KERBY NEWSLETTER
January 15, 2021
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
COVID-19 Reminder: We truly appreciate the diligence in which families have monitored their child's illnesses and reaching out to the office to get further clarification. This truly helps in creating a more safe and healthy school.
Just as important is letting the school know when there is a covid case in your house or a household member has had a "close contact" with a person infected with covid. Our goal is to keep all of Kerby safe.
Change in Schedule Reminder: Starting on Monday, January 25 the school hours will change back to the 8:25 - 3:38 PM times. The entry bell will ring at 8:20 AM with the start of school bell ringing at 8:25 AM. The day will officially end at 3:38 PM.
Have a great weekend!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR COVID TRACKING
We can't stress enough the importance of COVID TRACKING to keep us in face to face the remainder of the school year. Please let the office know if your child or a household member has tested positive or been a "close contact" with anyone who has tested positive for Covid.
If your child fits any of the scenarios they must stay out of school for 10 days since last date of exposure. If your child tests positive for Covid they must stay out of school for 10 days since symptoms first appeared as long as symptoms are gone.
BELL SCHEDULE FOR WEEKS OF JANUARY 19-22, 2021
KERBY CALENDAR
January 18 - MLK Day No School
January 22 - 1/2 Day Elementary Dismissal 11:36 AM
February 9 - Picture Day Cohort B
February 11 - Picture Day Cohort A
February 11- Picture Day Kerby GP Online Students - 3:00 - 4:30 - sign up below
February 15-19 - Mid Winter Break
March 29- April 2 - Spring Break
PICTURE DAY COMING TO KERBY
Lifetouch will be coming to Kerby!
Tuesday, February 9 - Cohort B
Thursday, February 11 - Cohort A
Thursday, February 11 - Kerby GP Online 3:00-4:30
One GP families please click here to sign up for a picture time.
If any students have already had a school picture taken on their own you may email to the office at sicklel@gpschools.org. If anyone prefers not to come into the building but can take a picture at home this is an option as well. Further information about this will be coming up at a later date. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Lisa Sicklesteel.
SPECIALS SCHEDULE DURING HYBRID LEARNING
HOMEMADE CARDS FOR SENIORS
These cards brighten up the days of so many so if your kids have time at home they can bring into school when they are here.
FREE MEALS
Free meals Wednesdays from 11:30-2:30 at North through Winter Break
GPPSS weekly free meal distribution continues Wednesdays (including 12/23 and 12/30) from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at North High School, 707 Vernier.
GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS START DATES FOR HYBRID LEARNING
January 4th - All students in categorical ASD & CI special education programs, and Young 5/Kindergarten through 6th Grade
January 11th - Grades 7-8
January 25th - 9th grade only
January 26th - PSAT test - no High School classes
January 27th - Zoom Wednesday
January 28th - Grades 9-12 Hybrid
KERBY SPIRIT WEAR
Take a look at the updated web site for 2020-21
SCHOOLOGY
For parents/guardians, Schoology provides a one-stop place to keep track of a child’s calendar, projects, assignments, and day-to-day activities. Parents are able to see what their children are working on as well as view their children’s grades and learning activities within the platform through a Schoology parent account. GPPSS greatly values parent participation in their children’s education and we encourage all parents to utilize the features of Schoology to support the educational growth and development of their children.
Parent account and login information is the Parent’s email address and MiStar Password. If you have trouble logging in or have any questions, please review the support materials below.
Schoology RESOURCES
- PARENT QUICK GUIDE: ACCOUNT SET UP & NAVIGATION - Learn how to view your child(ren)’s activity (assignments, grades, events, etc.) in Schoology
- EMAIL DIGEST & OVERDUE NOTIFICATIONS EMAIL - Set up to receive email digests of your child(ren)’s activity in Schoology
- LOGGING IN AS A PARENT: WHAT YOU SEE ON THE SCREEN - This article gives a nice overview of how to navigate and find information once you log into your parent account.
THIRD GRADE READING LAW
Stay Connected with Kerby
Email: fitzpa@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1321
Location: 285 Kerby Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4200
Twitter: @gpkerby