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
I just wanted to share this important information about hand washing provided by our District Resource Nurse.
I strongly believe in the importance of teaching kids about germs because proper hand hygiene:
Is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections
Can prevent us from contracting serious (and sometimes life-threatening) illnesses like the flu, hepatitis A, meningitis, strep throat, bronchitis, and COVID-19
Helps ward off foodborne illness outbreaks
Keeps us safe from contracting sickness-inducing germs from the saliva of household pets
Is extremely important for those with impaired immune systems
While you may not have a friend or family member with a weakened immune system, there may be someone at your child’s school, in your office, or at your local grocery store who does. When we work together to stop the spread of germs, we can help keep serious illnesses and infections to a minimum.
It's important for kids to know that you should wash your hands not just after you use the bathroom but also before you eat, after you play outside, after you cough or sneeze, after you play with pets, and when you get home.
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Dionisia Munoz RN
Van Buren Public Schools
District Resource Nurse
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.
The district has provided a hotline for support for anyone who may need it. Stay safe.
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!
Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know that if you qualify for free or reduced lunch the district will be providing lunch in certain drop off areas. The drop off schedule is being finalized and will be sent out soon. The deliveries will begin on Friday, March 19th starting around 10 a.m.
Savage Free Family Skate Night is Cancelled for Tonight, (Rollers Skate Park, Sumpter Rd.)
Reminder: Savage Game Night is tonight 6:00 - 7:00. There will be a raffle for Bowling Passes and a Sky Zone Gift Card Package. Pizza will be available for purchase. Hope to see everyone here!
Savage Parents - Please remember to pack a set of clean clothes for your children to change into in case of an accident. We have had several students in the office because of wet clothing after playing outside in the snow. Students need to bring winter outerwear including boots, snowpants, hats and gloves. Thank you!
Ms. Bradley is working on coding challenges with the students using Dot & Dash robots in our STEM Learning Lab.
Good Evening Everyone,
This is just a reminder that tomorrow is our Blood Drive from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The Blood Drive will be held in our gymnasium so we hope to see you there. Below is the link to sign up or just stop by and save a life. https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/126088
SES Free Dental and Vision Clinic at Edgemont Elementary - see attached flyer
Savage Save The Date - Kindergarten Round-Up March 11th, 2020
The BHS Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the BHS Commons. We are excited about the variety of crafts and goods that will be available! This great "shop local" opportunity is a fundraiser for the Class of 2020!
Our pajama day raised $200 for the American Heart Association. Thank you to everyone who were able to donate. Have a wonderful weekend. Go Tigers!
Van Buren Public Schools will be closed for school today (11/12) due to poor road conditions.
Savage Elementary School is once again collecting items for Guiding Harbor for the holidays. If you can help us out, please see the attached list. All items may be dropped off at Savage.
Come and visit our Scholastic Book Fair during Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a half day of school with noon as our dismissal time. Please be sure to get out and vote on November 5th.
Congratulations to Alex Richards, Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year
