Good evening Pat Ham! Reminder that tomorrow is picture day, 1/14/2021! Didn't receive a paper order form? No problem! You can order online using the website and code below. geskusphoto.com/fallorders Code: 1175SLZTRQPPLW

Hello Pat Ham! Don't forget, we return to face to face learning on Monday, January 11th ! We are excited to see everyone in the building. Don't forget to bring your Chromebook and have it charged and ready to go for learning. Have a great weekend and see you soon.

Hello Pat Ham! I hope everyone had a great holiday! This is just a reminder that we return to school on Monday 1/4/2021 and will be in distance learning until 1/08/2021. Can't wait to see everyone online! Have a great weekend.

Good morning Pat Ham! Tomorrow is our last day face-to-face before winter break. Break is 12/21/20 - 1/3/2021. Student will return to school on 1/4/2021 via distance learning. We will be distance learning 1/4/2021 - 1/8/2021. We will return face-to-face on 1/11/2021. If you have an questions please contact the main office.

Hi Pat Ham! We will be showing our holiday spirt Wednesday through Friday this week with dress up days! Wednesday will be red, white and green day or any holiday colors you would like to represent! Thursday is crazy hair day and you can add holiday flair to it if you would like. Finally Friday will be PJ day! Please make sure they are school school appropriate and no stuffed animals or pillows please :)

Hello Pat Ham! Just a reminder that tomorrow, 12/9/2020, we will return to in person learning. Don't forget to bring your Chromebook back to school with you! See you tomorrow. Ms. Robinson

Good morning Pat Ham! As we begin distance learning I just wanted to remind everyone to login at 9 am. If you have any issues Mrs. Brooks and Ms. Robinson will be in the office to assist you. Also, don't to forget to tune into your specials classes after lunch!

Parents, as we prepare for virtual learning next week, teachers will be sending home at least one QR code that will serve as a login badge for kindergarten-5th grade students to get into Chromebooks. This will help in the login process for the devices. Teachers will be practicing this with students to ensure they are ready. If you have questions, please contact your building office. The following link will give you video instructions: https://www.loom.com/share/ac1244e1259c48189eb6e5a45cebde52?sharedAppSource=personal_library

Parents, as we prepare for virtual learning next week, teachers will be sending home at least one QR code that will serve as a login badge for kindergarten-5th grade students to get into Chromebooks. This will help in the login process for the devices. Teachers will be practicing this with students to ensure they are ready. If you have questions, please contact your building office. The following link will give you video instructions: https://www.loom.com/share/ac1244e1259c48189eb6e5a45cebde52

Hello Pat Ham, Below are the stops for the Meet Up and Eat up Breakfast and lunch services. The program will begin on Monday 11/23/2020 and continue while we are in distance learning. Thank you, Ms. Nicole

Hello Pat Ham! Below is information about the the Toys for Tots drive. The school will NOT be handing our forms you must attend one of the meetings below. Saturday November 14- Cass District Library 9:00am to 1:00 pm Edwardsburg Library 9:00am to 1:00 pm Marcellus Library 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Masks MUST be worn and please practice social distancing Must bring the following documents to library on day of sign up: 1. Michigan identification (must show Cass County residence) 2. Birth certificate or proof of guardianship for each child (social security cards WILL NOT be accepted).

Hello Pat Ham, Reminder, tomorrow 11/11/20 and Thursday 11/12/20 are half days due to parent teacher conferences. Drop of time is the same and dismissal for pick-ups will begin at 12 pm. Also, we will not be serving lunch during the half days this year. Have a great day!

Good morning Pat Ham! Parent teacher conferences are November 10th -12th and will be done virtually or through the telephone. Please be on the lookout for an invite in your email form your child's teacher. Thank you! Ms. Robinson

Hello again Pat Ham, Beginning today, students will be bringing their Chromebooks home for the weekend. The district has purchased an additional charger for each student so that they may leave it at home. Please have your student bring their Chromebooks back to school on Monday. If you did not arrange for a Chromebook when school began because you have one at home, students will not be bringing one home. If you have any question don't hesitate to call. Thank you, Ms. Robinson

Thank your for a great first day! If you pick up your child in a car at the end of the day could you please write your child's name on a large piece of paper and hold it up to the window. We want to improve our process for pick up and keep your children safe. Have a great night.

Good morning, The Schoology website is experiencing issues. This a district wide issue that the tech department is working. I will post an update once it is up and running again. Ms. Robinson

Hi Pat Ham, Below is a letter addressing proper video etiquette and a few tips for ensure your student gets the best experience while participating in Distance Learning!

Hello Pat Ham! Below are instructions for you and your student(s) on the first day of school. Please look carefully as there are directions for logging on through the school provided Chromebook and a personal computer. You can practice logging immediately, however the page will be blank until Tuesday, September 8th. On Tuesday the courses and announcement will post. School is scheduled to begin at 9 am for all Pat Ham distance learning students. Have a great weekend and we will see you all Tuesday at 9 am!

Good afternoon Pat Ham! Below is the informational flier for Chromebook pick-up. Please look it over carefully for directions on when to pick your child(s) chromebook. Registration MUST be complete for each individual child to receive your device.

Dowagiac Community: Due to a recent resignation on the Board of Education, the Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education. Applicants must submit a letter of interest to the attention of the Board President (mailed or delivered to Administration Office.) Letters must be received by 4 pm., on Wednesday, August 12th. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in serving on the Board of Education, please submit your letter of interest to the Board by August 12th. Thank you!

We are now enrolling for the 2020-2021 School year! See the flyer below for more info!

Hello 5th grade students, Below is a link to the Dowagiac band website and a welcome video from Mr. Shane Oakley for all upcoming sixth graders who are interesting in becoming a member of the band next year. If you have any questions please contact the office. Website: https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=2073 Welcome Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-F_zGpHOaaWVmuxvgQzcZOwlLH4ZBvG4/view

GSRP registration is open. Follow the link to apply online. https://tinyurl.com/ydgz2h8m