March 23rd Update
Dear WIMA and WIHI families, students, and staff,
SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED TO APRIL 13
We are writing to inform you of Governor Whitmer’s executive order to ‘Remain at Home” in order to reduce the rapid spread of COVID-19. This executive order includes an extension to close schools through April 13th. Please read the Governor's memo here for more details.
We continue to work to advocate and prepare to return to remote learning so students can engage in learning, earn grades, and receive social, emotional, and academic support (with accommodations and flexibility) starting April 6th, and we hope to have an update by the end of this week.
SCHOOL FUNDING DURING THE CLOSURE
In order for our dedicated staff to continue with remote teaching and learning (pending county approval), we need the Michigan Legislature to support fully funding schools through the closure so educators can ensure students are engaged in learning while schools are closed. Contact your State Representatives here and State Senator here with your questions or concerns. Elected officials meet this Wednesday.
TESTING UPDATES
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) submitted a waiver request to waive the requirement for statewide student testing, including SAT, PSAT, and MSTEP. As soon as we hear from the MDE, we will share an update with students, staff, and families.
YCS FOOD DISTRIBUTION TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Food Distribution will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m-1 p.m. at all six locations. Due to new restrictions, we will now give out two meals on Tuesdays and five meals on Thursdays.
Food Gatherers will take over our evening distributions at the three evening sites. Food items will be non-perishable only.
11:00 am-1:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
A.C.C.E. (1076 Ecorse Road, Ypsi)
Christian Love Fellowship (1601 Stamford Rd, Ypsi)
Community Family Life Center (1375 S. Harris Rd., Ypsi)**
Strong Tower Ministries (134 Spencer, Ln., Ypsi)**
Parkridge Community Center (591 Armstrong, Ypsi)**
CRC Community Resource Center (2057 Tyler Rd, Ypsi)
** designates a 4:00-6:00 pm pick-up option too.
Let's continue to play our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 by following the guidance of the CDC below. Take good care of yourselves and each other, and please let us know if you or someone you know needs support during the school closure.
SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED TO APRIL 13
We are writing to inform you of Governor Whitmer’s executive order to ‘Remain at Home” in order to reduce the rapid spread of COVID-19. This executive order includes an extension to close schools through April 13th. Please read the Governor's memo here for more details.
We continue to work to advocate and prepare to return to remote learning so students can engage in learning, earn grades, and receive social, emotional, and academic support (with accommodations and flexibility) starting April 6th, and we hope to have an update by the end of this week.
SCHOOL FUNDING DURING THE CLOSURE
In order for our dedicated staff to continue with remote teaching and learning (pending county approval), we need the Michigan Legislature to support fully funding schools through the closure so educators can ensure students are engaged in learning while schools are closed. Contact your State Representatives here and State Senator here with your questions or concerns. Elected officials meet this Wednesday.
TESTING UPDATES
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) submitted a waiver request to waive the requirement for statewide student testing, including SAT, PSAT, and MSTEP. As soon as we hear from the MDE, we will share an update with students, staff, and families.
YCS FOOD DISTRIBUTION TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Food Distribution will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m-1 p.m. at all six locations. Due to new restrictions, we will now give out two meals on Tuesdays and five meals on Thursdays.
Food Gatherers will take over our evening distributions at the three evening sites. Food items will be non-perishable only.
11:00 am-1:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
A.C.C.E. (1076 Ecorse Road, Ypsi)
Christian Love Fellowship (1601 Stamford Rd, Ypsi)
Community Family Life Center (1375 S. Harris Rd., Ypsi)**
Strong Tower Ministries (134 Spencer, Ln., Ypsi)**
Parkridge Community Center (591 Armstrong, Ypsi)**
CRC Community Resource Center (2057 Tyler Rd, Ypsi)
** designates a 4:00-6:00 pm pick-up option too.
Let's continue to play our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 by following the guidance of the CDC below. Take good care of yourselves and each other, and please let us know if you or someone you know needs support during the school closure.