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MV Update

March 25th, 2024

MV UpdateMarch 25th, 2024

FYI

Cinnamon Recall

  • for high levels of lead contamination
  • may impact students / families who have received food assistance or shopped at listed stores

Naloxone & Narcan

High Lead Levels

  • KCHD is seeing high lead levels in children and families of new arrivals
  • These large cooking pots have been one issue
  • Surma (eyeliner) sometimes contains lead

⚠️MV ARP II Funds⚠️

  • Funds must be spent by September 30th, 2024
  • In a consortium? Check to see what has been requested / spent and what is remaining
  • NEW report on ARP Funding - Overlooked and Almost Out of Time

NEW PD Series Coming

"Equity Essentials: Navigating Student Needs Beyond the Classroom", a transformative professional development series designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the diverse needs of their students outside of traditional academic settings.


May 22nd - Poverty Simulation facilitated by Access of West MI (1pm - 3:30pm)

May 29th - Food Systems 101facilitated by Access of West MI (1pm - 3pm)

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Community

  • Allegan - OnPoint is adding another staff member who will be able to answer phones and have support conversations with callers
  • Kent - more colleges are assisting students with basic needs and resources - GRCC, GVSU
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Good to Know

  • Measles update from MDHHS, some new arrivals to the US may not have been immunized against measles
  • More people may be eligible now for the state's child care subsidy - the requirement to work with the child support office has been removed
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Liaison List

  • Spring break prep - do students / families need information on food, housing, shelter, or other resources?
  • Enjoy your break 🎉🎉
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