Dear Fraser Families,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Fraser Public Schools has worked closely with the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) and its expert guidance in the development of health and safety protocols.  

This week, the MCHD has revised its guidance for how schools should approach the isolation and quarantine of students and staff for in school exposure. 

The most important pieces have stayed the same - sick students must stay home and the district will still notify families of positive cases in the school buildings.

• Keep those who are sick home

• Staff/Families must report positive COVID-19 cases and isolation remains at five days

• Cases will continue to be reported on the district’s COVID-19 Dashboard

PROTOCOL CHANGE

The Macomb County Health Department has adjusted their contact tracing and school-based case notification from individual to entire classroom. No longer will individuals be identified as close contacts. Instead, the entire class where a positive case was reported will be notified of the potential exposure.

1. All students and staff in the impacted classroom should monitor for symptoms.
2. Those who have or develop symptoms should isolate and test for COVID-19.
3. Others may quarantine individually but are not required to unless symptoms develop.

These changes follow CDC guidance and will support our commitment to ensure healthy students who do not have symptoms to remain in school. They will also help with staffing issues and the massive amount of time being spent in schools on individual contact tracing. The continued daily contact tracing has moved the focus of our staff from other critical work, including supporting students’ social/emotional needs, school safety measures, staff development and educational leadership of our schools. We need our education professionals focused on the education and well-being of our students and staff.  

The countywide protocol changes will become effective on Friday, January 21. If your student is currently quarantined due to in-school exposure or is on Day 6 or later of a COVID-19 illness and has significantly improved symptoms, they can return to school on Monday, January 24. Students/staff who are in Days 0-5 of a COVID-19 illness and unvaccinated siblings of those in Day 0-5 of COVID should remain home until Day 6 and symptoms improve.  The MCHD website reflects the new protocols.

Your partnership remains critical.  All families should continue to self-screen every morning and children that do not feel well must remain at home.  In addition, I encourage you to take advantage of a federal program (https://www.covidtests.gov/) that provides up to four free COVID-19 testing kits to families.

Thank you for your continued support,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We are so grateful for your continued support and understanding during these challenging times.  Thank you for all that you are doing to keep your student(s) home when they are ill and for monitoring their symptoms regularly, as this truly assists us in mitigating the spread of illness.  Quickly identifying those with symptoms and minimizing their contact in our schools is the best way to move forward and continue to provide in-person learning.  

The Fraser Family continues to work above and beyond to support our families as we navigate through this pandemic. I want to thank all employees and families for their efforts and the continued focus on teaching and learning despite the difficult circumstances many of us are facing.

I understand the frustration there has been with the many changes in health guidance regarding quarantine and isolation procedures.  These have changed several times over the past few weeks, and I appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate these changes with you.  

This week the Macomb County Health Department aligned with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) and the CDC’s updated procedures and guidelines for positive cases and close contacts of COVID-19.  The most impactful change that I would like to share is the modification to the isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to 5 days. We have created an easy-to-understand chart with this information that is posted on our COVID Dashboard, https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/covid. 

We will continue to offer free testing each weekday for staff and students who are identified by the Macomb County Health Department as close contacts within the school environment. We know this service has been very helpful in keeping healthy students in school as well as minimizing disruptions to the learning environment.  

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.  

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Welcome Back Fraser Families,

I hope you all had a restful and relaxing winter break, and took time to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. As you know, we closed out 2021 reflecting on and reviewing our school safety and mental health protocols and resources.  These will continue to be focus areas as we move into the new year.  

With the new year, comes many hopes for new beginnings.  We are looking forward to continuing to grow our efforts and support around mental health and social and emotional learning.  We also will continue to work together to navigate the challenges and difficulties that we face with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Below are some important updates for the new year:

COVID-19 Updates
I want to follow up on my email from Sunday.  First, I want to thank all of you for your patience and grace.  I know this is an extremely challenging time, and everyone is very tired of this pandemic.  With that being said, I am reminded of one of my favorite phrases, and “that is to be kind and be flexible”.

As of today, January 4th, 2022, the Macomb County Health Department has recalibrated their guidelines on quarantines for K-12 schools. Both the CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have aligned their guidance back to our previous practice. For us, this means that the Macomb County Health Department will return to the previous quarantine protocols for schools. 

