Sargeant Families Blog - August 3rd-7th

Hello Sargeant Families!  We are quickly approaching the first day of school and are excited to begin the new school year.  This blog has a lot of important information.  Please take time to read through it.  

Starting August 10th teachers will be teaching your children virtually.  Unlike the Spring, the day will follow a typical school day schedule like they were on campus.  This will include teaching live lessons to the whole group and working with small groups, just like students would do in the physical classroom.  Students will also have live time with PE, Music and Spanish.  Spanish will start at a later date in September as Mrs. Neira is on maternity leave with her new baby. School will start at 8:50 and there will be times for recess and lunch.  Your child's teacher will share the schedule with you in Otus, the new learning management system. 

Along with the live instruction there will be independent work that would mirror the practice work your child would normally do in the classroom setting that connects with what was taught.  There will also be some videos to watch as the whole school day will not be live.  The independent practice will be a combination of work on the Chromebook and on paper as we don't want them staring at a screen all day.  Since work will be done on the computer, it is recommended that if you didn't get a Chromebook in the spring, that you pick up one now.  

This new schedule is something the kids haven't done in a while.  It would be helpful to start making sure kids start getting to bed at a decent time, waking up and getting ready for the day.  I know my two boys need to start practicing. :)

Thank you, 

Principal Peck 

Otus 

More information will be coming from the district office about Otus and how to log in.  This will be where you find out who your chid's teacher is on August 4th.  Look for emails on Monday or Tuesday next week.  It will be new learning at first but once your child learns to navigate, it will make these much easier to access that the past.  

Instructional Material and Chromebook Pick Up Day - Saturday, August 8th 

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.  In order for us to prepare and get an idea of how many Chromebooks will be needed, please fill out this Google Form if you plan to pick up a Chromebook for your child or children.  Please submit one for each child.  Chromebooks can only be picked up on this date for students who attend Sargeant. 

Supply Lists 

As we start of the year with distance learning, the teachers have created a list of supplies that would be helpful to have at home.  They are all linked below.  

TK 

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade 

4th Grade

5th Grade

SDC

One of the items on some of the lists is a whiteboard.  If a whiteboard is on your list, we will have them in your child's bag on pick up day.  It will be something we use while in school which is a sheet protector with white paper inside.  

When thinking about their supplies and work at home, one recommendation is to have a space in the house/apartment for your child to work daily.  This would be where he/she keeps their supplies and Chromebook. 

Dates to Mark on Your Calendar

August 3rd-6th

Parents of 3rd-5th graders who have a Samsung Chromebook checked out to them need to stop by the office to swap it (an email was sent today with more information to the specific families). 

August 3rd 

- Email coming with a video message from Mrs. Peck about this school year, Otus management system, Back to School Night (virtual) and Material Pick Up

August 4th

- Information about how to log into Otus and see your child's teacher

August 7th

- Back to School Night Video available at 4:00 in Otus

August 8th 

- Material and Chromebook Pick Up 

August 10th

First day of school!!!  Can't wait to see the pictures! (It is still a PLC schedule so school will end at 2:00.)

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