The Eagle Press
Week of October 12, 2020
Information from the office...
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: (586) 439-6600
Fax: 586-439-6601
Absentee Line: (586) 439-6690
24-hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm (Small Group 8:35 am -12:00 pm T-TH)
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy.
Email: eisenhower@fraserk12.org
Website: fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/11
Location: 31275 Eveningside, Fraser, MI, USA
Phone: (586)439-6600
Facebook: facebook.com/EaglesFraser
Twitter: @Keith_Tonn
*All families need to self-asses their child's health before coming to school. To indicate that they've done so, families must submit the Self Assessment Form for each student prior to entry.
*If your child is sick or is demonstrating symptoms consistent with COVID 19, you must keep them home.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day and there is No School on this day. Staff will be engaged in professional-development activities.
PBIS: Strategies for Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home
The Michigan Alliance for Families and Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center are hosting a panel discussion on PBIS: Strategies for Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This is a follow up to the three-part webinar series on using PBIS at home and school.
Learn more about:
- Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) and strategies for home
- How schools and families are implementing PBIS strategies.
- Easing the transition back to school and different learning environments
- Resources to support your child while learning at home and school.
Registration information at MAF-MiMTSS PBIS Family Panel Discussion
Panel discussion will be recorded for future viewing
Testing Make-Ups This Week
By the end of the day on Friday, we need to have all of our students' benchmark testing completed. Please do not ignore emails from Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Twardy, or your child's teacher about scheduling virtual testing times. This testing is required by State law and crucial to help us make educational decisions about how to best support your child's learning at Eisenhower.
It is VERY important virtual students complete these assessments without assistance. When parents assist with these assessments, we do not get a true picture of your child's abilities, and they may miss out on needed support.
We wanted to take the opportunity to (virtually) recognize some of the positive things that we notice our Eisenhower Eagles doing.
We're SO PROUD of all of our Eagles! Special shout outs to:
Gianna Sharon (K): Always ready to learn!!! - Mrs. Telegadas
Olivia Lord (K): Always ready to learn!!! - Mrs. Ricci
Trevor Angeler (2nd): Trevor always seems very positive at our meetings. He always has his hand up to answer questions and volunteer. He also has been doing all of his assignments. - Mrs. Goy
Blair Cornelius (21st Century): Blair has such a positive attitude! She is always smiling and willing to participate.- Mrs. Zombo
Meilani Asberry (3rd): Being kind and helpful in the classroom. - Ms. Hammer
Kiersten Guc (5th): Kiersten has been on every meeting promptly since the beginning of the year. She has attended every Face to Face session that she is signed up for. Kiersten is always ready to participate and tries her best on everything put in front of her. She has been a pleasure to have in class this year and always has a smile on her face. - Ms. Taylor
Mason Fanson (5th): Mason participates in all of Mrs. Slapyznski's curriculum. Mason is always on time and present for virtual lessons and he always shows up with a smile on his face and eager to learn. - Mrs. Cichowski
Mireya Jackson (6th): Mireya has done a wonderful job being responsible and getting quality work turned in on time! - Ms. Kosi
A few words about teacher communication:
Our staff has been working very hard to establish clear communication with our families, and they do a great job of responding as quickly as possible to assist our students and parents. However, we would like to remind our families that on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, our teachers are instructing their small-groups, so I have asked that they NOT respond to your emails/ Remind texts/ or phone calls during that time. This is also the case from 1:30 - 3:30 during synchronous virtual learning Monday - Thursday.
If you have a tech issue that requires immediate attention, we ask that you please request assistance using the tech JotForm listed below, and for other concerns, contact the office and ask to be transferred to Mr. Sleziak for technical assistance.
In addition, please remember that if your teacher is utilizing the texting feature for families through Remind, those texts come through to their phone at all hours of the day (and night). PLEASE refrain from sending these messages between 9pm and 7am. Emails can be sent at any time, and staff will continue to try to respond within 24 hours.
Thank you so much for your assistance and consideration
myON = Enhanced digital books, enhanced reading growth...
Over the next serveral weeks, FPS will be rolling out myOn to K-6 students. With myON Reader, students will get access to thousands of digital books—and much more. From robust scaffolds that help students build reading and writing skills to customizable assignments and reports to help teachers nurture and monitor their progress, myON Reader helps supercharge reading growth for every learner. In addition, increasing students’ access to reading materials can increase reading engagement and, in turn, reading growth. To learn more about the benefits of reading, see below and be sure to ask your child what they are reading on myON!
So, What's all this UDL stuff?
Eisenhower staff members continue to be trained in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Now that I'm sharing regular updates about these efforts, I want to provide families with some more background about UDL and why we are making it a priority in our Fraser classrooms.
Please check out the link below to learn more about what UDL is and how we are working towards breaking down barriers and providing equity for all of our students.
RED RIBBON WEEK OCT. 26-30
In H.E.A.R.T. class your child receives many lessons, one of which is safety with medicines and drugs. This year your child’s H.E.A.R.T. teacher will continue this very important topic during Red Ribbon Week. Learning how to get away from a dangerous situation, standing up to peer pressure, knowing the affects of drugs on the human body, and taking medicines properly/only by a trusted adult are just a few of the many topics taught in HEART class (all at the grade level of your child).
