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Parent and Student Newsletter: November 12, 2020
Belvidere Elementary
Principal's Note
As the winter months approach, snow happens! Our snow days could be VIRTUAL days for students. Please have a plan in place so your student can still participate in school on snow days. We will send devices home daily.
In addition to this, there is a chance that a class, a school, or the district could move into virtual learning at any time due to Covid-19 cases or exposure. No one wants this to happen, but please be prepared for the possibility of this happening with little notice. Decide where your student will go, who will supervise them, and how will they still be in a position to participate in class virtually.
Everyone can help us out by keeping your student home when they are showing symptoms, wearing masks, and washing hands!
Don't get caught unaware, PREPARE!
Have a wonderful long weekend!
20-21 School Year Dates:
November 13: No School for Students AND Staff
November 16: K, 1, 2 students begin 4 days a week.
November 20: School Spelling Bee (3rd-5th Grades)
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTs
December 1: Picture day for A students
December 3: Picture day for B students
December 9: Picture day for Virtual Students
December 21-Jan 1: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF OR STUDENTS
Teacher Feature:
What? I spend my time at Belvidere being awesome and teaching 5th grade.
Background: I am a Graduate Of Grandview High School (Class of 2001!!!) and UMKC. This is my 15th year of teaching and my 9th here at Belvidere. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
Personal Life (in under 10 words): I have a son, a wife, and many pets.
Best Advice: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Suggested book to read before graduation: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
What are you learning right now? How to coach FLL robotics.
K, 1, 2 - 4 days a week!
Grades 3-5 will continue our hybrid A/B schedule.
GHS Presents.....
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
CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB
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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