Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
October 16, 2020
Principal's Note...
With the recent decision to pivot to a hybrid model, I thought this would be a good time to re-instate our weekly newsletter. We are excited to welcome our grade K-2 cohorts back to the building on Tuesday October 20, 2020 and our grade 3-5 cohort on October 27, 2020! This Monday (and every other Monday going forward) will be a Noon "Dismissal" for all of our students who will be learning remotely. This is to provide our teachers with time to prepare hybrid lessons which are much more labor intensive than planning a traditional lesson.
I want to thank you all for the overwhelming amount of positive feedback and support I have received via email over the past 6 months. Every one of them means a great deal to me. If you have a quick minute to send a teacher or two an encouraging and supportive email, I know they could use it! This is hard for all of us - educators, parents, and students. I think we should all give ourselves a pat on the back for a job well done thus far...especially the students!
Please be sure to read this newsletter thoroughly each week. I will use it as a way to streamline communication in one place for all of you. Hopefully you will find it helpful!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
Memorial Elementary needs YOU!
Have you wondered how our schools are doing? Have you thought about lending a helping hand? We have a great opportunity to help out! Bringing our students back to campus is going to require extra hands on deck. We have several BUILDING SUBSTITUTE positions to fill - full time, hourly work with some of the cutest, most interesting citizens of our fair town. While we have had offers to volunteer to help us navigate these Covid-waters, in these roles, we would even pay you for your time. You win, the staff wins, and the kids win!
Interested parties, please contact John Willis, Principal, at willisj@mersd.org.
Upcoming Dates...
October
19 - Noon Dismissal
20 - K-2 GREEN Cohort Day 1
21 - K-2 GREEN Cohort Day 2
22 - K-2 WHITE Cohort Day 1
23 - K-2 WHITE Cohort Day 2
27 - 3-5 GREEN Cohort Day 1
28 - 3-5 GREEN Cohort Day 2
29 - 3-5 WHITE Cohort Day 1
30 - 3-5 WHITE Cohort Day 2
November
2 - Noon Dismissal
16 - Noon Dismissal
25 - Noon Dismissal (Thanksgiving Eve)
26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day
27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
COVID-19 CORNER
GREEN COHORT
- 50% of students per class (roughly)
- Attend school in-person on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS each week
- Attend school remotely on MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, and FRIDAYS each week
WHITE COHORT
- 50% of students per class (roughly)
- Attend school in-person on THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS each week
- Attend school remotely on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, and WEDNESDAYS each week
Cohort notes:
- If you did not receive your child(ren)'s cohort assignment, please email schmidtm@mersd.org
- We have assigned all students (even those choosing to stay remote) to a cohort. If your child is staying remote, please disregard for now. We have assigned them to a cohort in order be prepared to welcome your student back to the physical school at a later time, should you choose, and to enable your student to feel connected to a specific cohort for any classroom activities. Your teacher will be aware of your learning option and prepare accordingly.
Help Wanted!
We are currently searching for Teaching Assistants and to build our Daily Substitute pool for the 20-21 school year. Do you know someone locally who has experience working with children in a school setting? Please have them email Mrs. Schmidt directly at schmidtm@mersd.org, and we can take them through the application and screening process. Thanks so much in advance!
Notices From our Friends...
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