Weekly Update from Principal Hogans: Parent Update-April 26, 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!

April 26-27-Spring Picture Day
April 28-Little River K-8 Virtual Career Day
May 6-Little River K-8 Virtual Leadership Day

May 21-June 4-End-of-Grade Tests

News you can use!

In the 2021-2022 school year, Durham Public Schools families will be launching Ignite! Online Academy as a virtual school for grades K-12. Ignite! will be the virtual learning option for the 2021-2022 school year. Ignite! is an excellent option for families who are enthusiastic about online learning and have already made their decision to enroll in online learning for the 2021-2022 school year! See information below for the next Ignite Virtual Q&A sessions:
Durham County Library Walk-in Hours Begin May 4 Beginning Tuesday, May 4, Durham County Regional (East, North, South, and Southwest) and Branch (Bragtown and Stanford L. Warren) Libraries will be available at a limited capacity for one-hour walk-in visits to browse and check out materials or to use the computers. Face masks and temperature checks are required to enter. See open hours and more information.
Food for Durham Launches United Way’s Durham One Fund has launched Food for Durham to help Durham’s local food and hunger relief nonprofits. Donate or volunteer, or for food and housing assistance, dial 211.
Durham County Vaccine Scheduling Phone Line Durham County Department of Public Health is offering vaccine appointments to anyone age 16 or older. To schedule an appointment, call (919) 560-HELP (4357). For location, parking, and FAQ, visit Durham County Public Health’s vaccination page. Vaccines are free, even without health insurance! Need a ride to your COVID-19 vaccination? Call 1-844-771-RIDE (7433) or visit RIDE UNITED NC’s website.
NC Extra Credit Grant - $335 Coronavirus Relief for Families Most North Carolina families with children received an automatic $335 coronavirus relief payment last fall to help with virtual schooling and child care costs. Eligible families who did not receive the $335 check have another chance to apply through May 31, 2021.
For parents of virtual learners in grades 3-8, if you haven’t already done so, please remember to complete the survey you received last week about the EOG. The survey closes Monday, April 26, 5pm.