PCCS : Eriksson's Frog Pong Report ~ 1/30/22

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

01/30/2022 2:00 PM

Frog Pond Report ~ Sunday, January 30, 2022

I hope that you are surviving the cold temperatures and looking forward to a bit warmer weather early in the week before the potential of more snow.  I, like most of our kiddos, am looking forward to getting back outside for recess.

I appreciate the patience demonstrated by those picking up and dropping off students during arrival and dismissal last week.  This was a challenge with two bus routes being paused.  It will continue to be just as challenging next week, as Route 5 Bus 61 PURPLE BUS, and Route 29 Bus 93P BLUE BUS will be paused once again.   

Bus Routes ~ Rotating Suspensions:

Round 1: 1-10-22 through 1-21-22                                                                                                                    

• Route 64 Bus 75G RED BUS - High School, Pioneer, and Eriksson                                                                 

Round 2: 1-24-22 through 2-4-22             Continues This Week 

• Route 5 Bus 61 PURPLE BUS - High School, Liberty and Eriksson                                                                    

Round 3: 2-7-22 through 2-18-22 

• None  

Round 4: 2-21-22 through 3-4-22                                        

• Route 19 Bus 78 GREEN BUS – High School, Liberty and Eriksson                                   

 Round 5: 3-7-22 through 3-18-22 

• None  

In order to create safer access to our parking lot during dismissal this week, I have requested the help of the Canton Police Department.  They are always willing to help unless they are involved in another emergency situation.  Based on past experience, it is likely that they will close the left turn lane on north bound Haggerty Rd. as they did during food distribution two summers ago.  Regardless of traffic support by the Canton PD,  I encourage all families who are picking up their children at dismissal enter our parking lot turning right from south bound Haggerty Rd. this week.  Doing so will definitely increase the safety of all our motorists as we navigate the increase in traffic.  The good news is that this is the final week two routes are planned to be paused at the same time for the remainder of the year!

Kindergarten and 1st grade parents who are interested in using the back pick-up and drop-off loop during arrival and dismissal are encouraged to do so. 

Benefits:

• Minimizes the need for parents to wait for any of the limited number of parking spaces in the front to open in order to park and walk your child to their classroom door.

• Eliminates the need for parents to get out of their car during arrival and dismissal.

• Allows for all kindergarten and first grade students to wait for the start of school inside the school instead of outside in the cold.

• Builds student independence 

Possible Challenges:

• Increases the number of cars in the back loop.

• Slight delays caused by parents new to the process getting the hang of the new routine.

Process for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students using the Back Loop during ARRIVAL:

1. Follow the traffic to the back of the school, around the parked cars, and along the orange coned area.

2. Pull up as far forward in the loop as possible.

Process for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students using the Back Loop during DISMISSAL:

1. Parent should come prepared with a 8 ½ X 11 paper with their child’s name and teacher’s name printed on it so the supervising adult can see it.

2. Follow the traffic to the back of the school, around the parked cars, and along the orange coned area.

3. Pull up as far forward in the loop as possible.

4. Adults will make a connection with each parent by looking at their sign, or asking which student you are here to pick up.  

Helpful Hint:

• Let your child’s teacher know if you plan to use the back loop.  Your communication will remind the teacher to help your child learn the new process, and make sure the teacher is listening for your child’s name when called.

Kindergarten and 1st grade parents wishing to continue to walk their children to and pick them up from their outside door may continue to follow the same procedure they have been.  I am asking for two ways that parents using the front parking lot can help this week: 

1. Motorists are asked to not to stop in the center of the front parking lot unless you see that someone is about to leave a parking space.  It is important to continue to circle the lot or park in the temporary lot on the front playground.  Stopping in the center causes a significant back-up of both cars and buses, and it causes increased safety difficulties for students and parents walking to the building.  Please note that there are also 4 short term parking spaces available on the other side of the flag pole.

