Dear Fraser Families,

I hope that you are enjoying summertime with your friends and families! Summer is always a great time to relax and recharge. In Fraser, our Summer School and Meet Up and Eat Up programs are well on their way, and we are excited to provide our families with these wonderful opportunities throughout the summer months.

As we enter mid-July, I know many families are thinking about the Fall, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you our plans for September. 

At this point in time, our intentions for the Fall is to return to a normal school environment and routine for the 2021-2022 school year. We have and will continue to work closely with our local Macomb County Health Department. As we have discussed before, this is a fluid situation, and we will adjust accordingly if needed. 

On Tuesday, June 22, all restrictions, epidemic orders, and mandates in regards to COVID-19 were removed. Our COVID-19 Extended Learning Plan expired at the end of this past school year. There is no longer any legislative or legal requirement for any “plan” to modify in person schooling, and at this point, we have no indication that there will be any such requirement for next year.

There is also no requirement for our Board of Education to take any action to create normalcy. In our summer programs, we continue to emphasize handwashing and increased cleaning and sanitizing.  Daily home health screening will remain vitally important. Students and staff who are symptomatic or sick must stay home and seek medical care as necessary. These will be strategies we will continue to practice in the Fall. We expect these less intrusive mitigation measures will help with not only the spread of COVID-19 but other seasonal and common viruses.

We will continue to follow the law and any school mandates. The health and safety of our staff, students and families is still our top priority.

As I have shared before, masking will be a choice for any staff member, student, or visitor. We know that choice is important to our parents and our plan is to continue that option for families and staff.

The Macomb County Health Department continues to provide leadership and important assistance to our county schools in navigating the pandemic. They have recently updated their guidance for schools through the MCHD Return to School Toolkit. Please see the excerpt below from page 2 of the document that explains their current guidance, “Face coverings are not required for students or staff. However, students and staff who are not fully vaccinated should consider wearing a face covering when indoors, especially in crowded settings.”

We are excited to be gearing up for August/September Back to School Activities and our first day of school on September 7. I know we are all looking forward to the many traditions and experiences that have been lost during this past year and half.  Let us continue to work as a team and demonstrate flexibility, kindness and grace so that we continue to strengthen and grow an even stronger Fraser Family.

I am so proud and thankful to be your Superintendent.  Fraser is truly a remarkable school district.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak

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Virtual Enrollment Update

As a point of clarity to the Message from the Superintendent sent Wednesday, July 14 at 8 a.m., we did not intend to imply that returning to a normal school environment meant we would be forcing all students to return to face-to-face. For those who do want to learn in-person, the environment will more closely resemble what it did before the pandemic. We are currently reviewing the applications for the Fraser Virtual K-12 option.

The District did not have sufficient enrollment at any grade level to create a full section by grade level. Therefore, we are recalibrating our virtual option. We will be following up with our families who requested a virtual option this Fall to review their options.  If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Delgado at sara.delgado@fraserk12.org.

Dear Fraser Families,

As summer begins, I am excited for the new opportunities to be together with family and friends!  We have made great progress in turning the corner on this pandemic. COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and hope fills the air!  

Yesterday, the Macomb County Health Department updated its Resources for Schools Toolkit. This document provides important information regarding next steps and protocols for summer. Please take a moment to review this document as it provides key information regarding COVID protocols that we will be following:

• Face masks are not required for students or staff. However, students and staff who are not fully vaccinated should consider wearing a face covering when indoors, especially in crowded settings.  Parents can choose to send their child with or without a mask to campus at this time.
• Students who test positive for COVID-19 and have been on campus should still report their results to the building administration.  We will continue to follow the Health Department Protocols for quarantine and notifying close contacts. However, if your child has been vaccinated or tested positive within the last three months, he or she would not need to quarantine.

We will also continue to work closely with our Health Department and monitor our COVID cases.  As we have discussed before, this is a fluid situation, and we will adjust accordingly if needed. 

