Dear Families of Secondary Students,

It is hard to believe that almost eight weeks ago, we began our online learning journey together in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Our entire Fraser Family has come together to provide food, social and emotional support, teaching and learning, and most importantly comfort and stability in a time of tremendous uncertainty. 

As we move into the last few weeks of school, we want to make sure that everyone understands the grading protocols that will be used to evaluate academic credit at Fraser High School and Richards Middle School. Last month, Mr. Sines and Mr. Julian held class meetings reviewing the grading practices that would be used for the rest of the year. You can find these resources on our district website - Grades 7 & 8, Grades 9-11 and Grade 12.

Below outlines the next steps in the process for closing out the school year and having your child FINISH STRONG:

• Students and families need time to process through all of their work virtually in order to complete assignments and assessments
• Also, students will be at different places in their courses and need an opportunity to catch up and remediate.
• And, our teachers will need time to assess completed work and provide feedback so that students can adjust and improve their learning before the end of the school year.

Therefore, we will be putting the following protocols in place:

1. No new assignments/assessments will be posted after the week of May 26th.
2. Students will have the following two weeks (the week of June 1st and June 8th) to complete any missing assignments/assessments. 
3. Instructional hours will continue to support our students’ learning for the remainder of the school year.
4. Any previous zeros on an assignment that is completed before the end of the school year, can still be awarded full credit if the work is acceptable.
5. Our staff will update their PowerSchool Gradebooks on a progression to assist with understanding what assignments have been or needs to be completed.

The following dates are when missing assignments will be converted to zeros in PowerSchool:

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher, Mr. Julian or Mr. Sines. Attached you will find a parent resource that will provide additional supports to help your child FINISH STRONG. Please make sure to check PowerSchool weekly with your child to make sure they are completing their assignments and assessments.

Thank you for all of your efforts. Remember, we are all in this together.

Respectfully,

Dr. Donna Anderson
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Hello Fraser Families,

We know the transition to online learning has been challenging, and additional support could be a benefit for many of our families.

I would like to remind everyone to take advantage of their virtual library card. If you opted-in before, you can access the resources by visiting our Virtual Library Card page.

Username: FPS and the student ID number. Ex:  FPS1800001234
Password: Your child’s birthdate in MMDD format. Ex: February 26 would be 0226.

Virtual library cards allow students free access to databases, e-books and magazines, and Tutor.com, which provides live tutoring daily from noon-midnight. 
 
If you did not opt-in for a virtual library card in the past and would like to now, please fill out this Opt-In Form by next Friday, May 15.

Thank you,

Kristin Ledford
Director of Communications

Hello Fraser Families,

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to Stay Home; Stay Safe. We are excited to launch a redesigned website for our Extended Online Learning. This page has been streamlined to make it more user-friendly and easier to navigate. 

You can access this page directly at www.Fraser.K12.mi.us/EOL. We have also added links to it from the district and school homepages. 

As you can see, we added navigation down the left to help organize the content. We also added Online Learning Grading FAQs for each level. Please review the documents appropriate for your child(ren)'s grade level(s).
Grades K-6
Grades 7-8
Grades 9-11
Grade 12

We hope you will take a few minutes to explore this new site and find it easier to navigate.

Parent Feedback Survey
In case you missed the reminder this morning, please complete the Parent Feedback Survey if you have not already done so. This will close tonight at midnight.

We appreciate everyone's efforts and dedication in educating our Fraser students. Remember, we are all in this together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal with additional questions or concerns as we make this transition.

With Fraser Pride, 

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families,

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to Stay Home; Stay Safe. It has been a busy week here in Fraser as all of our teachers participated in district, building, and grade level professional development. We have been reviewing the feedback we have received from our families as we prepare to transition to our Extended Online Learning plans for the remainder of the year.

As we make this transition on Monday, we know many of you have questions about what expectations are changing, and how the student work will be different than the last five weeks. This will include assignments that count for grades and credit in our Secondary Courses, and count for credit in our Elementary Courses as well. 

We are compiling our frequently asked questions and will include them on the EOL webpage, which we are redesigning to provide a more user-friendly experience. This streamlined page will launch Monday morning. We will send out a communication with the link to this page, as well make it easily accessible from the district homepage.

