Dear Parent(s),
Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
For a better future of our city, schools, and students , please click on the link now and fill out the census. It only takes a few minutes from your time to make a difference.
Complete the Census application here:
Sincerely,
Ms.Laura Savage
Dear Parents,
Your child is required to complete Khan Academy minutes for math class. Students who are attending summer school will not be required to complete these hours.
This will be your child’s first graded assignment for 7th grade when we return in the fall. I’ve attached all the information you’ll need and have also included a quick glance for ho w many minutes are needed to earn a specific grade. If you have any questions, please contact – Dima Mroue at mroued@dearbornschools.org
“Please Join the Smith Community at 6pm for A Special Farewell to the OL Smith Viking Class of 2020. Gather with your families around a computer as we salute you! You will receive a link via email. Please pass this message on to your friends and family! The link will be released at 6:01pm. check our emails for the link. See you there, Enjoy! ” ~Dr.Elder
Congratulations, O.L.Smith Vikings, class of 2020!!! Good luck, your next journey awaits! ~Ms.L. Savage 🙂
Good afternoon Vikings,
We are asking all O.L.Smith parents to please complete the survey below. For translation assistance, parents may call 313-580-2532 Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 8:30a.m. through 4:30p.m. Thank you so much for your support and completing this in a timely manner.
Have a nice weekend,
Laura Savage
School ReOpen Committee Parent Survey #1 https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5
Dear Vikings,
I hope to see you tomorrow afternoon for “Belonging Pick-up’ from 11:00-3:00. Last week, the school asked you to fill out a form requesting items from your locker.
I am asking all students to have ALL fourth quarter assignments turned in by Sunday, June 7th 2020. The last day of school is June 11th, please work extra hard to get all assignments turned in. I am always available to help at our class BBB meetings on Tuesday and my Office Hour meeting on Thursday from 12:00-1:00. You’ll notice 6th grade math teachers are giving a ‘Catch-up’ day on Friday, I hope this helps 🙂
Take care and stay safe,
Laura Savage
Hello Vikings,
We have a long weekend, there will be no school on Monday, May 25th. We will remember and honor the, brave women and men, who have protected our country. I have posted the 6th grade calendar on my iLearn Office Hour class page and I’ll also post it here. I’ve included a picture of my iLearn page, the students know how to navigate their way there because it’s where we have our Big Blue Button (BBB) meetings. Teachers are accepting late assignments, so please make sure to check Student Connect to see if your child has any missing work. I have an Office Hour BBB meeting every Thursday from 12:00-1:00pm, students work on different Khan or iReady assignments while in my meeting. This gives them a chance to work on their assignments and ask questions. Often students will help each other and explain their thinking on the whiteboard, I love the teamwork that is being done during this time.
If you have any questions, please reach out, we have thirteen school days left. Let’s get those assignments in, we got this!
Hello Viking Family,
We have a four day school week the next two weeks. We have this Friday, May 22, and next Monday, May 25th off. I have been taking classes and learning how to use Dearborn’s iLearn platform, this is where the Big Blue Button is located. I posted this week’s calendar and other fun updates for students under my Office Hour class. I’m excited to start using all iLearn has to offer.
This week 6th graders will start exploring 3D shapes, they’ll have assignments on Khan Academy and not iReady. They should have a total of 15 My Path lessons, this would be a good week to catch up. I sent an email last week to all parents letting them know to check Student Connect for missing assignments, not Google Classroom. It is more accurate and makes sense to check one place.
I will have BBB meetings on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Last week we had a fun game session on Friday to relax and have some fun. We played Pictionary and answered a few questions, Would You Rather?.
Enjoy this four day school week!
Ms.Savage
Happy Mother’s day to all the Vikings moms, I hope you have a wonderful day filled with beautiful memories.
I’m using Big Blue Button for all our video meetings, the kids seemed to really enjoy using this platform. They were able to share their thinking by working problems out on the whiteboard. On Tuesdays, classes will meet based on their hour: 2nd hour 1:00pm, 3rd hour 1:30pm, and 4th hour 2:00pm. On Thursdays, I have put all classes together to answer any questions from the week 12:00-1:00pm. They only have to join us if they have questions.
This Friday I wanted to do something a little different. I’m going to use the Big Blue Button, Office Hour class, to have some fun. I’m going to play a game with the students who show up from 12:00-12:30pm. This is not on the calendar and it is not mandatory. I just thought it would be fun to play a game and lift our spirits.
As always, if you have any questions please reach out to me through email or use my Google Voice number to call or text 313. 454.1062. Enjoy your weekend.
I also wanted to give a BIG thank you to all the parents and students who put together the Teacher Appreciation Video I watched on Facebook. I was filled with so much joy when I saw all your thoughtful messages, I immediately smiled 😀 Thank you for lifting me with your kindness.
Hello Parents and Students,
This week I was trained on how to use the Big Blue Button (BBB) on iLearn. I will be trying it out this week for those students and parents who want to join me and ask any questions. The access code is on your child’s Google Classroom for my class. You’ll find this same document, but with the access code. This document will just walk you through how to get to iLearn and what to expect it to look like. Please email me if you have any questions. Enjoy this beautiful week,
Ms.Savage
Tuesday:
1:00-1:30pm 2nd Hour BBB
1:30-2:00pm 3rd Hour BBB
2:00-2:30pm 4th Hour BBB
Here is a, Peek at the Week, to help students stay organized. I am here to help you, I posted a Google Voice phone number on our Google Classroom. If you have any questions during my office hours please call, send a text, or voicemail. Office Hours- 12:00-1:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. I hope you have a calm week, and remember one kind word can change change someone’s whole day 🙂 Be the reason someone smiles.
