Knightly Update January 3, 2021
Edition Vol 9 Issue 21
Welcome to 2021! I hope everyone enjoyed the break and had the opportunity to safely spend some quality time with one another. I am excited to see our students in a couple days and look forward to hearing about their winter break happenings. Here's to a great second semester!
As you know, students have the option to return in person on January 5 or participate via virtual instruction through Friday, January 15. Families were asked to indicate their preferred method of instruction for the initial nine days of the semester by completing a short form. If you have not yet completed this request, please do so in order for us to plan appropriately for the return of our students. You can complete this form by clicking here. As a reminder, if you want to change your response, simply complete the form again. We will base your choice on the most recent date and time stamp submitted. Thank you.
As teachers prepare to teach both in person and virtual lessons simultaneously, please know the following parameters will be followed:
- Provided instruction will be something that all students will be able to do/participate in without requiring students to come in and make up extra work (projects, tests, labs, etc.) once the virtual period of instruction concludes. ​
- Students will not be required to go out and purchase extra materials that students are being provided in class.
- If an assessment is administered during the initial two weeks of the semester, the assessment will be provided to both virtual and in person students in a manner that all students can complete on the day​/time assigned.
- Students that choose to participate virtually will not have any additional requirements or be asked to make-up any materials upon their return​.
Obviously, simultaneously teaching students in person and virtually will pose some challenges that our instructors have worked hard to prepare for and will continue to work through. In the end, we simply want to teach our students to the best of our ability while helping them learn and succeed. I thank the teaching staff for all they have done and will be doing to prepare lessons for their students these initial couple of weeks. They have always kept their students best interest in mind as we worked through the first semester. We will continue to focus on meeting the educational needs of all of our students, but your patience and understanding during the initial nine days of this semester will be appreciated. Please continue to monitor district and Governing Board communiques and meetings throughout the days and weeks ahead. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I look forward to seeing everyone soon. Happy New Year, Knights.
Rob Bickes
Principal
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Important COVID-19 Reminders
Please remember students should not come to school if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are waiting for test results, or have been in close contact (within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period or had physical contact with a person with COVID-19, you need to stay in quarantine at home for 14 days.) Parents need to report this to our nurse, Mrs. Hughes.
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School Events - Week of January 4
Home events listed in bold.
No fans, including parents/guardians & family members, are permitted at any athletic events.
- No School - Teacher Workday
- School Resumes - Start of Second Semester (In person or virtual available)
- No events scheduled
- No events scheduled
- No events scheduled
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VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION - JANUARY 5TH-15TH - INFORMATION & DETAILS
Providing quality instruction for all students will continue to be the primary focus for classroom teachers. Students choosing to attend class in virtual modality are expected to commit for the two-week period, log-in on a daily basis, and meet assignment due dates. In order to help us plan and prepare for the start of the second semester, please click on the button to submit your instructional intent for the weeks of January 4th and January 11th. Please remember that you commit to the instructional modality selected for the duration of the two-week period. If you choose to change your intent after submitting the survey, please complete the survey again. We will base your intent on the most recent date and time stamp listed on the form. The survey form will close at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 4.
Log In Schedule
Students who choose to begin the semester virtually should log in for class at the following times and remain online for the duration of the period (unless told otherwise by their instructor):
- Zero Hour - 6:45-7:40
- 1st/2nd Period - 7:45-9:35
- 3rd/4th Period - 9:40-12:41 (follow lunch as assigned)
- 5th/6th Period - 12:45-2:35
Athletics & Spiritline/Cheer
If students select to be virtual from January 5th-15th, they will not be allowed to participate in athletic locker classes or attend zero hour Spiritline during the school day, but can attend practice before/after school (as assigned by the coach). Practice time will not be conducted during the school day and will occur before or after school.
Making Up Semester 1 Final Exams
Students who were absent for last semester's final exams will need to make up their exams these next couple weeks. We encourage students to work with their teachers to coordinate the taking of their exam by Friday, January 15. For students that are choosing to participate in virtual instruction and need to make up a final exam, we are offering an after school opportunity to take exams on Thursday, January 7. If you are interested in registering for this opportunity, please email Dr. Vezzosi. Additional opportunities, if necessary, will be communicated in next week's update. Students who are electing to participate in virtual instruction and do not want to take their final(s) during this time, will need to coordinate a time to make-up their exams the week of January 18. We will work with students to ensure finals are completed and grades updated appropriately.
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Knights in the Spotlight
We are proud to congratulate senior Ananya Lakhotia on earning the National Speech & Debate Association's Academic All American award! This coveted award recognized academic rigor, competitive speech and debate success, and personal excellence. From the more than 141,000 student members of the National Speech & Debate Association, fewer than 1% of students earn the Academic All American award every year. This tremendous accomplishment place Ananya among the top one-percent of all student members across the country. Way to go, Ananya!!
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PSAT Make Up Exam
The PSAT make up date is Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. If your child was absent and paid for the October PSAT, they are eligible to take the PSAT on Tuesday, January 26th at ACP Erie. More information will be sent home shortly via email. Please be on the lookout and email Mrs. Vitton with any questions at vitton.martha@cusd80.com.
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Spring Semester Dual Enrollment
Registration for Dual Enrollment at CGCC for the spring semester is now open. Returning students should have received an email with links to class lists at CGCC and the registration guide.
New students can go to the CGCC website at cgc.edu/dual, then click the Getting Started button. This will get the new student through the admission process and we will email them how to add classes.
Registration closes February 22, 2021. Students will have until February 7, 2021 to self enroll. After February 7, 2021, they will need to email CGCC with class numbers and CGCC will add their classes for the student.
The refund deadline is February 7, 2021.
Students who were approved for Tuition Assistance will get up to 4 credits paid for spring. Tuition Assistance is applied for once a year, no student can complete Tuition Assistance applications for spring semester.
If students or families have any questions, email CGCC at dualernollment@cgc.edu.
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Fine Arts Proficiency Diploma Seal
The diploma seal is designed to celebrate students who complete a rigorous, standards-based, and high-quality arts education course of study. Seal recipients must meet all requirements and deadlines. To view the requirements please see the Fine Arts Proficiency Diploma Seal webpage at https://www.cusd80.com/Page/112331
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Class of 2021 YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS
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