
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 :)

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 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 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

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!

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!

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