Paw Paw Early Elementary

Mrs. Shugg's 2nd grade: Today, our classroom is taking the time to express how much they appreciate their classmates and why they are thankful for them. Each second grader chose a sticky note, read the name on the back, and completed the sentence, "I am thankful for_______________ because ____________." The second graders then shared with the class what they had said about their friend, and handed the sticky note to that friend. The smiles were huge as each student got to hear why their classmate was thankful for them. We discussed how it felt to make someone else happy by telling them why we are thankful for them, and also how it felt when we heard why our friends were thankful for us. We then talked about how even though Thanksgiving only comes once a year and we stop to think about all we are thankful for at this time, we should really stop and think about all we have to be thankful for all year long.

Good Morning Early Elementary families! I hope the kids are excited to return to school tomorrow, Thursday November 19th. It is very important to send everything that was sent home friday, with your children tomorrow. *Chromebooks *Power Cords *Books *Schoolwork *Hotspots, if it was assigned

Join us for our Parent Chat session this Thursday, November 19, at 7 PM, when we talk about and share strategies & resources for reducing the stress of holidays that will look different than ever this year for all families. The session will be led by PPPS staff members and provide information and a chance for conversation between parents and families of Paw Paw Public Schools. It is drop-in, friendly, and a way for parents to support one another through the trials and tribulations of the 2020-21 school year. To join the conversation and to get the Zoom link for the program, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/mPhco5MFV2YUZTFF9

Here is a fun video from Sir George. He talks about his own experience with his virtual learning and the teacher's expectations. Enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19exXaDRdD3Pkp4qsa-bprfhOaVQ3TdzC/view?usp=sharing

Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Reo regarding yesterday's Emergency Order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15sT8h0BvcZ9_cTFm9S9Di-q1Yv_wj8a1/view?usp=sharing

Please remember that during these next virtual learning days, your student's attendance is required. Please contact the office (269)415-5300 or the classroom teacher before 8:30am if you are having issues logging in to the Google Classroom. Expectations for students/ families: -Student will join every Google Meet, every virtual learning day. -Student will have a quiet, uninterrupted place to work. -Student will actively participate in class activities, including break-out sessions. -Student will complete all assigned work to the best of their ability.

Good Morning Paw Paw Families, We will have meal pick up at the High School today, Monday, November 16th from 3-6pm for all students under the age of 18. Please email the Food Service Director (korrie.perkins@ppps.org) if you haven’t signed up for meals yet this year. This way we can guarantee our numbers and that everyone gets served. Thanks!

Hello Paw Paw Early Elementary Families: Here is a video explaining our remote teaching schedule for Monday, November 16-Wednesday, November 18th. You will also receive communication from your child's teacher. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HqaxkOYNkN_wDhXvF7ydSCdodwyv5Gvx/view

Please be aware that due to a shortage in drivers, we also need to cancel the LION bus route tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

From Mrs. Clemon's 1st Grade Classroom: Our class made Thankful Turkey Feathers for our be nice turkey. We sure are thankful for a lot in this classroom!

The Kindergarten classes are "Thankful Turkeys"! As the students made their adorable turkeys, they wrote what they were thankful for on the turkey feathers. Mr. Bowater led the students in a discussion on how to notice what is good in themselves and others. They also practiced how to reach out and help their classmates.

Paw Paw Elementary PTO is offering their second round of Spirit Wear Fundraising with new designs and more products just in time for Christmas! Place your order from November 9-23, online only, at: https://www.pawpawspiritwear.com/

Online Support Group for Parents to Address Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health: Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 7 PM. Parents working to support and manage the stress and anxiety of COVID for themselves and their students and families will have a new resource available when Paw Paw Public Schools begins a series of support-group meetings tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, aimed at addressing and easing the mental and emotional challenges facing our school community. Each support group session will provide a short, informative presentation on issues related to mental health and well-being and then an opportunity for discussion and the sharing of ideas and resources. The sessions are not intended to be therapy, but rather opportunities for parents to learn more about mental health and the challenges of parenting during COVID, and to learn about resources available for anyone who may need additional support at this time. Sessions will be led by Paw Paw Public Schools Mental Health Clinician Stacey Coon-Ballard and Curriculum Director Corey Harbaugh, as well as other individuals from Paw Paw Public Schools who can join the conversation and add perspective, ideas, and resources. The online support group meetings will meet twice each month, every other Thursday, at 7 PM via Google Meet, starting this evening, Thursday, November 5. Any parent who wants to have access to the support group link should sign up on the PPPS digital app, at the District website, ppps.org, or at the link on the school Facebook pages. To register and be sent a Zoom link, please use this web address: https://forms.gle/YThVLgdUahEn1KXr6

This week Wednesday and Thursday are half days for Y5-5th grade students. November 4th and 5th, the students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.

This Thursday, November 5th is Picture Retake Day! If your child is getting retakes, please send them to school with their original photo package. If your child is getting photos for the first time, send them with a photo envelope. They will need the envelope even if you ordered online. Envelopes are available in the office and can be sent home with your student. Online Ordering: https://prepay.geskusphoto.com/orderSchool.asp enter the school webcode: 536TYLQXMTCAM

Mrs. Tapper's 2nd grade class played some minute to win it games with candy corn. Students had to stack them as high as they could, move them from their foreheads to the cups, and then use a straw to pick them up and put them in their cups as well!

Friday, October 30th, the Early Elementary is celebrating Halloween. This is the flyer that went home with students earlier this month. Thank you to everyone who donated candy for the students!

Conference letters went home with your student this week. Please take time to review the letter and follow the sign up instructions. For your convenience we have attached the Early Elementary teacher conference sign up links. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19XXm5Q3JHkb7baMHcod6qzM6rUOijps4/view?usp=sharing

If you haven't completed the PPPS District facilities survey, please do so before Monday using the following link. https://forms.gle/Baq9MC3Lax9PvWqz5 Thank you!

Look what's going on in Mrs Ayres' 1st Grade Classroom! The students have new ball chairs to give them more movement throughout the school day. Thanks to the Paw Paw Elementary PTO for donating funds to classroom teachers. These donation funds helped pay for the new ball chairs.