Notices
2020-2021 School Year Parent Letters
April 20, 2021
Dear East Shore Leadership Academy Families and Staff,
As you are aware, the health and safety of our students, families, and staff continue to be our number one priority. After an updated review today with the St. Clair County Health Department of the most current data and the increase of cases and people having to quarantine in our county and schools, we have decided to extend the in-person pause an additional week. Therefore, all ESLA students will continue virtual learning from Monday, April 26, 2021 through and including Friday, April 30, 2021. Students will return to school in-person on Monday, May 3, 2021.
During the ESLA student in-person learning pause, we will continue to provide food services to our families. Meals for the week of April 26-30, 2021 will be available for pickup Monday April 26, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The meal pick-up and food order location will be on the north side of the building (off Chestnut) by the solid blue door on the steps. MEAL ORDER FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED Friday, April 23, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The meal pick-up and food order location will be on the north side of the building (off Chestnut) by the solid blue door on the steps. MEAL ORDER FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED Friday, April 23, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
If you have any technology concerns, please call QCS at 888-956-6066. Their staff will be servicing email password resets, and computer and/or iPad issues.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this important announcement concerning the health and safety of our students and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact us with further questions. We will keep our website and Facebook page up to date with all return to school information.
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
April 7, 2021
Dear East Shore Leadership Academy Families and Staff,
As you are aware, the health and safety of our students, families, and staff continue to be of utmost importance to us. Therefore, after review of the most current data and the significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases and people having to quarantine in our county, as well as state-wide, it is the St. Clair County Health Department’s strong recommendation that we extend our pause of in-person learning for our students.
For all ESLA students, virtual learning will continue from Monday, April 12, 2021 through and including Friday, April 23, 2021. This is in direct response to the alarming increase in cases and community transmission throughout the county.
During the ESLA student in-person learning pause, we will continue to provide food services to our families. Meals for the week of April 12-16, 2021 will be available for pickup Monday April 12, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The meal pick-up and food order location will be on the north side of the building (off Chestnut) by the solid blue door on the steps. MEAL ORDER FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY Friday, April 9, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Food order forms for the week of April 19, 2021 – April 23, 2021 will be available on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pick-up for meals will be April 19, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30a.m.
If you have any technology concerns, please call QCS at 888-956-6066. Their staff will be servicing email password resets, and computer and/or iPad issues.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this important announcement concerning the health and safety of our students and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact us with further questions. We will keep our website and Facebook page up-to-date with all return to school information.
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
November 16, 2020 Dear Parents,
We are trying to make this virtual transition as seamless as possible. All staff and students have worked very hard this school year to prepare for any challenges that might arise. By now, all students should have logged into their Gmail accounts and joined their teacher’s Google Classroom using the link provided in the student’s East Shore email. Teachers will post their weekly lesson plans to Google Classroom every Monday for the week. This will help students and parents stay on track and know what assignments will be due for that week. All work for the week will be due the following Monday. All students should plan on four hours of schooling per day. Parents, please sit with your student(s) and look through their East Shore email for any communication from our staff.
The virtual school day will be structured as following:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- All teaching staff will be live on Google Classroom/Google Meet. There will be direct instruction and conversation with the classroom teacher and students. This is a very important time for students to receive instruction and ask questions directly. All lessons will be recorded and posted in Google Classrooms for future reference.
12:00 p.m. (as needed) – This will be time for students to complete any assignments that were not completed during the morning session.
If you have any technology concerns please call QCS 888-956-6066 as they will be servicing email password resets, and computer and/or iPad issues.
Important School Dates
We will have Thanksgiving break from November 25t h -November 30t h Virtual class resumes December 1s t
Christmas Vacation starts December 21s t – January 1s t
Virtual class resumes January 4t h
In Person Instruction begins January 18t h for in-person and hybrid students. Students that were signed up for virtual prior to the shut down will remain virtual unless parents requested to change. All virtual students that are coming back in person on January 18t h have been contacted by the office and arrangements have been made. If you have not contacted the office your student will remain virtual for Trimester 2. The last trimester will start March 8th. Parents must notify the office by February 19t h if they would like virtual students to attend face to face instruction.