On Monday, when your child logs into BlackBoard, you will notice some changes.  We have made improvements in order to simplify and streamline the learning process and workflow for our families.  Your classroom teachers and administrators have been planning and designing instruction to ensure that our students receive the best possible online learning experience during these unprecedented times. 

Fraser High School Principal, Mr. Sines, will be hosting grade-level webinars on Tuesday, April 21st. These will be an opportunity for students to hear directly from building leaders about:

• Grading Student Work
• The Importance of Checking Blackboard 
• The Importance of PowerSchool
• Teacher Communication

The FHS webinars are scheduled for: 

• 9th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
• 10th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 11th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• 12th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Please click on the above link to sign up your student for this webinar. You should use their Fraser Student Email for registration. Once a student signs up, they will receive a confirmation email with the information to access the webinar.  These webinars will be recorded and posted online to watch as well.

We look forward to continuing to work together as we finish the school year strong.  We appreciate everyone's efforts and dedication in educating our Fraser students. Remember, we are all in this together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal with additional questions or concerns as we make this transition.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families and Students,

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to Stay Home; Stay Safe. It has been a busy week here in Fraser as all of our teachers participated in district, building, and grade level professional development. We have been reviewing the feedback we received from our families as we prepare to transition to our Extended Online Learning plans for the remainder of the year.

As we make this transition on Monday, we know many of you have questions about what expectations are changing, and how the student work will be different than the last five weeks. This will include assignments that count for grades and credit in our Secondary Courses, and count for credit in our Elementary Courses as well. 

We are compiling our frequently asked questions and will include them on the EOL webpage, which we are redesigning to provide a more user-friendly experience. This streamlined page will launch Monday morning. We will send out a communication with the link to this page, as well make it easily accessible from the district homepage.

On Monday, when your child logs into BlackBoard, you will notice some changes.  We have made improvements in order to simplify and streamline the learning process and workflow for our families.  Your classroom teachers and administrators have been planning and designing instruction to ensure that our students receive the best possible online learning experience during these unprecedented times. 

Richards Middle School Principal, Mr. Julian, will be hosting grade-level webinars on Tuesday, April 21st. These will be an opportunity for students to hear directly from building leaders about:

• Grading Student Work
• The Importance of Checking Blackboard 
• The Importance of PowerSchool
• Teacher Communication

The RMS webinars are scheduled for: 

• 7th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 2:00 - 3:00 PM 
• 8th Grade - Tuesday, Apr 21, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Please click on the above link to sign up your student for this webinar. You should use their Fraser Student Email for registration. Once a student signs up, they will receive a confirmation email with the information to access the webinar. These webinars will be recorded and posted online to watch as well.

We look forward to continuing to work together as we finish the school year strong.  We appreciate everyone's efforts and dedication in educating our Fraser students. Remember, we are all in this together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal with additional questions or concerns as we make this transition.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families,

I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy as we continue to follow the Governor’s Executive Order to Stay Home; Stay Safe. It has been a busy week here in Fraser as all of our teachers participated in district, building, and grade level professional development. We have also been reviewing the feedback we received from our families as we prepare to transition to our Extended Online Learning plans for the remainder of the year.

As we make this transition on Monday, we know many of you have questions about what expectations are changing, and how the student work will be different than the last five weeks. This will include assignments that count for grades and credit in our Secondary Courses, and count for credit in our Elementary Courses as well. 

We are compiling our frequently asked questions and will include them on the EOL webpage, which we are redesigning to provide a more user-friendly experience. This streamlined page will launch Monday morning. We will send out a communication with the link to this page, as well make it easily accessible from the district homepage.

On Monday, when your child logs into itslearning, you will notice some changes. We have made improvements in order to simplify and streamline the learning process and workflow for our families.  Your classroom teachers and administrators have been planning and designing instruction to ensure that our students receive the best possible online learning experience during these unprecedented times. 

We look forward to continuing to work together as we finish the school year strong. We appreciate everyone's efforts and dedication in educating our Fraser students. Remember, we are all in this together. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal with additional questions or concerns as we make this transition.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

I hope that everyone had a chance to disconnect and recharge during our Spring Break. We know these continue to be challenging times, and it has been stressful to say the least.

