Shawnee Star News Weekly Update
Friday, January 21, 2022
Principal's Report
This week, the Macomb County Health Department has revised its guidance for how schools should approach the isolation and quarantine of students and staff for in school exposure. We ask that you review the district communication sent yesterday so you are informed of procedures moving forward. Thank you for partnering with us through these unprecedented times.
Please be sure to read through all of the information in our weekly newsletter as it is our main form of communication with our families. We don't want you to miss out on any important details or happenings. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support.
Together We Will Shine!
❤️Mrs. Simon
~ CVS Health & Safety Protocols ~
Student Health Screener
Keeping our schools open for face-to-face learning will require everyone's help in mitigating the spread of the virus. Students/families are asked to self-screen each day before school, using the Chippewa Valley Student Self-Screening Questions found below. Staff and students must stay home if feeling ill or have symptoms that are COVID-19 related.
If your child will be absent, you must call our attendance line at 586.723.6899. This line is open 24/7 so please call as soon as you know your child will not be in school but always prior to the start of the school day on which they will be absent. When leaving a message, please state student's name grade, teacher and reason for absence. If your child is ill, you must give the symptoms your child is experiencing and a diagnosis, if confirmed by a physician.
COVID Case Reporting Form
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, or has been exposed to a positive case, please fill out the following form. The questionnaire will help us determine what actions you may need to take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you are reporting for multiple children, please complete a separate form for each child. After your responses are received the district nurse will contact you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Masks Required
Upcoming Important Dates
January 28 - Progress Reports Sent Home
February 9 - State Student Count Day
February 9 - Virtual PTO Meeting @ 6 PM
February 14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Party
February 18 - Half Day of School - Dismissal @ 11:55 AM
February 21 - February 25 - Mid-Winter Break
February 28 - Classes Resume
2021 - 2022 Yearbooks on Sale - Order Now!
2021 - 2022 yearbooks and yearbook packages can be ordered online through Friday, April 1st. Please see below for the ordering link and further information. A flyer was sent home with all students as well.
Order your yearbook today at ybpay.com
Order Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2022
Shawnee Yearbook ID Code: 4962422
UDIM's Breakfast and a Book Series Launching
United Dairy Industry of Michigan presents Breakfast and a Book. Join Michigan dairy farmers for three virtual story time events this winter!
Tour Dates:
Part One – January 26th featuring soccer player and author Emily Eitzman reading Grandpa’s Advice
Part Two - February 25th featuring a celebrity reader
Part Three - March 11th featuring author Carol McCloud reading Have You Filled a Bucket Today
Part 1 - Join @Milk Means More for Breakfast and a Book with soccer player and author Emily Eitzman! Emily will be reading her book, Grandpa’s Advice, and sharing some of her favorite breakfast foods. 🥛📚
Where: Live on Facebook and YouTube
When: January 26, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET
Learn more: https://bit.ly/37jPKMK
Winter Weather - Please Bundle Up!
During the winter and as the weather continues to get colder, we have noticed students have been coming to school without the proper attire for the colder temperatures. During recess, when possible, we would still like to take the children out for a breath of fresh air, but they must have hats, gloves, and winter coats. The fresh air and exercise is so good to get the wiggles out before going back to class! As a rule of thumb, if the temperature (including wind chill) is above single digits, we will offer the students the opportunity to go outside. Likewise, remember students will be waiting outside until the bell rings. Please remember to bundle up before coming to school!
We Need Your Help!
School-Age Child Care (SACC)
Shawnee is still in need of SACC aides. If you know anyone with early childhood experience that is looking for a job, please let us know. Through this staff shortage and until we can ensure we have the staff to accommodate our students, new registrations to the SACC program will be on hold and processed as enrollment allows. If you are interested in utilizing SACC, please complete the registration process online. Families will be processed as our staffing can accommodate. Schedule changes for existing families will also only be accepted as staffing allows.
We will keep you posted as we have further developments. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked through this situation.
2021-2022 PTO Meetings
2021-2022 Virtual PTO Meetings @ 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 9, 2022
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022
School Breakfast & Lunch
Chippewa Valley Schools is pleased to announce that our district will be participating in the Seamless Summer Option as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This means ALL students enrolled in Chippewa Valley Schools can receive 1 free daily breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE for this school year.
Shawnee Hot Lunch Order Form
This year, parents will continue to order hot lunch in advance for their children using our monthly Shawnee Lunch Forms. Therefore, teachers no longer take lunch count in class. The links below will lead you to a form so you can make lunch choices for your student. Please click on the month you would like to order for below. Simply enter your child’s name, and select their grade and teacher. Then, choose the dates and lunch options your child would like to order.
The link is live now! You may order and make changes anytime between now and 8:00 AM on the day before you are requesting lunch. After that, you will not be able to order for the next day as our totals will be submitted.
Please be sure to check back often as menu changes can occur. Click here for further information sent from the district regarding lunch supply challenges that are impacting our menus.
Students can order Lunch Plus / Doubles for lunch. Hot lunch still remains free but the cost of doubles will be $1.50. Students will need to preorder doubles just as they do for hot lunch. Lunch Plus / Doubles will be an option on our lunch form. Please be sure your child has money on their lunch account. You can deposit money to your child's account using the following link: Send Money to School.
We are excited to offer this easy lunch ordering opportunity. Please be sure to think and plan ahead and order on time so we can ensure we have lunches for all students who need them. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
- Lunch orders must be placed by 8:00 AM the day before you are requesting lunch.
Breakfast
Shawnee Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
The Shawnee Elementary staff are committed to helping each child reach their highest level of success through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). MTSS is a comprehensive framework comprised of a collection of research-based strategies designed to meet the individual needs of the whole child. Strategies are taught during whole group instruction, small group instruction and individual instruction. In short, MTSS is the complete system of instruction that takes place at Shawnee Elementary at all grade levels each day.
At Shawnee, we recognize all children have different learning needs and styles. Staff routinely analyze assessment data to identify the specific learning needs for each student. Teachers and other staff members work together to provide small group instruction for ALL students to target specific skills or strategies. Groups are kept small, usually about 4-6 students, so that staff members focus on the common specific learning needs of the students in the group. Staff will work with ALL students to strengthen skills and provide opportunities for challenge.
We will continue to monitor the success of each student as the year progresses. Small group instruction is flexible. Staff will adjust the skills taught in the small groups in an effort to meet the ever-changing needs of the students. Students may also be placed in a group with different students or interact with several staff members throughout the year. We appreciate your support as we continue providing high-quality educational experiences to meet the academic needs of ALL students.
Help Wanted!
Please note, we are shuffling crossing guards to try to cover the most critical posts during this shortage, which may mean there are posts that are vacant. Please be extra cautious and careful when driving around our schools and adjacent neighborhoods. We appreciate your help and support in keeping our students safe.