Peabody Elementary Weekly Informer
Monday, February 1, 2021
Greetings Peabody Families,
It is time for Second Semester Materials Distribution. Distribution will be Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2. Families will be able to pick up materials for all their students at one time. We ask that you come on the scheduled day for one of your children. Parents will come to the front entrance of the school. We will get your child's name and grade level and get those materials for you. Parents will remain outside and should wear a mask.
K-5 students will receive Eureka Math workbooks and Wonders (reading) workbooks.
Monday, Feb. 1 1 - 4 pm Grades K - 2
Tuesday, Feb. 2 1 - 4 pm Grades 3 - 5
Wednesday, Feb. 3 - Make-Up pick up 1 - 4 pm
Can you believe that we have completed the first semester of school? Thursday, February 4 is the last day of the second nine weeks grading period. Make sure that you have checked with your child's teacher to ensure that all assignments have been submitted. Report cards will be issued online Wednesday, February 17 via PowerSchool.
The students will be out of this school this Friday, February 5. They will return Monday, February 8.
Enjoy your week.
Ms. Bell, Assistant Principal
National School Counseling Week, Feb. 1 - 5
Student Device Assistance Information
Starting November 30, you can contact our school directly for immediate support with student device repairs and/or replacement. We are the first point of contact for help with your student’s SCS-issued device.
You can receive help by emailing PeabodyESdevicehelp@scsk12.org or calling the school at 416-4606. We will connect you with our school’s Microsoft Ambassador to help with reporting a device as lost, stolen or damaged, as well as any issues with Microsoft TEAMs or help with resetting a password.
The technology team will schedule you an appointment during the following times:
Monday 9:30-10:10 am
Thursday 12:50-1:30 pm
Friday 10:30-11:30 am
In order to receive a loaner device, the legal parent or guardian must be present. When you visit the school for your scheduled appointment time bring the following:
State issued ID
Device to be repaired
Charger for the device
A loaner device will be issued during your visit. School based repairs can take up to 3 days. If the school is unable to repair the device, a district IT representative will be notified to assist with the repair. Once the repair is completed, you will be called to pick up the device.
Also, please remember, you can find answers to most general questions on the SCS website, at scsk12.org/accessforall.
As always, we appreciate your partnership, and please know we are here to support you at Peabody.
Counselor's Corner
Hi Peabody Eagles!
Welcome back to another week of learning. Last week students attended Student Orientation sessions with the school counselor and school social worker. Students learned who we are, what we do to support students, and how to contact us. Please see below the virtual supports that are in place for students. The power point we used will also be placed on the school website for reference.
Below is the video we shared with students, but technical issues prevented us from seeing it in its entirety. This video shows children and their thoughts about the pandemic and how it has affected them, as well as things that they do to help them during this time.
My contact information is in the weekly newsletter and on the Peabody website in the Counselor Corner. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our school social worker, Mrs. Donna Goings. Her email address is goingsdv@scsk12.org and her office number is (901) 416-6395.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Turner
Contact Name: Tamara L. Turner, Professional School Counselor
Contact Email: turnertl@scsk12.org
Contact Number: (901) 609-3948 (Google Voice Number)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-3:30pm (upon request other times can be arranged)
SCS Crisis Hotline Number: (901) 416-6076
Peabody Swag Store
Every year, the Peabody PTA holds the Cookie Dough Fundraiser! It's always a smashing success and our families typically clear $6,000 that goes directly to technology and the arts at Peabody. This year, though, the PTA has voted not to hold the sale due to COVID. We just can't figure out a safe way to do it.
The PTA has been supporting teachers and staff during this time of virtual learning -- buying stylus pens for K-2 to use with their tablets, microphones for teachers, we outfitted a new teacher/staff lounge for those working inside the school and teacher appreciation gifts!
We ask that if you can, donate to the Peabody PTA. You can just go to FriendsofPeabody.org and donate online! Any amount will be greatly appreciated and help us support our school... even when we can't be there!
The Library Corner
AR Points! How high can you go?
GOAL: 12,000 points
Click on the Peabody Morning Announcements link above each weekday morning to join.
Weekly Lunch Pick-Up
Daily Attendance
Peabody Elementary Virtual Norms for Online Classrooms
Parents please help us with the following Virtual Norms to ensure we continue to have a successful year of learning:
- Students CANNOT eat food while in class virtually.
- Students MUST be in a designated area for learning that requires them to sit upright. Students cannot lay down at any time. Students cannot be in bed.
- Student MUST have a quiet area- free of noise, no tv, no music during virtual learning.
- Students CANNOT have covers or blankets on their body.
- Students CANNOT wear hoodies or hats on their head.
- Students MUST have on a shirt with sleeves.
- Students MUST have shoes on their feet during PE days or if feet will be shown during class.
- Students MUST remain in the class from 8:15-3:00 each day to receive full credit for the day and a class participation grade.
- Students MUST show their faces (video on) on the screen.
- Students MUST stay on mute until the teacher advises them otherwise.
- Students should wear headphones while learning virtually to block out excess noise in their background.
If your child attends a daycare or community center each day while virtually learning, we are asking parents to communicate the above Virtual Expectations with these centers.
Peabody Elementary School
Website: https://schools.scsk12.org/peabody-es
Location: 2086 Young Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
Phone: 9014164606
Facebook: facebook.com/PeabodyEagles