This will begin today.  The Macomb County Health Department has updated their guidance. Any dates that were given in the interim for quarantine will be honored. However, moving forward, we will be back to our prior practices of a 10-day quarantine period for positive COVID-19 cases. We have also updated our website with information about quarantines and testing. 

We will continue to be carefully monitoring cases and the impact it has on our buildings.  Teachers will continue to post all work in Blackboard and itslearning.  We ask that students continue to take home their devices (unless they are not allowed to do so) every evening so that they have access to their learning 24/7.  

We realize this is a fluid situation, and it is difficult to predict the future.  We continue to strongly encourage wearing masks and washing hands often. All prevention strategies provide some level of protection, and layered strategies implemented at the same time provide the greatest level of protection. Our priority remains on in-person learning and the safety of students and staff. Let’s continue to work together to do what is best for our students.

Social and Emotional Learning 
In the words of Fred Rogers “When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child.  Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning.

Therefore, we are excited to announce that we are introducing Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning January 24, 2022 to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. 

Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. In addition to in-class lessons, the program provides lessons for home that support the different themes. These at-home lessons will be shared in our district newsletters and on our social media channels so you can support your student(s) with consistent messages.

The program is already being used in our DK classes, as well as in classrooms throughout our elementary schools by our social workers.  We have already seen the impact of Second Step from our limited uses, and we are looking forward to expanding this across our elementary and middle schools.

School Safety - Community Conversation

We will be sharing more about our school safety and mental health supports at our upcoming Community Conversation on January 13, 2022. Please feel free to join us. 

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you for your continued support.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to welcoming your students back to school on Tuesday, January 4.  

There is certainly significant concern around the status of the pandemic and the impact of the new variant.  The county superintendents have been in communication with the Macomb County Health Department leadership and met a few times this past week.  

The MCHD and MDHHS are adopting the new CDC guidance on isolation and quarantine that can reduce the isolation and quarantine periods from 10 to 5 days.  All Macomb County school districts are aligning with the updated MCHD guidance that is linked here.

I would like to bring to everyone’s attention some important reminders, as well as some updates from the MCHD.

• As COVID-19 cases increase in the area, we again ask that each of you partner with us and support our efforts to keep schools open.  Please continue to conduct well checks before your student leaves for school in the morning and keep them home if they are experiencing any of the known symptoms of COVID-19.
• As a continued service to support our families and schools, our testing site at Fraser High School will be available for students/staff who were exposed within the school environment and identified as close contacts by the MCHD. Please click here for updated times the clinic is open.

As I have said before, our students and staff have done a wonderful job working together to respect individual families’ choices on whether or not to wear a mask. We will continue to have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who chooses to wear one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone to wear a face covering. Facial coverings are a safe and proven strategy to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in schools.  At this time there is no mandate for masking.

Our priority remains on in-person learning and the safety of students and staff.  I am so proud of the efforts that have been put forth these past two years to navigate this pandemic, and I understand the difficult challenges that our families, staff, and community have faced.  We will be closely monitoring things as we return this week and will make any necessary adjustments as needed.  

Looking forward to the new year and better days ahead. Let’s continue to work together to keep our schools open and provide the high quality Fraser learning experience for all.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Good Morning Fraser Families,

At this time, families are eligible to request to change the learning mode for their student(s) for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Families that are currently enrolled in face-to-face can switch to virtual, and families who are enrolled in virtual can switch to face-to-face. If you do not wish to switch your child’s learning mode, no action is necessary.

Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Submitting the form linked in this email does not guarantee a request will be granted. Requests will be reviewed by building and district leadership and the parent/guardian will be notified. If approved, the change will be effective for the second semester (January 24, 2022 - June 10, 2022). Once a request has been approved, it will be for the duration of the second semester. Please carefully consider this semester-long commitment before submitting this application, as requests to change during the second semester will not be granted. 

Additionally, please note that we have partnered with third party providers for the students’ daily instruction. We are utilizing Lincoln Learning for our K-6 students and Edgenuity for 7-12.  A Fraser teacher will be assigned as your child’s mentor to help check in, keep him/her on track, and align the grading system with Fraser’s. The bulk of your child's instruction will be online and course content will be delivered by Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity.  For younger students, a learning coach will be a critical piece in your child's success. The learning coach, at home, needs to support your child with daily instruction, content delivery, and technology. Please note, the District may change your child’s learning mode if appropriate academic progress is not met throughout the semester. 

