BRRRR! Winter seems to have finally arrived! With that in mind, we wanted to remind you of the potential winter-weather scenarios that could impact school schedules. Please know that student and staff safety is our *most* important consideration when making weather-related school decisions.

❄️ Closure - All schools / district offices will be closed. There will be *no* remote learning. Please check your school’s website for the status of afternoon and evening school activities.

❄️ Two-Hour Delay - All in-person school start times and bus pick-up times will be two (2) hours later. All a.m.-only preschool and kindergarten classes will be canceled. Watch for an adjusted schedule from your school.

❄️ Early Dismissal - All schools and district offices will close at a specified time. All afterschool and evening activities will be canceled.

In any of these scenarios, we'll send a message through Infinite Campus, as well as post here and on our website as soon as possible.

CSSRC (Colorado School Safety Resource Center) is offering training for parents in January. The training is online, free and offered over the lunch hour. National experts will be speaking on cyber safety, cyber bullying, and drug trends.

The Colorado School Safety Resource Center is excited to offer an informative learning opportunity. This training is online, free and open to parents. Cyber safety/bullying and trends in substance use are topics of intense interest to our school communities and parents. We hope to demystify some of the concerns with our Speakers' Series.

Confirmed National Speakers:

• ​​​​​Alex Rodrigues - January 11th - Cyber Safety
• Lynn Riemer - January 18th - Drug Awareness for Adults
• Sameer Hinduja - January 25th – Cyberbullying

1. Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 11, 18 and 25, 2022 at 11:30 - 12:45 PM (MST)
2. Location/Links: Due to COVID-19, these events will be held virtually. From the comfort of your own office, classroom, or home. Links will be provided to all registered attendees, as the event get closer.
3. Cost: No-cost | Registration is open still! Registration is FREE but Required.

*** Even though there is no cost, you still need to register to receive the link. You may share Speakers' Series Link to anyone interested. For more details please CLICK HERE.

On average this year, we need 34 substitutes each day. Like other school districts across the state and nation, our substitute pool has decreased, and we’re experiencing significant staffing shortages.

We want to continue providing the best educational experience possible for your children, and we need your help. Apply today to be a substitute or spread the word to someone you know. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Required training hours paid at $12.63 per hour
• Flexibility to accept jobs as your schedule permits
• Ability to choose at which schools you want to work
• Chance to make an impact in the community

There are two types of substitutes: certified or classified. Certified substitutes are for those who hold a teaching license or a one, three, or five-year sub license. Classified substitutes can work in a range of non-teaching positions, including:

• Instructional Aide - assists the teacher with students in their daily work
• Special Education Instructional Aide - assists students with special needs in their daily work
• Nutrition Services - assists cooks and servers in the school kitchens
• Receptionist - works to answer phones and do light clerical work
• Bus Aide - assists children on the school bus to arrive safely to and from school
• Health Aide - supports the Health Office

Certified guest teachers and retired teachers will earn $150 per day for more than four hours; $75 for a half day, more than two hours, less than four; or $45 for two hours or less.

The minimum salary for a Special Education Aide II and Health Aide is $14.68 per hour. For all other aides, the minimum salary is $12.63 per hour.

To apply, visit the Weld RE-4 employment site. For more information, contact Nicole Schmidt at nicole.schmidt@weldre4.org.

Hawk Parent Group (PTO) Meetings will be held in the Severance Middle School Library from 4:30-5:30pm. We will live stream the meetings as well. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday, January 13th Agenda CLICK HERE Virtual Link CLICK HERE

Wednesday, February 17th

Thursday, March 17th

Thursday, April 21st

Minutes:

Tuesday, October 5 - CLICK HERE to view minutes

Thursday, October 21 - CLICK HERE to view minutes - Stategies & PBIS Matrix

Thursday, November 18th - CLICK HERE to view minutes

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.

CLICK HERE to view from our website.

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