During the ESLA in person learning shut down, we will still be provi
ding food services to our families. Meals will be available to be picked up every Tuesday during our shut down time. Meals must be ordered one week in advance. Pick up and ordering for the following week will take place on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 at the blue side door (located off Chestnut). All order forms for receiving meals starting Tuesday, December 1st must be submitted by Friday, November 20, 2020. Forms will be available at meal pick-up for the following week.
The school phones will be answered during normal school office hours from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on school days. The office will be closed;
November 25, 2020 – November 30, 2020
December 21, 2020 – January. 3, 2021
For all updates please check East Shore Leadership Academy’s FB page and our website at https://eastshoreleaders.com.
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
November 12, 2020
Dear East Shore Leadership Families,
“As you are aware,” we have been working diligently through the COVID-19 pandemic. We have done everything in our power to maintain a safe and healthy school atmosphere.
Based on the St Clair County Health Department’s “County COVID-19 School and College Matrix” our current county risk level is determined to be at the “highest.” For the health and safety of our families, students and staff, we have decided to go 100% virtual as of Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and plan to return in-session Monday, January 18, 2021. If your student is currently an in-person or hybrid student we will see them back in-person starting Monday, January 18, 2021.
The school phones will be answered during normal school office hours from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on school days. The office will be closed;
November 25, 2020 – November 30, 2020 December 21, 2020 – January 3, 2021
In-person instruction will begin on January 18, 2021 for 100% in-person and hybrid students.
We have worked diligently with our students in setting up Google Classroom, so they are familiar with the various online tools to help support their education needs. We have structured our in-person classrooms so that students would understand all the expectations and transition smoothly to a 100% virtual environment.
If you have any technology concerns please call QCS at 888-956-6066 as they will be servicing email password resets, and computer and/or iPad issues.
Meals will be available for pick up every Tuesday during our shutdown time. Meals must be ordered one week in advance. Pick up and ordering for the following week will take place on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the northside blue side door (located off of Chestnut St.). All order forms for receiving meals starting Tuesday, December 1, 2020 must be submitted by Friday, November 20, 2020.
For all updates please check East Shore Leadership Academy’s FB page and our website at https://eastshoreleaders.com.
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
August 19, 2020
Dear Families,
I hope you have enjoyed the great summer weather we have had this year. As summer is ending, we wanted to touch base concerning the current phase 4 level the Governor has issued for the school district. With the current phase 4 level, East Shore Leadership Academy must take many strict precautions in order to comply with Governor Whitmer’s orders.
Technology pick up days for Virtual/Hybrid/In Person Student(s) are September 1st and September 2nd between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. When you arrive, please buzz the front door and state the student(s) name and grade. We are asking that you have three completed forms that are within this packet to expedite the process. The three forms are the Parent Sign off agreement (yellow paper), Tech agreement (light green), Virtual Online Learning (pink). All parents/guardians must have all three forms filled out for each student before any technology is released.
Please carefully read the following information: During Phase 4-
- All staff and students will have their temperatures screened prior to entering the building. Anyone with a fever will NOT be allowed to enter the school building.
- Please drop off students between 7:40 a.m. to 8 a.m. Our doors open at 7:40 a.m. and the screening process will start at that time. We are requesting students stay 6 feet apart of each other even while outside. All students must wear a mask prior to entering the building. Only K-4 students will be allowed to remove masks once inside their classroom.
- At this time, Parents and other family members will NOT be allowed to enter the school building. For our younger students who may need help getting to their classrooms, an ESLA staff member will escort them to their designated room. (This has never been my policy, but under phase 4 we must comply with this rule).
- Early Pickups – If you need to pick up prior to 3:30 p.m. please buzz the front door and state the name(s) of the student(s) you are picking up. We will gather the student(s) and bring them outside to you. We will be checking ID’s so please have them in your hand.
- Dismissal will be staggered during phase 4. We will dismiss the K-2 students at 3:20 p.m. outside. Grades 3-8 will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. If you have students during
both dismissals, please do not wait by the school for the second dismissal. Please stand
behind the orange cones for everyone’s safety.
