Mrs. Lahooti's Fifth Grade

March 11, 2020

Afternoon Haigh Community:

 I am writing today to provide you with background on how our district is handling the Corona-Virus(Covid 19). Dearborn Public Schools is taking this very seriously and has continued to update their website with information and resources. Below is the link that shows the precautions our school district is taking. I have also attached some resources that can be used at your homes. As more information is shared I will continue to update our blog and send these items home with your students. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together for our students and staff.

Sincerely, 

Mr. Short

Principal-Haigh School 

https://dearbornschools.org/services/coronavirus-covid-19-information/

What you need to know about the Coronavirus

When to keep your student home

Michigan Department of Health Letter

stopping the spreading of germs

Home information #1

Home Information #2

DISTRICT INFORMATION AND PARENT RESOURCES FOR COVID-19(CLICK HERE)

Haigh School has no power and will be closed for today, March 5th, 2020. I will keep everyone informed through out the day about school for tomorrow, Friday, March 6th.

Hi,
We are going on our field trip to the Dearborn Performing Arts Center tomorrow. Remember to pack a lunch and drink . We will be back to school before 2:30.

Each student will be creating their own found object sculpture, they will need a shoe box and items that can be attached using a hot glue gun.  No sharp objects. No glass.

If you are able to donate a shoe box and/or random “junk” items it would be greatly appreciated!! The list below offers suggestions of usable items.
Thank you, thank you!!!

Game pieces

Small toys – can be broken

Medicine bottles

Beads

Broken jewelry

Plastic lids / bottle caps

Cardboard tubes

Keys

Thread spools

Clothes pins

Buttons

Craft -popsicle- sticks 

Foam shapes

Wood scraps

Shells

Paper clips

Small jewelry boxes

Pencil nubs

Nuts bolts nails

Plastic silverware

Rocks

Plastic ‘cupcake’ rings

CDs

Plastic bugs / animals

Legos

Cardboard scraps

**We do not have a late start tomorrow.

**We will continue with our NWEA testing.

** Camp forms are due in by the end of the month. If you want to chaperone please check your background status with the office.

** The science project- The Earth, Sun, Moon model is due today.

**Students continue to work on Article a Day in their journal.

This week has been very busy getting work finished before winter break. Students are finishing up assignments they had on Google Classroom, Flocabulary, and Readworks.

We had a singalong in the gym today, a movie for PBIS tomorrow, and a winter break party on Friday! The party committee decided to have a voluntary gift exchange on Friday. Students who are participating in the exchange should wrap a gift suitable for a boy or a girl between $5 and $10.

We will be cleaning out our desks and lockers on Thursday so please send in a bag so they can bring things home.

Have a peaceful and safe vacation.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 11th, we have a parent meeting to talk about our 5th grade camp experience.

We will meet in the media center from 6:00 -7:00.

Please try to not bring children. Thanks, hope to see you there.

If you were scheduled for a conference on Tuesday (yesterday) the new date for these conferences is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18. I will use the same times and will send a reminder tomorrow. If you CAN NOT make this day I will gladly arrange a better time. Please email if you know that this new date is not possible. 
Thank you for your support and cooperation,

Happy snow day. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. I think this is the earliest snow day we’ve ever had.

* We will be moving our bookfair day to tomorrow morning at 10:30.

*I will also contact those of you who had a conference scheduled for today to reschedule.

Good evening parents,

Please visit Mr.Short’s Haigh School Blog. Due to the weather, we are cancelling the Halloween parade. We will have an indoor version but will not be able to accommodate family and friends. Please see Mr. Short’s Blog for further details.

Many thanks for your understanding

** I sent home conference reminders today. Please check to see if the day and time will still work and send back the bottom half so I can make a final schedule.

** Thursday students can wear costumes to school. Remember no toy weapons. Masks can be worn for parade but not during class. The party committee is ready with food, games, and treats. Others are welcome to bring treats to pass. These will be passed out at the end of the day. Party will be from 1:00-2:40. The parade will start around 2:50. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather.

**Friday is 1/2 day. Students are let out at 11:40.

** Report cards will be passed out at conferences.