Pine Island Update
Friday, December 18, 2020
Dear Families,
As a parent you can support your student in digital learning through a variety of strategies. You don’t need to be the expert. You can empower your student to lead their own learning. You can help by offering encouragement and an environment that is effective to access online content. Below are some ideas and language that can support your student’s digital experience. They are organized by habit to encourage the ongoing use of the 7 Habits language used at school.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
*Ensure students have all the important information and training they need before they start.
*What can you proactively do before you participate in this activity?
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
*Encourage your student to share their goals and end in mind for the work.
*What is the end in mind for this activity?
Habit 3: Put First Things First
*Ensure your student has the right technology (devices, sound, etc.) before they begin.
*How will this (platform/activity) help you as a learner?
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
*Decide on a win-win for both you and your student during the online time.
*What will be a win-win for you and your teacher?
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
*Find out if your student has questions, concerns, or needs before you share your thoughts and ideas.
*What did you hear about this (platform/activity)
*What do you need your teacher or me to know?
Habit 6: Synergize
*Ask your child what they need from you and other family members to be successful.
*Who can you go to for help or ideas?
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
*Ensure your child has plenty to eat and drink and has a quiet space that is comfortable for them.
*Where are you going to sit?
*What will your breaks look like?
*How will you take care of your body?
-Mrs. Reehl, Principal
Internet Safety Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEkJcdrHJNQ&list=PLQV1b3sx8rszwz1XiWdwKDcftmq5OSOI4&index=3
Building Healthy Communities- At Home Activity
Practice melting away that icky frozen feeling that you get when you are scared, frustrated, or angry. https://youtu.be/fTzXFPh6CPI
Chromebook Usage and Insurance
Please go onto this form to read about the appropriate usage of these devices and to purchase insurance if you would like to:
If you need any assistance, you can contact our tech department at 616-254-5118 or email techsupport@cppschools.com
Food Over Holiday Break
Please remember that if you are in need of food over the two holiday weeks we will be switching our meal pick up day to Tuesdays. Here is the upcoming meal schedule for the next 2 weeks;
YORK CREEK PLAYGROUND PICK UP AT NOON ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 22, AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 29
HIGH SCHOOL MEAL PICK UP TUESDAY DECEMBER 22, AND TUESDAY DECEMBER 29 AT 9-10AM OR 5-6PM.
If you are not already signed up to receive meals and would like to, please fill out the meal survey with the link below. IF you already receive this service, you do not need to sign up again.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbDXhlQFaT0bp6MbM2uJQo43tnhZmWgj0W28b43Pto-MTJnw/viewform?usp=sf_linkOffice Contacts
254-5504
Secretary, Mandy Rodriquez
254-5501
PBIS Coordinator, Pat Calkins
254-5503
Upcoming Events
Jan 22- 1/2 day (11:50am dismissal)
Jan 29- PTO Reading Logs due
Attendance Hot Line
Pine Island Elementary
Email: sreehl@cppschools.com
Website: cppschools.com
Location: 6101 Pine Island Drive Northeast, Comstock Park, MI, USA
Phone: 6162545500
Facebook: facebook.com/pineislandelementary