Week of February 1st – February 5th

A Note From Ms. Sickler

  • This month Harvest will be finding ways in our learning spaces to celebrate Black History Month.  At Harvest, we often remind each other of the concept of both/and thinking that was shared in a social justice training that took place this summer.  We realize that Black history is American history and should be taught all year long AND we hope to find opportunities to highlight and celebrate the many contributions of Black Americans throughout this month.

  • If you have been keeping track of the Saline Schools COVID-19 Dashboard you may have noticed that we had an uptick of positive cases and students/staff in quarantine.  Please continue to be vigilant in screening for symptoms prior to sending your child to school each day.

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:


Harvest Specials Rotation

In-Person Students: Here is the schedule and rotation for the days that you are in school.

On the days that you are not in school, check out these enrichment activities.  This will also be shared via SeeSaw on Monday.

Virtual StudentsYou will be back following your daily special schedule.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kindergarten Media Lab Art PE Music
1st Grade Music Media Lab Art PE
2nd Grade PE Music Media Lab Art
3rd Grade Art PE Music Media Lab

District Notes

From Interim Superintendent Laatsch’s January 27th message:

There continue to be a number of primary factors that we are analyzing to determine how much in-person time we feel is appropriate for our students. These factors include Covid-19 data trends, mitigation strategies, the vaccination process and now, the Covid variant that we are monitoring closely. The information graphic below summarizes these factors and provides a current progress report.  

Read the entire message HERE.


PTA Points


Sweet Tweets of the Week


Did You Know?

Did you know that Girls on the Run is getting organized for its spring season?  Girls on the Run is an 8-week program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th that combines training for a non-competitive 5k event with a dynamic life skills curriculum. Twice weekly lessons and interactive activities are led by volunteer coaches who create a positive and safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with their peers and contribute to the community. The program culminates in a non-competitive, celebratory 5k event (local to each site for 2021) that allows the girls a chance to shine with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment!   Participant registration will open February 22.

No prior experience necessary- we provide the training, supplies, support and inspiration! Contact info@girlsontherunsemi.org or site liaison Joyce Mueller (joycemueller@gmail.com / 734-972-7389) for more information.


Ms. Sickler Reads!

Enjoy the story Just Ask from Ms. Sickler’s principal friend Mr. Wennstrom!

Week of January 25th – January 29th

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Although much of our school year has looked different from last year, dealing with winter weather remains the same.  A few winter weather reminders:

  • We believe in the importance of outdoor play.  Students go outside for recess every day provided the wind chill is 10 degrees or above.  Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor play (coat, hat, boots, gloves).
  • Find out information about school cancellations HERE.

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:


Harvest Specials Rotation

In-Person Students: Here is the schedule and rotation for the days that you are in school.

On the days that you are not in school, check out these enrichment activities.  This will also be shared via SeeSaw on Monday.

Virtual StudentsYou will be back following your daily special schedule.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kindergarten Media Lab Art PE Music
1st Grade Music Media Lab Art PE
2nd Grade PE Music Media Lab Art
3rd Grade Art PE Music Media Lab

District Notes

Save the dates!


PTA Points


Sweet Tweets of the Week


Did You Know?

Did you know that there are coding classes for even our youngest learners?  This course was developed for the youngest learners as a guide to the vast world of coding. Using a platform developed by Computer Science researchers at MIT called “Scratch”, students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of programming such as data, conditionals, and loops through draggable, intuitive premade code blocks. Each class, using their newfound knowledge, students will apply what they have learned to create practical projects and games.

Check it out HERE.


Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of January 18th – January 22nd

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Saline Area Schools has compiled a list of virtual resources for families to explore over the extended holiday weekend, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.  Click HERE to view the list.

Additionally, the University of Michigan’s yearly Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King children’s symposium is virtual this year! If you’re looking for something for your child to do in honor of Martin Luther King day, click HERE for the activities taking place.  There’s a Zoom event from 9-11am or an invitation to do some art in celebration of Martin Luther King.

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:


Harvest Specials Rotation

In-Person Students: Here is the schedule and rotation for the days that you are in school.

On the days that you are not in school, check out these enrichment activities.  This will also be shared via SeeSaw on Monday.

Virtual StudentsYou will be back following your daily special schedule.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kindergarten Media Lab Art PE Music
1st Grade Music Media Lab Art PE
2nd Grade PE Music Media Lab Art
3rd Grade Art PE Music Media Lab

District Notes

Federal grants have provided free breakfast and lunch for our students for the remainder of the school year.  Students still need money in their account to purchase a la carte items, like milk or juice, as the grant is for “full meals” only.

Saline Area Schools is also supporting families by providing meals for families to pick up each week.  Click HERE to register, pick up takes place on Tuesdays at Saline High School.


