North News

Important Information:

• If you missed our House Swag here is your chance: North Spring Sale (There is also Parchment gear available).
• Meal Pick Up for Virtual Students Time Change: Wed. at 11:30 to 1:00

• Please help remind students to read for 30 minutes every day!
• Remote Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, April 21 - 11:30 to 1:00 PM at Central Elem., you can always pick up at North after Wed.
• Drop-off/Pick Up: Please use Bracket Street to enter and leave for pick-up. This will help eliminate traffic confusion. Thank you!
• Don't forget to use our website for tech/academic support - please pass this support on to anyone helping students while they are at home.
• If you missed our House Swag here is your chance: North Spring Sale (There is also Parchment gear available).
• Walk-a-thon will kick off April 19th.. more details in the next newsletter.
• North Website
• Parchment School District Calendar

Parchment Schools is enrolling Young 5's for the 2021-22 School Year. Click here for inquiry form

• April 14: Packet Pick-Up
• April 19: Walk-a-thon fundraiser starts
• April 22: Earth Day
• April 26: Board of Education Meeting
• April 28: Packet Pick-Up

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• The Shop purchases will be with your students' packet. Please pick up and help us keep them motivated!
• Remember to check email regularly for information from remote teachers - thank you!

• Please remind students to check email regularly on their at home learning days.
• For hybrid at home learning days, students should continue working on their play books.
• Hybrid students should bring chromebook to school each day.
• Parchment Remote students have a set schedule provided by teachers. Students need to be logging on their designated time throughout the day.
• Use North website to fill out tech/academic support form if you have questions. We have staff available throughout the day to help answer your questions.

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This is great way to get information!

We created a website for students and families to find the information they need in one place. We are continually adding resources and information to help communicate. The website is the place students can access their weekly playbook and integrated arts lessons. Staff are teaching students how to navigate the website, but it will also be helpful for families. I would encourage you to bookmark the site and visit regularly. The website also has the following information:

• Staff contact information (school phone, google voice and email)
• Tech/academic support form for questions - We have staff available throughout the day to help answer questions.
• Resources for families
• Specific school information and announcements

Here is the link:

https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home

You can also find the link on parchmentschools.org - Sites - North Elementary - Quick Link for Remote Learning Website

1. Create a schedule/checklist together. A schedule is helpful because your child will know what to expect. Using timers can be very motivating to children and help them make work seem more attainable.
2. Remind your child to read and reread directions and highlight/underline keywords. Part of this new learning is encouraging students to become more independent learners.
3. Have your student check North's website and email daily for any recent information and/or support documents.
4. Encourage physical movement in between work sessions.
5. If you or your student have questions, whether it's tech or academic related, visit the North website and complete the at home learning support form. We have staff available throughout the day to support our students and families.

Below are resources to support you and your family. I can also help link with counseling services if needed. Please feel to reach out through support form, phone, text or email if you have any needs in this area. My contact information is below and on North's website.

Contact Information:

shyer@parchmentschools.org

School #: 269-488-1457

Google Voice #: 269-290-7258

Request for Support Form

Mental Health Resources and Links

Back to School Transition for Caregivers

50 Ways to Take a Break

Helping Children Cope with Stress

Email: mpatterson@parchmentschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home
Location: 5535 Keyes Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Phone: 269-488-1400
Twitter: @marcynorthel

Website: https://sites.google.com/parchmentschools.org/parchmentnorth/home
Location: 5535 Keyes Drive
Phone: (269)488-1400
Twitter: @ParchmentSchool