February 12, 2021
Enjoy February Break!!!
Do you need resources? Have you heard of H.E.A.R.T?

It is an organization that Helps Educators Attain Resources to Teach (HEART).
• Step 1: Teachers assess the needs of the classroom/students.
• Step 2: Teacher/staff member completes a JotForm. Most common supplies are in a drop-down menu or there is a spot for "special requests." https://form.jotform.com/210135949763057 (Don't forget to submit!) 
• Step 3: The request is received at H.E.A.R.T and posted on Facebook. All requests remain anonymous until the request is fully sponsored. 
• Step 4: The teacher will receive an email from HeartofFarmington@gmail.com to confirm that the wish is being granted, and who is fulfilling it. Some requests are fulfilled by a single person, and others are fulfilled by several. 
• Step 5: Items are delivered directly to the school.

Please note that you do not need to be on any social media platforms to submit a request.
Hillside Elementary School Principal Rob Kauffman talks about the importance of black history equity in the classroom on local radio show
Recently, Rob Kauffman, Hillside Elementary School principal, was one of the guests on the William Malcolm Morning Show (FM 92.7 & AM 1500 WLQV) along with other Metro-Detroit educators.

"Mr. Kauffman did an excellent job talking about the importance of Black History equity in the classroom," stated William Malcolm. 

Please listen to the interview here:
http://bit.ly/Rob927

Thank you to Mr. Kauffman for representing the District so well!
We want to hear from you! Help us to share the wonderful stories from our classrooms and schools.
Please share with us what is happening with your students and fellow colleagues. We would love to hear about your newsworthy events and activities including awards, honors, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, CTE, IB, and more. We look forward to sharing your news! Click the link below to submit a story! The form can also be found on our website under the staff tab.


Watch the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Farmington IDEA Discussion
(Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access)

FPS Middle and High School Students from the District's Diversity Club - IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Acceptance) recently participated in a panel discussion on MLK Day. Our future is in good hands with these caring and thoughtful souls.
IN THE NEWS
The "In the News Section" is a compilation of news stories about Farmington Public Schools. We feel it is an important resource for staff to know what is in the news.

FARMINGTON SCHOOLS NEEDS STRATEGIC PLANNING VOLUNTEERS


FARMINGTON HEALTH STUDENTS VIEW VIRTUAL CADAVER DEMO

FARMINGTON SCHOOLS STUDENT VIDEOS FIGHT VAPING

Watch 
FARMINGTON SCHOOLS TRUSTEES TO PICK A SEARCH FIRM


FARMINGTON SCHOOLS MAY ADD CYBERSECURITY, EMT COURSES


Registration open for renovated, expanded early childhood center in Farmington Public Schools
District News Releases
(Releases not covered above)
Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club Oratorical Contest

Encourage your students to apply! This year's topic: “Healing the World with Optimism.” Deadline - Friday, March 5, 2021.

Mid Winter Break
February 15 - 19

• We hope you enjoy some well-deserved time off and stay warm!

• If you are traveling over break, please stay safe and remember to follow COVID protocols.
Virtual Board of Education Meetings

Friday, February 12
4 p.m.

Tuesday • February 23
6 p.m.

• You can watch the meetings LIVE on TV-10 (Spectrum 210) or stream
it on your device!