Monday, May 24, 2021

Parent Update-May 24, 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!

  • May 21-June 4-End-of-Grade Tests

  • May 26-4pm-Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony 

  • May 31-No School-Memorial Day

  • June 2-4pm-Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony

  • June 4-Last day of School (Early Release; Students will dismiss at 12:15.)

News you can use!

  • Family Academy-Learn ideas for summer learning at home! Please join us on Wednesday, May 26th from 6-7 PM for Little River’s Unleash Your Child's Potential Virtual Family Academy event. Session Description: Find out what you can do at home that will make a huge difference in your child's academic achievement and confidence level. You will leave with a simple yet creative way to get your child to read and do math independently. This session is targeted for families with students in Grades PreK-5. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3z765np7. Zoom link will be shared prior to the session.

  • As another school year is coming to a close, Crayons2Calculators (C2C) is hard at work planning its annual Fill that Bus event. From July 12 through August 13, C2C will be rallying together to raise funds and collect classroom essentials to support local teachers. It’s mission is to directly equip Durham Public School teachers with the school supplies they need to help reduce barriers to success for every student. You Can Help by making financial donations to C2C or donating supplies to the C2C warehouse at 808 Bacon St, Durham, NC 27703 anytime between July 12 and August 13. Check the C2C website for more information.

  • Do you need consistent, reliable access to the internet? The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

    • A discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals

    • A discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer

    • Registration here

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Best,

CHogans


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