Hello everyone, and welcome to the first day of school! I am so excited to have you in my class this year. This week will be a bit different for several reasons: 1. We are online instead of in person 2. All your assignments will be posted here and 3. We WILL NOT be using Schoology until next week. I want to teach you some other resources this week then I will teach you step by step how we will use Schoology this year beginning next Tuesday, September 8th.

For today there are several links I need you to click on.

First I have a slideshow to share with you that will tell you more about what to expect for the start of this year. I also tell you a little about myself. I even included pictures – you get to see me and my silly family.

Opening Day Slide Show – I have given access to anyone who emailed me. I am so sorry about the technical difficulty. Please email me if there are any other problems!!!

Next, I have a video of me reading my favorite first day of school book. Please listen to the book and enjoy!

video

After you have listened to my read aloud for you, please send me a comment below telling me how you feel about the start of this school year. THIS IS HOW I WILL TAKE ATTENDANCE TODAY!! So it is REALLY important to send me your thoughts.

Finally, we have the Student Online Handbook. This is from the district. Here is the message about it:

As part of our school’s orientation for this fall, please review the Student Online Learning Handbook and complete this form to acknowledge that you have read through and discussed the handbook and expectations.   Also, please list any questions you have about the start of the school year online.  Your questions, as well as those from other families,  will be answered on an online learning FAQ page on the DuVall School News Blog. Please fill out the form by Thursday, September 3rd.  

Click on the blue words to see the handout and fill out the form – this is you and your parent’s homework for today. (It’s the one day you can tell your parents that they have homework).

Look here tomorrow for your assignments for Tuesday. I will have a fun activity and you won’t want to miss it. I will also be calling all the families on Tuesday and Thursday. Please make sure you have signed up for a time to talk.

Welcome Back Phone Call with Mrs. Moon

I will be having a ZOOM meeting with all of you on Wednesday and Thursday this week. I will be sending the link for those meetings later in the week. Thursday will also be the day to come up to school and pick up your materials that you will need from me to start the school year. I look forward to meeting you in person (with a mask) on Thursday from 9-10 am.

This is a short week with school from Monday – Thursday and all these are half days. This is what we are calling a “soft start” to the year. On Tuesday, September 8th we will begin our full day schedule and will begin to use Schoology – I will teach you how to use it before then. Let’s have a great start to a wonderful year of learning together!

I am so excited to start a new school year! I am attaching a link to sign up for a telephone call to talk to you and your student. I look forward to the chance to say hello.

I will also be distributing school materials on Thursday, September 3rd from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Please come to the bus lane on Francis Street near Door 4. I will greet you and give you the needed materials for the start of the year.

Look forward to seeing you and welcome back!

Welcome Back Phone Call Sign Up

Welcome Back Parent Letter (same as from the email)

Welcome Back video (same as in the email)

From Mr. Attee:

Dearborn Public Schools has launched its system for parents who want to opt-in for online only learning this school year through the Virtual Learning Program.

Every school building has a time the week of Aug. 11 to 14 when parents interested in the program can stop in and talk to the principal or other staff to get more information about the Virtual Learning Program program and to see if online learning is a good fit for their child. Those who cannot attend the meeting are encouraged to email their principal or call the school building.

The hope is that every family intending to use the program will speak with a school official to ensure they understand what is needed for their child to be successful with online learning.  After that, parents will be able to complete a commitment form to officially switch their child or children to the online program.  

Information about the opt in date for DuVall is:

DuVall

Thursday, Aug.13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Principal Robert Attee  

For more information on the program, please visit: https://vlp.dearbornschools.org/

From Mrs. Moon:

I will be at DuVall from 12-3 on Thursday to help answer any questions. Even if you just want more information on how this will work, please stop by to see us. Thank you!