It has been an incredible year. I am so proud and thankful to be your Superintendent.  Fraser is truly a remarkable school district. Please take time this summer to rest and recharge!

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As we wrap up one of the most unforgettable years, I want to thank you for your support and dedication to ensure your child’s success. We could not have made it to this point without you. The flexibility, kindness and grace everyone has shown is reflected in our students, who continued to succeed in the midst of a pandemic.

I am so grateful for our Fraser Family. We have all learned a lot this past year.  I know that I have.  My biggest take away is how important it is to be on a team. Team Fraser is one that continues to keep our students first, commits to hard work, and does what is right for our community.  

We truly live by Helen Keller’s saying: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”

We leveraged our technology and digital ecosystem like never before. Through GoToMeeting, we were able to transition to remote learning, then dedicated virtual learning for about a third of our students. As a district, we hosted nearly 111,000 GoToMeetings in the last year, accounting for more than 90,000 hours of connecting. 

Our Food Service Department prepared grab and go meals nearly every day throughout the pandemic. Through their dedication, we served more than 540,000 free breakfasts and lunches to children in our community. We will continue to serve free meals to all children this summer at several locations throughout our district. You can get all of the information on dates, times and locations on our website.

In closing, it has been an incredible year. I am so proud and thankful to be your Superintendent.  Fraser is truly a remarkable school district.  Please take some time now to rest and recharge this summer. And remember, we are all in this together.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

In the last several days, both the CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance related to the use of face masks. The updated guidelines represent great news and are another step in getting back to normal. 

The district is excited about these changes, and we will continue to work with our local health department to keep the health and safety of our students, staff, and community a priority.

It is important to note: The CDC recommends schools continue to use the COVID-19 prevention strategies outlined in the current version of CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools for at least the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic school year.  

As many students are not fully vaccinated yet, or are unable to be vaccinated due to their age, we want to ensure we are doing all we can to protect everyone. 

In response to the updated guidelines, FPS will continue to require masks be worn inside our school buildings and on our buses by all students and staff. As previously shared by our principals, students no longer need to wear a mask in outdoor settings, including recess and outdoor physical education classes. 

We encourage all families to reach out to their health care provider to discuss vaccination opportunities for themselves and their children.

Let’s finish the year strong! Thank you for your continued support and efforts.

With Fraser Pride,
Ms. Wozniak

Dear Fraser Families,

I know the last few weeks have been challenging for all of us. I understand and share your frustration as we mark one year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. We all feel the stress and pressures as we navigate through the dynamic nature of COVID-19.

During the last two weeks, we have had many students in quarantine, and several positive COVID cases in the district, particularly at Fraser High School. We recognize and share the distress that our families, students, and staff feel with these increased cases.  Now more than ever, we must continue to be vigilant in practicing strong mitigation strategies so that everyone stays safe and healthy.  

As you may know, as of this morning, we still have 190 students in quarantine throughout the district. This is very concerning.  Please know that we continue to work closely with the Health Department and monitor our building daily attendance rate.  I am happy to report that more than 50 students returned to school today from quarantine, and another 70 students will complete their quarantine this weekend.  In addition, these last two days have shown a decrease in both positive cases and quarantines. Please note that our numbers include those exposed outside of our buildings. This means individuals who were exposed in the community or by a relative who tested positive are included in those numbers. All of our numbers are posted on our website daily.

 Our team has been incredible and works hard to support those affected. We continue to learn from this experience and make adjustments to do what is in the best interest of our students and staff. 

I want to take a moment and address some of the main concerns that have been brought up in the last few weeks.

At what point will the district move a class or school to virtual learning in order to control COVID-19?
Our team talks with the Macomb County Health Department daily - sometimes multiple times a day. We follow their guidance and recommendations. I also want to share that more than half of our teaching staff have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and this number continues to grow.

