THE GRIZZETTE
ALL THE DETAILS IN THE DEN
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports have been uploaded to the Home Access Center for grades 3 - 5. Parents can view their child's grades in HAC. If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.
**HOW TO ACCESS GRADE INFORMATION ON HAC**
- Home Access Center Account
- Click the Grade Tab (Top Menu Bar)
- Click the IPR Tab
- Grades will display for viewing
CHANGING LEARNING LOCATIONS
Changes in Learning Modes is trending toward most students switching to face-to-face instruction. A time will come when online teachers will need to make a move to face-to-face instruction to accommodate the number of students. As stated since the process started, there is a high probability that students will change classroom assignments in order to maintain balanced class sizes.
Changing Learning Modes using the Learning Location Form
We need your help and understanding as we navigate our new normal of online and face-to-face instruction. It is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the changes as quickly as we did as the number of changes are increasing. There are many people involved in the process and many applications that need to be changed. Location changes are process as stated below. All changes must be completed through this form: Learning Location Change Form
Complete the Change Form September 14 – 18 – Student will begin new class on Tuesday, September 22
Complete the Change Form September 21 – 25 – Student will begin new class on Monday, September 28
Complete the Change Form September 28 - October 2 - Student will begin following the October Break on Monday, October 12.
This will allow all students who change to begin the first day of school for that week.
If a Face-to-Face student is out sick they do not move to online class. Families may contact the child’s teacher for missed school work if the child feels able.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this plan.
EARLY CHECKOUT
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST FOR ELEMENTARY
ABSENT
CAR RIDER UPDATE
During car rider dismissal there are two staff members inputting numbers and directing cars into the inside/outside lanes. We kindly ask that you remain in the lane given as your child's number is specific to a lane. Changing lanes will only result in delays at dismissal.
Currently car rider dismissal starts at 3:10pm and ends PROMPTLY at 3:45pm. Please arrive accordingly for pick up.
A friendly reminder to not get out of your car during dismissal. If your child needs to be buckled, we ask that you pull into the parking lot.
ON CAMPUS AFTERNOON DISMISSAL
We only call a Rainy Day dismissal with very heavy rain and/or lightning. Notification sent to parents at approximately 2:45 PM. We do not dismiss walkers or bikers until weather improves.
Afternoon Dismissal will be staggered:
3:05 - Walkers/Bikers Last Name A-K
3:08 - Walkers/Bikers Last Name L-Z
3:10 - Car Riders begin - we will be utilizing a new system dismissing students from their classrooms
Bus and DayCare students will be dismissed as their bus or van arrives
These times may be adjusted as we start the year.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Parents are permitted to recognize a child’s birthday by sending treats for the child’s homeroom to have during lunch.
At this time we are encouraging the purchase of frozen treats from the cafeteria for all students in the class.
If you choose to send something, please check with your child’s teacher first regarding any allergies in the class. For sanitation purposes, items should be individually wrapped. Some examples are Little Debbies or Hostess treats.
The following items are NOT permitted: balloons, goodie bags, gifts, candles, flowers, party hats, etc.
ON CAMPUS VISITORS
Volunteers, visitors, and lunch guests will not be permitted at this time.
Parents coming on campus will be limited to tasks that cannot be done remotely.
Early Checkouts will stop at 2:45.
Parents arriving on campus will be asked a series of COVID screening questions.
Parents are required to follow any existing mask orders.
Parents may NOT park and walk students to the front door at arrival. All students must be dropped off through the Car Rider Line.
LIBRARY NEWS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNERS!
GE Virtual learners mark your calendars for Tuesdays and Thursdays from
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. beginning next week (September 15 and 17th)!
GE Library will begin a check-out system for virtual learners that will continue to meet the safety standards we are following due to Covid.
The Process:
Virtual students will use Destiny Hold system to reserve up to two books each. Curb pick up service will be done by alphabetical groups (A-K) on Tuesdays and (L-Z) on Thursdays.
Schedule:
A-K virtual families have a Friday 2 pm deadline to use Destiny online to put two books on hold per student. Remember that Spanish Immersion Program students are to check out one book in English and one book in Spanish. Books will be pulled and ready for pick-up by Tuesdays from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
L-Z virtual families will have a Tuesday 2 pm deadline to use Destiny online to put two books on hold per students. Remember that Spanish Immersion Program students are to check out one book in English and one book in Spanish. Books will be pulled and ready for pick-up by Thursdays from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Please drive through on your assigned days to pick-up and return books. All pick up will happen at the bus pick up side of the school. This is a new process and subject to change.We will keep you posted!
Thank you for your help, patience, and understanding. GE loves to see students reading! We look forward to seeing you soon at the library pick-ups!
SAVE THE DATE!
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GROVES Watch DOGS
GIFTED AND TALENTED (G/T) REFERRAL PROCESS
CREDIT BY EXAM
GOLD STAR FRIDAY
VIRTUAL STUDENTS
***A reminder to virtual students to pick up raffle tickets at the front office from 8-3pm***