We know everyone is looking forward to when we are back in school, and we are able to reconnect with friends, staff, and teachers face-to-face.  In the meantime, we need to stay strong and do our best to engage in learning from home.

Our teachers and administrators have been working hard to provide online learning experiences that will continue your child’s education while learning from home. This will be a partnership, just as it has been in the past.

Based upon the Governor’s Executive Order, this week we will be transitioning into a more formal online learning experience for all students.  This will include assignments that count for grades and credit in our Secondary Courses, and count for credit in our Elementary Courses as well. It will be important to do your best to participate as fully as possible.  However, we understand that all family situations are different, and we will work with every family to address those needs. Please reach out to your building principal if you need additional supports.

Next week, our teachers will continue to provide similar learning activities as we have in the past. In addition, we will have professional development to define the curricular expectations for the rest of the year.  Each grade level and course will have a plan for every student to complete the necessary work for that grade or course. These plans will be outlined in itslearning at the Elementary Level, and in Blackboard at the Secondary Level starting the week of April 20th.

In addition, we would like to gather feedback from our families regarding their current experience they are having with our Extended Online Learning Opportunities.This survey will remain open until April 20th.

Our teachers are excited to reconnect with their students tomorrow. Please plan on having your children logging into our Learning Management Systems on Monday. We look forward to engaging them in their learning, and we will continue to work together to keep moving their education forward.

As always, we appreciate your patience and support as we do what is best for our students. We will continue to communicate with you next steps as we solidify our plans for the remainder of the school year.

Remember, we are all in this together. 

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families,

By now, you have heard the Governor's Executive Order suspending in-person learning at all K-12 schools for the rest of the school year -- unless restrictions are lifted. We know this is difficult news to hear, and it will create additional stress for our families. These are unsettling times. It is important now, more than ever, that we continue to stand together and stay strong as a Fraser Family.

We know this order raises many questions for our students and families. We are working cooperatively with the Michigan Department of Education and the Macomb Intermediate School District to answer those questions as soon as possible.

What we Know

• Our physical school buildings will likely remain closed through the end of the school year in June.
• We will continue to provide Extended Online Learning Opportunities (EOLO) for our students.
• We will continue to monitor student activity to ensure equal access to opportunities.
• Food services for students will continue as they have.
• Seniors on track to graduate this year will receive their diplomas.
• All other students will advance to their next grade at the beginning of the next school year, assuming they were on pace to advance before the shutdown. We will be sending out more information on this issue at a later date. 
• Michigan’s 3rd-grade reading law will not be enforced this year. That law recommended that 3rd graders who are behind in reading be retained in 3rd grade.
• High school juniors will be able to take the SAT in the fall. Those tests will be paid for by the state.

Our teachers and staff are doing everything we can to protect our community and families, and make these difficult times as productive as possible for our students.

We understand that there will be many, many questions about our activities, normal year-end routines, and celebrations that will now be canceled as originally planned. We will be as responsive and creative as possible as we work to support students and families in these uncertain times.

We will be looking at everything from graduation to grading, from schedules to student progress, and from academics to the emotional well-being of our children.  We can assure you we will work to do what is best for our students in Fraser. 

Plan Moving Forward
As you know, next week is scheduled to be our county-wide Spring Break.  We will be taking that time to process through the Governor’s Executive Order. We have put the following plan in place to address the next few weeks:

• April 6 - 10 Spring Break
  • We have designed a districtwide plan to support our families with enrichment activities and resources to use during this time. This will be shared in tomorrow’s update.
• April 13 - 17
  • We will continue with our EOLO for students. 
  • April 14 - we will host virtual professional development for our staff to plan for our transition. Virtual learning will be available for our students, but we will not have any GoToMeetings that day.
• April 20 - 24
  • Transition to Phase 2
    • Will include assignments that count for grades and credit in our Secondary Courses, and count for credit in our Elementary Courses as well.
    • It will be important to do your best to participate as fully as possible.
    • However, we understand that all family situations are different, and we will work with every family to address those needs
  • More information will be shared as it is available
• April 27 - June 12
  • We will continue to provide our students with their education and finish Fraser Strong!

