Simas Stars Weekly Update
8/22-8/29
Simas Parents and Families
Please read through this newsletter carefully as there is important information included. Thank you for your support thus far and throughout the school year!
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Your Proud Simas Principal,
Mrs. Fochetti
Berkshire Parking Lot Solar Project
Meet and Greet Walk Thru
*You will have the opportunity to see your child's classroom and meet the teacher.
*Please take into consideration the parking lot will be closed so allow for plenty of time to find parking and walk to your child's class.
*We are also limiting attendees to parents only and only allowing 8 people in a classroom at a time.
*Masks will be required indoors.
Tech Update (4th-6th Grade)
Insurance:
-Parents will have the opportunity to purchase insurance for their child's device.
-Parents can purchase laptop insurance using the link below.
-Insurance can only be purchased directly through the company.
-A flyer will also be sent home.
-You will need the serial number located on the bottom of your child's laptop in order to purchase insurance.
Hotspots
-Students will be allowed to check out a Hostpot if they do not have Internet service at home. Please complete the Simas Hotspot Request Form if your child needs a Hotspot. Only the oldest sibling, in HESD, will be allowed to check out a Hotspot; one per family.
Laptop Insurance
Virtual Parent Trainings
*Trainings will be conducted by our very own HESD School Counselors.
*The first training is August 25th at 5:30 Via Zoom.
*The topic will be "Understanding School Supports" The zoom link is provided in the flyer.
Sports Update
School Site Council Nominations
-If you are interested in serving as a member of our School Site Council, please complete a nomination form and return it to school.
-School Site Council meets at least 4 times per year and aides in the review and development of our School Site Plan.
-Meetings are held after school.
-Once nomination forms are received, a ballot will be developed, and parents will vote to elect parent members of the committee.
-SSC Nomination forms are due by 9/3
Important Dates:
Thursday, 8/26: Meet and Greet Walk Thru 6:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, 9/1: Minimum Day
Friday, 9/3: SSC Nomination Forms Due
Monday, 9/6: Labor Day - No School
Simas Elementary
Website: https://simas.hanfordesd.org/
Location: 1875 North Fitzgerald Lane, Hanford, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 585-3790