- For Virtual student(s) or Hybrid student(s) we will offer frozen breakfast and lunch pickups on Tuesdays and Thursday between 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. All meals must be preordered by using the order form and turned in each Thursday by 10:30 a.m. Meals will only be given to those who preorder, and only be distributed during these time frames. Preorder lunch forms will be given on technology pick up day on Sept 1st & Sept 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- All in person students should bring a water bottle each day, as under phase 4, drinking fountains are not able to be used.
The first day of school is September 8th. We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
Teacher and School Support Staff COVID-19 Grant Program
We have notified by the Michigan Department of Treasury that there is a grant opportunity for teachers and support staff in public school academies.
The Teacher COVID-19 Grant program was created by Public Act 166 of 2020 to recognize the additional time classroom teachers in a district or nonprofit nonpublic school spent outside of normal working hours and additional costs classroom teachers have incurred or experienced to provide a continuity of learning during the period of school closure in 2019-2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was funded under Article 5, Section 949p for grants to eligible K-12 classroom teachers.
This grant is specific to school teachers that performed duties during the school building closures last spring. Below is the information from the Department of Treasury Q&A regarding information that will help you determine your eligibility for the grant that is available. Please take your time reading through the information to determine if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please email Deanna Hall at dkeller@eastshoreleaders.com by November 9, 2020. Once your eligibility is determined, we will send you Form 5734 that must be completed.
Grant funding checks are anticipated to be sent directly from the Michigan Department of Treasury to teachers and support staff in February 2021. For more information about the grant program and eligibility requirements, including frequently asked questions and other resources, go to Michigan.gov/TSSC19Grants.
The School Support COVID-19 Grant program was created by Public Act 166 of 2020 for grants to eligible K-12 school support staff to recognize the additional time spent outside of normal working hours, hazardous conditions, and additional costs school support staff have incurred or experienced to provide services to students during the period of school closure in 2019-2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note if you work for a nonprofit nonpublic school you are not eligible for this grant. The program was funded under Article 5, Section 949q for grants to eligible K-12 school support staff.
This grant is specific to school support staff that performed duties during the school building closures last spring. Below is the information from the Department of Treasury Q&A regarding information that will help you determine your eligibility for the grant that is available. Please take your time reading through the information to determine if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please email Deanna Hall at dkeller@eastshoreleaders.com by November 9, 2020. Once your eligibility is determined, we will send you the Form that must be completed.
Grant funding checks are anticipated to be sent directly from the Michigan Department of Treasury to teachers and support staff in February 2021. For more information about the grant program and eligibility requirements, including frequently asked questions and other resources, go to Michigan.gov/TSSC19Grants.
East Shore Leadership Academy Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan
- Approval Letter of Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan
- Approved Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan
East Shore Leadership Academy Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
- Extended COVID-19 End-of-the-Year 2021-22 Goal Report
- American Response Plan (ARP)/ESSER III Plan – 1
- American Response Plan (ARP)/ESSER III Plan – 2
- 2022-23 School Wide Goal: 50% of East Shore Leadership Academy students will meet their NWEA/MAP growth goals in Reading and Math by the end of the 2022-23 school year.
- 2021 – 22 School Wide Goal: The Median Growth Percentile on NWEA/MAP in Reading and Math will be about average or higher.
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Mid-Year Goal Report – February 9, 2022
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan End-of-the-Year Goal Report – June 21, 2021
- Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Mid-Year Goal Report – February 1, 2021
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July 1, 2020
Dear Families,
Thank you for being part of our East Shore Family. We know this has been a trying time for all of us and we appreciate your patience and understanding. On June 30th Governor Whitmer released her MI Safe Schools 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap. We are working on the necessary requirements throughout the different phases of the Roadmap. The “Good News” is that she is planning on face to face instruction for the start of school on September 8 .
Many of our families have asked the question, “Will our students be required to wear masks in school?” We must follow Governor Whitmer requirements. We are hopeful that students will not have to wear masks in the classroom. If students want to wear masks, we will gladly accommodate those students even if masks are optional at that time. As a school we must follow the Governor’s orders and we will not know what Return to School Roadmap Phase we are in until late August. The Roadmap can be access by going to https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer and type in the search bar Return to School Roadmap.
