Hello Families!

First, I just want to say I hope all of you are well! These are really strange times, but one thing for sure is we have each other! We have the laughter we enjoy when with our loved ones. We have the love that we share for one another. We have the hope that all things will work out and get better!

With all that said, I miss all of my amazing students!

So….here is the plan. I need all of you to make sure that you are on Whatsapp and that I have your cell numbers to find you on Whatsapp. I will be posting teaching videos, stories, and activities using Whatsapp. Please email me at mehrhok@dearbornschools.org with your child’s name and your cell number you use on Whatsapp. This is how you and your student will be learning remotely from home while we do not have school in session. It is very important that you check your Whatsapp often and share the videos and activities with your child. We are a team! You are not only their parent, but also their teacher. 🙂 I have every confidence that you and I will be able to help your child continue to learn and grow!

When I create the Whatsapp group and send the messages, you will see my cell number. Please never hesitate to call or email me with any concerns or questions. We are going to get through all of this together!!!

I have set up a mini teaching area in my house and will be filming lessons on my phone. I will not post all videos at once. Each morning you will receive a morning message. Everyday I will post a writing mini lesson and two literacy lessons. In the afternoon, I will post one science/social studies lesson and a math lesson. The special area teachers will also be blogging and sending me ideas for the students. We really want them to feel connected to learning! I really want them to feel that they are still connected to each other and to me! They are truly a part of my heart!

So….with all of that said, here is a story for them to watch… (if they are still awake). I will post the first video by 9:30 tomorrow morning. I will also be posting videos of what to do with the items that were sent home and delivered.

Families, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you do….for your encouragement and support! I love you all very much!

Mrs. Mehrhof