North News

Important Information:

• Please sign up for Conferences - see directions below
• Picture Retakes Monday, March 8th for Group A - Remote: 10 to 11
• March 12th - HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS - Dismissal at 11:40
• You can order online at mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: EVTBJW2H4

• March 15 - Starting 4 Days In Person - An informational email will be sent soon to families returning from remote to in-person.
• Please help remind students to read for 30 minutes every day!
• Remote Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, March 17 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Central Elem.
• Students go outside several times a day for mask breaks and recess, please be sure to send gear for the weather. Thank you for your help.
• End of Day 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.
• Yearbooks: They are NOT included in picture packets. They are $12. We will be sending an order form home with students or you can order online: ybpay.lifetouch.com - ID Code: 9810721 - March 29th last day to order
• If you missed our House Swag next store date coming soon....
• Little League Sign Up Link - Open Until March 15th
• North Website
• Parchment School District Calendar

We will be using Zoom for our March 16, 18 and 19 virtual conferences (a phone call option is available, just type in phone with number when scheduling). Please use the following link to sign-up for conference time:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Parchment_North

Once on the website, select your child's homeroom teacher. After selecting your child's teacher(s), register your name and email address. The system will then email a link to schedule your conference time.

*If you cannot sign up on-line, please call the office at 488-1400.

We moved the packet pickup to Central Elementary from 1 to 3 for the safety of our families and staff. Here is the procedure: Pull up to the gym door entrances and we will bring your packet to your car. Please have sign displayed in the window (provided previously with last name) to make process quicker. The high school and Central parking lots connect, so you will easily be able to exit to the high school for food pickup. You may still pick up packet at North on Thursday or Friday. If you have any questions, please call 269-488-1405. Thank you!

• March 8th - Group A and Remote Picture Retakes
• March 12th - Half Day for Students - 11:40 dismissal
• March 15th - Start 4 Day In Person
• March 16th - Evening Conferences
• March 18th - Half Day for students - 11:40 dismissal (afternoon and evening conferences)
• March 19th - Half Day for students - 11:40 dismissal (afternoon and evening conferences)
• March 26 No School
• March 29 - April 2: Spring Break

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• Packet pickup is every other Wed. 1:00 to 3:00, if you miss on Wed. you can pick up at North on Thurs. or Friday.
• 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

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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