Knight News
Weekly Update August 24th - 28th
WELCOME BACK!
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 20 - 21 school year. We excitedly look forward to the arrival of students into our Google Classrooms. The opening and progression of this school year will be like no other, but we are committed to supporting students and families as we embark on this journey together.
Even though we will be entering into the new school year with uncertainties, what remains certain is our steadfast attention to academic excellence, our dedication to implementing innovative practices to support this new way of teaching and learning, and our commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. We are grateful for the opportunity to work in partnership with our families and community.
This newsletter will provide you with important information to prepare you for the beginning of the school year. Please watch for updates moving forward in our weekly edition of Knight News.
We wish you the best for a successful and rewarding school year!
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Student Items
We have many students who left their personal belongings at school in March and have not come to school to pick them up. If your teen has items that were left at school, and would like them back, please contact Nikkole Schober at nschober@sdb.k12.wi.us or 361-3013 to schedule a time to retrieve them before Friday, Aug. 28.
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ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Students have the opportunity to participate in strength and conditioning during the week of Aug 24th. Session times are at 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm, 5pm, 6pm. More information can be found at the following link: https://beloitknightsathletics.com/summer-workout-information/
A new opportunity is available for students who love video game competitions. An eSport team is launching at BMHS. eSports is a form of sport competition using video games that often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions. If you are interested in learning more please visit this link: https://beloitknightsathletics.com/2020/08/11/knights-hope-to-launch-esports-team/
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Student Schedules
Students can expect to see a draft of their daily schedule in their student Skyward account the week of August 31st. Parents will also have access to view their student's schedule through their Family Access Skyward account. If anyone doesn't know their account login and password, they can email Yadira Castellanos (ycastellanos@sdb.k12.wi.us), Kristi Kauffman (kkauffman@sdb.k12.wi.us) or Deena Hoey (dhoey@sdb.k12.wi.us) to have their account reset. Finalized schedules will be available the first day of school, September 8th. Please make sure to check your Skyward account on the first day of school to see if any changes were made since the first time you viewed your schedule.
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Teleconferencing Form
While in distance learning, your student will have the opportunity of meeting individually virtually with their classroom teachers during office hours and during scheduled synchronous learning times. If you are not wanting your student to meet individually virtually with a teacher during these designated times, please fill out the form below.
https://forms.gle/jqgko4GeKpE65jUj6
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Registration is Now Open!
Returning students to our district can register online by accessing this LINK. If you are planning to register your child/teen into Beloit Virtual School (BVS), you must still register your child/teen at their home school; you will be prompted to answer a question on whether you are selecting BVS or Distance Learning for the fall. The district is committed to keeping our students and staff safe during this pandemic. As part of our registration process, families will be required to view a few videos that share an overview of COVID-19, as well as discuss hand washing, face coverings and social distancing. To help with your decision-making regarding Distance Learning and Beloit Virtual School, I have outlined some key points, and have also attached an overview of both options. If registering your child/teen online, or you have specific questions related to online registration, please reach out to our Central Enrollment Office at (608) 361-4023 or (608) 361-4171.
Distance Learning or Beloit Virtual School ???
DISTANCE LEARNING:
School District of Beloit teachers (your child’s/teen’s classroom/subject teacher) will provide curriculum and instruction that includes virtual face-to-face learning, a common digital platform, video instruction, flexible office hours, and off-line learning materials.- Four-Day instructional week
- iPads and chargers will be provided
- Parent/Guardian training on common platforms and IT will be provided
- Integrated social and emotional support provided
- Printed materials will be available
- Common digital platform through Google Classroom
Beloit Virtual School (BVS):
The School District of Beloit offers a tuition-free, comprehensive virtual school administered by an outside vendor, K-12, Inc., and overseen and supported by School District of Beloit staff. The program recommends that students have internet access, are currently performing at grade level in math and reading, and are not credit deficient.
- Administered and taught by K-12, Inc. teachers
- Students must commit to one hour of studying/work per course, per day
- Students will be able to switch out of this program and return to distance learning at the quarter, if requested
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Safe to Learn Website
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School Meals
Meal Distribution During Distance Learning:
To Begin on Tuesday, September 8th The district will resume food service under the National School Lunch (NSL) and National School Breakfast (NSB) programs on Tuesday, September 8th. Students enrolled in the traditional School District of Beloit model, regardless of in-person or distance learning, are eligible for a breakfast and lunch meal. Meal distribution will continue at all six elementary locations and the high school between the hours of 11 AM and 1 PM. Individuals must supply the student's name and the name of their SDB school location to receive a meal under the NSL and NSB program. The meal hotline (361-3136) is still available for students unable to pick up meals from a distribution site.
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Beloit Memorial High School
Email: Memorial@BeloitSchools.net
Website: https://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/Domain/17
Location: 1225 4th Street, Beloit, WI, USA
Phone: 608-361-3000