NIS Weekly News
Nantucket Intermediate School - January 11, 2021
Resources for you...
Dear NIS Families,
This week we wanted to share some resources with you to support you with supporting your children at home. The first addresses how to talk to your children about last week's events at the U.S. Capitol and the second is a free workshop to support literacy education. We sincerly hope these are helpful! Click on the links to learn more.
10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Here is a quick summary list:
- Give your children the space to ask questions. ...
- Limit media exposure based on the age of your child. ...
- Reassure them that they're safe. ...
- Be transparent and honest. ...
- Talk about bad actions, not bad people. ...
- Highlight the helpers. ...
- Name your feelings. ...
- Keep your own feelings in check. ...
- Teach healthy coping skills. ...
- This is a springboard for tough conversations
The second resource is from the The Reading & Writing Project at Teachers College at Columbia University. There is a free workshop for parents and caregivers on Thursday, January 28th rom 1 - 3:00 PM. Here is a quick synopsis of the information being shared:
"Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many."
Here is a link to additional resources for parents from TCRWP: TCRWP 3-5 Family Videos
Please reach out to us here at NIS with any ideas for ways we can support you at home while you support our shared students.
In partnership with you,
Evemarie McNeil, Principal & Donna Johnson, Assistant Principal
Back to Hybrid Learning - Cohort A starts on Thursday (fingers crossed!)
Here is the current plan per Dr. Hallett's message received last week:
Thursday, Jan. 14th: Cohort A will return to in-person learning
Tuesday, Jan. 19th: Cohort B will return to in-person learning
Thursday, Jan. 21st: Cohort C will return to in-person learning
Reminders:
* There is no school Wednesday, January 13th for students - Professional Development Day
* There is no school Monday, January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NIS Nurse Notes: Nancy Small, RN
Hello Families!
Please be aware if you traveled anywhere outside of Massachusetts, and returned to Nantucket anytime after January 3, 2021, be sure to quarantine or have your family tested for COVID19 so you child may start school on January 14, 2021. Please send in copies of your child’s proof of test or your quarantine dates. You can email me at smalln@npsk.org.
See link for travel order: Mass Travel Order The asymptomatic testing is now at the Nantucket VFW building on 22 New South Road. Hours are Mon-Sat 8-10am NCH testing information
The deadline for getting the flu vaccine has been extended to February 28, 2021. It is still state mandated and you may get the vaccine by making an appointment with the nurse at Nantucket Cottage Hospital by calling 508-825-1000. If you do not plan on getting your student vaccinated due to religious beliefs or a medical condition, I will need a handwritten note stating it’s against your religious beliefs or a physician’s note.
Please keep safe and healthy,
Nancy Small RN
NIS Virtual Parent Coffee - Friday, 1/15/21
We will also discuss upcoming Schoology training for parents.
Here is the link to the meeting:
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 417-501-4321
PIN: 512 215 754#
Behavioral Support
Laura Stanley, NPS district behavior analyst, wants to share her newsletter with you full of strategies for supporting your any behavioral challenges you may be experiencing with your children at home. Here it is: Behavior Support Strategies at Home
Laura Stanley, MS, BCBA, LABA
District Behavior Analyst
Nantucket Public Schools
Phone: 508-228-7290 ext 4226
E-mail: stanleyl@npsk.org
BCBA Behavior Newsletter https://www.smore.com/wuh54
Please Charge Chromebooks Each Night - Thank You!
Technology Cheat Sheet Guides for Students
Meals Provided
Nantucket Public Schools Food Truck: During All Remote Learning...
Parents can pick up student breakfast and lunch meals served by Island Kitchen and Patrick Ridge between 9:30am - 12:00pm at the food truck while we are all remote. When hybrid again, the hours will revert back to 9:30am - 11:30am.
NIS School Improvement Plan 20-21
District and NIS Return to School Safety Protocols
NPS Return to School Protocols - Fall 2020
NIS Family Handbook 2020-2021
- English: NIS Family Handbook 2020 - 2021
- Espanol: NIS Familia Manual 2020-2021
COVID-19 Travel Order
Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keep transmission levels as low as possible.
All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to:
- Complete the Massachusetts Travel Form prior to arrival, unless you are visiting from a lower-risk state designated by the Department of Public Health.
- Quarantine for 10 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72-hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.
If your COVID-19 test result has not been received prior to arrival, visitors, and residents must quarantine until they receive a negative test result.
Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.
Please find more information, including the list of lower-risk states, exemptions, business guidance and other details at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order
For NPS District Information
Be sure to check the www.npsk.org website for specific District communications and updates.
Nantucket Intermediate School
Email: mcneile@npsk.org
Website: https://www.npsk.org/NIS
Location: 30 Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA, USA
Phone: 508-228-7290
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nantucketintermediateschool/
Twitter: @NISlearners