There are a variety of factors we will consider when evaluating our COVID-19 numbers, including:

• The percentage of students who are in quarantine, especially if this number is more than half of our student population at that building.
• The ability to safely contact trace and follow up on positive COVID-19 cases.
• The ability to safely staff and operate the school building (this includes building operations, food service, transportation, and instructional staffing).

When there is a positive case in one of the schools, how is that area being cleaned?
When we are informed of a positive case, we work quickly to determine what areas that student was in 48 hours before feeling sick or being tested. Those areas are sanitized with a Clorox 360 machine.

This year we hired three additional custodians to help with cleaning and sanitizing of our buildings. All of our schools are equipped with Clorox 360 machines and classrooms are cleaned every night. Bathrooms are cleaned at least every four hours. Additionally, our team is using the Clorox 360 machine to sanitize the cafeteria between groups at breakfast and lunch. At RMS and FHS, students are sanitizing their desks/tables at the end of each class. Finally, our bus drivers are sanitizing our buses between each run.

What is being done for students in quarantine? How are they able to continue learning?
When students have to quarantine, we notify their teacher or teachers that they will be out and the day they will return. Our teachers ensure their itslearning or BlackBoard pages are up to date with daily assignments, and also reach out to the students to offer help. Our secondary teachers are able to meet with students in quarantine during SMART hour for one-on-one assistance.  

At the elementary level, we have converted entire classrooms to virtual learning when the number of students in quarantine is high. In middle school and high school, if a quarantined student is enrolled in a class that is also offered virtually, they are sometimes able to watch the recorded lesson later. It is important to keep in mind that not all classes are offered virtually, and if they are, they may not have the same teacher. It would be disruptive to the virtual teacher and virtual students to have students join and leave virtual classes while they are quarantined. 

 Will the district consider a hybrid model to finish the school year?
At this time, we do not anticipate changing our learning model again. We want to maintain consistency for students and families. Our board and administrative team have consistently stood by the fact that many hybrid models would provide an inconsistent learning experience and are not beneficial to students or teachers. 

How is the district preparing for next school year?
We are beginning to plan for September and the 2021-2022 school year. More information will be shared on Monday for parents and community members to join a taskforce and be a part of this work. In addition, the taskforce will be developing a survey for all stakeholders in our district, so everyone’s voice will be heard.  

Please reach out to your building principal or district leadership if you have questions or concerns.  I look forward to working together to continue to do what is best for our Fraser Families. We are grateful for the dedication and pride of our Fraser Families. Thank you for your understanding as we all continue to navigate school during a pandemic. 

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We know these are challenging times, and we are all working together to support our staff, students, and families. We understand the concerns many of you have, and continue to take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our buildings. You may have noticed additional staff in the buildings since we returned. We believe it is a strength of our district that our administrators and staff from across the district lend a helping hand and support each other when needed.

We understand that despite the efforts we all take to stay healthy, that disruptions may occur due to COVID-19. Unfortunately this type of disruption is not unique to Fraser.  It is part of our current society that we are all trying to navigate through. Schools play an incredibly important role, and they are vital to our families and school community. 

It is important that the information being shared with our community is accurate, and I can assure you, we will continue to be transparent in all of our communications.

Since we returned to face-to-face instruction on Wednesday, December 9, we have had three positive COVID-19 cases reported to us. We post all of this information on our website, as well. Two of these cases have received quite a bit of attention on social media and from local news organizations. Therefore, we would like to provide you with clarity:

• Monday, December 14, we were informed of one positive case of COVID-19. An employee at our Dooley Center tested positive. This case resulted in 26 individuals that were identified as close contacts and needed to be quarantined. The latest quarantine ends December 22.

• Tuesday, December 15, we were informed of one positive case of COVID-19. A student at Edison Elementary tested positive. This case resulted in 12 individuals being identified as close contacts. The latest quarantine ends December 22.