If you are interested in changing your child’s learning mode for the second semester, please fill out this application. You will need to submit it for each student. 

Enrollment Change Request Form

This application will close on December 17th. You will be notified by the District after the holiday break of your child’s application status and specific information will be provided about the switch at that time. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Sara Delgado
Director of Elementary Instruction

Dr. Dan Hartley
Director of Secondary Instruction

Dear Fraser Families,

The recent occurrences in Oxford have been difficult for all of us.   We all - our families, our school staff, and our community - continue to attempt to cope with this unthinkable tragedy.

As we end our week, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued compassion and empathy.  The Fraser Family continues to amaze me.  Everyone in our school community has come together, and the outpouring of care and kindness has been truly remarkable.

At times like this, it can be difficult to know what is best to do in support of others.  Knowing what to say, and how to say it, is not easy. The events in Oxford have created fears about school safety across our region, state, and beyond. Families have had to make difficult decisions on sending their children back to school.  I know many families have felt the need to keep their children home with them the past few days. While other families felt it was important for their child to be in school.  We respect and understand those choices. 

As we move forward into next week, we want to encourage our families to continue to talk to their children about their feelings and concerns.  Please remind them of the importance of reporting concerns responsibly and choosing language carefully. 

Lastly, we want to reiterate how important it is that our students be a part of their school community:

• Our school district continues to stay in close contact with the Macomb County Sheriff's Department and Fraser Police. At this point in time, it has been determined that there have been no credible threats to our schools and our students.
• The maintenance of the routine of school and of the structure of life is an important strategy to allay fears.
• When students stay out of school, it can create the unforeseen consequence of increasing anxiety by sending the message of unsafety.
• Our school staff - caring teachers and administrators and trained counselors, social workers, and school psychologists - can provide reassurance and support to students.

Together, we will get through this difficult time.  Fraser is an amazing community, and I am confident we will continue to rise up and do what is best for our students, staff, and families.

With Fraser Pride, 

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Good Morning Fraser Families,

Following the Oxford event this week, we have seen an increase in social media activity regarding safety and threats.  We are committed to dealing with reported threats.  We work closely with law enforcement and investigate incidents seriously.

As a result of the event that occurred this week, there were rumors posted on social media of alleged threats at the secondary level. These threats were investigated by the Fraser Police Department and determined to not be credible. The Fraser Police Department posted a social media message last night about the investigations. It appears that the motive of these posts may have been to prey on the heightened fears of our community in the hope of causing a school closure.

We understand students and staff have been experiencing fear, confusion, and frustration over this terrible act. We assure you that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. 

We work closely with law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation of potential threats or issues brought to our attention. We commend the Fraser Police for their swift and thorough investigations. Students, staff and parents appreciate the additional police presence at our buildings.

Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of reporting concerns responsibly and choosing language carefully. 

• Students should feel comfortable discussing possible threats, however, knowingly sharing false information has serious repercussions, both in school and in the legal system. Please be sure to explain the lasting consequences of making threats against a school.
• Spreading unconfirmed rumors on social media perpetuates fears and does not provide a resolution to determining the safety of our schools, staff and students.
• Students should communicate safety concerns to an adult, not on social media.

The safety of our students and staff is the top priority of our staff and community.

Our condolences go out to the families and school staff in Oxford who are faced with an unimaginable situation. Our qualified staff members are available to assist with addressing any concerns, fears or anxiety your children may be experiencing.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support for your child’s education and the safety of our schools. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We share our deepest sympathy and support for the students, staff and families of Oxford Community Schools. We cannot begin to imagine the pain the Oxford community feels following the active shooter situation yesterday at Oxford High School. Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such a loss and our prayers are with those left injured. 

We asked our Fraser police officers to be at Richards Middle School and Fraser High School this morning to reassure our students as they arrived at school. 

We understand news of this nature so close to home can be difficult for both parents and students. We know many of our students and staff have personal connections to the Oxford community. 

