Sargeant Families Blog - October 19th-23rd

At Thursday night's board meeting it was approved to bypass the Hybrid model and move to a modified 5 day a week traditional model.  The new model will consist of 5 hours a day of in-person instruction.  The District sent out information (please check your email from RCSD) for those that would like to make changes to their child's placement based on this board decision. Although not specifically stated in the document, as of right now, the plan for TK and Kinder is to come back for 3 hours a day.  Just like in past years, our plan for kinder is to have a staggered start time to allow the teachers to work in small groups with the students.  

I will be sending out updated information for the reopening in the coming weeks.  Class lists will now be sent out the week of October 26th due to these changes.  The new reopening information will include:

• Class list assignments
• New bell schedule
• Campus entrance/exit procedures 
• New Safety protocols, etc

I know this is a challenging time for everyone and I can't say enough about how much I appreciate the Sargeant community.  You have shown understanding, grace and flexibility during this time.  I know the changes ahead can cause some uneasiness but know the Sargeant Staff is working hard to make it a smooth transition to support our students and make it the best for them.  We truly care about each and every one of our students and know that we can make this a great year. 

Take care, 

Principal Peck 

Message from PTC

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Chromebook Insurance Coverage

We have had some families return Chromebooks that have been damaged. If you have a district issued device, check out the device coverage. It's a great deal in case something happens.

The option for families to purchase mobile device coverage on their District issued device has been EXTENDED to October 23, 2020. Please click the link below for additional information:
https://www.rcsdk8.org/school-device-insurance-coverage

Monthly Assembly Pictures

It is almost time for our next monthly assembly!  We loved seeing all the different ways your kids have been learning at home.  If you would like to show us how your child is still learning please send any pictures to Ms. DeArcos at rdearcos@rcsdk8.org.  The pictures will be in the video at the October assembly. The deadline to submit pictures for the next assembly is Friday, October 23rd! 

Donations Needed

Many people have been inquiring about how they can help or what they can do as we transition back to school. 

Disinfecting Wipes

Bleach/Chlorine free wipes

Hand Sanitizer

The sanitizer has to be at least 70% alcohol.  Our hope is to have a small container of hand sanitizer per desk to allow for students to sanitize right at their desk as needed.  

Water Bottles

As we transition back onto campus, we will be asking that students bring their own water bottles with them.  The drinking fountains will be turned off outside but available in the room to fill up the bottles.  We don't want kids drinking straight from them because often little ones end up putting their mouth on it.  If you are unable to send a water bottle with your child, please let Mrs. Peck know.  Thank you! We will have small drinking cups in classrooms in case a kid forgets their water bottle at home, but we would also be open to donations for cases of water to keep in classrooms in case a kid forgets their bottle at home.  

This Week

Academic Word of the Week - Definition

Wednesday, October 21st - Site Council Meeting 

Friday, October 16th - Spirit Day - Mismatch Day 

Looking to Translate the Blog into Another Language?

1. Depending on your computer, place your cursor on the document and right click or double tap from your tracking pad. (Dependiendo de su computadora, coloque el cursor en el documento y haga clic con el botón derecho o toque dos veces desde su panel de seguimiento.)

2. The small screen will pop up and choose "Translate to Another Language" (mine already says Espanol). (Aparecerá la pantalla pequeña y seleccionará "Traducir a otro idioma" (la mía ya dice español)

3. The next small window pops up and you click on the three dots.  (Aparece la siguiente ventana pequeña y hace clic en los tres puntos.)

4. Choose the language. (Elija el idioma.)

Upcoming

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October 17-31st

November 4th - 1st day of school for In Person and Champions Academy

New Updated District Calendar (linked here)

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