Online Support Group for Parents to Address Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health: Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 7 PM.
Parents working to support and manage the stress and anxiety of COVID for themselves and their students and families will have a new resource available when Paw Paw Public Schools begins a series of support-group meetings tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, aimed at addressing and easing the mental and emotional challenges facing our school community.
Each support group session will provide a short, informative presentation on issues related to mental health and well-being and then an opportunity for discussion and the sharing of ideas and resources. The sessions are not intended to be therapy, but rather opportunities for parents to learn more about mental health and the challenges of parenting during COVID, and to learn about resources available for anyone who may need additional support at this time.
Sessions will be led by Paw Paw Public Schools Mental Health Clinician Stacey Coon-Ballard and Curriculum Director Corey Harbaugh, as well as other individuals from Paw Paw Public Schools who can join the conversation and add perspective, ideas, and resources.
The online support group meetings will meet twice each month, every other Thursday, at 7 PM via Google Meet, starting this evening, Thursday, November 5.
Any parent who wants to have access to the support group link should sign up on the PPPS digital app, at the District website, ppps.org, or at the link on the school Facebook pages.
To register and be sent a Zoom link, please use this web address:
https://forms.gle/YThVLgdUahEn1KXr6
If you haven't completed the PPPS District facilities survey, please do so before Monday using the following link.
https://forms.gle/Baq9MC3Lax9PvWqz5
Thank you!
Our Halloween traditions will look a little bit different this year.
Please remember that all Paw Paw Students receive free breakfast and lunch through the end of the calendar year!
We have provided an addendum for our student handbook that captures the procedures, practices, and expectations for our students as a part of our Return To Learn Plan.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PymvIssBFe4g0ESplEKDj-SR3hmIN1pMa1h7osFkjTc/edit?usp=sharing
Picture Day is September 21st. Information is going home today with all students. Please be sure to review it. No contact payment and on-line ordering is available. Rest assured that our building is working with Geskus Photography to ensure the safety of our kids.
Important information and review of policies for families as we settle into our school year.
https://www.smore.com/em7k9
Remembering September through our morning video announcements.
First week complete. Thank you everyone for your diligence and commitment to our childrens' safety! Our transportation, food service, maintenance, custodial, and teaching staff have been wonderful at maintaining a strong focus on health and safety. Have a great, holiday weekend!
Welcome to the Pack! We can't wait for Monday!!!
Are you a 3rd grade student at Paw Paw Later Elementary or a new student recently enrolled? We have building tours available on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 4:00 to 6:00pm or on Thursday, August 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please go to our sign up and RSVP if interested! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AA9A92BA1FE3-3rdgrade1
Please join your child’s Pack Leaders tonight for a Virtual Open House. Sessions begin at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm. These virtual presentations will introduce the classroom and staff. These Google Meets are for students and parents together. You only need to choose one of the 3 meeting times to attend. If you are unable to attend, one of the open house meetings will be recorded for later viewing.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AqKphhcIfODxk6t9ZG9csHPOWuOCnNQ6Y0-UTOzZFg/edit?usp=sharing
Welcome letters were sent out this morning with important information about our start to the school year at Paw Paw Later Elementary. Here is a copy of what was sent out for those that want to get a sneak peek.
Welcome to the Pack!
"Our Pack's Pride Is Hard To Hide!"
Please join your child’s Pack Leaders for a Google Meet on Tuesday, August 25th.
Sessions begin at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm. These virtual presentations will introduce the classroom and staff. These Google Meets are for students and parents together.
You only need to choose one of the 3 meeting times to attend.
If you are unable to attend, one of the open house meetings will be recorded for later viewing.
Are you a 3rd grade student at Paw Paw Later Elementary or a new student recently enrolled? We have building tours available on Wednesday evening, August 26th from 4:00 to 6:00pm or on Thursday, August 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please go to our sign up and RSVP if interested!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AA9A92BA1FE3-3rdgrade1
Hello Later Elementary Families!
It has come to our attention that families have been receiving boxes of books in their mail this week from Scholastic Books.
As part of our commitment to literacy, Title I funds were used to set up a summer reading program for all students on the campus. Our intention was to have books delivered to all of our students at the beginning of summer to promote reading throughout the summer. Apparently, Scholastic had some delays, so they are just now delivering our book order to all of our families that were enrolled with us at the end of last year. The great news is that they are sending 10 books to every child instead of the 6 that we purchased. Scholastic is even sending books to stock classroom libraries in the extra rooms that we are using in both buildings!
These books are free to your children. Let's use them as a way to kick off an amazing school year. Thanks. We'll see you soon!
The following information provides an overview of what to expect at Paw Paw Later Elementary in regards to procedures, daily schedule, and expectations. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Davison by email at Jeremy.Davison@ppps.org or by phone at (269)415-5400 if you have any questions.
Sir George is back, the popular character created by Paw Paw Social & Emotional Learning Teacher Ben Bowater, and this time he is helping students get ready for returning to school with health and safety in mind.
This fun, informative video will help your child think about and visualize social distancing, hygiene, and good health and safety practices in school. Please share it with your child, and have conversations about it as a family so your child is ready to return to school like Paw Paw's favorite knight in shining armor, Sir George.
https://youtu.be/RPGDKO7Vt_E
Please review our updated supply list for the school year.
Paw Paw Later Elementary 4th grade student, Brynn Cummings, is appearing on Penn and Teller's special, "Try This at Home Too!", this Monday night at 9pm on the CW in TWO different segments! "OurPrideIsHardToHide!"
