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Parent and Student Newsletter: November 19, 2020
Belvidere Elementary
Principal's Note
Next week is a short one! We only come to school on Monday and Tuesday. For our K, 1, 2 students, they will be in attendance both days. For our 3, 4, 5 students, A day students will attend Monday, November 23 and B day students will attend Tuesday, November 24.
Please take careful note of this change! We are trying to balance our our A/B days for hybrid.
Also, as we approach a time that many enjoy with extended family, we ask that you please continue to take precautions to limit the spread of Coronavirus. We want all of our students and staff to be able to be in school each day, stay healthy and continue learning! We can't do that without the support of our community!
Have a wonderful weekend!
20-21 School Year Dates:
November 23: ALL K, 1, 2 and A day 3/4/5 students in attendance
November 24: ALL K, 1, 2 and B day 3/4/5 students in attendance
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
December 1: Picture day for K, 1 and A students
December 3: Picture day for 2nd and B students
December 9: Picture day for Virtual Students
December 21-Jan 1: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
Teacher Feature:
What? Kindergarten teacher
Background - I came to Grandview 20 years ago looking for a school family and I found it at Belvidere. I love teaching kindergarten because we get to see such a huge amount of growth in one year.
Personal life - Mr. and Mrs. H have two boys - Nick, 14, and Tate, 12.
Best Advice - Try! It is okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.
Suggested book to read before graduation - Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
What are you learning right now?I have been learning a lot of new technology skills!
Picture Day
All virtual students will have picture day on December 9 from 12-3pm at the CAIR center (next to central office). Virtual Students MUST call 816-316-5300 and make an appointment for pictures as walk-ins will NOT be accepted. Masked students will enter on the 10th street side to take their picture in the gym and exit on the Main street side. You will not be allowed in without a mask.
Click HERE to find the virtual picture form.
In person students will receive a form home with students.
Thanksgiving Week Attendance CHANGE!
All of K, 1, 2 students and our A group students for 3/4/5 will come to school on Monday, November 23rd.
All of our K, 1, 2 students and our B group students for 3/4/5 will come to school on Tuesday, November 24rd.
Please make careful note of this change so your student arrives on the correct day. We will send all students home who are attending on the incorrect day.
Need food assistance?
HIRING BUS DRIVERS AND BUS PARAS
Ipad/Macbook Damage
Please do not take our devices to outside places to be serviced! You will, most likely, end up paying more and it could damage the device further - costing you double in the end!
Insurance purchase is no longer available for this school year. However, we will send devices home next year and we encourage everyone to purchase insurance.
Meal Pick Up Time Change
CALL OFFICE FOR ABSENCE OR TRANSPORTATION CHANGE
HotSpot Issues?
Families Can call Sprint 1Million phone number 844-689-3934 for support or usage information
Low Cost Internet for Families - https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers
Interested in PTA?
COVID 19 DASHBOARD
As we work to keep students and staff safe during this pandemic, our plan is to share as much information as possible with you, while still following legal and ethical privacy rules.
GC-4 COVID Dashboard
We will be utilizing a COVID-19 dashboard to update you on the total of confirmed cases for the
week and the total of people quarantined due to direct exposure. The dashboard will be
updated weekly for you to review at your leisure.
You can access the dashboard on our website’s homepage, www.grandviewc4.net or by clicking here.
Student Symptom Screenings
Please remember students must stay home if they are symptomatic!
Screening checklist for symptoms includes:
● fever or chills
● cough
● headache
● muscle aches
● nausea
● vomiting
● diarrhea
● new loss of taste or smell
● new runny nose or congestion
● shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● sore throat
● close contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
If a child tests positive for COVID-19 they are excluded from school until:
● Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducer
● 10 days after symptom onset
● Other respiratory symptoms improve
If a child is exposed to a COVID-19 Case they are excluded from school until:
● No symptoms - 14 days from last exposure to the COVID-19 case
● Symptoms - Does not get tested
○ Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducer
○ 10 days after symptom onset
○ Other respiratory symptoms improve
● Symptoms - Gets tested
○ Negative result
■ Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducer
■ 10 days after symptom onset
■ Other respiratory symptoms improve
○ Positive result
■ Fever free for 24 hours without fever reducer
■ 10 days after symptom onset
■ Other respiratory symptoms improve
CAN MY CHILD GO TO SCHOOL FLYER (ENGLISH)
CAN MY CHILD GO TO SCHOOL FLYER (SPANISH)
District administration will continue to monitor the Jackson County Health Department’s school
criteria as plans are made for more students, who chose the blended learning options to return
to in-person learning this fall.
In Person Instruction Safety Procedures
Student Tech Helpline
If you are having difficulty with a student device, first check out the website - it has a lot of great info and helpful tips to troubleshoot on your own. Still having issues? Email the helpdesk and someone will return the call within 24 hours. Wanting to talk to someone live? Call! Just be aware that they are experiencing a high call volume and your wait time may be extended.
WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2G7sbf3
EMAIL: helpathome@grandviewc4.net
LINC Community Help: Resources and Relationships
LINC Caring Communities site coordinators want to support children as they go back to school — virtually or in person — and help families with pressing needs such as:
School supplies
Virtual school support
Food
Housing issues
Utility Assistance
Legal aid, job search help and other needs
Click HERE for more information
What if I am late, need to speak to the office, or have something to drop off/pick up.
If you need to drop off or pick up students or things (such as a forgotten lunch or medication) you must park in the front of the school, come to the office window and knock. We will help you from there.
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Resources for Parents regarding Mastery Connect and Tyler Sis
Distance Learning Parent/Student Handbook
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Our Vision: Our shared vision focuses around the belief that all children can learn. Through mutual respect within the school community, our children will grow and meet the academic expectations to reach their fullest potential. We will use every available resource to ensure that all students learn. We will provide a positive atmosphere where staff, students, and parents are enthusiastic about the learning process to develop high student acheivement.
Principal
If you would like a meeting with the principal, click the link below!
Belvidere Elementary
Belvidere Elementary School
Email: lisa.crosby@grandviewc4.net
Website: https://belvidere.grandviewc4.net/
Location: 15010 White Avenue, Grandview, MO, USA
Phone: 816-316-5300
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