KERBY NEWSLETTER
October 23, 2020
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
During these uncertain times, we are asking families to be extra cautious when their child exhibits symptoms like a cough, sore throat, headache, difficulty breathing, runny nose. It is better to keep your child home being these are signs of possible covid infection, we may be calling you due to concern for your child's well being (and the safety of other students).
A good practice is to review the Wayne County Health Departments' Family Checklist everyday prior to sending your child to school. Our goal is to have a healthy and safe school.
HALLOWEEN INFORMATION
This year during hybrid we will be celebrating Halloween on both Thursday, October 29 for Cohort A and Friday, October 30 for Cohort B (½ Day AM).
Students should arrive wearing their costumes.
Their costumes should be easy for the student to manage on their own.
It is recommended they wear comfortable cloths underneath, in case they chose not to keep there costume on for the full day. It will not be feasible for students to go into the bathrooms to change since there are only two allowed in the bathroom at time.
No toy guns, knives, or swords. Bringing these items to school would be a violation of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools Code of Conduct.
No scary costumes. Although scary costumes may not bother the older students at Kerby, they can create anxiety and fear in many of the younger children.
No fake blood. Again, older students may not have a problem with this, but we want to make sure that everyone in the Kerby community has the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of our Halloween celebrations.
Unfortunately for safety reasons there will not be a parade nor assembly this year. Teachers will have a small party in the classroom, but parent volunteers will not be allowed. Students will only receive prepackaged treats, that are packaged by the manufacturer, such as goldfish snack packs, rice crispy treats, etc.
We hope to make the day fun, educational and safe.
ATTENDANCE LINE 313-432-4201
Also, if your child is not feeling well please keep them home. Attendance will not be marked against you. Here is the link to the Covid Health Screening. If any of these symptoms are present please keep your child home and make sure to leave a detailed message on the attendance line.
Thank you for your cooperation.
REMINDERS ABOUT MASKS
Kerby Hybrid Specials Information
Please click on the link below for information about Kerby Specials during hybrid instruction.
LUNCH
Kindergarten-2nd Grade - 11:00-11:38
3rd -4th Grade - 11:53- 12:41
OCTOBER CHARTWELLS LUNCH CALENDAR
Milk is not available for students that are not getting a Chartwells lunch. ALL student meals are FREE while the USDA waiver is in place
HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
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.
Kerby Spirit Wear
Take a look at the updated web site for 2020-21
Third Grade Reading Law
Stay Connected with Kerby
Email: fitzpaw@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1321
Location: 285 Kerby Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA
Phone: 313-432-4200
Twitter: @gpkerby