The Tiger Times
December 2020
Calendar
No School/Teacher Professional Day
Monday, December 7th, 9:00a - 3:00p
Student Materials Pick-Up: CVVA/Student Pick-Up Last Name A-L
9:00-3:00pm
* Report Cards Included
Tuesday, December 8th; 9:00a - 3:00p
Student Materials Pick Up: Last Name M-Z
*Report Cards Included
Tuesday, December 8th
PEN Night K-2nd
6:00pm-Kindergarten
6:30pm-1st Grade
7:00pm-2nd Grade
Thursday, December 10th
PEN Night 3rd-5th
6:00pm-3rd Grade
6:30pm-4th Grade
7:00pm-5th Grade
Wednesday, December 23rd through January 3rd
Holiday Break
Please mark your calendar! Student Materials Pick-Up days will take place on December 7th & 8th, based on the student's last name. Materials will be available for pick-up between the hours of 9:00a-3:00p. Your student's report cards will be included in your student's packet.
If you have questions or concerns, please call 586-723-6200.
Monday, December 7th
9:00a - 3:00p
Chippewa Valley Virtual Academy Students -AND-
Student's with Last Name beginning with letters: A-L
Tuesday, December 8th
9:00a - 3:00p
Student's with Last Name beginning with letters: M-Z
Virtual Santa's Secret Shop is coming to our school!
We believe this program will create wonderful memories for your child while teaching them to budget their money and make their own decisions. With your help, your child can log into our school's website where they will be able to view and purchase a large variety of gifts in different price ranges. You will have the opportunity to review the total amount spent before checking out. All gifts will include a free gift bag for wrapping.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Shopping dates: November 16-December 7
1. Visit this website: michigan.schoolholidayshopd.com
2. Enter login: Santas Secret Shop
3.Click "Enter Here"
4. Enter Password: Mohawk2020
5. Start shopping!
This special evening is created for you and your child to attend virtually together. You and your child will participate in math and reading activities modeled by the P.E.N. Department. All of the activities are designed for you to use at home to help your child succeed in school and will be given to each student who attends. These are wonderful learning games that will help your child learn while having time off of the computer. Your student will take their kit home a couple of days before the virtual event so that you will have the games to follow along that evening.
Raffle Drawing - Every student is eligible for the raffle. The raffle winner will drawn at the end of the presentation.
Please register to attend by Friday, December 4th.
Tuesday, December 8th
6:00-6:30pm Kindergarten
6:30-7:00pm 1st Grade
7:00-7:30pm 2nd Grade
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR KINDERGARTEN, 1ST OR 2ND GRADE STUDENT
Thursday, December 10th
6:00-6:30pm 3rd Grade
6:30-7:00pm 4th Grade
7:00-7:30pm 5th Grade
FREE Breakfast/Lunch for all Chippewa Valley Students begins Monday, November 23, 2020. Pick-up Days are Monday & Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the following locations:
Cheyenne Elementary - 47600 Heydenreich, Door # 6
Macomb Huron Elementary - 15800 Terra Bella, Clinton Township, Door # 37
Iroquois Middle School- 48301 Romeo Plank Road, Door #8
Macomb Clinton Valley Elementary- 1260 Mulberry, Mt. Clemens, Door # 10
Multiple Meals will be distributed at the above locations for all students under the age of 18. All meals are free. Students do not need to be present. Parent/Guardian must provide student’s name & grade when picking up meals. Distribution will not take place during holiday breaks.
Helpful Tech Links
In Chippewa Valley Schools we believe that parent involvement is the key to a great education. We have compiled resources below that will help as we navigate virtual learning, both for our CVVA and students who are in remote learning.
Schoology
Navigating Schoology for Beginners
Student Techflix- How to Videos for Students
Office 365
Provides students with online storage and Office Online. Families also have the ability to download Office programs at home for free.
Download Office at Home for Free
Microsoft Teams
How to Join a Teams Meeting-Video
How to Join a Teams Meeting-PDF
Troubleshooting Issues Joining a Teams Meeting
Parent Portal - SchoolMessenger
Link to Access the Parent / Student Portal
Parent Portal Account and Help
Secure Document/Email Settings/Added Contacts in School Messenger
Computer and Password Help
If you need password help, or if you need to return a checkout laptop, please contact the media staff at your home school for assistance. Click for contact information for your child's home building. Please do not arrive at a building for a computer swap without an appointment, our supply of spare computers is limited and we cannot guarantee we will have a device available if you have not made an appointment.
Enable Your Webcam
If you have a Dell 3300 use the directions on this link:
https://studenthelpdesk.cvs.k12.mi.us/portal/page/10-web-camera-not-working-on-dell-3300-laptops
If you have a Dell 3340 / 3350 use this link:
https://studenthelpdesk.cvs.k12.mi.us/portal/page/11-web-camera-not-working-on-dell-3340-50-laptops
Other Technology Issues
Need assistance with remote learning programs? Submit a ticket at https://studenthelpdesk.cvs.k12.mi.us.
*If you receive a security alert, the page is secure. You can click on advanced options and proceed to the helpdesk site.
Kroger Rewards Program
Kroger is committed to helping schools by donating $500,000 quarterly to the Kroger Community Rewards program. It costs nothing to participate. By doing your weekly shopping, you can raise money for Mohawk students and teachers. Simply register your Kroger Plus Card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and assign your card to Mohawk Elementary (organization number XJ459). Step-by-step instructions for registering your card are available on Mohawk’s PTO site: www.mohawkpto.weebly.com
COVID Information
Mohawk Elementary
PTO Website
PTO Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/mohawkpto
Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/mohawk/
Location: 48101 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-723-6200