U.S. History
Good morning everyone,
I hope the weekend has treated you well and that you found the article on Pandemics throughout History an interesting read. I wanted to touch on a few things that you might be wondering about:
First, regarding school closing here is what our district website is saying:
School Closing Information-UPDATE
District Public Hotline for questions and support from 9-4pm (Monday to Friday) is 313-827-3006 or email is communications@dearbornschools.org
All Dearborn Public Schools will be closed for students effective immediately, March 13, 2020. This is a result of Governor Whitmer’s order to close all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5.
Dearborn Public Schools spring break will take place from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Second, Remind 101 Access Code:
I’m sure that you have already downloaded the Remind 101 app for your mobile device. In order to receive reminders from Ms. Colter and myself please text the following message @769a2g to 81010.
Third, classroom expectations for remote learning:
Over the next few weeks until we can attend school again, I will be posting assignments in accordance with the district’s expectations for remote learning which means that I will be posting daily articles this week relating to various aspects of our WWII legacy. I am asking that you take a few minutes out of your day to read the article and ponder its significance. On Friday I will post a small reflection assignment that you can email to me by Monday. As a social studies class Ms. Colter and I want to support you in your goal of having an SRI score of 1200 (roughly the reading level of an 11th grader during the last half of their junior year) and providing you with relevant articles is a great way to support you. Now, as the next few weeks provide us with clarity to the state and district’s plans, we might offer alternative assignments or a more rigorous curriculum but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.
Our article for today is titled: At 98, D-Day Veteran Medic Returns to Normandy To Remember A Generation’s Sacrifice by Jay Price.
Click on the link below to access the article: https://www.npr.org/2019/06/06/730126155/at-98-d-day-veteran-medic-returns-to-normandy-to-remember-a-generations-sacrific
Finally, take care of what is important:
This should go without saying but during the next few weeks make sure that you are not only taking care of those around you but that you are taking care of yourself. Set goals for yourself that will help you be a better person and develop a sense of pride in the young man or woman that you’re becoming. Focus on staying healthy but come back to school in a few weeks a better version of you than I have met before who is ready to work and close this year out right. But most importantly get plenty of rest, wash your hands after touching your face and don’t cough on anyone!
Have a great day,
Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter
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