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August 2021

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | August 2021

Starting School Safely

As we adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, the GRPS FACE team aims to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our district’s students, parents/caregivers, and stakeholders.

Based on guidance and direction from the Kent County Health Department, Superintendent Leadriane Roby announced the plan for all schools to be 100% in-person, five days a week, during the 2021-2022 school year. As with everything related to COVID-19, these plans are subject to change, but we are excitedly anticipating a wonderful in-person start to our school year on August 24th, 2021!

The August issue of Power Parent Magazine contains back-to-school updates, relevant articles and information, and resources to support your student’s social and emotional health.

Check out this edition of Power Parent Magazine to learn more!

Features

Safety First

Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year! Grand Rapids Public Schools can’t wait to get back to school! We’re planning on kicking off the 2021-2022 school year face-to-face, with 100%...

Enroll Today!

Make GRPS your choice this school year! Grand Rapids Public Schools is back 100% in-person for the 2021-2022 school year! With over 40 schools in one dynamic district, we take pride in […]

What is SEL?

Let’s Talk SEL: An overview of Social and Emotional Learning for GRPS Parents and Caregivers SEL stands for “social and emotional learning.” SEL is all about understanding and...

Back-to-School Resources

Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine Lianna Wilson, MA, and Sarah Straus, MS As the summer comes to a close and school is getting back into session, here are […]

Connect with your PAL

Parent Action Leaders at GRPS Each GRPS school has a PAL, or Parent Action Leader, who acts as the link between the Family and Community Engagement office and the caregiver […]

Managing COVID Anxiety

How To Help Your Child Adjust To Going Back to School During the Pandemic From Caroline Miller of Child Mind Institute Children who are heading back to the classroom this […]

GRPS Communications Corner

Keep Up with the latest Back-to-School Communications from the District! The first day of the 2021-2022 school year is Tuesday, August 24th! By keeping up with communications from the district,...