• These two cases were isolated in two different buildings and are not part of an outbreakwithin our district. The Macomb County Health Department defines an outbreak as two or more cases with a link by place and time indicating a shared exposure outside of a household. 

We would also like to clarify some additional misinformation:

• We have no knowledge of sick students being sent to school. There was one positive case at the elementary level, and that student was last in the building on Friday, December 11. Our families are required to complete a health screener every day before school.
• At no time were police officers working in our building. Our District police liaison officer was at Edison helping out with contact tracing and providing additional support. He is frequently in the buildings, as that is part of his responsibilities of working within our district.  
• We had a team of people working on contact tracing Tuesday. This includes retracing the student’s steps and determining if the student rode a bus to school or attended our School-Age Child Care program. 
• We have employees from our administration building and high school helping in all six of our elementary schools this week (and last). 

As we head into the Winter Break, we encourage everyone to continue to stay safe and be healthy. Please continue to follow the MDHHS guidelines for safely celebrating the holidays.  If you do have to quarantine or test positive for COVID-19, please notify your building principal via email.  We want to continue to do all we can to mitigate the spread.

In closing, we know these are challenging times, but we also know if we all work together, we will get through this. Please have a safe and happy holiday with your loved ones.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

Today, the Governor and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon extended the order limiting certain gatherings in the State of Michigan until Sunday, December 20 at 11:59 PM. Under the new order, all in-person activities for students in grades 9-12 remain suspended along with athletics in-person for all grades. We know this is very disappointing to many families.  As we have shared throughout this pandemic, these are incredibly challenging times, and the impact this has had on our children's education will be felt for years to come.

As we have always done, we want to be as transparent as possible. Based upon this extension and the messages our Board of Education has received, we wanted to take a moment to let you know that we hear your concerns and are taking steps to try and alleviate as many questions as we can. 

We can see that many of you have registered for tonight’s Board Meeting. Please understand this is a Special Meeting to conduct the required Evaluation of the Superintendent. This is the only business item on the agenda. You are welcome to make public comments during that segment, but the only action item on the agenda is to move into a closed session for the evaluation.

We still plan on moving forward with having students in grades pk - 8 and Special Education, who selected face-to-face learning, to return to our buildings beginning the morning of Wednesday, December 9. 

In addition to our existing mitigation practices, we have taken the following steps for Wednesday:

• Student breakfast will be served in the cafeteria at RMS.
• Hand Sanitizer will be available in all classrooms.

Families who have selected Face-to-Face instruction but are concerned with sending their child to school these next 8 days have the option to stay home.  You will need to call the main office of your child’s school and have the absence excused.  Students will be able to make up their classwork and access their assignments via the Learning Management System. Please understand that this will not be “virtual learning.” This is an alternative to attending face-to-face instruction prior to the holiday break in response to the current MDHHS orders.

The Governor encouraged us to continue with the activities that were allowed, and that includes the education of students in pk-8th grade and special education.  We know these are some of our most vulnerable students who will benefit the most from face-to-face instruction.

We are confident that we have strong mitigation practices in place, and we will continue to work with our staff to ensure that they have necessary resources for in person instruction.

We know that these are not easy decisions to make for anyone.  We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to our students. Your work and efforts make a difference each and every day.  We are all in this together, and we need to stay focused on our mission.

Remember to be kind and patient.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families,

I hope everyone had a good holiday break and took some time to relax and come in to this week refreshed. I appreciate everyone’s understanding and support as we moved forward with our elementary class realignment and the addition of a half day of synchronous learning on Friday for all levels. 

The MDHHS Pause to Save Lives order ends on December 8th, and we know you may have questions. Below is important information regarding the district’s next steps.

The district plans on having Face-to-Face Instruction at all buildings starting on Wednesday, December 9th.   We understand this could change if the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announces new orders prior to the 9th. Unless that occurs, we will move forward with K-12 Face-to-Face Instruction for those families who made that selection. If MDHHS extends the closure of high schools, we will still move forward with opening our K-8 buildings, Dooley, and Special Education Services PreK-12.