PTA Points

Harvest PTA, with the support of Underground Printing, was able to donate one string Harvest bag to each student this year!  For our in-person students, bags will be kept in lockers to help safely transport individual supplies when students go to their specials classes.  Virtual students can use these bags at home to keep track of their learning materials.


Sweet Tweets of the Week

 


Did You Know?

Did you know that Saline’s K-8 Language Arts Curriculum (Teachers College Reading Writing Project) has a free Parent & Caregiver Workshop on Thursday, January 28th?

Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more.

These days are typically 2-3 hours long, composed of a series of 15-minute small-group presentations. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many. The schedule of workshops will be made available prior to the event. These sessions are offered live and are not recorded for later viewing.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of January 11th – January 15th

A Note From Ms. Sickler

We are looking forward to welcoming our hybrid learners back to school this week.  A few reminders to make the transition back to school run smoothly:

  •  It essential that families report the following to the Harvest Elementary Office (harvestoffice@salineschools.org):
    • If your child is currently in quarantine for testing positive or having symptoms within the past 10 days or are awaiting test results
    • If your child has been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive within the past 10-14 days
  • Morning Drop-Off
    • Please refrain from dropping off earlier than 8:30am
    • Please use the cross-walk on the east side parking lot
  • Afternoon Dismissal
    • Staggered dismissal time
      • Y5/K – 3:30pm
      • 1st Grade – 3:35pm
      • 2nd Grade – 3:40pm
      • 3rd Grade – 3:44pm
    • Please stay on the grass away from the teacher pick-up spot until your child is in their spot with their teacher.
    • Once you have picked up your child, please immediately head to your car so we have enough space to socially distance.
  • Winter Clothes
    • Many of you brought a change of clothes to keep in your child’s locker at the beginning of school.  Please pack a new set of winter clothes that we can keep in your child’s locker.  We often see an uptick in needing a change of clothes coming in after winter recess… dry socks always make learning easier!

I read an article last week about parenting when you are not OK in response to the violence at the Capitol.  The author noted, “Being the grown-up in the room means making space for my girls’ confusion and their questions.”  Making space to process feelings and answer questions can be challenging for both parents and educators with our little learners.  I shared this resource with my staff last week to support them as both educators and parents.  I also found this article about What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary.  If you need any support this week, please reach out.

Reminder:

  • This Friday, 1/15, is an Early Release Day where our staff is participating in district-wide professional development.  Live instruction times may be adjusted based on this
  • Next Monday, 1/18, there is no school due to the observance of MLK Day

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:


Harvest Specials Rotation

In-Person Students: Here is the schedule and rotation for the days that you are in school.

On the days that you are not in school, check out these enrichment activities.  This will also be shared via SeeSaw on Monday.

Virtual StudentsYou will be back following your daily special schedule.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kindergarten Media Lab Art PE Music
1st Grade Music Media Lab Art PE
2nd Grade PE Music Media Lab Art
3rd Grade Art PE Music Media Lab

District Notes

SALINE 2020 PROJECT GOOD CHEER – extended through 2/1! Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Saline community to give back and pass along good cheer. Help Saline area businesses while thanking someone who has gone above and beyond during this difficult time by purchasing special discount offers on gifts and gift cards from area retailers.


PTA Points

 


Sweet Tweets of the Week


Did You Know?

Did you know that registration for flag football starts now?


Ms. Sickler Reads!

January 6th Update

Superintendent Graden’s Community Message

Yesterday Superintendent Graden announced that we will be going back to hybrid in-person learning starting next Monday, January 11th.  You can read his entire message HERE.  We look forward to seeing our “BLUE” students on Monday and Wednesday and our “GOLD” students on Tuesday and Thursday.  Fridays will continue like they did prior to the closure, with hybrid in-person students receiving live instruction in the morning and our virtual students having an asynchronous day.

A few reminders as we prepare to welcome students back on Monday:

  •  It essential that families report the following to the Harvest Elementary Office (harvestoffice@salineschools.org):
    • If your child is currently in quarantine for testing positive or having symptoms within the past 10 days or are awaiting test results
    • If your child has been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive within the past 10-14 days
  • Morning Drop-Off
    • Please refrain from dropping off earlier than 8:30am
    • Please use the cross-walk on the east side parking lot
  • Afternoon Dismissal
    • Staggered dismissal time
      • Y5/K – 3:30pm
      • 1st Grade – 3:35pm
      • 2nd Grade – 3:40pm
      • 3rd Grade – 3:44pm
    • Please stay on the grass away from the teacher pick-up spot until your child is in their spot with their teacher.
    • Once you have picked up your child, please immediately head to your car so we have enough space to socially distance.