From the Middle EMS and ELA
News from the Principal, March 26, 2020
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Hello Parents and Families,
First and foremost, I hope you are staying healthy. Please know that we are here for you to support your family and your student any way we can. While we are not in the building, we have still have the ability to provide support.
Someone recently shared this quote with me as a reminder of the good work we ALL do together.
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. In other words, we can start to make the world a better place right now. How? By simply giving others a little love and caring." ~Anne Frank
Our teachers are working to move all their instruction over to their Google Classrooms in preparation for next week. The two tools students will need during this remote learning time are their chromebook or other computer/device and internet access.
Below, you will see a recommended schedule for students to follow. Our goal is to keep students in charge of their learning in collaboration with their teachers. If at any time, you or your child has a question, there are resources listed on this learning schedule. Please reach out and we will respond.
Many companies are now offering free Wi-Fi for your home if you do not already have it. In particular, here is a link to Comcast's program. To sign up or get more information, click here.
Our teachers will be preparing and participating in online learning themselves on March 30 and 31. School starts back up on April 1st.
~Annessa Hart, Principal
EMS Remote Learning Schedule
ELA Remote Learning Schedule
Zoom Meetings!
Health and Wellness--COVID 19 District Communication
School closures are a way to stop the spread of disease using social distancing, to help protect vulnerable populations and because many staff members or parents may feel fear about sending children to school or coming to work. During this school closure, we want to make every effort to help our families and staff members. We know there are many considerations to make during this unprecedented time, and Englewood Schools will provide as many resources as possible to ease the burden on families.
Breakfast and Lunch
We understand that many families rely on meals served at school on a daily basis. In order to help meet this essential need, Englewood Schools will provide “grab and go” breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 12:00--2:00 pm.
food delivered that week, we recommend families access food through these food banks. The
- What: One FREE breakfast and lunch per child. Children do not have to be enrolled in Englewood Schools to have access to free meals. Meals will be packaged together and available for pick-up.
- When: Monday through Friday, 12:00--2:00 PM
- Where: Cherrelyn Elementary (4500 S. Lincoln St.) and Bishop Elementary (3100 S. Elati). Meals can be picked up at the kitchen doors (Cherrelyn: kitchen door is located on Sherman, Bishop: kitchen door is located on Delaware).
- Considerations: Special dietary needs can be specified at time of pick up. Nutrition Services will provide meals as available for children with allergies or conditions rising to the level of a disability.
Internet Access
- Xfinity has announced an Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone program. Through it, Xfinity hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free. Search for a hotspot near you.
- Comcast Internet Essentials is offering two free months of their Internet Essentials package starting March 16, 2020. You have to be eligible, so read more on their website. You can also call 1-855-846-8376.
Health and Mental Wellness Resources
This can be a stressful and scary time for everyone. Feeling prepared and knowing what you can do to help you and your family stay well are some ways to help minimize stress. This resource for parents/caregivers provides ways for families to prepare as well as how to help children from different age groups cope with what is going on. If you think you are having symptoms of COVID-19, please follow these guidelines from CDC. These resources from Tri-County health can also help you stay informed and reduce the risk of spreading or catching COVID-19. Additional mental health and food resources can be accessed here.
Coping With Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Family Resources
Denver Rescue Mission is now taking applications for qualified homeless working families and seniors over 60 to receive first month’s rent, security deposit assistance, and mentoring. Please visit MDHI's blog post for the referral form and more information.
Comcast is offering free broadband internet access to low income households during the coronavirus crisis so families can more easily work from home, access education resources, obtain important government health care alters, and stay in contact with their families.
They will send all new Internet Essentials customers a free self-install kit that includes a cable modem with a Wi-Fi router, with no term contract or credit check and no shipping fee.
Attendance Line for EMS and ELA
Phone: 303-806-2300