Important Dates

• Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 
• RMS and FHS students will begin the half day schedule. Face-to-face students will attend school in the morning and work asynchronously in the afternoon. Virtual students will work asynchronously in the morning and connect with their teachers in the afternoon.
• Elementary students will begin a full day schedule. Face-to-face students will report to school at their regularly scheduled times. Virtual students will continue to work virtually with their virtual classroom teachers following the daily schedule provided by the district.
• December 10th, 2020
  • All Elementary (DK-6) students have a half day with a noon dismissal.
• December 11th, 2020
  • All Elementary students have a full day of instruction.

Secondary Building Schedules

• Fraser High School
  
• Richards Middle School

Safety Protocols

• Students and staff will be expected to wear a mask during the school day. 
• Students do not have to wear masks while eating. 
• Masks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. 
• Please take time to review the Elementary and Secondary Protocols documents shared earlier in the year. They provide important information regarding face-to-face instruction safety protocols and processes.  The link to each building's health screener is available in that document as well.

Breakfast and Lunch
We will continue providing free breakfast and lunch for all students. Your building principal will provide details on the process for meal distribution.

Busing
Buses will be running on December 9. You can verify your bus stop location by entering your address on our Bus Stop Locator.

Please continue to work with your child’s teachers and building principal with questions and concerns.  Again, I thank you for your patience as we work with our families to do what is best for our students. We are all in this together, and remember to be kind and be flexible during this unprecedented time.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

Last night the Fraser Board of Education voted unanimously to move to virtual learning for all students, DK-12th grade, for the next three weeks. Following the lead of the MISD, this includes pausing all in-person special education programs. Our special education programs are our top priority for bringing students back into the buildings.

We are mindful of the rising number of COVID cases in our communities and want to do our part to help flatten the curve. Our board felt it was important to be consistent and take into account the safety and health of all of our staff and our students.

All Classes in Fraser Public Schools will be virtual starting today, November 17th, 2020.

We have attached the following schedules for your students to follow:

•  Elementary ScheduleThis is for the week of November 17th only. 
  • Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the 23rd and 24th.
  • A new schedule will be sent out for the week of November 30th. 
• RMS Updated Virtual Schedule
• FHS Updated Virtual Schedule

Please note that beginning the week of the 30th, Fridays will now include a ½ day of teacher instruction and ½ day of district directed record keeping, student follow up, and on-demand professional development.

Elementary teacher/student realignment will start on November 30th. 

• We will proceed with realigning students and teachers into either a face-to-face or virtual class beginning November 30th. 
• Families will receive information regarding the teacher transitions during conferences on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th.  Virtual Teachers will also be reaching out to their new students that week as well.
• Realistically, everyone will be Virtual for the next three weeks. All students will be following the same virtual classroom schedule. Once we are able to pivot to Face-to-Face Instruction, those cohorts will return to their building with their teacher.

SACC/Early Childhood Care

• Full day SACC and ECC will continue during the next three weeks. The programs will be closed Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving break.

We are working hard to be as transparent as possible. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your building principals. Please know that everyone’s health and safety is our top priority. Remember, we are all in this together.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
SuperintendentElementary ScheduleRMS Updated Virtual ScheduleFHS Updated Virtual Schedule

Dear Fraser Families,

Tonight Governor Whitmer announced several statewide COVID-19 Coronavirus restrictions. We know that you may have questions regarding next steps.  We plan on providing a comprehensive response tomorrow with details for the next three weeks.

In the meantime, tomorrow is scheduled to be a full day of remote learning DK-12.  The Dooley Center and SACC will continue to operate as regularly scheduled.  Your child should plan on attending their remote schedule as regularly planned. In addition, if your child is receiving Special Education Services they will continue on Monday as well.

The restrictions from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will take effect on Wednesday, November 18th and last for three weeks. 

