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Network for Success

Graduating Elementary School

March 13, 2023

Easing the Shift From Elementary to Middle School The logistical, social, and academic changes that your student will face when going from …

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M-STEP

February 14, 2023

M-STEP: A Parent’s Guide From ChalkBeat Detroit's Lori Higgins Parents, here are a few things you’ll need to know about this year’s …

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me!

January 1, 2023

How Caregivers Can Support Friendships Friendships are important, but your guidance and monitoring of activities are needed for your child …

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Top Books of 2022

January 1, 2023

Best Children's Books of the Year By Miranda Rosbach of Brightly This year’s list has it all! Magical stories, love …

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COVID Thanksgiving

October 18, 2022

Planning Family Holidays in a Pandemic Pre-pandemic, Thanksgiving meant going to the homes of friends or family to spend the holiday …

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Explore Books & Media

September 29, 2022

Broaching the Topic with Books As a parent, aim to bring up the topic of race as soon as possible, and set a goal to return to the …

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Eliminating Barriers Together

August 19, 2022

Student Success Begins with 180 Days of School Did you know that some chronically absent students have poor attendance for reasons beyond …

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Connect with your PAL

July 13, 2022

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 …

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Academic Transitions

June 30, 2022

April: Academic Transitions Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? Or do you have a middle schooler preparing to enter high school? …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 19, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grand Rapids Public Schools’ commitment to equity and inclusion is stated in the district-wide mission: we …

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