Hello!
The first day of school is right around the corner and we are so excited to see all of the students online. Just like when we start school in person, it takes time to transition into the routine of a school day. Kids will be experiencing many emotions during these next weeks and we want to make sure as the adults in their lives that we support them at this time. If you need anything from the school staff, please reach out.
One simple tip that I recommend is printing or writing out your child's schedule where they can see it every day. In the physical classroom, this is something teachers write on the board every day for kids to see. It helps provide routine and predictability for kids so they know what is coming next. I have both my boys' schedules already sitting next to their Chromebooks. :)
As shared before, I know that each of you are experiencing a different start of the year too. Please stay in communication with your child's teacher so they know when your child will be logging on to complete work. If you know that your child is not going to be doing any work for the day because they are "absent" for various reasons, please make sure to call the office just like you would during in person instruction.
Monday is the first day of school. It's a time to be excited. A time to see our classmates and teacher. I encourage you to still make it exciting at home. Take that first day picture you do every year. Celebrate this milestone. Although it may be different, it's our reality, and one day it will be a memory.
Respectfully,
Principal Peck
#WeGotThis
Kindness Bracelets
Apart or together: One community, one school, one heart. Buy a Kindness Bracelet at material pick up to wear and show that We Are...Sargeant. Bracelets will be on sale during material pick up only. $5/each.
Contactless purchase procedures:
1. Please include a check payable to Sargeant Student Body (preferred method) or have exact cash in a sealed envelope.
2. On outside of envelope write: name of student and how many bracelets are wanted.
3. Your bracelets will be put into your material bag before being given to you. ALL bracelets will be individually bagged and ready to go.
#kindnessmatters #beconnectedbekind #everypersoneveryday
Parent Technology Support
If you are requiring technology assistance while on distance learning, please check out the forms below:
These forms can also be found on the Parent Resource Site,
Free and Reduced Lunch
There will be free and reduced lunch applications available at the material pick up on Saturday. Please feel free to grade one at the table when you get the materials.
PE and music instruction will begin the first day of school. Mr. Kight (PE) and Mrs. Po (music) will be "live" approximately the first 10-15 minutes of class using Zoom. They will provide links to other activities that the students will use once their Zoom meeting time is over.
Instructional Material and Chromebook Pick Up Day - Saturday, August 8th (Materials in multi purpose room and Chromebooks in the office)
The materials your children need for the beginning of the school year will be ready for pick up on Saturday, August 8th. The times below are an attempt to separate the amount of people coming at one time. If you have two children, you can pick up at either time. If your time doesn't work for you, please come at any time for 9:00-1:00.
We ask that you wear a mask and practice social distancing when getting the materials. It's also recommended that only one person show up to pick up the items.
9:00-10:00 TK and Kinder
10:00-10:45 1st Grade
10:45-11:30 2nd Grade
11:30-12:15 3rd Grade
12:15-1:00 4th and 5th Grade
At material pick up day, we will also have Chromebooks available to check out for those that didn't get one during the spring. You will need to have a photo ID and be on the child's emergency list. You will need to fill out the loaner agreement when you get the Chromebook. Please review it here and we will have forms on site to fill out and sign. Chromebooks will be checked out in the office.
Chromebook Insurance
-Provides Parents/Guardians who would like to purchase insurance independently an option for school issued Chromebooks.
-Premium is $24, and a one-time charge for full coverage. No deductible.
Otus
This will be our new learning management system where students will log on every day to connect live with their teacher as well as get assignments/activities for the day.
Today or this weekend, please have your child log into their Clever account and then go to Otus. Remember that email passwords were reset so please refer to the email that was sent earlier this week.
When you first log on to Otus, you are at the Home page. This page highlights all of the activity for the site and can get a little overwhelming. Try your best to ignore the Home page and focus on the navigation bar on the left. Have your child practice going to the Bookshelf in the navigation bar on the left side. I know this will be new learning at the beginning, but I am confident that even our youngest students will be able to log on and navigate.
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a percept.
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