SCHOOL UPDATE
January 18, 2022
ALL SCHOOL SITES TO MOVE TO DISTANCE LEARNING
Staffing concerns at the Middle School and a continued rise in student absences in the Elementary School make it necessary for ALL DEWEY SCHOOL SITES to transition to distance learning for the rest of this week (Wednesday, 1/19/22 - Friday, 1/21/22). We expect to return to in-person learning on Monday, 1/24/22 at all 3 school sites.
The Elementary and Middle School has been able to prepare for distance learning today. Please refer to the information below for your child's school and grade level. If your child's grade level receives distance learning through use of Chromebooks and is without internet access, please contact your child's school office for support.
Distance Learning Information
- Elementary School: Elementary students will bring home a packet of assignments to complete and return on Monday. Work must be completed and returned to get credit for the work and receive attendance credit. Those who are currently out of school due to illness may call the elementary and arrange for work to be picked up on Wednesday in the elementary office.
5th Grade - Chromebooks will be sent home with students. Directions on assignments will be sent to parents by their child's teacher via the Remind App, as well as sending a hard copy with students today. Those who are currently out of school due to illness may call the elementary and arrange for a Chromebook to be picked up at the elementary office.
- Middle School:
- 6th Grade - We will be checking out Chromebooks and chargers to each 6th grader today during advisory, they need to use those to log in to Schoology during their classes and check in, this is how attendance is determined. 6th graders will also have paper packets of work for Math, English, and Science to complete. Geography and Choir assignments will be on Schoology. If your student is absent today and they need a Chromebook, come by the MS office ASAP and we will get one for your child. We will be here Wed-Fri 8:00-4:30.
- 7th Grade - Check in to each class via Schoology during regular scheduled hours throughout the day. Complete any and all assignments listed to receive assignment credit and attendance credit. It is imperative that your child checks in with every class throughout the day. If they are having issues, please have them email their teachers via their school GMAIL account, or call the MS office and we will provide guidance.
- 8th Grade - Check in to each class via Schoology during regular scheduled hours throughout the day. Complete any and all assignments listed to receive assignment credit and attendance credit. It is imperative that your child checks in with every class throughout the day. If they are having issues, please have them email their teachers via their school GMAIL account, or call the MS office and we will provide guidance.
- High School: Students can access their assignments daily through Schoology. Teachers will also be available via Google Meets for tutoring sessions for students. Students will need to check Schoology and their school email throughout the day for updates and information. Student attendance for each course will be based on daily class assignment completion.
Meal Service
- Elementary and Middle School: Grab and Go style meals will be provided for students for the entire week. The week's meals can be picked up on Wednesday, 1/19/22 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on the west side of the cafeteria.
- High School: Grab and Go style meals will be provided for students for the entire week. The week's meals can be picked up on Tuesday, 1/18/22 from 3:30 P.M to 4:30 P.M on the west side of the cafeteria.
Activities
- Elementary & Middle School: All activities and activity related practices will be canceled for this week.
- High School: All regularly scheduled high school activities will continue during the distance learning period.
All school offices will remain open and school personnel will be on campus during distance learning. If a student or parent needs any assistance, please contact your child's teacher or school office.
Vince Vincent
Superintendent