Spring Break Resources for DPSCD Students, Families and Staff March 27-March 31
As you prepare to enjoy your Spring Break from school, the week of March 27, 2023-March 31, 2023, use this guide to access resources ranging from immunization and vaccination clinics, mental health resources and much more! Also, be sure to access Peachjar, our digital flyer bulletin board for information on activities, events, services, and opportunities throughout the District and in the community.
Be safe and enjoy!
Vaccinations and Immunizations for the Community
In partnership with the Detroit Health Department (DHD), DPSCD families can continue to make immunization and vaccination appointments during the District’s Spring Break (March 27-March 31). Please note, DHD has moved all its COVID-19 operations to its 100 Mack Avenue location. Please visit https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-health-department for more information, including details on booking booster and pediatric vaccination appointments as well as COVID-19 testing appointments. You can also call the Detroit Health Department Immunization Clinic at (313) 876-4667. Further information on COVID-19 resources provided by DHD can be found by visiting https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-health-department/programs-and-services/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19.
DPSCD Staff and Student COVID-19 Testing at Renaissance High School and East English Village Preparatory Academy @Finney
DPSCD staff and students can continue to get COVID-19 testing from LynxDx at two school locations: Renaissance High School (6565 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, 48235) and East English Village Preparatory Academy @Finney (5020 Cadieux Rd. in Detroit, 48224). During Spring Break week (March 27-March 31), the Renaissance and EEVP@Finney sites will have the following operating hours:
- OPEN: Monday, March 27, 2023- 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- OPEN: Friday, March 31, 2023- 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- OPEN: Saturday, April 1, 2023- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Upon the resumption of school on Monday, April 3, 2023, the sites will be open for normal hours of operation from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. However, due to Easter weekend, both locations will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, and on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Starting the week of April 10, 2023, the sites will have normal hours of operation from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturday’s, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Behavioral Health Support During DPSCD’s Spring Break (March 27-March 31)
Supporting the Whole Child is one of DPSCD’s Priorities. In conjunction with Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), students, families and the community at large will have access to behavioral health resources while DPSCD is on Spring Break (March 27-March 31):
- Crisis and Mental Helpline: (800) 241-4949 (24/7) | TTY: (800) 630-1044 (24/7)
- For help with substance abuse, call: 24/7 hotline for help: 1-800-241-4949
- For other support services, please contact Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Toll-Free: 888-490-9698 or 313-833-3232.
Please click here for information on the array of Behavioral Health resources provided by the District to our students, families and staff that will resume on Monday, April 3, 2023, following Spring Break.
Through the DPSCD’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I), you can keep your child engaged during Spring Break (March 27-March 31) with resources that include staying sharp through academics to games designed to enhance learning. Please see the chart below with links to various activities for students of all ages.
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Grades |
Resource |
Description |
Format |
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K-8 |
See the Clever Link in the Last Column |
myON® gives students access to more than 6,000 enhanced digital books. myON helps match student’s interests, grade, and Lexile® reading level. It also gives students reading tools and supports to improve engagement and achievement. |
Clever Application https://clever.com/in/dpscd |
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K-12 |
Sora Overdrive - https://soraapp.com/library/detroitk12 |
Students can access curriculum-related novels and enjoy reading from the comfort of home. |
Website |
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K-12
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Explore our beautiful city and all it has to offer - from museums, to parks, to local events you can make your spring break a week of exploration! |
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K-4 |
Watch videos books being read aloud by famous actors and actresses. Listening to read-alouds can improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, and inspire a lifelong love of reading. |
Website |
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K-4
K-4
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Students can play games to learn about science from their favorite PBS Kids characters. Build a station for the Dino Train, explore sounds with the Cat in the Hat, and more! In addition, learn about family history from Arthur, build a museum with Xavier Riddle, and explore election problems with Peg + Cat. |
Websites |
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K-4 |
The Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, awesome activities, and stellar stories that will keep kids of all ages entertained every day of the year! |
Website |
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K-8 |
Keep up momentum with literacy and math instruction designed just for your student. Completing 45 minutes of iReady each week is ideal! |
Clever Application |
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K-8 |
Zearn |
Continue to explore grade-level math concepts and make sense of math through interactive lessons aligned to in-class instruction. |
Clever Application https://clever.com/in/dpscd |
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8-12 |
See the Clever Link in the Last Column |
On Khan Academy, students can independently practice math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more. They can even prep for tests like the SAT and AP. |
Clever Application https://clever.com/in/dpscd |
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5-12 |
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is more than just planting charts. It is updated each day with recipes, forecasts, astronomical data, and historical trivia. |
Website |
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5 - 12 |
The StarTalk® podcast covers a wide range of science topics from sports to space. Listen to guests like scientists Neill deGrasse Tyson, comedians, and tech industry leaders explore the world of science in people’s lives. |
Website |
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6 - 12 |
In iCivics, students play innovative games that help them understand how our political systems work by allowing them to experience it first-hand and empowering them to address real-world issues. Many games are even available as phone or tablet apps. |
Website |
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8-12
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https://www.tyrannosaurusprep.com/sat.html
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Practice your SAT vocabulary with a fun interactive game from Tyrannosaurus Prep. |
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Additional Resources:
- Grades 3-12 Science. On March 31, 2023, the ASCE Southeastern Michigan Branch is hosting two free showings of “Dream Big” at the IMAX at Michigan Science Center. This educational film celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels in our world, big and small. Click here to open DreamBigFlyer.pdf
Available Food Resources for Families
In conjunction with Gleaners Community Food Bank and Forgotten Harvest, families can get food support during DPSCD’s Spring Break (March 27-March 31). Click the links for information on Gleaners Distribution System and Forgotten Harvest’s Find Food Resource.
We can’t wait to welcome you back in a DPSCD classroom on Monday, April 3, 2023.