Please know that your student’s safety and well-being remain our number one priority. Like all school districts, Fraser is committed to creating a safe school environment where students can learn and grow. 

To that end, we wanted to remind you of the various safety protocols we have in place to protect students, teachers and staff. 

Safety Protocols
In the fall of 2019, we partnered with Secure Education Consultants, an independent company to review the safety protocols in our district and help us update our emergency response plan. The company also trained all of our staff on responding to various emergency situations. 

Throughout the school year, each school conducts lockdown and evacuation drills. We have a district-wide emergency response plan that outlines procedures for building staff to follow should a threat ever occur. This includes securing all students in a classroom, covering windows, turning off the lights and having students sit in a designated area away from the hallway and door(s). Copies of our emergency plan are located inside every classroom and office in our district.

It is important to note that with our last three bonds, we have taken measures to secure our buildings. All of our classroom doors can be locked from the inside (Columbine locks). In addition, each building has a secure entrance, which is locked and monitored. Visitors may only access the building through the main entrance and must have their identities verified before a staff member buzzes them in. Every building has a comprehensive camera security system along with Emergency Alarms that connect to the Fraser Police.  We work closely with the local law enforcement agencies to conduct active shooter training with all of their officers so they are well aware of our campus floor plans. They have all been briefed and have access to our buildings at any time.   

The greatest tool we have lies in the hearts and voices of the students, staff and parents of FPS. Be aware of what you and your child see on social media and in our community. I urge you to talk with your child, and maintain open lines of communication. More importantly, reach out to those you see alone or struggling; show compassion and include them as part of our Fraser family.

Next Steps
In the coming weeks, we are planning a community conversation to share strategies and ideas to support our families as well as review our emergency response protocols. More information will be shared as soon as plans are finalized. 

We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure learning takes place in a safe environment. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building administrator if you have any questions or concerns.

We appreciate your continued support.

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As you may have heard, earlier today there was a school shooting at Oxford High School. This is a terrible tragedy, and we are sending prayers to their school community. We realize this is an ongoing investigation and information is very limited at this time.
 
Our Fraser High School girls were scheduled to play Oxford High School tonight for basketball.  These games have been cancelled, and our athletes never left for Oxford as we were able to cancel prior to the end of the school day.  In addition, Mr. Sines sent out a communication to the affected teams, and they have been given an updated schedule for tonight.

We know these situations can be very stressful and difficult for our students to process. I encourage you to be aware of what your child sees on social media and in our community. I urge you to talk with your child and maintain open lines of communication. 

Please use this incident as another opportunity to teach your students the importance of reporting information regarding the safety of the school community. If your child has heard another student or person making a threat, please contact the police immediately. In addition, the OK2SAY website is available to all students 24 hours a day. Students can use this program to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools.

As a district, we will continue our commitment to student safety and create an environment where our students feel safe going to school. If your child would like to speak with someone regarding this tragedy, we have trained staff in each building who can assist. They can reach out to a building administrator for support as well.

Please keep the families affected by this tragedy in your thoughts. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. Wozniak,
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As we head into the Holiday Season, I wanted to provide you with some updates regarding COVID protocols.  As always, Fraser Public Schools’ top priority remains the health and well-being of all, and we are doing our part every day to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

As I have said before, our students and staff have done a wonderful job working together to respect individual families’ choices on whether or not to wear a mask. We will continue to have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who chooses to wear one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a face covering. Facial coverings are a safe and proven strategy to prevent secondary transmission of this aggressive Delta variant in schools. 

We continue to work closely with our local Macomb County Health Department (MCHD). As we have discussed before, this is a fluid situation, and we will adjust accordingly if needed. We will continue to follow the law and any school requirements. 

Testing has become an important strategy to keep our students in school.  We know how important that is to our families.  We will continue to offer our free COVID-19 testing clinic each weekday for students and staff who are quarantined by the MCHD due to an in-school exposure.  Please understand that the testing clinic is only for students and staff who are quarantined by the MCHD due to an in-school exposure.  

If you feel that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and want to be tested, you should consider the resources provided by the MCHD.  The district has limited resources, and at this time, we are only able to accommodate testing for students and staff who have been quarantined by MCHD for in-school exposure.