This school year we will be issuing every student either an iPad or Chromebook to keep at home while they are enrolled at ESLA. Having additional educational technology will help provide skill building activities for our students. Each piece of technology will have a padded backpack for storing and carrying.
We will be sending out additional information, school supply list, and school forms in our August mailing. For up to date information please continue to check our ESLA Facebook page and website. If you have any phone number or address changes, please call the office at 810-294-8040.
Sincerely,
Deanna Hall Principal
June 5, 2020
Dear East Shore Leadership Academy Parents/Guardians,
First and foremost, we would like to thank you for staying engaged with us during the school closure due to COVID-19. It has been a challenge for us all, but we are confident that as a school family we will get through this together.
The school year will start on September 8, 2020. East Shore Leadership Academy summer hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. July 13-16, July 20-23, and July 27-30, 2020.
In preparation for next year, as it may look different, there are several things for all of us to focus our attention on:
• We are looking at several different models on what school MAY look like next year which may include;
o Resume school as normal
o Blended in-person and virtual learning (school and at home)
o Offer families that do not feel comfortable with their child at school in person an
opportunity to continue with 100% virtual learning
- When ESLA opens we will increase cleaning and safety precautions to ensure your childis in a clean and safe learning environment.
- Next school year ESLA will provide each student a school-issued computer to use athome while actively enrolled at ESLA.
- All new and returning families will be issued a $50 gift card as long as the student isenrolled at least through October 7, 2020.
- We will be available to you this summer if you have any questions or need anyassistance with anything during that time.
o June 29, 2020 – July 1, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. A. family member can come to the school to pick up any of their child’s items leftover during the closure and turn in their completed assignments. Please only send one adult family member per household during this week as we want to comply with social distancing and wearing a mask until the order has been lifted.
- Look for summer mailings from ESLA with updates from the school and/or teachers.
- All student completed assignments (paper) will be due over the summer between 9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the weeks of June 29-July 1, July 13-16, July 20-23, and July 27-30, 2020.
- Please CONFIRM with your child’s teacher that you are planning on returning to ESLA in the fall.
- If you are NOT planning on attending ESLA in the fall, please contact your child’s teacher or the main office immediately at 810-294-8040. This is crucial for us to know as we are already planning and preparing for the new year.
- Refer to ESLA’s FB page and website on a regular basis for updates and additional resources:o https://www.facebook.com/EastShoreLeaders/o https://eastshoreleaders.com
- Ensure you COMPLETE THE SURVEY via the link at the bottom of page 2 in regard totechnology needs.Nobody has all of the answers and every day we are learning something new therefore we will communicate new updates as they unfold. But do know, we miss every single student and are looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall.As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out by contacting the main office at 810-294-8040 or contact Ms. Hall at dkeller@eastshoreleaders.com.Sincerely,
Deanna Hall – Principal Nancy Gardner – SuperintendentScan this with your phone to take our survey
Or, simply visit this link to take our survey: https://bit.ly/3eDEPOR
April 7, 2020
Dear East Shore Leadership Academy Families,
I hope this note finds you and yours in good health. I want to start off by saying, “Thank you to all our families and our staff.” We were all thrown into an incredibly difficult situation and are making the best of the school year while keeping everyone safe and healthy at home.
As you know, the teachers are running a live Google Classroom from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on school days. If you haven’t yet, please sign in. Starting the week of April 13th all students at ESLA will be receiving work packets from their teachers in the mail. These packets will come directly to your home. The work in the packet will take the students to the end of the school year which is June 17th. Please complete the entire packet of work, along with signing into the Google Classroom for additional instruction. We will be collecting all completed packets in late
June. We will communicate the dates though your child’s teacher/s and the ESLA website and Facebook page. I am waiting on the exact date due to the ever-changing nature of this pandemic.
We really miss our students and cannot wait to see those smiling faces!!!
With Much Appreciation,
Deanna Hall
East Shore Leadership Academy Principal
March 23, 2020
Dear East Shore Leadership Academy Students and Families,
In response to the Governor Whitmer’s executive order today, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” ESLA shares the following;
School Closure:
The new order takes effect on March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and continues through April 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Student’s at this time will be expected to return April 14, 2020.
