Week 4 Check-in

Happy Spring Break!  It's our Week 4 check-in!

I'm beginning to feel a little repetitive, but as you know, things have changed again!  This time, however, it feels like we have a better understanding of where we're headed for the remainder of our school year.  As you know, last week Governor Whitmer closed all Michigan schools for the remainder of the school year.  Parents and students received an email from both Mr. Bearup and our principal Mr. Lancto with some updates. You'll find all the updates and information posted on the Grandville Public School website at https://www.gpsbulldogs.org/apps/pages/coronavirus.  

This week is our spring break, but next week begins our learning at home! Your teachers have been working hard the past few weeks to put together a plan that supports your learning in your different courses and gives you opportunities to connect and learn virtually with your classmates.  In fact, if you didn't complete last week's Google form Week 3 check-in, please do so.  It will help me figure out the best way to stay in touch with you in the coming weeks.

• April 13th and 14th are learning days.  You and your parents will receive information about how to connect with the assignments your separate teachers will be rolling out. You'll have an opportunity to receive some training on to use some of our digital spaces.  For us, we will continue to use our Google Classroom space as our main way of connecting, sharing, and turning in assignments.
  
• Wednesday, April 15th is the day we will begin our new learning-at-home units! Don't worry. You'll get more information soon, but for now, keep reading!

WHAT SHOULD I READ?

• check out an e-book out from our KDL library
  
• download a book from the Apple store if you have an Apple device
  
• download free books from the Kindle store
  
• access free comic books and graphic novels from Marvel and Dark Horse
  
• sign up for an account with the Internet Archive’s Open Library (available for a limited time during stay-at-home orders)

POETRY MONTH
Check out some of the poetry resources and activities I compiled for you to connect with poets during April's National Poetry Month.


​There will be no virtual check-in this week, but if you need anything, don't hesitate to email me.  We'll talk soon!

Stay safe and stay in touch!
Ms. Ward