Music Week! Send pictures of your child singing, playing an instrument, or completing an assignment from Mrs. Lograsso or Ms. McKinstry.

Hi Geer Park Students,This week we’d like you to send pictures of any art work that you create. You can send pictures to your teachers or Mrs. Timpf and we’ll post on our school social media. Ms. Bruce will have an activity for you to do this week. Take a picture of that art work or another. We’d love to see pictures of you working and of you holding your final project. Stay safe everyone!

Click on the link to watch and listen to Mrs. Timpf read the story, “and then it’s spring. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUAt7ukAiR3tsVquQ094BFEKRHPD8Jcv/view?usp=sharing

This week’s photo challenge: It’s important to stay physically active. Take pictures of yourself completing one of Mrs. Masiarczyk’s activities or another physical activity send it to your teacher or to Mrs. Timpf.

We have had over 470 views of this video. We are so pleased you are viewing it and want you to know how much we miss you. An edited and improved version of the video can be found at: https://youtu.be/pBU-NnmKv1E

Here’s a great opportunity to get published!  Dearborn Big Read is working remotely.
Dearborn students have until April 25 to turn in stories, poems, or essays on trees, flowers, friendship, gardens, mother earth, plants, or seasons.

Students must fill out the entry form, found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fO5kxO6ciJeuihLOgG1T9S6aOhynyHLbO6E_qODr4AY/viewform?edit_requested=true

You can enter your story by sending it to  thebigreaddearborn@gmail.com as a Word doc or type it directly into the email.  You must fill out the form either way. You can add a colored drawing or an image (of a tree, etc.) if you want to or you can send any related art as an attachment to the same email address.

Those who do not have a library card can now get a temporary card to access the ebook and many other online resources: https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/need-a-temporary-library-card/

Click on the link to read messages and see pictures from your Geer Park staff. https://youtu.be/ijO-1VilbHQ

Here are a couple of resources to help explain to your children what is going on and why they have to stay home.

Here’s a link to a video for younger children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w&feature=youtu.be

Here’s a link to a book for older children:

https://archive.org/details/covid19kidscolorpdf/mode/2up

Spirit Week: Today is Superhero Day! Dress like a superhero. Make your own cape out of a blanket or something else at home. Exercise and send a picture or video to Mrs. Masiarczyk.

Even though the weather forecast is calling for rain, we all like to get outside and get some fresh air. This is especially true during this time of year when the temperatures are on the rise and we all have been spending a lot of time inside. 

Many are thinking that it might be alright to get outside and have children play with one or two friends. Unfortunately, this is not something we should be doing at this time. The battle to stop the spread of the COVID 19 virus is on-going and gathering in small groups, even outside at the local park is not something we should be doing. 

During the State of Michigan mandated shut down, all Dearborn Public School facilities, including playgrounds, and athletic fields, will be closed to the public. Please do not attempt to go onto the fields or access the playgrounds.  If you are found on the property you will be asked to leave.  

The Governor has ordered that we all shelter in place.  This is not a recommendation or suggestion. This action is being taken to help in the effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to mitigate the number of people becoming sick. Hospitals in southeastern Michigan are being overwhelmed and are reaching the point where they are unable to meet the needs of those arriving for care. We must all do our part to help slow the spread of this virus and remain at home!  

The Governor did say that it is ok to go for a walk, run, or bike ride. However, we can not gather in groups at local parks or playgrounds.

We look forward to the day, hopefully in the not too distant future, when our facilities will once again be open to the public and we can all return to our regular routines. The District appreciates all of the support that the Dearborn community has shown and the tremendous amount of community spirit that has been demonstrated during this very difficult time.  Together we will get through this, one community, #DearbornStrong!