News from the Nest

March 18, 2021

Dear Families,

Registration for our Summer Learning Program is now live! The program runs from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, July 6th - July 30th and has limited spots available. It's open to all current kindergarten through 5th grade students. Students will receive half a day of academic learning and half a day of enrichment programs! Breakfast and lunch are both included at no cost to our families. To reserve your child's spot, register here (you'll select "Enroll Here").

As a reminder, Spring Break is quickly approaching! We will not have any classes or deliveries from April 5 - April 9th.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Tia

Click here for the tracking guide for books read! In order to edit the digital document, you must go to File --> Make a Copy. Then you'll be able to edit the copy! :) Printed logs will also be sent home with students.

Click here for our Spirit Week days (March 29-April 2nd)!

Click here for our daily calendar of events!

Our March character trait for Student of the Month is "collaboration"!

Michigan has a new Learning Channel that's available on all PBS stations throughout the state. Check out the schedule of programming here. March's specific programs can be found here.

Thank you to the Genesee ISD for passing this resource along! These six games will help young readers practice word recognition, spelling patterns, and letter-sound knowledge.

The video below demonstrates helpful supports parents can do at home to bolster their child's reading growth. Asking questions while reading and providing child-friendly explanations help young learners engage more with the text.

All of our scholars have received devices for virtual learning. Below are a few tips to ensure the technology devices are not accidentally damaged or lost.

- Ensure the case remains on the iPad or Chromebook.

- Ensure food and drinks are not around the technology devices.

- Ensure scholars are stationary when using the iPad or Chromebook.

- Monitor data usage. (Make sure hotspots are turned off and disconnected when not being used for school work.)

- When lessons have concluded for the day, ensure the scholar places the device in the same location each day.

- Ensure the technology devices are plugged into the charger at the end of the day in order for the scholars to have a fully charged device for the next school day.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 810-768-3860.

Greater Heights Academy represents a partnership of scholars, faculty, staff, and administration. We are united in our mission to achieve academic success for all scholars through positive family/school/community relationships. Scholars are our first priority. We believe that traditional fundamentals of education must be enhanced to form a solid foundation for their futures.

Email: doylet@greaterheightsacademy.org
Website: www.greaterheightsacademy.org
Location: 3196 Pasadena Ave, Flint, MI 48504
Phone: 810.768.3860
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