2. Though seeing the connections our parents are making with each other during arrival and dismissal warms my heart, I ask that THIS WEEK any additional conversations after students enter their classroom in the morning or gathered at dismissal be taken to a local coffee shop so that the next round of parents looking for a parking space can find one.  Your connections with each other are exactly what our Eriksson community is all about, however, your attention to this matter will help us all get through this challenging traffic week..   I thank you all for your understanding and cooperation. 

The following is our schedule of events for the week of  January 31, 2022. 

Monday, January 31 ~ 

Round #2 of P-CCS Device Distribution for those signed up.  If you missed the January 27 deadline, the make-up day will be on February 7.

To meet the deadline for our make-up day, families must complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak by this Friday, February 4.  Again, the insurance premium is prorated due to the second semester. Once in the ParentPortal, go to MY INFORMATION or BACK TO SCHOOL to complete all the Technology forms and pay insurance or deposit (please choose only one).  

Summary of Schedule:

• 1/27/22 ~ Deadline to complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak
• 1/31/22 ~ Devices available to students beginning 1/31/22*
• 2/7/22 ~ Make-up deadline for those who missed the 1/27 deadline to complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak

NWEA Testing Window opens.  During each testing window, students need to leave their devices at school to insure that they are present and charged on testing days.  If you have any questions about your child's testing schedule, please reach out to your child's teacher.

SCHOOL NEWS:

This Week’s Lunch Menu:

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DISTRICT NEWS:

MI Backpack Home Test Program:

The MI Backpack Home Test program provides one COVID-19 test kit (2 tests) free of charge to every staff member and student within the district.  If you would like to pick up a test kit(s) during a scheduled pickup time, please complete this Google Form to register. Families with multiple students may pick up one kit per student; please make sure to complete the form for each student.

The next scheduled pickup will be Wednesday, February 2, from 8:30 AM to 10 AM at Discovery Middle School (45083 Hanford Rd, Canton). Please park in the visitors lot and come to door 29 (by the cafeteria) to the right of the flagpole. Staff will meet you at the door.  You must fill out the Google Form linked above before you can receive a test kit.

An additional pickup will be held in the evening on Wednesday, February 9. Details will be shared next week via the official district website, our social media outlets, and the ’LPT in 3’ Podcast.

Updated COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines:

P-CCS is implementing the updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, and the Wayne County Health Department. There have been some clarifications to the guidelines that will be reflected in this infographic (updated on January 27) as well as the P-CCS COVID-19 Toolbox and P-CCS 2021-22 COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. Keep these resources handy for the most up to date information!

 LPT in 3 Podcast:

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families.  You can view the latest LPT in 3 podcast on the district’s official YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBLPrc4Mv26ZjcwupviqChIK0p7xEWp-

As always, I thank you for your attention to this message and remember, Learning and Leading, it’s the Eriksson Way!

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Learned, Principal

kevin.learned@pccsk12.com

(734) 981-6995

P-CCS COVID-19 Toolbox

I hope that you are surviving the cold temperatures and looking forward to a bit warmer weather early in the week before the potential of more snow.  I, like most of our kiddos, am looking forward to getting back outside for recess.

I appreciate the patience demonstrated by those picking up and dropping off students during arrival and dismissal last week.  This was a challenge with two bus routes being paused.  It will continue to be just as challenging next week, as Route 5 Bus 61 PURPLE BUS, and Route 29 Bus 93P BLUE BUS will be paused once again.   

Round 1: 1-10-22 through 1-21-22                                                                                                                    

• Route 64 Bus 75G RED BUS - High School, Pioneer, and Eriksson                                                                 

Round 2: 1-24-22 through 2-4-22             Continues This Week 

• Route 5 Bus 61 PURPLE BUS - High School, Liberty and Eriksson                                                                    

• Route 29 Bus 93P BLUE BUS – High School, West and Eriksson                                   

Round 3: 2-7-22 through 2-18-22 

• None  

Round 4: 2-21-22 through 3-4-22                                        

• Route 19 Bus 78 GREEN BUS – High School, Liberty and Eriksson                                   

 Round 5: 3-7-22 through 3-18-22 

• None  

In order to create safer access to our parking lot during dismissal this week, I have requested the help of the Canton Police Department.  They are always willing to help unless they are involved in another emergency situation.  Based on past experience, it is likely that they will close the left turn lane on north bound Haggerty Rd. as they did during food distribution two summers ago.  Regardless of traffic support by the Canton PD,  I encourage all families who are picking up their children at dismissal enter our parking lot turning right from south bound Haggerty Rd. this week.  Doing so will definitely increase the safety of all our motorists as we navigate the increase in traffic.  The good news is that this is the final week two routes are planned to be paused at the same time for the remainder of the year!