Social/Emotional Resources
Our Mental Health Team has been busy compiling resources that can help everyone with social-emotional learning and wellbeing.

We know that during this transition, our students and families need support, both academically and emotionally. 

These resources have been added to the Parents page on our Extended Online Learning Opportunities page of our website. We will continue to add information as it becomes available.

We greatly appreciate your support and understanding. We will continue to communicate with you as plans become more solidified and additional answers become available.

Remember, we are all in this together. 

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As we come to the end of Week #2 of school closure, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the dedicated staff members and parents who have responded to this crisis with a level of professionalism, commitment, and enthusiasm that truly represents what makes our District such a special place. I know these have been challenging times, but we are all in this together.  We will continue to work together to get through these tough times, and we will be an even stronger Fraser Family when this passes.

The many examples of student learning and more importantly the connections we have been able to make via our Extended Online Learning Opportunities have been remarkable. Even though we are not physically in our buildings, we continue to connect and learn. I know our staff and students miss being together, but the work being done to stay connected and continue learning has been awe-inspiring.

We will continue to do all that we can to support you during these challenging times. Below are some resources and opportunities we would like to share:

• We have partnered with CARE to present a free Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, March 31st, at 11:00 a.m. called Talking to Kids About COVID-19. I have attached the flyer with the information and registration as well. 
• Free meals are available each day, Monday - Friday at Fraser High School,  and Eisenhower, Salk and Twain elementary schools. Please see the attached flyer for the times. We are taking every precaution for safety, including masks and gloves for all employees and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
• Please continue to watch our District COVID-19 webpage. All district communications are posted on this site as well.

Remember, we are all in this together.  Let’s continue to remember the importance of being flexible and kind to one another.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families, 

Please see the attached letter regarding Expanded Child Care Access for our first responders. 

The Macomb Intermediate School District is working in cooperation with the 21 local school districts and community organizations to coordinate emergency child care for children birth-12 years old for those employees on the front lines supporting our Macomb County Community.

Remember, we are all in this together, and please be kind and be flexible to one another.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

By now, you have heard the Governor's announcement to “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order.  She has directed all Michiganders to stay home or six feet away from others during the COVID-19 crisis.  We know these are unsettling times and that everyone is under a great deal of stress. It is important now, more than ever, that we continue to stand together and stay strong as a Fraser Family.

In Fraser, we will continue to do our part to get through this crisis.  This includes:

Free Meal Service
The week of March 23, we have meal distribution at three of our elementary schools, in addition to FHS. 

Meals will be available from 10-11 a.m. at the following sites:

• Salk Elementary - 17601 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township
• Eisenhower Elementary - 31275 Eveningside, Fraser
• Twain Elementary - 30601 Calahan, Roseville

Meals will still be available at the FHS cafeteria from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. 

Extended Online Learning Opportunities
We believe it is critical to continue providing our Extended Online Learning Opportunities for students. As you know, it is so important that students maintain some consistency and connections with their teacher and peers during this time. Remember, every child’s Extended Online Learning Opportunities will look different in each household, and that is ok. 

Follow the Governor's Order “Stay Home, Stay Safe”
We all need to do our part. This includes maintaining appropriate protocols with Food Distribution; maintaining our buildings; and keeping our employees safe. Please do your part as well, and stay home unless you are a part of that critical infrastructure workforce, engaged in an outdoor activity, or performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of yourself or your family, like going to the hospital or grocery store. 

I know this is hard for everyone. We have attached some additional information as a resource for you and your family. Please take some time to review this information. It is another tool to support you during these challenging times. Remember, we are all in this together, and please be kind and be flexible to one another.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Hello Fraser Families,

As we continue to navigate through these challenging times, we want to make sure our families have up to date information.  We know that the media is constantly providing us with many updates regarding the impact of COVID-19.

Today, two major announcements were made by the Michigan Department of Education and the US Department of Education. 

M-STEP Cancelled
First, US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today states can ask for a waiver to bypass standardized testing due to the COVID-19 school closures. Michigan leaders have already asked for a waiver. This means the M-STEP that was set to start in April for students in grades 3-11 will not be conducted.

