The R. Grant Graham Star Reporter
March 5, 2020
R. Grant Graham Elementary School
Main Office: 248-537-6800
Attendance Line: 248-537-6810Tony Harris- Principal: 248-537-6899
Dawn Cuthrell-Secretary
Gretchen Dietz-Secretary
Website: www.avondale.k12.mi.us
Location: 2450 Old Salem Road, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
From the Principal
Dear Graham Families:
We have completed another great week here at Graham! I am so proud of how the children have adjusted to being in person again. Our remote children are doing awesome as well!
Hybrid Parents---Please remember to complete the daily Clear to Go screening for each student prior to coming to school. Children must have this completed before they come to school each morning or afternoon!
Packet/Class Materials pick up will be on Wednesdays only. The school will be closed during school hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
March is National Reading Month! Please encourage your child to read at least 15 minuets each day.
Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. Even after children learn to read by themselves, it is still important for you to read aloud together.
Reminder- No school tomorrow!
As always, thank you for your patience and understanding.
Remember, it takes a village to raise our children.
Sincerely,
Tony O. Harris
Tony O. Harris
Principal
Important Dates
March 5: NO SCHOOL
March 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 29- April 2: NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
May 7: NO SCHOOL
May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Graham Bus Schedule
Absence Call In Procedures
Please DO NOT send your child to school if:
- They have had a fever within the last 24 hours
- They have vomited or had diarrhea within the last 24 hours
If your child will be late or not attending school, please call the attendance line directly @ 248-537-6810 before 9am. The attendance line is available to call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. On your message, leave your child's name and teacher, your name, and the reason for the absence including symptoms.
- If your child has 1 High Risk symptom or 2 Low Risk symptoms, we will be recommending a COVID test. If the COVID test is negative or you visit your doctor and get a doctor's note that says the child is sick for another reason, your child may return to school when they are symptom free for 24 hours.
- If you choose not to get a COVID test or the doctor does not issue a note, students will need to remain at home for the 10 day quarantine.
High Risk--new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell
Low Risk--fever (100.4 or higher), chills, muscle aches, headaches, sore throat, fatigue, diarrhea (2 times in 24 hours), nausea or vomiting (2 times in 24 hours), congestion/runny nose
Covid-19 Updates
Updated K-12 School Opening Guidance
New guidance has been issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) with support from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA); and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for schools to keep students, staff, and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing the in-person instruction that is crucial to learning and development.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Updated_School_Opening_712811_7.pdf
* To access all COVID-19 Updates, go to the MDE website at www.michigan.gov/mde.
MARCH IS READING MONTH! Please click on the link below!
ATTENTION 2021/2022 KINDERGARTENERS
Happy Birthday Graham Stars!
Austin Gentry 3/1
Edward Galloway 3/2
Terry Smith 3/2
Ava Wiggins 3/2
Mahizhan Manikandan 3/4
Santos Galindo Martinez 3/4
Klarity Applewhite 3/6
Kaylee Lopp 3/7
Antonio Guster 3/8
Michael Fuller 3/9
Sarthak Gaba 3/11
Abhisri Gummula 3/11
Suoryanshee Kharpe 3/11
De'Shon Holland 3/13
Kaela Ngo 3/13
Aarav Phule 3/13
Jaxen Allen 3/14
Joseph McCarroll 3/18
Dex Toles 3/18
Jayden Graves 3/19
Deryck Tebault 3/19
Mariam Ourlissene 3/21
Kornell Wiggins 3/21
Hadassah Pop 3/22
Maurice Thomas 3/22
Toi Gray 3/24
Chye Ratcliff 3/25
Kenzo Williams 3/27
Siddheshwari Siivasankar 3/28
Caleb Axe 3/29
D'Mari Scott-Munson 3/29
Parker Coklow 3/31
Roselia Mares 3/31
WE NEED your HELP WITH our YEARBOOK!
We need your help! With the school year starting off remotely (and now continuing remotely), we have no fun photos of our students to include in the 2020-2021 yearbook. We still want to have fun memories of this school year that include our amazing students! It would also be a great way to include pictures of your children if you were not able to attend Picture Day.
Please feel free to email a copy of the photo to Gretchen.Dietz@AvondaleSchools.org with your child's name and which grade or group you would like the picture to be added.
Thank you for helping to create memories!
Free Breakfast and Lunch- New Schedule
Helpful Hints if Your Child's Teacher is Using Seasaw
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
Avondale families wishing to enroll their student(s) in our Blessings in a Backpack program, please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/PdsACS8KPo7tWKtf9.
Blessings in a Backpack provides simple meals at NO COST each week during the school year for families who need assistance. While Avondale Schools is conducting remote learning, meals will be disbursed in conjunction with the Chartwells Food Service Breakfast and Lunch distributions. (Watch for details about distribution dates, times, and locations.) Sign up today!
Google Quick Tips and Reference for Remote Learning
Useful Google "cheat sheets" embedded into the PDF. Here's a link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZOoceYTr1QMei62Tw3UPAJaEkphjXnCy/view?usp=sharing
NEW DISTRICT WEBSITE
New District Website
Avondale School District launched our new website! It is the same web address, but it has an updated look and it's much easier to navigate!
Check it out here: www.avondaleschools.org.