Kindergarten and 1st grade parents who are interested in using the back pick-up and drop-off loop during arrival and dismissal are encouraged to do so. 

Benefits:

• Minimizes the need for parents to wait for any of the limited number of parking spaces in the front to open in order to park and walk your child to their classroom door.

• Eliminates the need for parents to get out of their car during arrival and dismissal.

• Allows for all kindergarten and first grade students to wait for the start of school inside the school instead of outside in the cold.

Possible Challenges:

• Increases the number of cars in the back loop.

• Slight delays caused by parents new to the process getting the hang of the new routine.

Process for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students using the Back Loop during ARRIVAL:

Process for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students using the Back Loop during DISMISSAL:

Helpful Hint:

• Let your child’s teacher know if you plan to use the back loop.  Your communication will remind the teacher to help your child learn the new process, and make sure the teacher is listening for your child’s name when called.

Kindergarten and 1st grade parents wishing to continue to walk their children to and pick them up from their outside door may continue to follow the same procedure they have been.  I am asking for two ways that parents using the front parking lot can help this week: 

Monday, January 31 ~ 

Round #2 of P-CCS Device Distribution for those signed up.  If you missed the January 27 deadline, the make-up day will be on February 7.

To meet the deadline for our make-up day, families must complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak by this Friday, February 4.  Again, the insurance premium is prorated due to the second semester. Once in the ParentPortal, go to MY INFORMATION or BACK TO SCHOOL to complete all the Technology forms and pay insurance or deposit (please choose only one).  

Summary of Schedule:

• 1/27/22 ~ Deadline to complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak
• 1/31/22 ~ Devices available to students beginning 1/31/22*
• 2/7/22 ~ Make-up deadline for those who missed the 1/27 deadline to complete forms in the Mistar ParentPortal and pay the liability in RevTrak

NWEA Testing Window opens.  During each testing window, students need to leave their devices at school to insure that they are present and charged on testing days.  If you have any questions about your child's testing schedule, please reach out to your child's teacher.

This Week’s Lunch Menu:

The MI Backpack Home Test program provides one COVID-19 test kit (2 tests) free of charge to every staff member and student within the district.  If you would like to pick up a test kit(s) during a scheduled pickup time, please complete this Google Form to register. Families with multiple students may pick up one kit per student; please make sure to complete the form for each student.

The next scheduled pickup will be Wednesday, February 2, from 8:30 AM to 10 AM at Discovery Middle School (45083 Hanford Rd, Canton). Please park in the visitors lot and come to door 29 (by the cafeteria) to the right of the flagpole. Staff will meet you at the door.  You must fill out the Google Form linked above before you can receive a test kit.

An additional pickup will be held in the evening on Wednesday, February 9. Details will be shared next week via the official district website, our social media outlets, and the ’LPT in 3’ Podcast.

P-CCS is implementing the updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, and the Wayne County Health Department. There have been some clarifications to the guidelines that will be reflected in this infographic (updated on January 27) as well as the P-CCS COVID-19 Toolbox and P-CCS 2021-22 COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. Keep these resources handy for the most up to date information!

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families.  You can view the latest LPT in 3 podcast on the district’s official YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBLPrc4Mv26ZjcwupviqChIK0p7xEWp-

As always, I thank you for your attention to this message and remember, Learning and Leading, it’s the Eriksson Way!

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Learned, Principal

kevin.learned@pccsk12.com

(734) 981-6995

P-CCS COVID-19 Toolbox

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