Eagle's Nest
June 27, 2022
Upcoming Dates:
August 25: 2022-23 Kindergarten Picnic
September 6: First Day of School (Students in AM only)
September 7: First Full day of Learning
Weekly Welcome from Mr. Witherspoon
I hope that the summer is off to a great start for everyone! I wanted to end the year with a big "THANK YOU" to each and every person in our community (big and small) for all the work they put in during this school year. The hard work did not go unnoticed as the student grew so much both academically and social-emotionally. I wish nothing but the best for each one of your families this summer...you deserve it!
Please keep those kiddos active (bodies and minds) this summer as the first day of school will be here before you know it. Daily routines that involve some reading and foundational math skills will help your child stay fresh and help prevent the loss of learning that happens over the summer. The most important thing is to keep it fun!
Have a great summer and Keep SOARing Eagles!
Mr. Witherspoon
Transportation for the 2022-23 School Year
As we wrap up the school year, plans are already taking shape for the 2022-2023 school year!
If your child will need transportation next school year, and you are within eligible boundaries for bussing, please see the attachment below, which describes how to request bus service for next school year for your child(ren). If you are unsure if you qualify for bussing, please email lpsbus@livoniapublicschools.org.
NEW this year, parents can request transportation via Parent Connect! We ask that families indicate their need for transportation by July 30, if possible, to assist our
If you have a child who will be returning to LPS next school year, but was not registered this school year, watch for communication in mid-August to request transportation as part of the "enrollment confirmation" process.
Please see the TRANSPORTATION REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS for details and screenshots. Screenshots show step-by-step instructions while using a computer. Cell phone
navigation may vary slightly.
Important links for the 2022-2023 School Year
Important News for LPS Food Service
- Please click on the following link to see if you are eligible for the benefit: P-EBT Notification
- The following form can be used if you feel as you you qualify: MDHSS Reconsideration Form
2022-23 School Year: Free and Reduced Lunch
As you are aware, during the Covid pandemic, the federal government approved meal waivers for schools and districts during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. This federal meal waiver allowed any LPS student to receive breakfast and/or lunch, free of charge to you, regardless of family economic status and without requiring the traditional Free & Reduced School Meals application to be submitted by families.
Currently, these waivers are set to expire on June 30, 2022. At this time, the U.S. Congress has not acted to extend the meal waivers. If the waivers are not extended, the current practice of all students being able to receive a free breakfast and/or lunch will not be in place at your child’s school when we return in the fall for the 2022-23 school year. We want you to be aware of this possible reality.
For those families who believe they would qualify for free or reduced meals through the traditional process, we encourage you to complete and submit your application now. Please do not delay as it can impact the eligibily for the beginning of next school year. School Meal Waiver Application
Character Trait of the Month: Integrity
Helpful Links
Blessings in a Backpack
****You will need to complete a separate form for each child that you wish to enroll.****
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at biablivonia@gmail.com
Bus Assignments
Livonia Public Schools Education Foundation Competitive Edge
Community Connections
Arrival and Dismissal at Cleveland
Arrival and Dismissal
- Please click on the following link for information on arrival and dismissal: Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Livonia Public Schools Mitigation Measures
Health and Safety
Before Coming to School:
- Parents and Students MUST go over the following checklist each morning before coming to school:
Student Protocol
All students will be required to conduct the health and safety self assessment at home prior to coming to school.
At-home screening includes taking temperature prior to attending school and answering a health checklist.
If the student cannot answer “NO” to the questions on the checklist, or has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, he or she may not attend school and must call the school attendance line at 734-744-2776.
Students will make sure they have the following things on the checklist:
- Masks are not optional. Please have your child wear their mask (covering nose and mouth) throughout the day to build up their stamina.
- Mask Wearing will be strictly enforced:
- Facial coverings (must be washed daily)
- Disposal mask (must be disposed of daily)
- Gaiters (two-layer neck and face sleeve, washed daily)
Exceptions: Students who have a documented medical condition must provide written paperwork from a medical doctor.
- Social Stories: Wearing Masks Social Stories
Students will be taught proper hand washing
procedures. See PBIS Poster. Wash Your Hands (link the LPS ones)
A schedule (where possible) will be developed so students are washing hands every 2-3 hours.
Students should use hand sanitizer when hand washing is not feasible before/after touching any shared materials, and before entering any new space.
Desks and tables will face in a single direction whenever feasible and will be spaced out as much as possible to achieve minimally 3 feet of distance from head to head, up to 6 feet where possible.
Hand washing
Hand Sanitizer
Physical Distancing
PBIS Poster: Physical Distancing
Tibits for Success
- Begin to prep your child for school by making sure that routines are established.
- Bedtime routines (read a book, cut off screen time at least 1 hour prior to bedtime, etc.)
- Students can begin entering the building at 8:45 am (please do not drop off students any earlier as there will not be any adult supervision prior to that time).
- How will your child get to and from school?
- Bus: get to know the bus letter/number, bus stop, arrival/departure time.
- Dropping off in a car?
- Know the traffic pattern and the door that your child will enter through for school.
- Is your child walking?
- Know the location and door number that your child will be entering and leaving through.