Shady Cove School Newsletter
November Edition 2021
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Fall Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
District Family Survey
Thank You to Our Veterans
We would like to extend the warmest and most heartfelt thank you to those who serve or have served in our country’s military…our Veterans.
Veteran's Day was originally known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day celebrated the end of World War 1 which ended on November 11, 1918. In fact, it ended at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, that is, 11:00 o’clock in the morning, on the 11th day of November, which is the 11th month of the year.
Exactly 20 years later a law was passed dedicating November 11th as a federal holiday in the United States to honor the veterans of World War I. The day was, quote, “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated” end quote, and it was officially known as ‘Armistice Day’.
At that time it was thought that there would never be another big war. Hence…dedicated to the cause of world peace.
But about 20 years later, after the United States had been through more wars, specifically, World War II AND the Korean War, the law about the holiday was changed. The name was changed to Veterans Day, so that we could honor American veterans of ALL wars.
As you may know, we also observe a holiday called Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to our country. On Veterans Day, we honor and thank our living veterans even as we remember those who gave their lives.
It is important that we remember the original dedication of the day, “to the cause of world peace.” On November 11th we honor those who serve in times of war and in times of peace. Our service men and women serve the people of our country and they also provide aid to people around the world in so many different ways. Thank you for your service!
dates to remember
11/4 End of 1st 9 weeks
11/5 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
11/9 Picture Retakes
11/11 NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
11/12 Report Cards available to view in ParentVue
11/15 Evening Conferences begin
11/22-24 NO SCHOOL - Family Conference Days
11/25-26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
12/20-12/31 Winter Break
1/3/21 School Resumes
PICTURE RETAKES
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Start 8:35 am*End 3:25 pm
Early Release Wednesday
End 1:30 pm
*Students are not allowed on campus before 8:27 am due to our COVID procedures, supervision and to minimize the number of peer contacts each student has.
Classroom Parties-Updated 10/29/21
Updates: We no longer need to quarantine food and treats do not need to be individually wrapped. See below for specifics.
In order to minimize risk of exposure, but still allow for school sponsored events, the following protocols must be followed.
Social Distancing should be observed to the greatest extent possible
Consider moving the party outside
Sanitize space for treats
If parents/students bring anything in for a classroom party, these procedures must be followed:
Food/drinks must be commercially prepared and sealed; however, they do not need to be individually pre-packaged
Please avoid foods that need refrigeration or need to be frozen
Only EPSD9 staff will hand out items to students
Staff will sanitize before and after touching items and/or wear gloves
Consider providing bags for students to take party treats and favors home for consumption
Volunteers/visitors are not permitted to join parties based on safety measures
WATER BOTTLE
COVID Information
T-DAP REQUIRED FOR ALL 7TH GRADERS
The T-DAP immunization booster is required for all 7th grade students. Be sure to visit your health care provider and get this booster before exclusion day. Please send a copy of the shot record to the school office once it has been received.
IPAD INSURANCE
iPad insurance is $25 per student. It may be paid through ParentVue or by sending check or cash to school with your scholar. We highly recommend this insurance. You never know when an accident is going to happen. If you have not paid the insurance then you will be responsible for the cost to fix or replace the iPad.
IPad insurance is an annual fee. If you had insurance for the 2020-21 school year it is still effective until September 7, 2021. During the 2021-2022 school year, EPSD9 will continue to offer optional iPad insurance to students and families. The annual insurance will be effective from September 7, 2021-September 6, 2022. The cost for the insurance is $25.00. Without insurance, students will be responsible for all repair or replacement costs. If your student did not have iPad insurance for the 2020-21 school year, students will need to bring their iPad to the office to verify the condition of the iPad prior to acceptance of your insurance payment. Please click on this link for more information on iPad Insurance.