Please continue to notify the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 463-3750 during normal business hours if you have a positive case in your home. Additionally, families and staff members should contact their school administrator.

Fraser Public Schools will continue to report all student and staff COVID-19 positive cases to the MCHD, which will then investigate to determine if any additional students or staff should be quarantined.  We will continue to work with our Health Department to support these efforts.

We are proud to be part of a community that values education and partners together with us to prioritize the health and wellness of our students, staff, and families.

Thank you for your continued support and efforts.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As we gear up for a busy Fraser Homecoming Weekend, I wanted to provide you with some updates regarding COVID protocols.  As always, Fraser Public Schools’ top priority remains the health and well-being of all, and we are doing our part every day to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Our students and staff have done a wonderful job working together to respect individual families’ choices on whether or not to wear a mask. We will continue to have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who needs one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a face covering. Facial coverings are a safe and proven strategy to prevent secondary transmission of this aggressive Delta variant in schools. 

We 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. We will continue to follow the law and any school requirements. 

We all realize that keeping students safe and in school is a top priority. Below are some important updates regarding close contacts identified in a school setting and student quarantines from the Macomb County Health Department.  Please click here for the entire document.

Close contacts who are less than 3 feet apart for more than 15 minutes to a positive case:

• Quarantine at home for 10 days

OR

• Quarantine at home for 7 days if the contact receives a negative viral (PCR or antigen) test performed at least 5 days after exposure.

OR

• Remain in school and participate in extracurricular activities if they test negative daily for 7 days less than 24 hours before coming to school. Wearing a face covering indoors, as much as possible, is recommended for 7 days.  

Close contacts who are identified between 3 and 6 feet apart for more than 15 minutes to a positive case:

• Do not need to quarantine.  Contact may remain in school and participate in extracurricular activities as long as they have no symptoms. The contact should be notified of the potential exposure and the contact should self‐monitor for symptoms for 14 days.
• Wearing a face covering indoors is recommended, as much as possible, either for 10 days or for 7 days if the contact receives a negative viral (PCR or antigen) test performed at least 5 days after exposure.

Quarantine is not necessary for the following persons:  

• Students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 3 months.  
• Students and staff who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 defined as 2 weeks or more following receipt of the second dose using a 2-dose series or receipt of one dose using a single-dose vaccine.

We will continue to offer our free COVID-19 testing clinic each weekday for students and staff who are quarantined by the Macomb County Health Department due to an in-school exposure.  Please click here for more information including the forms that need to be completed prior to testing.

Please continue to notify the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 463-3750 during normal business hours if you have a positive case in your home. Additionally, families and staff members should contact the school administrator.

Fraser Public Schools will continue to report all student and staff COVID-19 positive cases to the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD).  The MCHD will investigate to determine if any additional students or staff should be quarantined.  We will continue to work with our Health Department to support these efforts.

We are proud to be part of a community that values education and partners together with us to prioritize the health and wellness of our students, staff, and families.

We appreciate your support to help keep our students safe and in-person. I encourage our families to enjoy our Homecoming festivities. These are wonderful occasions to learn from each other and deepen our relationships with our friends and neighbors. Fraser is a special place, and we will continue to rise to whatever challenges come our way.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We are excited to kick off a new school year next week and look forward to welcoming back our students to campus. Last Thursday, we held our annual Fraser Family Tailgate, and it was a huge success.  It was wonderful to see our community coming together to celebrate our Fraser Pride.

We know this has been a challenging time for all of us, but it is our hope that our families will continue to show respect for each other to ensure that our students can continue to receive the best education in the safest environment possible. We can all agree that our children belong in school where they can have consistent schedules five days a week; enjoy meeting with friends; and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with our teachers and support staff.   

As we near the start of school, we wanted to update you on our COVID-19 Protocols. As always, Fraser Public School’s top priority remains the health and well-being of all, and we are doing our part every day to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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

Mask Policies

Masks are optional for all staff, students and visitors on campus. We will have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who needs one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a face covering. Facial coverings are a safe, and proven strategy to prevent secondary transmission of this aggressive Delta variant in schools. Masks are primarily intended to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets. They also help reduce inhalation of these droplets by the wearer. We ask everyone to respect each individual’s choice whether or not to wear a mask.

