Updates from East Middle School
March 16, 2021
Message from Mrs. Kruse
As most are of you aware, the school board took action during last Friday's emergency board meeting to change our in-person middle school schedule. The new schedule will begin on March 22 and will include 4 days of in-person learning for all students. I know the sudden change in schedules can be disruptive to families. Our staff is prepared to support our students through this new change. Parents and supporting family members can help students by reviewing the information below prior to Monday, March 22.
This has been a challenging year for our students, staff, and families. I am hopeful we are beginning to see a positive shift in our return to school plan. I appreciate your patience, understanding, and support.
Sincerely,
Jodi Kruse
Upcoming schedule changes
March 22-25 (Monday-Thursday) ALL students in person
- 1st hour: 8:05-8:56 am
- 2nd hour: 9:01-9:47 am
- 3rd hour: 9:52-10:38 am
- 4th hour: 10:43-11:29 am
- 5th hour: 11:34-12:20 pm
- 6th hour: 12:25-1:16 pm
March 26 - Half Day (Friday) - Live Remote*
- Hour 1 - 8-8:30a
- Hour 2 - 8:35-9:05a
- Hour 3 - 9:10-9:40a
- Hour 4 - 9:45-10:15a
- Hour 5 - 10:20-10:50
- Hour 6 - 10:55-11:25
*March 26 is a half-day, therefore will follow a different schedule than normal. Class times for Mon-Thurs will remain as above when we return from Spring break. Please see the schedule below for Friday's normal live remote schedule.
Dismissal Schedule - beginning March 22nd
School Dismissal Schedule
1:10 pm - BELL ONE:
Parent Pick-up - 6th graders
1:14 pm - NO BELL:
Parent Pick-up - 7th graders
Bus Riders - ALL Lower Level Classes (6th Grade & Electives)
1:16 pm - BELL THREE:
Parent Pick-up - 8th graders
Bus Riders - All remaining bus riders
Snacks!
Other Information
- Masks will continue to be required at all times when inside the building. Failure to comply with proper mask-wearing will result in school discipline.
- All students will still be able to receive a free breakfast and lunch.
- Breakfast is available upon arrival at school (7:50-8:05 am) and may be eaten when the student arrives at their 1st-hour class. Students should finish eating breakfast prior to the beginning of class. Students should pull down their mask to take a bite of food and put their mask back on while chewing.
- Lunch will continue to be provided as a grab & go lunch to take home. Students will not eat lunch at school.
- Teaching staff will continue to clean surfaces between class periods and our custodial staff will clean common touchpoints such as bathrooms, door handles, etc. throughout the school day.
- Teachers will establish and enforce seating charts in all classrooms. This will assist with any potential contact tracing that could result from a positive COVID case in a classroom.
- The Google Meet time scheduled Monday through Thursday during the afternoon is not mandatory for students. This time is designated for additional support for students who need it. This time will be especially helpful for a student who is in quarantine.
- The Friday remote schedule is required for ALL STUDENTS and attendance will be taken by the teachers. This day will include live instruction.