We have always been prepared to pivot if needed.  As the governor state, now is the time to Pause to Save Lives.  Our target date to return to in-person learning was November 30th. 

With this recent announcement from the MDHHS, we will be adjusting our plan to bring students back in for Face-to-Face Learning.  Please note, we will still be moving forward with re-assigning students to either a Face-to-Face or Virtual cohort at the elementary, as well as preparing the secondary cohort for in-person learning when possible.

We know that this type of shift in learning could happen again, and it is important to remain flexible during these difficult times. Families that selected Face-to-Face learning will remain assigned to that selection even when we may have to pivot to virtual learning.  We will always follow the guidance we receive from MDHHS when making that shift.

According to the MDHHS, in-person K-8 learning may continue if it can be done with strong mitigation, including mask requirements, based on discussion between local health and school officials. Later this week, families will receive more information on our learning plans at both the elementary and secondary level.

We know these are extremely challenging times for everyone.  We want to take the next few days to build a plan that works for everyone. We need to make sure that our current plan aligned to these new expectations.

Again, additional information will be shared tomorrow. In the meantime, please stay safe and be healthy.
 
With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As you know, The Fraser Board of Education voted on October 12th to return to Face-to-Face learning five days a week beginning November 30th. There will still be a robust virtual option available for all families as well.

This letter will provide you with important information and directions for selecting the right option for your child and family. In addition, we want to provide some clarifying information.

• The decision to return to Face-to-Face Instruction was made after hours of discussion with our Board of Education and district leadership.
• When we adopted our Return to Learn Plan, it was required that we review that plan every month and look for ways to bring students back into school. We have decided now is the time to begin implementing those increased opportunities.
• We will be making this transition on November 30th.  We realize these are difficult choices, but we need to be able to support all families as best we can, and we know everyone has different needs. 
• We encourage you to make a decision for Face-to-Face or Virtual based upon what you feel is best for your child and family. 
• In moving forward with these two options, our virtual families will have a teacher focused on just virtual students.  Our Face-to-Face families will have a teacher focused on just face-to-face students. This provides a more structured experience and gives our teachers the opportunity to focus on the instructional practices that work best for that environment. Currently, our staff is working with both groups of children.
• We have prioritized transitioning our elementary students first. This was a state-wide priority. It also closely coordinates with the 1st Trimester at these buildings.  Secondary students will fully transition at the start of 2nd Semester.
• The District may revert to an all-virtual model if we are directed to by state or local health officials.
• Face-to-Face students will be required to wear a face mask. Please note social distancing and other mitigation strategies will be encouraged.

Clarifying Information for Elementary Families:

• The current small group cohorts will continue meeting through Thursday, November 19th.
• Whether you choose to stay Virtual or move to the Face-to-Face model, your classroom teacher could change.  
• Class sizes will be impacted. Enrollment will drive the class size numbers, and we cannot guarantee class sizes to be under 15. They will follow our traditional class size guidelines.
• Families that select our virtual option will be able to return to their home school in the Fall of 2021.
• Virtual Learning will have increased connection times. By having a teacher dedicated to virtual student classrooms, we are able to provide families with more virtual support and instructional time.  You will be able to have daily morning meetings and time with teachers on Fridays.
• SACC will be transitioning from full-day to the traditional before- and after-school model. More information will be shared soon. 

Clarifying Information for Secondary Families:

• Families have two choices to make by October 30th. 
  • November 30th - January 22nd (Virtual or Face-to-Face)
  • January 25th - Second Semester (Virtual or Face-to-Face)
• Families will need to make their decision for either the Virtual or Face-to-Face option now for Second Semester. We will begin re-scheduling virtual students for Second Semester in December. Therefore, after December 1st, we can not honor requests to change options for the Second Semester. We need to be able to schedule students and assign staff to courses. This would have typically been completed already under normal circumstances.
• Families that select the Virtual Option may select classes that are offered Face-to-Face. Students who choose to attend those classes in-person will need to provide their own transportation. Updated 10/23/20

We encourage you to make a decision to select Face-to-Face or Virtual based upon what you feel is best for your child and family.  We realize these are difficult choices, but we need to be able to support all families as best we can, and we know everyone has different needs.  

