Shady Cove School Newsletter
Comprehensive Distance Learning Edition - December 2020
FOOD BOX FOR THE HOLIDAYS
6 Day Food Packs Available for Pick-Up 12/22 & 12/29
Pick-up days are Tuesday, 12/22 & Tuesday, 12/29 from 11:30am-12:30pm in the lunch line drive through in the upper bus zone.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Teacher, Student and Parent Compact
If you did not read through and sign the Teacher, Student and Parent Compact during conferences we ask that you please do so now. We want to make sure that we are all on the same page and are aware of our responsibilities. Please read and sign below. Thank you.
FALL CONFERENCES
Thank you to all of you who participated in conferences last week. We had 86% of families who participated in conferences. Our goal is 100%. If you haven't had a chance to conference with your child's teacher it is not too late. Please contact the teacher or our front office to schedule. We understand the importance when we are all working together to support our students.
CDL FALL CONFERENCE SURVEY
We understand the importance of being able to get back to in-person instruction as soon as possible, unfortunately at this time, we are not able to do so with the current state metrics. We have prepared a survey to give us feedback on how we can better serve our students during this time when we are in the distance learning model. We value your feedback. We know some of you filled out this survey during conferences. If you haven't done so yet, please help us by taking the time to fill out the survey below. Survey closes Friday 12/4. Thank you.
COVID 19 and Limited In Person Instruction
We appreciate everyone's vigilance in helping to keep our community safe. If your child attends LIPI (Limited In-Person Instruction) please remember to check them for any signs of sickness. We are also asking if they have been out of the state in the past 14 days they stay home prior to returning to LIPI. Here are things to look for and if they display any of these symptoms should be kept home. Thank you again for your support in this matter.
VIRTUAL TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of the additional Virtual Tutoring opportunities:
- M,T,W 2:30-3:30 pm
- T,W,Th 5:30-7:00 pm
The link to these virtual tutorings are on your child's Canvas Course. Please talk to your child's teacher or call the office if you have additional questions regarding tutoring. We want to help support you with distance learning in any way we can!
NOVEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT - PERSEVERANCE
During the month of November the Character Trait we focused on was perseverance. The following students were recognized for showing perseverance:
Alyssa Bartell
Sofia Herrera
Aiden Bridges
Brianna Sizemore
Jazlynn Levario
Jaylynne Cruikshanks
Jensen Cromwell
Cash Nekouie
Daisy Pardon
Raegan Rubinsky
IPAD TECH TIPS
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunization requirements remain in effect during Comprehensive Distance Learning. Letters have been sent home for students that are not in compliance. Please take the time now to schedule your child’s immunizations. For more information, please call the school office at (541)830-6220.
YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS
HOW TO REPORT ABSENCES
CALENDAR
12/21-1/1 Holiday Break - No Distance Learning
1/22 Teacher Work Day - Teacher Work Day - No Distance Learning
2/15 Presidents' Day - Teacher Work Day - No Distance Learning
3/18-3/19 Spring Conferences - No Distance Learning
3/22-3/26 Spring Break - No Distance Learning
4/9 Teacher Work Day - No Distance Learning
5/31 Memorial Day - No Distance Learning
STUDENT GRAB & GO LUNCHES
Student lunches (with breakfast for the next day) are available.
Where: Shady Cove School - upper bus zone
When: Monday - Friday
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
If students will not be present at pick up and a representative is picking up lunches, a Meals Authorization form must be completed and submitted. This form is available at the location and time listed above.
If your student is a bus rider, lunch delivery may be available. Please call 541-830-6220 for details.
IPAD INSURANCE & OPT OUT FORM
For the 2019-2020 school year, EPSD9 offered optional iPad insurance to students and families. This annual insurance is effective from August 19, 2019 to September 14, 2020.
During the 2020-2021 school year, EPSD9 will offer optional iPad insurance to students and families. The annual insurance will be effective from August 11, 2020-September 7, 2021. The cost for the insurance is $25.00. There is a family cap of $100.00. Insurance will provide coverage for repair or replacement on and off school grounds for incidents described below. Without insurance, students will be responsible for all repair or replacements costs.
If your student did not have insurance for the 2019-20 school year, their school for the 2020-21 year will need to verify the condition of the iPad prior to accepting insurance payment. Before the iPad is insured, the device must be inspected to ensure it's:
1. Operational: Demonstrate that the device powers on
2. Free of cracks on the screen: best to see this with the screen lit up
3. The case is in fair condition and can protect the device (flap attached or keyboard present during inspection)
Note: Students with keyboards: Both parts (case frame and detachable keyboard that serves as a protective cover) should be accounted for at the inspection.
iPad Insurance can be purchased for $25.00 online through ParentVue under optional fees or you can go into your child’s school office to sign up. Schools may require an opt-out signature.
What is covered:
Accidental damage (drops/spills)
Cracked screen
Liquid submersion
Fire
Flood
Natural disasters
Power surge by lightning
Theft (required police report)
Vandalism (requires police and school report)
What is not covered:
Purposeful damage or neglect.
Lost or misplaced iPad.
iPad charging cord and charging wall charger (brick).
Additional conditions:
if an iPad sustains damage while it is not in a case, insurance coverage may be denied.
Purchase of insurance after your school deployment event must be done in person at the school office. Inspection of the EPSD9 issued iPad is required.
Insurance Deductible Fees
1st damage claim - no deductible fee
2nd damage claim - $25 deductible fee
3rd damage claim - $50 deductible fee
4th damage claim - $75 deductible fee
Costs for Damaged, Lost or Stolen iPads
Students will be held responsible for ALL damage or loss to their iPads and/or accessories resulting from negligence or misuse as determined by school administration. This includes accessories not covered by warranty including, but not limited to broken screens or cracked pieces, inoperability, etc. In the event of damage not covered by warranty and resulting from negligence or misuse, the student and parent will be billed for the cost of repairs.
The student will check in/check out a loaner iPad or alternative device until repairs are made (if damage is due to gross negligence, intentional destruction, or willful misconduct school administration will determine iPad/technology use for the student).
Replacement Costs for Damages and Repairs:
A damaged or broken iPad may cost in excess of $250
Replacement cost for a lost or stolen iPad is $299 and up (depending on the model)
Accessory Replacement: All district owned iPads are distributed with a case, charging cable, and wall charger. Replacement costs of these accessories are outlined below:
Replacement cost for the Logitech Rugged Combo 2 case is $100
Replacement cost for the STM dux iPad case is $35
Replacement cost for the provided iPad charging cable is $15
Replacement cost for the provided iPad wall charger is $15
Replacement cost for the provided Logitech Crayon is $49.95
TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR PARENTS AND SCHOLARS
Do you have technology questions about comprehensive distance learning? If it involves passwords, ZOOM or Canvas, please contact your scholar's teacher. For any other issues, our technology department is available to assist at 541-830-6700