Masks must be worn on Fraser Public School buses. The CDC requires masks to be worn on school buses.

Procedure when a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19

When a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, he/she should notify the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 463-3750 during normal business hours. Additionally, families and staff members should contact the school administrator.

The individual should stay home and isolate for at least 10 days from the first date of symptoms or 10 days from the test date if asymptomatic AND fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and improved symptoms.

Fraser Public Schools will be reporting all COVID-19 positive cases to the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD).  The MCHD will investigate to determine if any additional students or staff should be quarantined.  We will continue to work with our Health Department to support these efforts.

Transportation

Students will be required to wear a mask on our buses. In addition, we will have seating charts in place.

Vaccinations and COVID-19 Testing

We will not require vaccination nor proof of vaccination from any of our staff, students or visitors. However, if someone is identified as a close contact they will need to show proof of vaccination in order to avoid a quarantine. Additionally, we will not be testing our students, staff or visitors.

Health Screenings

As we have said before, please keep your child home if they are feeling sick. Teach your child to cover their cough or sneeze and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer often. We encourage you to perform daily self-assessments for COVID-19 but the daily screener is no longer required. 

Cleaning Policies

• Each building will have a temporary table set up in the entry vestibule with available face coverings and hand sanitizer.
• Cleaning and sanitization practices will continue in a modified capacity.
• Wiping down of the highly touched surfaces will continue throughout the day. 
• Wall hung hand sanitizer stations will remain in place and product will be provided.
• Hand sanitizer bottles will be available in classrooms as requested.
• Classroom cleaning kits will be available for those classrooms that request them.
• Students are encouraged to wash their hands or use sanitizer often. 

Fraser Public Schools continues to evaluate all protocols and procedures as additional information becomes available from county, state, and national health protection agencies.

We are proud to be part of a community that values education and partners together with us to prioritize the health and wellness of our students, staff, and families.

We appreciate your support to help keep our students safe and in-person.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We are so excited to welcome our students and staff back this fall. At this point in time, our intention is to return to a normal school environment and routine for the 2021-2022 school year.  As always, Fraser Public School’s top priority remains the health and well-being of all, and doing our part every day to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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

2021-2022 Calendar
The district calendar is now finalized and available on our website. You can click here to view it.

First Day of School
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 7. It is a full day for Richards Middle School (8:05 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.) and Fraser High School (7:30 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.). Elementary schools (including DK) have an afternoon-only half day, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and dismissing at 3:30 p.m.

Fraser Family Tailgate
Join us for the first home football game of the season at the Fraser Family Tailgate on the evening of  Thursday, August 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We will have free hot dogs, Kona Ice, DJ and inflatables in the parking lot outside of the stadium. The game kicks off against Holly High School at 7 p.m.

Mask Policies
Masks are optional for all staff, students and visitors. We will have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who needs one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a face covering. We ask everyone to respect each individual’s choice whether or not to wear a mask.

Transportation
Students will not be required to wear a mask on our buses. However, we will have seating charts in place. 

Cleaning Policies
Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout our schools. Our staff will continue to clean high-touch surfaces throughout the day. Students are encouraged to wash their hands and 

Quarantines
If we are informed of a confirmed case in one of our buildings, we will conduct contact tracing and identify close contacts. Close contacts will need to be quarantined for 10 days from the date of exposure, unless they provide proof of vaccination. This documentation needs to come from the Health Department.

Vaccinations and COVID-19 Testing
We will not require vaccination nor proof of vaccination from any of our staff, students or visitors. However, as stated above, if someone is identified as a close contact they will need to show proof of vaccination in order to avoid a quarantine. Additionally, we will not be testing our students, staff or visitors.

Health Screenings 
As we have said before, please keep your child home if they are feeling sick. Teach your child to cover their cough or sneeze and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer often. We encourage you to perform daily self-assessments for COVID-19 but the daily screener is no longer required. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prepare for the upcoming school year. A variety of guidance was reviewed from various sources including, but not limited to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Human Health Services and the Macomb County Health Department when preparing our back to school plan.

We will continue to monitor patterns, and in the event of an outbreak, we will reconsider our practices and may apply new restrictions. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible. 

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

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

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