Skaggs Remote Learning
March 30-April 3, 2020
Note from the Principals
I hope your new way of doing things is settling down for you. We pray for your health and well being.
As our Superintendent Sara Bonser said in her letter yesterday, we are super proud of our students, families, and staff as we began our "schooling" at home. We can just imagine how challenging it would be for you at home. You are doing great, so keep it up. It will get better, and we will overcome this together!
Remember to stay home for the next week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. School is closed, but the following essential things are still happening:
- Meal Service at designated schools
- Remote Learning
Yearbook Reminder - Due now!
Yes, amidst all this, PTA is still working on the yearbook! They let me know that they need more Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade photos on school activities. The deadline to submit photos is this Sunday, March 29th.
To Upload photos from your device:
- Download the Balfour Image Share app from the App Store.
- Create your account.
- Project number is 026860.
- There is no Upload number, so you will leave it blank.
- For help, contact Avani Chokshi <avanichokshipta@gmail.com>
Thank you,
Mrs. Lee & Mrs. Williams
Chromebooks / Tech Support
Guidelines for Chromebook Care at Home
Plano ISD Help Desk can help!
- (469) 752-8767, or email tsos@pisd.edu
- Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Broken Chromebooks
- If you missed the time frame for picking up a device at school
- Student username and password
At Home Support
- Some of the most commonly used resources are course online textbooks, Google Classroom, Dreambox, Nearpod, and many more! Please view the Digital Tools for Remote Learning page and our Suggested Apps and Websites page.
- Plano ISD helps students stay connected to learning no matter where they are. Learn more.
- new home learning resources site.
Free Wi-Fi
- Comcast
- Spectrum/Charter
- Free WiFi Access: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed guidance for providing Internet Access to students.
Report Cards
The 3rd 9 weeks report cards were completed on Friday, March 20th. You can view them through Parent Portal.
SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 3
Please use virtual communication channels, sending any questions you may have to askPISD@pisd.edu.
Meal Assistance for Families
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry: A mobile food pantry drop will be available for Plano ISD families this Friday, March 27, from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Bowman Middle School, 2501 Jupiter Road, Plano, in the parking area located at the back of the building. The pantry is open to anyone in our community in need of food.
Grab-and-Go meals between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Armstrong Middle School
- Daffron Elementary School
- IB World School at Huffman Elementary
Meadows Elementary School
Rose Haggar Elementary School
Sigler Elementary School
Thomas Elementary School
TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
Misc. Information
DAILY UPDATES FOR FAMILIES & STUDENTS
PASAR Tuition Questions: Customers will be credited for tuition fees for the weeks that Plano ISD is closed or PASAR is not operational. This will be calculated on a monthly pro-rata basis. Since the school district has extended the closure into April, billing for April will not be calculated and reflected in the PASAR Parent Portal until the reopening date is known. At this time, please do not make a payment for April PASAR tuition. For more information, visit www.pisd.edu/pasar.
ENROLLING/WITHDRAWING STUDENTS
Skaggs Elementary Facebook
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- View student grades and attendance
- Access school and staff info
- View news stories
- Receive important alerts
- View calendar info
- Access PISD's tipline
DISTRICT TEXT MESSAGE UPDATES
If you don’t opt in manually, and the district has a cell phone number for you, you will receive a text message from Plano ISD in the coming days inviting you to opt in. The message will read: “Plano Independent School District messages. Reply Y to confirm, HELP 4 info. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/tm” You must reply to this text message with “Y” to opt in to continue receiving text messages from the district. For more information, please visit the Text Opt in webpage.
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