A Note From Ms. Sickler

Thank you to everyone who has already completed the 3rd-trimester survey.  Please note that it closes tonight at 11:59pm.  These survey results will allow us to make classroom and building adjustments to prepare for our in-person students to come Monday-Thursday starting March 15th.  If you have any questions prior to completing the survey, feel free to email me today.  I’ll be happy to chat with you this evening to answer any questions you may have.

Upcoming Dates

• 3/4: 3rd to 4th Grade Virtual Transition Night Webinar
• 3/11: 1/2 Day of School & Parent-Teacher Conferences
• 3/12: 1/2 Day of School
• 3/15: First day of full in-person learning (Monday-Thursday)
• 3/22: Y5/Kindergarten Virtual Information Night
• 3/23: Y5/Kindergarten Registration Opens
• 3/27-4/4: Spring Break

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:

• PR Weekly Update
• WM Weekly Update

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 Students: You will be back following your daily special schedule.

District Notes

Saline High School students from the student group SAR (Students Against Racism) have created an educational video to showcase and highlight various winter holidays.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6Zk7Ey4mPAfw9qEPJL7tLWDZX-jP76X/view

PTA Points

Check out the amazing science fair projects HERE.

Also, ALL students can guess how many cereal pieces are in this container HERE.

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that Girls on the Run registration is open?

Girls on the Run is excited to bring this program to Harvest for another great year.  The program has been modified to accommodate COVID recommendations for 2021.  We are in need of coaches!  You don’t have to be a runner, just enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3^rd-5th grade girls!  Girls on the Run provides all of the materials and training – we just need a few energetic people to deliver this great program.  Harvest will meet from 4-5:30pm Wednesdays and Fridays beginning March 24.  Visit www.girlsontherunsemi.org to register today!

Girls on the Run is an 8 week program for girls in grades 3^rd through 5^th 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.

We are still in need of coaches!  You don’t have to be a runner, just enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3^rd-5th grade girls!  Girls on the Run provides all of the materials and training – we just need a few energetic people to deliver this great program. Contact info@girlsontherunsemi.org or site liaison Joyce Mueller (joycemueller@gmail.com / 734-972-7389) for more information.

Ms. Sickler Reads!

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Earlier, a survey was sent to secondary level families offering an opportunity to indicate a change of learning mode for the third trimester.  This may have caused our elementary families to wonder about whether they had missed an elementary survey.  To clarify, there will be an elementary survey sent this week.  If you do not receive a survey by Friday, Feb. 26th, please contact me.  

I continue to hear from families on the challenges of virtual and hybrid learning.  Please reach out to myself or your child’s teacher so we can work together to find ways to help support your child.  We realize that each family dynamic is unique and has its own set of needs.

Check out some great visual breathing ideas below… great for all ages.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mQREGpnzGYrsrEo0o0WaCZrwKAvtdt-23-cUyzVOQ5M/edit#slide=id.g82e785f963_0_16

Upcoming Dates
3/11: 1/2 Day of School & Parent-Teacher Conferences
3/12: 1/2 Day of School
3/27-4/4: Spring Break
4/9: Early Release Day

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:

• PR Weekly Update
• WM Weekly Update

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 Students: You will be back following your daily special schedule.

District Notes

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 4, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Heritage Transition Night (3rd to 4th)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/94875631338?pwd=ZUw1dGVsWjRnbk1qNmg3VHBFMU5idz09
Passcode: 339064

PTA Points

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that we offer breakfast each morning at Harvest?

Ms. Sickler Reads!

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Wishing you and your family a love-filled long weekend.

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:

• PR Weekly Update
• WM Weekly Update

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 Students: You will be back following your daily special schedule.

District Notes

• Dr. Laatsch’s February 11th Community Message
• Of note, we have adjusted the way in which we report COVID-19 positive cases directly to our COVID-19 dashboard location. Please refer to the FAQ page for more details.

PTA Points

• Student projects complete and videos uploaded to FlipGrid by Wednesday 2/24
• FlipGrid video shared with the school community on Friday 2/26

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that if you are struggling to keep up with rent, mortgage, or utilities payment or need help paying for food, childcare, or gas for your car… The Barrier Busters Network is here to support you.  More information linked HERE.  Also, there are a variety of food pantries and meals listed HERE by day of the week and location.

Additionally, our own Saline Social Services relies heavily on donations.  Here are priority items at SASS for the week of February 15, 2021:

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Enjoy learning about Lunar New Year (that occurred this past Friday, February 12th) with Grace Lin’s story, Bringing in the New Year.

A Note From Ms. Sickler

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle

I hope you and your family were able to appreciate the snow this weekend.  If your family is in need of any winter gear, we can help.  Please reach out to me or our Harvest school social worker, Mrs. Pickett (pickettt@salineschools.org).

Important Upcoming Dates

• February 12th- Early Release Day
• February 15th- Presidents’ Day- No School for students and staff
• March 4th- Heritage School 3rd to 4th Transition Night
• March 22nd- Saline Area Schools Kindergarten Info Night  
  • More information for Young 5’s & Kindergarten Night

Ms. Sickler

Here are your “home school” updates:

• PR Weekly Update
• WM Weekly Update

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 Students: You will be back following your daily special schedule.

District Notes

Calendar linked HERE.

PTA Points

Sign up HERE.

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Autism Alliance of Michigan’s FREE Virtual Caregiver Bootcamp series can be your guide to formulating a plan! This comprehensive training for parents and caregivers provides valuable information to better understand how to navigate the life of autism.

The training series covers the topics of: special education basics, autism insurance coverage, communication and behavior strategies, community inclusion, and safety considerations just to name a few! 

Please reach out to Trainings@aaomi.org for more information on how to register!

https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/event/free-virtual-caregiver-bootcamp/

Autism Alliance Facebook post

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Lots of Harvest staff joined together to share a story this week!