Online Instructional Time 
MDE also released a memo stating there “is no mechanism to earn instructional time during a period of mandated school closure.” We understand this is creating confusion with families.  Please understand that the legislature will need to make a decision regarding the impact COVID-19 has on all school closures throughout the State of Michigan, and the impact that has on the days and clock hour requirements.

We will continue to provide our Extended Online Learning Opportunities for our students. We believe it is important that students maintain some consistency and connections with their teachers and peers during this time. 

As I said yesterday, we want to reassure you that your child’s Extended Online Learning Opportunities will look different for every family, and that is ok. We know each family is unique, and we want to be able to support your child’s learning as best we can. 

Free Meal Service Expansion
We have had a large response to our meal distribution this week at Fraser High School. We know there are more children out there who need meals but are unable to make it to the high school. 

Beginning Monday, March 23, we will expand meal distribution to three of our elementary schools, in addition to FHS. 

Meals will be available from 10-11 a.m. at the following sites:

• Salk Elementary - 17601 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township
• Eisenhower Elementary - 31275 Eveningside, Fraser
• Twain Elementary - 30601 Calahan, Roseville

Meals will still be available at the FHS cafeteria from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. 

Again, I thank you for your patience, and I will continue to provide district updates as they become available. 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

Hello Fraser Families,

As we continue to adjust to this ever-changing new reality, we must be patient, kind, and flexible. I want to reassure you that your child’s Extended Online Learning Opportunities will look different for every family, and that is ok. We know each family is unique, and we want to be able to support your child’s learning as best we can. We are all under a lot of stress, and this is not meant to add more to anyone’s plate. We are empathetic and understanding that everyone is in a different place with home, work, and family. 

Our teachers continue to amaze me with their dedication and support of our students. Many students were able to connect virtually with their teachers and classmates today. While some students may not be able to yet. Both of these choices are understandable. We are all navigating this new way of learning together and adjusting accordingly. We will continue to encourage and work together to support your student, in whichever way works best for your family.

A few housekeeping notes:

• Some of you have run into technical issues with either your district-issued device or internet access. Our technology department has compiled some frequently asked questions, which we have now included on our EOLO webpage,www.fraser.k12.mi.us/eolo. Please continue to check that page, and we will continue to add more questions and answers as they arise.
• If your issues are not solved using the above link, we have a form available that is monitored by our media technology assistants and 21st-century teachers. 
• If you have questions or concerns with EOLO, please contact your building principal.

We will continue to serve breakfast and lunch tomorrow at Fraser High School from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Parents and caretakers can pick up the meals from outside the cafeteria, which is on the Klein Road side. 

We will have an updated meal pickup schedule for next week. Look for more information soon. Again, I thank you for your patience and I will continue to provide district updates as they become available. 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

Hello Fraser Families,

Today we hosted virtual training for our teachers as we prepare to roll out our Extended Online Learning Opportunities (EOLO) for students. We began the day with a webinar that included all teachers across the district. We then hosted smaller virtual training this afternoon, broken down by grade level or department. 

My motto during this time is “to be flexible and be kind.” As we navigate the next few weeks together, we all need to work together to work out the kinks and learn our new normal. 

We have launched our EOLO webpage, https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/eolo. Here you will find resources for both parents and students. I encourage everyone to bookmark this page, as we will continue to share information there during the school closure.

I have asked our teachers to reach out to their students either today or tomorrow. You may need to check either itslearning or BlackBoard for the message. (We have also posted parent guides for logging in on the Parent EOLO page,https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/parentseolo.)

Remember, we will be kicking off a soft-rollout to allow teachers, students, and families an opportunity to settle into our new reality of learning. In the coming days, please be patient and supportive as we move forward with this new reality. We encourage families to review the resources provided on the district website to support your learning at home.

We are all in this together, and we will continue to encourage and support one another during this challenging time.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

We have the following schedule, broken down by grade level, for parents to go to schools to pick up devices, medication, books or any other personal items students may have left at school. 

If you have students in multiple grades, you can pick up all belongings at the same time. 

Elementary
K-1                  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
2-3                  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
4-5                  10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
6 & Makeup      1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Richards Middle School
7                      8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
8                      10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Makeup             1:00-2:00 p.m.

Fraser High School
9                       8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
10                     9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11                     10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
12                     1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Makeup              2:00 – 2:30 p.m.