VLP-Elementary Parent Welcome (English)
8/29/2020
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to another exciting school year and to the Dearborn Virtual Learning Program. Each new school year is a chance to begin again, set new goals and strive to be the best each one of us can be. As we embark upon a new school year in a totally different way, we are looking forward to working in partnership with you to help your child(ren) be successful. This is truly a joint venture we are eager to begin.
Earlier this month, you made the decision to enroll your child(ren) in the Virtual Learning Program. Your child will be taught by a Dearborn Public School staff member in a completely virtual environment while continuing to be connected to his/her home school for access to supplies and extra-curricular activities. Please check your child’s home school blog to determine when to pick up supplies, textbooks and technology. Your child’s teacher(s) will email you soon with a welcome letter and instructions to log on and begin learning. We will continue to work with each student and family to accelerate any struggling student. It is important to the Dearborn Public School staff that each child show academic growth and experience success.
Virtual learning is personalized but requires self motivation and support from both home and school. Success in school is always dependent upon the school, parents and students working together. With a 100% virtual learning environment, parents/guardians will need to support their child(ren) by:
- Reading and responding to communications from the teacher
- Serving in the role of learning coach for their child.
- Ensure your child stays on pace, attends live lessons and submits assignments.
- Support your child in asking for help from his/her teacher.
- Check weekly progress on parent connect.
- Support your child in accessing lessons and assignments in Schoology.
- Review your child’s work and be aware of his/her academic progress.
Together, we can help each child achieve success. We look forward to meeting you at the Virtual Open House on September 10th from 6-7:30pm. The link for this event will be sent out by your child’s teacher. Please check the Virtual Learning Program website for more information: https://vlp.dearbornschools.org/
If you have any questions, please call (313) 827-3024 or (313) 495-3787.
Sincerely,
Jill Chochol, Ph. D.
Fatme Faraj
Shannon Peterson, Ed. S.
Executive Directors of Student Achievement