This is a message from Jeff Moore, Director of Instruction at Van Buren Public Schools. Today, I am sharing with you information about a new full-time schooling online option for Van Buren Public Schools students.
Regardless of what school will look like next year, our district will be providing an option for students to participate in a full-time, online virtual school next year. The new Belleville Online School (B.O.S.) will be available for all students from kindergarten through the 12th grade. Families who choose to register their students in the program will have a virtual platform that will provide a teacher of record as well as a mentor. Additionally, students will be provided their own Chromebook for the duration of the time they are in the program.
For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/vbpsonlineschool. This information, including how to enroll, can also be found at the top of our district webpage at vanburenschools.net under “Online School Info”. Or please feel free to contact Dan Wright at dwright@vanburenschools.net or myself at jmoore@vanburenschools.net
In the mood to have some fun, dance, and sing? Then check out some videos of the Laurie Berkner Band. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9o9F8HYJV85XjciUS86_Q
Try some science at home this weekend.
Enjoy a story with your family. https://youtu.be/oLTux4hE5Dw
You'll love this source for read aloud books! https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/
Check out Wayne RESA Remote Learning Toolkit with resources including virtual field trips for preschool parents and multilingual families. https://sites.google.com/resa.net/virtual-learning/parent-portal
Here is the link to GSRP YouTube Channel with videos to help preschool families learn at home. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapmA9C2o_08vj84vZIU5Zg
Today is the day! Pick up your packet at Haggerty. Bins with the teacher's name are located at the south end of the building near door 29. Look for your child's bag inside the bin! If you need help call 734-699-2180.
Looking for ways to build caring connections? Try some activities on this calendar.
Looking for a way to talk about Coronavirus with your little one? Here is a social story to start the conversation. https://www.facebook.com/WayneRESAGSRP/videos/2834768653285591/
Too chilly to go outside? Try an indoor Alphabet Scavenger Hunt. https://www.raisingdragons.com/alphabet-scavenger-hunt/?fbclid=IwAR3zQlEOmIrMU7bW9GfpRY_2P_v-8ompZqJUPI7JOuP_LFHhD7_-5NYIvgs
Relax & have fun learning at home. Try some of these ideas. https://www.greatstartwayne.org/findfun
VBPS is working to temporarily provide a Chromebook to families of K-6 students who currently do not have a computer or tablet to support digital distance learning during the school building closures.
For more information and to request a Chromebook go to the VBPS website.
Here is another spring scavenger hunt to try next time you are enjoying time outside!
We miss our Haggerty Families! https://www.facebook.com/212157222596985/posts/823633581449343/
April is Occupational Therapy Month! Here is a calendar with activities for each day. Check out the site to learn more about why these developmental skills are so important.
Want to play outside? Try a spring scavenger hunt with your preschooler!
Breakfast/lunch pick-up information: Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at BHS. Children do not need to be present. Includes all children 0-18 living in out district and those 18-26 with special needs. Map is attached!
Looking to try some active learning with your child at home? Highscope shares developmentallly appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. https://highscope.org/active-learning-at-home/
Looking for interesting learning activities? Try these daily PreK lessons from Scholastic: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html