As we wrap up the first week of welcoming students back to school, we wanted to let families know the Durham Bus Tracker phone app is back up and running and we thank you for your patience as the issues were resolved. A few reminders regarding transportation:
Bus Assignments
Bus assignments are currently in the MiStar Parent Portal, and parents / guardians are encouraged to view your students’ bus assignments if you are still unsure of your students' route information.
Contacting Transportation
As typically occurs in a new school year, there may be some bus delays during these first few weeks of school, until student ridership stabilizes. We ask that parents/guardians please refrain from calling the Durham Transportation office during route times (6:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ) if your question can be handled at a different time. To contact the Transportation Office please call (248) 465-2070.
Bus Tracker
We encourage parents and guardians to utilize the Durham Bus Tracker phone app, which identifies the location of your child(ren)’s bus relative to your assigned bus stop. The web link for the Bus Tracker will provide additional information about this helpful resource. The app experienced a few glitches earlier this week which have been resolved and the app is ready to use!
Student Handbook Updates (Please Read)
Personal Electronic Devices, including Cell Phones and Smartwatches with Cellular Connections
Northville Public Schools is dedicated to enhancing student outcomes through ongoing review of research and our own educational practices. Examining research on the impact of cell phone use by school-aged children reveals that excessive exposure to cell phones can have a detrimental effect on school-aged children. While we understand the importance of children having access to their electronic devices before and after school, the district is creating a space where students can be together in learning during the school day without their personal electronic devices in classrooms, hallways and in the lunch/common areas.
Consistent with Board Policy 2143, K-8 students will not be allowed to carry or use cell phones or other personal electronic devices, including smart watches and other digital device connections, during the school day unless allowed in special circumstances by their teacher or building administration. Phones are available in the office of each school and in each classroom should a student need to contact their parent/guardian. If families believe that their child needs access to a cell phone before or after school, it will be the student's responsibility to ensure that their phone remains stored away from the classroom while they are at school.
Personal Electronic Device Expectations
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices, including Smartwatches, may NOT be turned on during school hours. They must remain in the student’s backpack. Electronic devices confiscated from students may be picked up by parents in the school office.
Thornton Creek Elementary
Website: https://thorntoncreek.northvilleschools.org/
Location: 46180 West 9 Mile Road, Novi, MI, USA
Phone: 248-465-2350
Twitter: @CreekGators