September 9, 2020 - C and G News Sentenial by Kristyne E. Demske With backpacks in tow and masks on their faces, hundreds of children headed back to the classroom in St. Clair Shores. While the public schools in the city have decided on plans that will provide for virtual instruction or a blend of in-person and remote learning, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit have largely gone back to entirely in person classes. "The main reason it's even a possibility is because of our smaller class sizes", said Julie DeGrez, principal of St. Germaine Catholic School, 28250 Rockwood St. "With that, we are able to follow the distancing rules." "I, personally, am very excited and happy to be back. (The students) bring the energy back into the building and it's exhilarating. It's just confirmation of why (i) and the other teachers do this." (see the September 9, 2020 Issue of the St. Clair Shores Sentinal for the article in its entirety)