Information for Families - May 4, 2020
A couple of announcements:
Packet Pick Up
The second round of packets are ready to go out. Those will be distributed to parents on
Tuesday, May 5th
according to the schedule and instructions listed below:
Roscommon Elementary School
Packets will be delivered directly to vehicles. Packets for grades K-1 will be handed out at the main entrance to the building. Packets for grades 2-3 will be handed out at the entrance using the bus loop.
Roscommon Middle School
Packets will be delivered directly to vehicles. Please use the upper drive - bus loop- to access the building. Grades 4-5 will be handed out at the first hallway entrance. Grades 6-7 will be handed out at the second hallway entrance.
Roscommon High School
Packets will be delivered directly to vehicles. Packets for all grades will be handed out from the front entrance.
Note: Packets for high school students were created for those students who need supplemental materials. Please have your student check with their teachers to see if there are materials waiting for them. There are no packets for seniors.
Times:
Tuesday - May 5th
9:00-11:00 a.m.
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Please note:
The times are the same for all buildings.
All packets will be delivered to cars.
The buildings will not be open.
Please stay in your vehicles and help us and you stay safe during this exchange.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Last week, we sent information about a supplemental food program that would be available to all students who qualify for free lunch and all students in RES and RMS. If you have a student at RHS and the circumstances of the last several weeks have changed your family's financial status, your student may now qualify for free lunch and thus, you would qualify for the additional food assistance. If you would like to apply for free-lunch status for a high school student, please call 275-6685 to begin the process.
Connectivity -
NEW LOCATIONS ADDED TO THE LIST
We recognize that connecting to the internet is an issue for many families. There are several places in the area that have WiFi available outside their buildings and allow unrestricted public access.
- Hart Ford - 117 Lake Street, Roscommon
- North Central Area Credit Union - 129 Lake Street, Roscommon
- RMS parking lot
- Gerrish Township Hall - 2997 E. Higgins Lake, Roscommon
- Ausable Media Group - 709 Lake Street, Roscommon
Username: Guest upnorthvoice
Password: upnorthvoice
- Charlie’s Truck Stop - 4 Mile
Lessons and assignments can be downloaded on the devices and then students can work on these lessons offline.
Technology Help
If the school device (chromebook or ipad) that was sent home needs repair, please contact our technology department. They can be reached by calling the RAPS main line at 275-6600. When the automated message answers, immediately dial the extension.
For grades K-7, dial extension 6807.
For grades 8-12, dial extension 6588.
These extensions can be dialed immediately upon hearing the message begin.
We know that having kids home all day and being in charge of their education is stressful. If we can do anything to assist you, please reach out to your student’s teacher or building administrator. If you have trouble getting a hold of someone, please call the Board of Education office at 275-6600 and leave a message.