  

Please click the appropriate button above to access the enrollment selection form. This needs to be completed by October 30th, 2020. If you choose not to complete this form, your child will be placed in our Face-to-Face option.  If you are having difficulty with this decision, please reach out to your building principal. They can help with processing through these choices.

We know that this path forward has many compromises. Remember, these are unprecedented times, and we are all in this together.

Respectfully,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent 

Hello Fraser Families,

Last night, our Board of Education was presented with three options for returning to school. After review, the Board voted to return to face-to-face learning five days a week beginning November 30. There will still be a robust virtual option available for all families as well.

We will be asking families to choose either face to face instruction or virtual instruction for their child(ren). A separate email will be sent out to families with this information.  This choice will be binding through the end of 2020-2021, unless the district is directed by state or local health officials to revert to all virtual learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. 

We know there are many questions and we will continue to share information in the coming weeks. The last day for our small group cohorts will be November 19. 

We have outlined the options for each level below: 

DK
No virtual option will be offered for DK

• Face-to-Face Option only

• Face to Face Instruction daily from 8:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
• Students and Teachers will wear a mask
• Social distancing and other mitigation strategies will be encouraged
• Breakfast and lunch provided in school
• Early Childhood Care available before and after school
• Transportation available for eligible in-district families

Elementary (K-6)
Classroom teachers may be reassigned due to enrollment in order to maintain class size balance.

• Face-to-Face Option

• Face to Face Instruction daily from 8:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
• Students and Teachers will wear a mask
• Social distancing and other mitigation strategies will be encouraged
• Breakfast and lunch provided in school
• SACC available before and after school
• Transportation available for eligible in-district families.

• Virtual-Only Option

• Virtual learning daily from 8:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Dedicated virtual teacher
• No face to face small group cohorts
• We will no longer have SACC available during the school day
• Breakfast and lunch available for pickup at FHS cafeteria

Middle School (7-8)
The Secondary Schedule for both virtual and face to face students will be shared the week of October 26th.  Teachers will have a designated time to connect with their students in the AM for Face to Face Instruction or in the PM for Virtual Instruction.

• Face-to-Face Option

• Face-to-Face instruction daily from 8:05 - 11:30 a.m. 
• Students will attend 3 hours and seminar daily
• Students and Teachers will wear a mask
• Social distancing and other mitigation strategies will be encouraged
• Breakfast provided in school; bag lunch provided for home
• Transportation available for eligible in-district families.

• Virtual-Only Option

• Virtual class instruction daily from 12:00 to 2:50 p.m. 
• 100% virtual learning
• Students will attend 3 hours and seminar daily
• Breakfast and lunch available for pickup at FHS cafeteria

High School (9-12)
The Secondary Schedule  for both virtual and face to face students will be shared the week of October 26th.  Teachers will have a designated time to connect with their students in the AM for Face to Face Instruction and in the PM for Virtual Instruction.

• Face-to-Face Option

• Face-to-Face instruction daily from 7:30 - 10:46 a.m.
• Students will attend 3 blocks and seminar daily
• Students and Teachers will wear a mask
• Social distancing and other mitigation strategies will be encouraged
• Breakfast provided in school; bag lunch provided for home
• Transportation available for eligible in-district families.

• Virtual-Only Option

• Virtual Class (PM) Instruction daily from 11:22 a.m. - 2:18 p.m. 
• 100% virtual learning
• Students will attend 3 blocks and seminar daily
• Breakfast and lunch available for pickup at FHS cafeteria

Starting Second Semester, all secondary students will be rescheduled into either all day virtual or Face to Face classes.   The Secondary Schedule would resume normal full day hours January 25th.

