips, etc inside.
This blog is published (most) Friday afternoons and will go directly to your inbox. Please make sure you read it to stay on top of classroom information. Paper notes are not sent home.
Remind System: If you provided your cell phone number, you have been subscribed. This will be used for group texts to be sent from one of the classroom teachers to the entire class, while keeping phone numbers private. You cannot reply to these messages – they are outgoing only.
Facebook Page: A fun way to see pictures of the students and their activities in the program. Sometimes we will post other helpful information there as well.
Meetings: We are happy to meet with you if you would like a meeting. Please just schedule an appoinment as mentioned above.
Language Assistance: If you need assistance, please call Lila Amen at 313-827-3120
Enjoy what’s left of summer! Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! 🙂