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Newsletter for the Week of March 30th!
Thank you for reading our weekly parent newsletter! We will share important information and upcoming events here. Thank you so much for your support of Everglades!
E-Learning Begins this week!
E-Learning begins on Monday, March 30th for all students! Daily assignments and activities can be found by accessing your child's Google Classroom. The first week of E-Learning will be spent working on iReady lessons, Reflex Math, and other various teacher assigned activities. Teachers will contact families frequently throughout the week!
Starting the Week of April 6th teachers will incorporate additional videoed lessons and assignments. Your child will also have access to Special Area Classes in their Google Classroom. Teachers will share more information soon!
Parent's Guide to Google Classroom!
Click on the link below for a quick video for parents on navigating Google Classroom:
Bus Routes for Food
Starting on Monday, March 30th the bus routes listed above will begin delivering food. Notice that Everglades is a stop on one of the routes. You can come to our bus circle each day during the week to pick up food. Remember the times above are approximate!
E-Learning & Technology Help!
If you need any help accessing your child's Google Classroom or any of our online programs, please contact your child's teacher.
You may also call our office Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 863-462-5108.
If you need to reach someone after hours, please contact:
Mrs. Ellis at ellisj@okee.k12.fl.us or Mr. Worf at james.worf@okee.k12.fl.us
Does Your Child Need a chromebook?
With the help of our wonderful staff, we distributed over 550 Chromebooks last week to students and families. If your child is in need of an electronic device for E-Learning, please call the school. We will make arrangements for you to pick up a Chromebook for your child.
Morning Announcements!
Morning Announcements will be posted each day in your child's Google Classroom and on Facebook!
Student Medication Pick-Up!
Our Clinic Aide will be on campus Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You are welcome to come by the school to pick up your child's medication.
Fortify FL App
All of our students have access to the Fortify FL reporting app on their Chromebooks at school. We also have Fortify FL posters posted around campus to remind students they can report suspicious activity at anytime using the app.
Web Based Systems for At-Home Use
Thank you for supporting the educational process at home by taking advantage of the web based systems the district provides for us.
Encourage your child to log in to iReady, Reflex Math, and AR at home.
- For iReady go to: https://cainc.i-ready.com/
- For Reflex Math go to: https://www.reflexmath.com/
All All of our programs can be accessed from our Everglades Elementary School webpage at http://ees.okee.k12.fl.us/
Everglades Elementary School
Email: ellisj@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ees.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: 3725 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5108