West Shore Elementary -August 2020-
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back Letter From Principal Shaughnessy
Hopefully this newsletter finds you healthy and well during these unprecedented times. On behalf of our entire staff, we are excited to welcome our students and families back to school on August 31st.
When we return, our students will have the opportunity to engage in learning like never before. Considering the most recent recommendations from the Health Department, CDC, and Michigan´s Return to Learn Committee, we plan to start the year in a virtual setting while we prepare for face to face blended learning.
Our online virtual experience will look very different than in the spring. Students will have the opportunity to READ, WRITE, THINK, and SPEAK on a daily basis. Our virtual learning platform will be a combination of online and live teacher interactions. More information will be posted regarding the online and blended learning platforms.
While I am excited to begin the new school year, I understand the anxiety and uncertainty about what this year may bring with the constant changes that are happening due to COVID-19. Please be assured that although this year will be unique, the staff at WSE are committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all students to learn and grow.
In order to support our students during the online virtual learning experience, we are planning a CHROMEBOOK distribution for NEW and KINDERGARTEN/YOUNG 5´s students. A Chromebook will also be available to any current student who did not get one in March during the initial distribution. Chromebooks that need repair may be exchanged during this time as well.
This will occur on AUGUST 25th from 1:00 - 3:00 and AUGUST 26th from 4:00 - 6:00. If for some reason you cannot make it during these times, please call our WS office at 810-591-6542 to set up an appointment. We will not collect a deposit fee as WSE is not a 1:1 school at this time.
Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher in a Virtual Open House setting. Please look for an email to come from your child´s teacher on August 27th that will include a link to a special ¨Meet Your Teacher¨ greeting. We will be setting up some in person meetings in the near future as well.
Please continue to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
Yours in learning,
Sonya Shaughnessy
Principal
West Shore Elementary
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES
August 24th: Class Lists available in ParentVUE
August 25th from 1-3 pm: Chromebook/car tag pick-up at WSE
August 26th from 4-6 pm: Chromebook/car tag pick-up at WSE
August 27th: Virtual Open House-Meet Your Teacher Video Links Sent Home
August 31st: First Day of SchoolSeptember 4th: No School-Holiday Weekend
September 7th: No Classes-Labor Day
Kindergarten Back to School Packet
Pick-up Lane/Car Tags
Happy Retirement!!
Staff Updates
ParentVUE Update - Student Information Verification
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17fRZj5_9TZ9IVvC16oQv_5M6iji5G8Bb/view?usp=sharing
Supply Lists
Please click the link below for grade level supply lists. Lists can also be found on our website.
Young 5's/Kindergarten: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIu8g21B-rgTXE2iFFIKUJvLrtwvTylS/view?usp=sharing
1st Grade: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kYf9W7K5Hc6U35EA1ntbR-Q7v9BEvzg6/view?usp=sharing
2nd Grade: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17E-LhVUgl37G4L2AGPgCueoWn6hFv72Z/view?usp=sharing
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR 2020 - 2021
To enroll: Go to the Lake Fenton Community Schools website: lakefentonschools.org
- Go to "Menu"
- Go to "General Information"
- Go to "Enrollment" and follow the steps
For questions and support, contact:
Todd Wilkinson, Student enrollment Coordinator: 810-591-2556
Sonya Shaughnessy, Principal: sshaughnessy@lakefentonschools.org
Mrs. Shaughnessy
Email: sshaughnessy@lakefentonschools.org
Website: lakefentonschools.org
Phone: (810) 591-6542
Twitter: @LakeFentonWSES