Parent Update-December 14

 Hello Little River Community!

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

Mark your calendars!

• December 7-6pm-PTO Meeting

• December 21-January 1, 2021: Winter Break

• January 4, 2021: Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday

News you can use!

• All elementary school families now have the opportunity to indicate their preference for in-person or virtual learning during the Spring of 2021. If you have not already indicated your preference through the Ignite survey or filled out the form online, you can now do so here: bit.ly/dpsPLANB2021-intent. Our School Improvement-Leadership Team met Monday afternoon to overview the Little River Plan B program in anticipation of the potentiality of a switch to in-person instruction in January. Please reach out to Dr. Hogans or Little River parent leadership if you have questions.

• Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the PTO event held at Early Bird Donuts as well as the PTO dining out night at Panera Bread. Thank you also to those of you who have contributed to Operation Hope, as well as other service projects. We appreciate your support and our community is served well efforts.

• Have a safe, restful winter break!

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, December 9, 2020

• Friday, December 11, 2020

• The Carpenter’s Gift-Read by Mr. C

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Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-December 7

 Hello Little River Community!

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

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• December 7-6pm-PTO Meeting

• December 21-January 1, 2021: Winter Break

• January 4, 2021: Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday

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• PLAN B (JAN 2021)-Beginning last week through December 18, parents of DPS pre-K through fifth grade students may choose to send their child to school for in-person learning for the second semester pending the Board of Education’s approval and the reduction of community spread to less than four percent for two weeks. We are asking families to take a few moments to complete the form to update your preference for learning.  Your student will remain in remote instruction for the rest of this school year unless a form is completed with your request to return to school for in-person learning. If you submitted a form earlier this semester indicating your preference for remote learning through Ignite Online Academy and wish to remain remote, you do not have to resubmit a form. If you wish to complete the form in person, you may do so at the DPS Central Services Building in downtown Durham or the DPS Staff Development Center on Friday, December 11, Tuesday, December 15, Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17. Hours for in-person support are available on the DPS website. Full details about DPS’ return to school can be found on our website at https://www.dpsnc.net/return-to-the-classroom.

• PROJECT HOPE-Little River is looking to spread a little HOPE this holiday season, despite our challenging times. Operation Hope is a Little River service project that seeks donations for the less fortunate in our community. We are asking for gently used clothing, blankets, shoes, coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for all ages. There will be a contactless drop off in the front of Little River starting Monday 7th December.

• ART SHOW-Congratulations to our 8 Little River students who have art that has been selected to be featured in the DPS virtual art show. 

• PTO-Check PTO for information on the upcoming vendor show this weekend and other upcoming events!

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, December 2, 2020

• Friday, December 4, 2020

• The Little Book of Giving- Mr. C 

Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-November 30

 Hello Little River Community!

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

Welcome back! I hope that everyone had a great holiday and are ready for the push of the next three weeks to winter break!

Mark your calendars!

• December 7-6pm-PTO Meeting

• December 21-January 1, 2021: Winter Break

• January 4, 2021: Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday

News you can use!

• As you know, the DPS Board of Education voted in favor of the possible return of elementary students to in-person learning in January, depending on COVID metrics. Middle grades will remain remote. The Board’s amendment sets two conditions. First, the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in our community must be below four percent for fourteen consecutive days. Second, remote learning must be the default--all elementary students will remain online unless families request in-person instruction. Be on the alert for communication soon asking your preferences, and information regarding events and resources available to you to help you make your decision. Among those resources the DPS COVID-19 Data Dashboard on the DPS website.

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

Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-November 23

 Hello Little River Community!

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

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• November 25-27-Holiday

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• PTO is excited to announce that its fall PTO fundraiser will be a brand new one for Little River- Fun Pasta Fundraising! This is online only and a contactless way to support the PTO & pick up some fun dinner options and gifts for the holidays. Questions? Contact our Fun Pasta chair, Easley Schack, at easleyschack@gmail.com or email the PTO at littleriverpto@hotmail.com. 

• Details: Download the Fun Pasta Fundraiser app, or click this link to begin.

• CODE for the app: L2Z2JB

• We hope for a safe break in Beaver Nation, despite the present circumstances. Whatever manner you honor, we hope it does not dim your celebration. We also understand that even in normal times, the season can be challenging for some. We have partnered with agencies that might be able to provide support. Each offers a range of services from counseling to meals (DPS, EatNC). Let us know how we can help!

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, November 18, 2020

• Friday, November 20, 2020

• Mr. C. reads The Recess Queen

• Mr. C. & Aubrey read Turkey Trouble 

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Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-November 16

Hello Little River Community!

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

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• November 25-27-Holiday

News you can use!

• Parent Portal Drop in Labs - November DPS has set up Zoom labs for parents to help families with updating or learning more about Parent Portal. These labs are open, with no appointment needed but are first come first serve. The last date in November will be Tuesday November 17th.  9:00am-11:00am Zoom Link  (recurring link)

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, November 11, 2020

• Friday, November 13, 2020

• Grandpa's Teeth- Mr. C

• David Gets in Trouble- Aubrey

• The  Little Old Lady Who was Not Afraid of Anything-Aubrey

Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-November 9

 Hello Little River Community!

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

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• November 9-SIL (3:45pm)

• November 11-Holiday

• November 25-27-Holiday

News you can use!

• There will be no school this Wednesday due to the holiday. Synchronous instruction will resume on Thursday.

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, November 4, 2020

• Friday, November 6, 2020

• Mr. C reads Enemy Pie

Best,

CHogans

Parent Update-November 2

 Hello Little River Community!

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

Mark your calendars!

• November 2-PTO Meeting (6pm)

• November 3-Teacher Workday/Remote Learning Day

• November 11-Holiday

• November 25-27-Holiday

News you can use!

• Tuesday, November 3, is a remote learning/teacher workday due to Election Day. Students are to work on asynchronous activity for that day.

• Take the Little River PTO Reading Challenge!

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

Missed a birthday announcement? Watch GMBN!

• Wednesday, October 28, 2020

• Friday, October 30, 2020

• I Need My Monster (Bonus Episode!)

Best,

CHogans