Facility:
Until further notice, ESLA will be closed to staff, students, and all members of the community.
Food Distribution:
The governor is also working to ensure that children who rely on the food provided by schools will have the resources they need. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has developed an online map for families to find meals. Families can access the map
at: https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition. Families are also encouraged to visit the ESLA FB page for additional resources and updates.
Student Academics:
Students/families were sent a login to Google Classroom so students can stay engaged in the learning process.
- All teachers created a Google Classroom so ALL students can have live interaction from 10:00 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Each teacher has/will be contacting parents/guardians via email, classroom dojo or remind to supply students with login and passwords to google classroom/Lexia, MobyMax. In order for parents and students to access Google Classroom please visit the quick guide on how to use the features; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgqtCi7hdo
State and National Assessments:
At this time, we are still waiting for the results of a waiver that would excuse students from taking the State test.
Additional Information:
Under Executive Order 2020-21, all public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring among persons outside a single household are temporarily prohibited. People may leave the house to perform for limited, necessary purposes, and may engage in outdoor activities like walking, hiking, running, cycling, or any other recreational activity, consistent with remaining at least six feet from people from outside a person’s household and with other restrictions imposed by prior executive orders.
Michigan is currently in the top five states in the nation in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Several governors across the country have taken similar steps to protect their communities from the spread of COVID-19, including governors Mike DeWine (R-OH), Andrew Cuomo (D-NY), J.B. Pritzker (D-IL), Tom Wolf (D-PA), Gavin Newsom (D-CA), John Bel Edwards (D-LA), Phil Murphy (D-NJ), and Ned Lamont (D-CT).
Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is:
- If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call the nearest hospital.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.
Stay at least 6 feet away from others when in a public setting.
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
For those who have questions about the state’s actions to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, please call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-535-6136 between 8AM – 5PM daily.
Helpful Resources:
- Follow ESLA FB page
https://www.facebook.com/EastShoreLeaders/ - Talk to Your Children About COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html - St. Clair County Library
http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us - Michigan Library: Kids
https://mel.org/kids - Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ - Leader in Me Family Resources
https://www.leaderinme.org/response-center/ - Leader in Me Weekly
https://limweekly.org - Leader in Me landing page
https://www.leaderinme.org/family-resources
Please, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, contact the school at 810-294-8040 and leave a message, or private message via FB.
During these uncertain and frustrating times, it is imperative that we all work together in order to lessen the impact. Stay positive, informed, calm, and know we can and will get through this. We all want the same thing; our children back in school. PERIOD!
Sincerely,
Nancy J. Gardner Deanna Hall Superintendent Principal
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IMPORTANT – 2020-2021 Return to School Plan & Parent Letter
Return to School Plan - CLICK ME
MI PHASE 1-3 VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION (All Students)
INSTRUCTION
⦁ School provided technology for all students in grades K-8
⦁ All work will be delivered by certified ESLA teachers and differentiated according to individual student needs
⦁ Staff and students will access course materials through Google Classroom
⦁ Focus on social-emotional health supports
DURING PHASES 4-6 THERE ARE THREE MODELS AVAILABLE:
⦁ IN-SCHOOL MODEL
⦁ HYBRID MODEL
⦁ ONLINE MODEL 100%
MI PHASE 4 SCHOOL BUILDING OPEN (Face to Face with Maximum Safety Standards)
INSTRUCTION
⦁ School provided technology for all students in grades K-8
⦁ Students will meet in person for instruction at school using guidance set forth by Michigan Dept. of Education and the CDC
⦁ Staff and students will access course materials through Google Classroom
⦁ Focus on social-emotional health supports
PRECAUTIONS
⦁ Implement maximum health practices, including spacing and moving adjustments in order to keep students, families, staff safe
⦁ Face coverings required for all staff
⦁ Face coverings required for K-4 students when out of their classroom
⦁ Face coverings required all day for students in grades 5-8 (except during mealtimes)
⦁ No visitors allowed in the building
MI PHASE 5 SCHOOL BUILDING OPEN (Prepared and Cautious)
INSTRUCTION
⦁ School provided technology for all students in grades K-8
⦁ Students will meet in person for instruction at school using guidance set forth by Michigan Dept. of Education and the CDC
⦁ Staff and students will access course materials on through Google Classroom
⦁ Focus on social-emotional health supports
Mi PHASE 6 SCHOOL BUILDING OPEN
⦁ MI Safe School Plan no longer requires masks and/or social distancing
The ESLA staff will continue to work closely with the Governor’s Office, the Michigan Department of Education, St. Clair County health officials, local government, community leaders, families, teachers and staff. The “Plan” will continue to be flexible and scaled accordingly depending on our county and regional conditions.
