Three Fires Elementary School

April 24, 2020

School Food Mobile Pantry

The Three Fires School Food Mobile Pantry will be onsite in the Three Fires bus lot (entrance off of Latson Road) on Wednesday, April 29th from 9:15 - 10:15 AM.  Please do not enter the bus lot before 9 AM.  Our Three Fires Mobile Food Pantry will now be every other week.  

Meal Distribution Returns to Howell High School 

On Monday, April 27, the district’s Food Service Department will resume distributing meal kits from 4 PM to 6 PM in the circle drive on the north side of Howell High School.  Meal distribution will take place every Monday through June 1. For families who lack transportation to pick up a meal kit, delivery will be available. To request delivery, please visit http://bit.ly/2vZoHa2. All requests for delivery will need to be submitted weekly and must be received by 2 PM on Sunday.  This will allow our Food Service and Transportation Departments to plan for the deliveries. 

Howell Public Schools COVID-19 FAQ and Questions

The district continues to update the COVID-19 FAQ document as new questions are received, and answers are available. You can access the F.A.Q. at https://bit.ly/2yR440R.  Additionally, if you have questions not answered in the F.A.Q., you can submit them at https://bit.ly/2y1qyeW.

Technology Support

If your family is in need of a device for remote learning or if you have other technology-related questions, support is available by calling 314-635-0638 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  We ask that you only request a loaner device if your family is truly in need of one so that we can distribute devices as quickly and efficiently as possible to those who do not currently have a home device. Following the Governor's Stay at Home Order, technology support is only available remotely.

Summer Kids Kare Interest Form

To help the district plan for its Summer Kids Kare Program, should we be able to offer it, we would like any families interested in utilizing this program to complete a short form, which can be found at https://bit.ly/2yi3jh2. Completing the form does not register your child(ren) for the program or guarantee a spot in the program, but will allow our staff to plan for staffing and to contact you when registration is open.

Welcome Timber!

It’s official!  Timber is the name of our therapy dog!  We want to congratulate Ella Hassan and Vivian Hahn for suggesting the name “Timber” for this competition.  Thanks to all students and families who participated in this event!  Timber cannot wait to join our school family in the fall!   

TFGN

Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Duguay have been inspired by John Krasinski's SGN Youtube channel, and they would like to share weekly updates on the positive happenings occuring in the Three Fires Community.  Each episode will include a conversation about our therapy dog, as well as a special activity that you can do at home to help inspire hope, love, and appreciation.  TFGN will air on social media each Wednesday.  Their goal is to make you smile!  Students and parents are encouraged to send any good news, ideas, thoughts, photos or screenshots to [email protected] or [email protected].  Here are the links to the first two episodes.  TFGN S1 E1  TFGN S1 E2 

Virtual Decision Spirit Week 

All students are invited to celebrate the Howell Public Schools Class of 2020, this week is a Virtual Decision Spirit Week. Follow the hashtags #HighlandersFutureReady #Idecided #collegeboundMI as we highlight the Seniors' decisions and post-secondary education plans on social media.  Share your spirit day photos or videos on social media using #HighlandersFutureReady or email them to  hhssocialmediaclass@howellschools.com.  To view the Spirit Week days, please visit https://bit.ly/2VNUKTa. 

Counselor’s Corner:  A Note of Gratitude

As our students navigate distance learning lessons and activities, Howell counselors would like to extend a note of sincere gratitude and appreciation for all that you are doing!  We know you love your children.  We know you are busy, and that many of you are juggling the roles of working from home while supervising your children and supporting their educational endeavors.  We know there is still laundry to fold, meals to prepare, bills to pay, and household tasks to complete.  We also know that the current state of the world can bring stress and anxiety not only for our children, but also to adults.  Below are some tips to support you - our distance learning partners and champions - have a successful and peaceful remainder of the school year. 

1. Your “schedule” can change based on the day.  First, creating a daily schedule can be a positive, helpful, and practical tool to establish daily routines.  However, in a time of uncertainty, give yourself the “ok” to adjust a schedule to what best meets the needs of you and your child. 
2. Make exercise and outdoor time a priority.  Movement and fresh air not only helps our bodies stay healthy, but it can also help improve our mood and help us sleep better at night. 
3. Mental well-being comes first.  Support the mental health of yourself and your family.  Give yourself permission to limit news and/or social media intake.  Give yourself breaks during the day. 
4. Stay “connected” to those you love.  Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing.   Call or text your loved ones.  Write “snail mail” cards or letters.  Use technology, such as online video-chats, to connect with family and friends. 
5. Do things you enjoy.  Think about things you enjoy doing that you can do in this situation, and do them. Play cards with your family, read a book, go for a walk, or call a friend.  Try to find joy in small moments throughout your day. 

Please remember to reach out to me, your school counselor, for any needs your family may have during this time.  We thank you, our parents and guardians, once more for your partnership in education!  (Inspired by Understood by All, Inc. and Partners in Health)

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/threefireselementary, find our PTO on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThreeFiresElementaryPTO/, find us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HowellTFE