Shawnee Star News Weekly Update
Friday, December 3, 2021
Principal's Report
I know this has been a hard and emotional week with the recent events in Oxford. When tragedies like this occur, we can’t help but feel insecurities and fears, that’s completely natural and expected. I want to remind you that our staff works tirelessly each day to provide a safe environment for our students. We have several safety protocols, procedures and precautions in place at our school to help ensure student safety. Our district sent communications and a Message from our Superintendent this week but I wanted to provide some additional information with specifics to Shawnee for reassurance. We have included information and details below regarding our safety drills and procedures. Most of this information was shared earlier in the school year but in light of recent happenings, we wanted to make it readily available again. Plus, we have included some additional resources. We are here to help and support our students and families. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Please be sure to read through all of the information in our weekly newsletter as it is our main form of communication with our families. We don't want you to miss out on any important details or happenings. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support.
Together We Will Shine!
❤️Mrs. Simon
Safety & Emergency Drills
~ CVS Health & Safety Protocols ~
Student Health Screener
Keeping our schools open for face-to-face learning will require everyone's help in mitigating the spread of the virus. Students/families are asked to self-screen each day before school, using the Chippewa Valley Student Self-Screening Questions found below. Staff and students must stay home if feeling ill or have symptoms that are COVID-19 related.
If your child will be absent, you must call our attendance line at 586.723.6899. This line is open 24/7 so please call as soon as you know your child will not be in school but always prior to the start of the school day on which they will be absent. When leaving a message, please state student's name grade, teacher and reason for absence. If your child is ill, you must give the symptoms your child is experiencing and a diagnosis, if confirmed by a physician.
Upcoming Important Dates
December 3 - End of First Trimester
December 8 - Report Cards Sent Home
December 8 - Virtual PTO Meeting @ 6 PM
December 17 - Ugly Sweater / Christmas Shirt Day
December 17 - Virtual SWPBIS & Positivity Project Assemblies
December 21 - Classroom Holiday Parties
December 22 - Virtual Holiday Sing-Along & Pajama Day
December 23 - January 3 - Holiday Break
January 17 - No School
January 21 - Progress Reports Sent Home
We Need Your Help!
Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who helped to decorate for the holidays! We are loving the holiday cheer!
Shawnee PTO Santa Shop - Last Call!!!!
Shawnee PTO has set up a virtual Santa Shop for the 2021 holiday season. The Santa Shop has been a student favorite over the years and we’re happy to be able to offer a virtual student shopping experience. Shopping dates are now through December 3rd. Please see below for further details and information. Thank you for your support!
School-Age Child Care (SACC)
Shawnee is still in need of SACC aides. If you know anyone with early childhood experience that is looking for a job, please let us know. Through this staff shortage and until we can ensure we have the staff to accommodate our students, new registrations to the SACC program will be on hold and processed as enrollment allows. If you are interested in utilizing SACC, please complete the registration process online. Families will be processed as our staffing can accommodate. Schedule changes for existing families will also only be accepted as staffing allows.
We will keep you posted as we have further developments. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked through this situation.
ESSER Funds Survey - We want to hear from you!
Dear Chippewa Valley Families,
Families play an integral role in the success of our students and our school district. We value the partnership we have established with you, our parents, and we want your opinion and your feedback when it comes to your child’s education.
As part of the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan (ARP), Chippewa Valley Schools has received Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER III/Section 11t). These one-time funds are to address learning recovery from the ongoing impact of COVID-19.
We are seeking feedback from district stakeholders to determine how the district should best utilize these funds. Please take a few minutes to take the ESSER III/Section 11t Survey which will help us in establishing transformative educational programs and resources. Please let us know your opinion by completing the survey before it closes on December 3, 2021.
The survey is available in multiple languages. To access additional languages, please select the language from the upper right corner, next to the world globe icon.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
ESSER III/Section 11t Survey for Chippewa Valley Schools: https://forms.office.com/r/CYU4CzUevC
2021-2022 PTO Meetings
2021-2022 Virtual PTO Meetings @ 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 8, 2021
- Wednesday, February 9, 2022
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Meeting ID: 819 5945 8503
Passcode: 230763
Shawnee Virtual PTO Meeting
Shawnee PTO Meeting Link - Click Here To Join!
We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Holiday Assistance
School Breakfast & Lunch
Chippewa Valley Schools is pleased to announce that our district will be participating in the Seamless Summer Option as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program for the 2021-2022 school year. This means ALL students enrolled in Chippewa Valley Schools can receive 1 free daily breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE for this school year.
Shawnee Hot Lunch Order Form
This year, parents will continue to order hot lunch in advance for their children using our monthly Shawnee Lunch Forms. Therefore, teachers no longer take lunch count in class. The links below will lead you to a form so you can make lunch choices for your student. Please click on the month you would like to order for below. Simply enter your child’s name, and select their grade and teacher. Then, choose the dates and lunch options your child would like to order.
The link is live now! You may order and make changes anytime between now and 8:00 AM on the day before you are requesting lunch. After that, you will not be able to order for the next day as our totals will be submitted.
Please be sure to check back often as menu changes can occur. Click here for further information sent from the district regarding lunch supply challenges that are impacting our menus.
Students can order Lunch Plus / Doubles for lunch. Hot lunch still remains free but the cost of doubles will be $1.50. Students will need to preorder doubles just as they do for hot lunch. Lunch Plus / Doubles will be an option on our lunch form. Please be sure your child has money on their lunch account. You can deposit money to your child's account using the following link: Send Money to School.
We are excited to offer this easy lunch ordering opportunity. Please be sure to think and plan ahead and order on time so we can ensure we have lunches for all students who need them. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
- Lunch orders must be placed by 8:00 AM the day before you are requesting lunch.
Breakfast
Shawnee Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
The Shawnee Elementary staff are committed to helping each child reach their highest level of success through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). MTSS is a comprehensive framework comprised of a collection of research-based strategies designed to meet the individual needs of the whole child. Strategies are taught during whole group instruction, small group instruction and individual instruction. In short, MTSS is the complete system of instruction that takes place at Shawnee Elementary at all grade levels each day.
At Shawnee, we recognize all children have different learning needs and styles. Staff routinely analyze assessment data to identify the specific learning needs for each student. Teachers and other staff members work together to provide small group instruction for ALL students to target specific skills or strategies. Groups are kept small, usually about 4-6 students, so that staff members focus on the common specific learning needs of the students in the group. Staff will work with ALL students to strengthen skills and provide opportunities for challenge.
We will continue to monitor the success of each student as the year progresses. Small group instruction is flexible. Staff will adjust the skills taught in the small groups in an effort to meet the ever-changing needs of the students. Students may also be placed in a group with different students or interact with several staff members throughout the year. We appreciate your support as we continue providing high-quality educational experiences to meet the academic needs of ALL students.
Help Wanted!
Please note, we are shuffling crossing guards to try to cover the most critical posts during this shortage, which may mean there are posts that are vacant. Please be extra cautious and careful when driving around our schools and adjacent neighborhoods. We appreciate your help and support in keeping our students safe.