Monday, January 25, 2021

Parent Update-January 25, 2021

 Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

  • February 15-Teacher Workday/Remote Learning Day

  • March 29-April 2-Spring Break

News you can use!

  • The third quarter of the school year has begun. Please be sure to maintain communication with your child’s teachers. Report cards were made available via Parent Portal this past Friday. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you desire a conference in regards to performance.

  • Parent & Family Advocacy Training Program PFAST is a fun, no-cost training that explains how to navigate the public school system. During the training the Durham Cooperative Extension will talk about different themes related to how to transform the educational experience for your child. To register for the class, visit: https://go.ncsu.edu/pfast2021

  • Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine- Sign Up Today If you’re age 65 or older, you can schedule your appointment for your vaccine from beginning TODAY! Appointments start on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. Click this link for more information: https://www.dconc.gov


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Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!


Best,

CHogans


Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Parent Update-January 19, 2021

 Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

  • January 22-Report Cards available via Parent Portal


News you can use!

  • DPS has created videos for families showing how to get set up with and troubleshoot Chromebooks, hotspots, Canvas, Zoom, etc. Videos are available in both English and Spanish here: https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/5053

  • Please encourage your children to actually shut down their Chromebooks (not just close the lid) at least once a week or so. This will help it run more smoothly. 

  • Want to know more about the state of vaccines in North Carolina, or have questions about how the vaccines work? At the January 7 special meeting of the Board, Dr. David Jay Weber, associate chief medical officer of UNC Hospitals, gave a comprehensive presentation and answered many of the Board’s questions. You can watch the full update HERE on the Board’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/_8dpsVc0l3s?t=247


Missed this week’s Sunday phone message? Click here!


Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

Best,

CHogans


Monday, January 11, 2021

Parent Update-January 11, 2021

 Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

  • January 11-PTO Meeting

  • January 15-Quarter 2 Ends

  • January 18-MLK Holiday

  • January 19-Teacher Workday/Remote Learning Day

News you can use!

  • During a special called meeting, members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to remain in Plan C for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.  Says Dr. Mubenga "Our board's decision will allow our students to stay with their current teachers for the duration of the school year. We will be able to keep our students and staff safe while ensuring continuity of learning. We will keep improving online learning, and we will come back to the board next month with proposals to provide safe, voluntary opportunities for English language learners and students in self-contained classrooms." 

  • Congratulations to Ms. McAdon who won the big prize in the recent PTO Disney raffle. Check out the PTO Facebook page for the video. Thank you for your support of our teachers! 


Missed this week’s Sunday phone message? Click here!


Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

Best,

CHogans


Monday, January 4, 2021

Parent Update-January 4, 2021

Hello Little River Community!

Mark your calendars!

  • January 4-Teacher Workday/Remote Learning Day

  • January 5-Synchronous Learning Resumes

  • January 15-Quarter 2 Ends

  • January 18-MLK Holiday

  • January 19-Teacher Workday/Remote Learning Day


News you can use!

  • This Thursday (January 7), the School Board will review local metrics toward informing whether we will return to in-person instruction or remain virtual. Please stay tuned to our website for updates!


Missed this week’s Sunday phone message? Click here!


Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

Best,

CHogans