Hello! I hope you’ve had a great summer! It sure went by fast! As much as I’ve enjoyed the break, I am excited to see all of your smiling faces on the 30th! I’m including a few reminders along with our school supply list -so that everyone is prepared for the start of the year. Students will need supplies on the first day of school, August 30th. Students will need to start bringing their lunch on August 31.

Reminders:

• The first day of school is August 30th and is a half day
• Classes will be in session M-F for a full day. Virtual classes will not be offered.
• Our school hours have changed. Howe School follows Middle School Times and the Elementary Calendar. Our new time is 8:25-3:20. Half day ends at 11:30.
• If you have transportation questions, such as pick up and drop off times, please call the transportation office at 313-827-3300 Ms. Cote and I do not have access to that information
• We are anticipating a full class which will mean all hands on deck! Kindly allow us 24 hours to respond to any calls, texts or messages. (Unless it is in an emergency).
• Speaking of emergencies…it is our policy to text first and call second if we need to get a hold of you due to sickness or an injury. Please make sure we have the correct cell phone number at the beginning of the year. We want to be able to reach you as quickly as we can. (Why do we text first? Because most people can receive a text in locations where they cannot receive a phone call, such as doctor offices or other appointments and you can instantly see why we need to reach you)

School Supply List:

• Academic Planner  (Monthly, 8×10)   MOST IMPORTANT! (Academic Planners are July-June 2021-2022)
• Pencils
• Colored Pencils – a good set of 12 or 24 is sufficient. Students will need all of the basic colors for assignments
• Scissors
• Glue Sticks – at least 2 per semester
• Pencil Case
• Calculator – can use their phone if they have one
• Watch (or other time keeping device such as a phone)
• Girls – personal hygiene items to be kept in purse or backpack (VERY IMPORTANT)
• 1 box of kleenex to be kept on your students desk
• Thermal lunch bag with cold pack
• Folding lawn chair for outdoor classes
• OPTIONAL but HELPFUL:  1 container of disinfecting wipes (such as Clorox)
• Face Masks – one to wear and one extra in backpack. (two extra if your son or daughter is prone to breaking them) The district will release their official decision on masks next week

We hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and we will see you soon! Ms. Cote and I will be in meetings next week and will be checking our email regularly starting the 25th, should you have any questions or concerns. Our class phone will be turned on beginning August 30th. As a reminder, our class phone number is 313-701-7985