Severance Middle School
August 28, 2020
School Pictures/ID's
School Pictures will be on August 31st for Group A and September 1st for Group B. We will call students down to the gym in their groups to take their pictures. They will receive their student ID at that time. You can purchase pictures through Studio 5, Inc. the link to order online can be found HERE.
Technology Resources
Canvas Video (change notifications -declutter your email inbox)
We have changed our content classes to reflect semester grades/learning from quarterly learning. In order to see your child’s grades, you need to click on “all terms” if you are on a computer, or “2nd quarter” if you are using the phone app. Our quarterly elective class grades are found under “1st quarter”. Overview of Campus Parent Portal
Attendance Update
Nutrition Services - Breakfast and Lunch Information
Nutrition Services - Breakfast & Lunch Information - If your student wants/needs to purchase/receive lunch and/or breakfast on days that are off-campus they can be picked up every afternoon at SMS. Please look for communication from nutrition services with more details.
- 2020-2021 Nutrition Services plan can be found here.
- Free and Reduce Meal Assistance apply here: www.myschoolapps.com.
Setting Students Up for Success
Please encourage your student(s) to follow the norms during virtual google meetings. They should have their camera on, their microphone off (unless needed), have a non-distracted background, and be school appropriate in the chat at all times. We will continue to learn together, but will be talking with students who aren’t meeting these expectations.
Wondering how to support your student(s) with staying organized at home? Here is an At-Home Organizer that may help your child stay on task, and organized while working at home.
Screenings and Return to School Protocols
Canvas Observer and Infinite Campus Parent Portal Accounts
Canvas Observer and Infinite Campus Portal Parent Accounts - If you don’t have access to view your student’s progress in Infinite Campus or as a Canvas Observer, please follow the links to set up accounts. This the BEST way to stay on top of coursework.
Planners, PE Shirts, and Fees
Chromebooks
We utilize iBoss, an industry standard web filter, while our students are logged in to our devices off site; iBoss is set to block any inappropriate categories to the extent possible. However, content filtering is not completely fail-safe. Here is the District Device Take Home Handbook with additional guidance on taking home Chromebooks. Students will be expected to bring a CHARGED Chromebook with them to school everyday. If you haven’t already returned the device contract, please read, sign and return the contract to school as soon as possible. How can you help your student? Remind them to charge it every night, help them keep it clean and encourage them to not share with others.
Safety Update
Our students did AMAZING with wearing masks this week. Please provide your student(s) with a cloth face covering everyday. Please avoid masks that contain a vent as research shows that those are more harmful than helpful. Please make sure the mask has at least 2 layers of fabric. Wearing a mask will be part of our dress code and MUST be worn at all times. Students will be provided safe, supervised mask breaks during the school day (outside). Also, every person entering our building will need to be temperature screened. Classrooms will be cleaned between every class period and deep cleaned every evening. Students will not share supplies (unless they can be cleaned between use). Students were given instructions on their in-person days about traffic flow, use of bathrooms, hand washing and water fill stations.We will continue to adjust as needed to make everything more efficient and effective.
Don't have Broadband?
Ascent Broadband - Free install and free 10-25 Mbps plan through end of school year for customers with students engaged in remote learning. Call 970 340-8100 or email support@ascentbb.com.
AT&T Wireless-has added 15GB/month mobile hotspot data for each line on an unlimited plan that includes a monthly tethering allotment. See att.com.
Comcast Internet Essentials-has increased speeds to 25/3 Mbps for all customers. New customers get 2 months free service. 855-846-8376 or internetessentials.com.
TDS Telecom-offering 60 days of free internet access to customers with students or financial need. Call 866-278-2472.
Verizon Wireless-has added 15GB to current standalone or shared plans. See verizon.com
YMCA for 6th Grade - Cancelled
King Soopers, Box Tops and Morning Fresh Milk Lids Fundraisers
Go to http://www.kingsoopers.com, log into your account, select MY Account, select Community Rewards (located on the left menu), search for Severance Middle School or by our code DG836, select Enroll. That's it!
The more that sign up and shop at King Soopers, the more SMS benefits.
Severance MS collects Box Tops and Morning Fresh Milk lids as part of our on going fundraiser.
Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops Mobile app uses state of the art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earning online. CLICK HERE to learn more. To view how to use the app and track credit for the box tops you've donated to SMS PLEASE WATCH for every 75 box tops your child turns in they will receive a candy bar.
Severance Middle School Contacts
Email: sms@weldre4.org
Website: sms.weldre4.org
Location: 1801 Avery Plaza Street, Windsor, CO, USA
Phone: 970 833-7200
Facebook: facebook.com/SeveranceMiddleSchoolHawks
Twitter: @SMS_Hawks