August 2020 Letter to Families - CLICK ME
August 4, 2020
Dear Families,
I hope this letter finds everyone well and enjoying the summer! We are making plans for our upcoming school year that is set to start on September 8th.
Governor Whitmer has given the schools a Return to School Roadmap that must be followed. She will decide what phase the schools are in (Phase 1-6). Once that decision has been made, the school will follow what her guidelines are for that phase. I have included a breakdown of the phases on the next page as simply as I could, based on the state mandates. This year we are issuing each student an IPad or Chromebook to keep at home. As long as your student is enrolled at ESLA they will be able to keep the Ipad or Chromebook at home until the student is no longer enrolled at ESLA. If the student(s) leaves ESLA all technology must be returned to the school immediately.
In order to get ready for this year ahead we have three options for our ESLA families to select from:
Offering #1 – In School Model
5 days a week face to face instruction (during Phases 4-6)
Offering #2 – Hybrid Model
Students would attend ESLA, ONLY on Mondays (or the first day of the new week based on the school calendar). The other 4 days would be at home completing assignments (during Phases 4-6). Weekly assignments must be completed before the next class session.
Offering #3 – Online Model
100% online learning
Please read this letter carefully so you can choose the best option for your family. I am asking all families to call the school (810-294-8040) and let us know if you are opting in for our In- School Model, Hybrid Model, or 100% Online Model. Please do so as soon as possible so we can prepare our students, staff, and building.
As long as we are in Phases 4-6, we are able to offer in-person instruction with varying guidelines. We will have to minimize the number of students allowed in the classroom for in- person instruction based on the social distancing mandates. The following page will break down additional instructions for face to face guidelines.
In School Model – Students would attend ESLA 5 days a week for in-person instruction. There will be varying guidelines and rules that each student would follow during the school day. Please see the attached page for guidelines. In addition, students would receive an IPad or Chromebook to use at home while enrolled at ESLA.
Hybrid Model – Students would report to ESLA, ONLY on Mondays, (or the first school day of the week depending on the school calendar). Tuesday through Friday would be spent at home completing the week of assignments on their ESLA issued technology. All assignments would be due on the following Monday. Students should expect to spend approximately four hours a day on their assignments. This would allow students to receive some direct teacher instruction and prepare for their workdays at home. In addition, students would receive an IPad or Chromebook to use at home while enrolled at ESLA.
100% Online Model – Each student would be given an IPad or Chromebook to use at home for all of their schoolwork. Assignments would be given through MobyMax, Math Expressions, Mystery Science, and additional websites. Students would need to participate in all assignments as they would receive grades for their work. To help with the online process teachers would record themselves, give academic links, and provide video clips that would be useful to the teaching concepts through Google Classroom. Teachers would be in contact with the individual student(s) at least once a week. All online classes would be taught by our certified teaching staff. Students should expect to spend approximately four hours a day on their assignments. Students will not be allowed to change from online to face to face or the Hybrid model instruction until the end of the trimester. The trimester dates are Nov 24th and March 5th.
Please contact the office 810-294-8040 no later than August 24, 2020 to select your Option. Please tell us the students name, grade, and option -In School Model, Hybrid Model, 100% Online Model.
All families will receive additional August mailings that include, emergency card, and other information as we get closer to the start of school. Please check our website at www.eastshoreleaders.com and Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Thank you,
Deanna Hall
Principal
Contact
1403 7th Street
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Office: (810) 294-8040
Fax: (810) 990-8943
info@eastshoreleaders.com
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