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Mar 31st We’d Like to Know

How is your child’s ‘remote learning” coming along?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ-HOZ40r8uJ8h5S3mz4Wd4A_fWSradXYrqXjMB60exlBdSA/viewform

Mar 30th OL Smith Viking Spirit Week is Here and Dedicate Spirit Week to All Front Line Workers & Families making huge sacrifices! We Salute You!

Have some remote fun with family & friends. Send some photos and messages through Google Classroom. We will post messages along with Grade Level winners.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-8kPsEpLVu64JhBXmJgE4mMoIM_2u3iS

You can fill out your messages survey form posted in Google Classroom. Messages will be posted on the Smith Blog! Please Stay Well!

Mar 27th Learning Continues…..

As we head into the weekend, please remember that we are all working together to support our families as well as support our fellow staff. Everyone has been affected in one way or another;  I have family & former students on the front lines of this pandemic and worry about them daily. I also worry that our Smith students do not use this time as a vacation, as it is far from that. They should be checking teacher Google Classrooms, blogs, emails, and other ways teachers are communicating enrichment and academic activities. Please reach out to staff for any questions or clarifications you may have. The Dearborn school’s superintendent’s latest message: No Matter What, All Learning Counts. #Students1stDbnSchs is why we continue to encourage all families to continue partnering with us to deliver the best Remote Learning experience possible, as we navigate this new normal. Thank you to families and our administration for their leadership on this journey.

Mar 24th Students & Parents Can Check Google Classroom For the Day’s Counseling & SW Social Emotional Daily Activity! Enjoy!

These activities are voluntary enrichment activities intended to support students by giving them a break between their academic remote learning work.

Mar 23rd Counseling & Social Work (AST-Affective Support Team) Department’s Google Classroom Starts Today! Enjoy!

AST Staff members will be checking in with you

Mar 23rd Early College Changes re: Testing

Mar 22nd Moby Max Instructions for Users

Students are using MobyMax at home more than ever and for some, it’s the first time parents and guardians are seeing Moby and may have lots of questions. A handy guide for parents that details how to use MobyMax at home with their children is now available with a description of the program, sign-in instructions, and suggestions for what students should work on. The guide can easily be printed to send home with students (if you’re still able) or emailed to parents directly.

Click here for the Quick Guide to Using Moby from Home.

https://data.mobymax.com/mc/share/Using_MobyMax_From_Home.pdf

Mar 20th Dearborn Public Schools is Offering an Emotional-Support Hotline

social support hotline

Families who are experiencing anxiety, fear and/or stress during this period to time and would like to speak to someone can contact the hotline at: 313-827-8500 or by email at: dss@dearbornschools.org. Stay safe!

Please Call 911 in the event of an emergency

Mar 20th 7th & 8th Graders Assess their Interests, Skills & Learning Styles – Deadline is Flexible.

Deadline is Flexible. You can work on this during your time off. No one will be penalized. Stay Safe!

I hope you enjoyed surfing your interests, skill, and learning styles with career options. If you did not complete your EDP in class you can log in at home. Your EDP (Educational Development Plan), is required for your transition to the next grade level and high school and will help you investigate & plan for high school & beyond. Follow the steps in the instructions then go to your email and complete the survey. When you complete this assignment, see your counselor to get checked off! Enjoy the ride!http://Career Matchmaker_Steps_March_1_2020.docx

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lVyx3eEQcL3RlFxlLDMh5kIn58EyzKBzkRtOPbGlHlM/edit

Mar 18th Breakfast & Lunch Progam Starts Monday, March 23 at Smith

Families will be able to stop by Smith or any one of six locations to pick up a bag with both breakfast and lunch for each child in the family. Pickups will run daily from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to Smith, locations are at:
Fordson, Edsel Ford and Dearborn high schools, McCollough-Unis, Salina Intermediate, and Woodworth Middle School.

Meals are available to anyone age 18 and younger.  Students do not need to be present and the Dearborn student does not need to attend the school.  A designated person can collect meals for multiple children.  Meals for Saturday and Sunday can be picked up on Friday. Check the Dearborn Public Schools website at www.dearbornschools.org for any updates or changes to the meal program or for other issues regarding the school closure.