Please continue to work with your classroom teacher and building principal with questions and concerns.  Again, I thank you for your patience as we work with our families to do what is best for our students. Remember, we are all in this together, and remember to be kind and be flexible during this unprecedented time.

Thank you,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Good Morning Fraser Families,

I wanted to remind you to please take a couple minutes and complete the family feedback survey we shared earlier this week. This survey asks for your honest feedback on the school year so far. The information you provide will help us as we continue to make the best decisions for our district. 

Survey Link
The survey is now closed.

Weekend Meals
Starting today we are distributing three days' worth of meals. Meal pickup runs through 11 this morning at the Fraser High School Cafeteria (Klein Road side).

Meals include three breakfasts and three lunches per child. 

If SACC families would like meals for the weekend, they are able to stop at the High School and pick them up.

Thank you,

Kristin Ledford
Director of Communications

Hello Fraser Families,

I hope you are all doing well as we start the fourth week of school. I have been so impressed with the dedication and flexibility of our staff and students to adapt to a new way of learning. While visiting classrooms, I’ve witnessed teachers building relationships both in small group cohorts and through virtual class meetings. 

We continue to monitor and evaluate our safety protocols for both virtual and small group learning. We are working closely with the Macomb County Health Department to evaluate the trends in our area and make decisions based on the most recent data. This week we began bringing in small group cohorts at Fraser High School, and scaled up the frequency of our small group meetings for some of our special education programs. 

But we also want to hear your voice. We have created a short survey, which should take most families about five minutes to complete. This survey asks for your honest feedback on the school year so far. The information you provide will help us as we continue to make the best decisions for our district. 

Survey Link
The survey is now closed.

I have said many times in the last six months that we are all in this together. That means that while we may not have the same circumstances, we all want the same outcome: teaching our students in the safest way possible. We will continue to do what is best for our students, and we are grateful for your kindness, compassion, and understanding during these unprecedented times.

Thank you,

Carrie Wonziak
Superintendent

Good Afternoon Fraser Families,

The first day of school is right around the corner! As we head into the holiday weekend, I wanted to send a few reminders for the new school year: 

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 8 - VIRTUAL START

• All elementary schools and DK 
  • Typical school days are from 8:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • The first day is virtual. Students will have a virtual meeting with their teachers in the afternoon on this day. 
  • Letters were mailed/emailed with teacher assignment and small group information.
  • Small half-day group instruction will begin Wednesday, September 9. Starting the week of September 14, small groups will run Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday.
• Richards Middle School
  • Begins at 8:05 a.m. and dismisses at 2:50 p.m.
  • Students will virtually report to all of their classes for the first week of school.
  • Small groups begin Tuesday, September 15.
• Fraser High School 
  • Begins at 7:30 a.m. and dismisses at 2:18 p.m. 
  • Students will virtually report to all of their classes for the first week of school.

Transportation

• Our bus drivers will be driving their routes on Tuesday even though it is a virtual day for students. Please do not be concerned if you see a bus on your street.
• To find your child’s bus stop, click here.
  • The pick up locations and times are accurate.
  • The drop off locations are accurate, but the times reflect a full day of school.
• Transportation is only available for students attending small groups.
• Students should arrive at the bus stops 10 minutes prior to the pickup time.
• If your student has a Student ID, please have them use it to scan on the bus. 

Breakfast and Lunch
We are excited to be able to offer free meals for all children up to age 18. Families can pick up meals from Fraser High School beginning September 8. Students in SACC can order meals which will be delivered to their SACC classroom. For more information about our meals programs, please visit https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/foodservice. 

First Day of School Signs
We created first day signs for every grade and posted them on our website, https://bit.ly/FirstDaySigns2020. You can print them out, or pull them up on a tablet and have your child pose for a picture! If you post your pictures on social media, include #FraserFamily and we will share!

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend,

Kristin Ledford
Director of Communications