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
Paw Paw Later Elementary 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.
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.
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. (Cited from www.history.com) Please make sure that you take time to recognize and thank the veterans in your life today!
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
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!
Our Halloween traditions will look a little bit different this year.
Please remember that all Paw Paw Students receive free breakfast and lunch through the end of the calendar year!
We have provided an addendum for our student handbook that captures the procedures, practices, and expectations for our students as a part of our Return To Learn Plan.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PymvIssBFe4g0ESplEKDj-SR3hmIN1pMa1h7osFkjTc/edit?usp=sharing
Picture Day is September 21st. Information is going home today with all students. Please be sure to review it. No contact payment and on-line ordering is available. Rest assured that our building is working with Geskus Photography to ensure the safety of our kids.
Important information and review of policies for families as we settle into our school year.
https://www.smore.com/em7k9
Remembering September through our morning video announcements.
First week complete. Thank you everyone for your diligence and commitment to our childrens' safety! Our transportation, food service, maintenance, custodial, and teaching staff have been wonderful at maintaining a strong focus on health and safety. Have a great, holiday weekend!
Welcome to the Pack! We can't wait for Monday!!!
Are you a 3rd grade student at Paw Paw Later Elementary or a new student recently enrolled? We have building tours available on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 4:00 to 6:00pm or on Thursday, August 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please go to our sign up and RSVP if interested! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AA9A92BA1FE3-3rdgrade1
Please join your child’s Pack Leaders tonight for a Virtual Open House. Sessions begin at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm. These virtual presentations will introduce the classroom and staff. These Google Meets are for students and parents together. You only need to choose one of the 3 meeting times to attend. If you are unable to attend, one of the open house meetings will be recorded for later viewing.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AqKphhcIfODxk6t9ZG9csHPOWuOCnNQ6Y0-UTOzZFg/edit?usp=sharing
Welcome letters were sent out this morning with important information about our start to the school year at Paw Paw Later Elementary. Here is a copy of what was sent out for those that want to get a sneak peek.
Welcome to the Pack!
"Our Pack's Pride Is Hard To Hide!"
Please join your child’s Pack Leaders for a Google Meet on Tuesday, August 25th.
Sessions begin at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm. These virtual presentations will introduce the classroom and staff. These Google Meets are for students and parents together.
You only need to choose one of the 3 meeting times to attend.
If you are unable to attend, one of the open house meetings will be recorded for later viewing.
Are you a 3rd grade student at Paw Paw Later Elementary or a new student recently enrolled? We have building tours available on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 4:00 to 6:00pm or on Thursday, August 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please go to our sign up and RSVP if interested!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AA9A92BA1FE3-3rdgrade1
Hello Later Elementary Families!
It has come to our attention that families have been receiving boxes of books in their mail this week from Scholastic Books.
As part of our commitment to literacy, Title I funds were used to set up a summer reading program for all students on the campus. Our intention was to have books delivered to all of our students at the beginning of summer to promote reading throughout the summer. Apparently, Scholastic had some delays, so they are just now delivering our book order to all of our families that were enrolled with us at the end of last year. The great news is that they are sending 10 books to every child instead of the 6 that we purchased. Scholastic is even sending books to stock classroom libraries in the extra rooms that we are using in both buildings!
These books are free to your children. Let's use them as a way to kick off an amazing school year. Thanks. We'll see you soon!