Also, this year grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to enter a poster contest (see below). Your child’s HEART teacher will be giving students more details in the coming weeks.
Stay Safe and Healthy!
Mrs. Asoklis
POSTER CONTEST FOR GRADES 4-6 (see below)
Parents may join this virtual meeting by clicking HERE at the correct day/time.
PTO'S VIRTUAL FUN RUN
Our PTO kicked off out annual Fun Run on Friday, September 18th. It will conclude on Friday, October 16th at which time incentives will be tallied. Final donations will be excepted until October 23rd. This year's Fun Run will be a virtual event.
We’re raising money to support Eisenhower students and staff. PTO helps fund many activities throughout the year. Things may look different at the beginning of this school year, but PTO will still provide many activities such as virtual field trips, virtual assemblies, scholarships, classroom support. PTO purchased a water bottle filling station this summer. It is our hope that we will return to normal school this school year and will be able to provide many fun things we always do; family swim, movie night, end of year parties and celebrations and so much more!
To learn more, visit our school webpage by clicking HERE.
FRASER'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COAT DRIVE
In addition to taking donations, Fraser Public Safety will also be helping our community families who may need coats. Please reach out to our office staff if you could use help getting your children coats or other winter gear this year.
Technology Assistance & GoTo Meeting
This week we are featuring an overview of GoTo Meeting to help families become familiar with our virtual meeting platform. Please click HERE to see a short video. If you have questions afterwards, don't hesitate to reach out to classroom teachers or Mrs. Zombo, our 21st Century teacher.
Need help with technology? Please take a look HERE on the Ike Website for the District Tech Form and other valuable resources.
APPLY NOW: FREE AND REDUCED COST MEALS
Families must re-apply for Free or Reduced Cost Meals yearly.
If you think you may be eligible for Free or Reduced Meals- apply now.
Visit https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/FreeReducedMeals for more information.
Return To School- What Parents Need To Know
Please view the Macomb County Health Department: Parent Return To School Toolkit to access important information regarding our Return To School Guidelines.
Other Important Reminders:
*All students and staff MUST wear masks throughout the day at school.
*We are unable to allow entry to any parents/visitors during the day.
Helping parents through Covid-19 & beyond
Here are some tips to help you and your family thrive despite the challenges.
MANAGING YOUR STRESS
- Cut yourself some slack! Remind yourself that there’s no playbook for what we’re going through. Between work, childcare and everything else, you may be juggling impossible demands. Being kind to yourself helps you stay calm and frees up the bandwidth you need to take good care of yourself and your family.
- Be smart about what you’re reading and watching. Consider putting a limit on the amount of newsabout the coronavirus you consume each day. If your social feeds are making you anxious, take a break, and focus on accounts that are calming.
- Set achievable goals. Give up those unrealistic expectations for what you (and your kids) can achieve in this stressful time. Enjoy your successes each day, no matter how small.
- Practice mindfulness and self-care. Focusing on what you’re doing right now, without being caught up in the future or the past, is an important coping skill. Set aside a few minutes around the same time every day to do deep breathing, meditation, exercise — whatever works.
- Stay connected virtually. Keep your support network strong, even when you’re only able to call or text friends and family. Socializing can help you feel better and stay grounded. And the same is true for your children — try setting them up with virtual playdates or plan phone calls with relatives.
- Accept your feelings. Many of us feel sad, angry and anxious right now. Acknowledging that — instead of fighting it — allows us to ride out our emotions, and it might even free us up to move on and say,“Okay, so now what needs to be done?"
HELPING CHILDREN COPE
- Be a mindful family. Find a way to help everyone take a moment to slow down, stay present and come together, like family yoga or a quiet walk in the woods.
- Stick to routines. Consistency and structure are calming during times of stress. As much as possible, kids should get up, eat and go to bed at their normal times.
- Make and post a schedule. Changing activities at set times each day lets kids know what’s coming.Work together as a family to set a realistic schedule, then print it out and go over it together each morning. Setting a timer can also be a helpful way to let kids know when activities are about to begin or end.
- Alternate work and play. Alternate chores or schoolwork with fun activities and free time. Kids learn more when schoolwork is divided into chunks geared to their attention span. And knowing they will soon be rewarded with something they enjoy helps them focus in the moment.
- Use positive attention! Attention is the best way to influence children’s behavior, and it helps to make that attention big, bold, specific and immediate. Instead of "Good job,” try "GREAT JOB GETTING STARTED ON YOUR ASSIGNMENT SO QUICKLY!"
- Validate feelings. Kids, especially teens, will be disappointed about losing important experiences like sports, proms, plays and graduations. Let them share their feelings. Listen without judgment, and resist the urge to reassure them that everything will be fine.
During the coronavirus crisis, the Child Mind Institute is here to support the mental and emotional health of children. Learn more at childmind.org/wethriveinside.