Knight News
March 22-29, 2021
Re-Opening of Beloit Memorial
Term 3 Final Exams & Adjusted Schedule
The end of Term 3 is just 2 weeks away. Students will follow the schedule below that week. You will notice that it is an adjusted schedule to accommodate the loss of instruction for classes that meet on Tuesdays due to inclement weather and the ACT. Please be prepared to make the adjustment in your daily schedule accordingly the week of March 22.
Monday, March 22
Block 1 Exam (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Block 5 Exam (10:10 - 11:10 am)
Office Hours / Exam Make Ups (11:20 am - 12:20 pm)
Lunch (12:30 - 1:00 pm)
Office Hours / Exam Make Ups (1:00 - 2:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 23
Block 2 Class (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Block 3 Class (10:10 - 11:10 am)
Block 4 Class (11:20 am - 12:20 pm)
Lunch (12:30 - 1:00 pm)
Office Hours (1:00 - 2:30 pm)
Google Classroom (2:30 - 3:45 pm)
Wednesday, March 24
Work in Google Classroom asynchronously to finish up assignments
Thursday, March 25
Block 2 Exam (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Block 3 Exam (10:10 - 11:10 am)
Block 4 Exam (11:20 am - 12:20 pm)
Lunch (12:30 - 1:00 pm)
Office Hours / Exam Make Ups (1:00 - 3:45 pm)
Friday, March 26
NO SCHOOL
If there is a conflict in your schedule with the assigned exam time, it is extremely important that arrangements are made with the teacher ahead of time to complete the exam during one of the designated make up times. Please be sure to reach out to your teen’s teacher with any questions.
Chromebook Distribution for Grades 9-11
We have exciting news at Beloit Memorial High School!
We have received Chromebooks for all
students in Grades 9 - 11 that will replace students’ iPads.To increase communication with students, we will be setting up a text messaging service via Skyward with students.
On Wednesday, March 24th, from 9:00am - 1:00pm, you will have an opportunity to exchange your iPad in for a Chromebook.
To set up our text messaging service, students will also be asked to fill out a brief form so that we can add their cell phone number into their Skyward account.
What to bring:
Your most recent school ID, other photo ID, or phone to show your Skyward account
Your iPad (If you have more than one iPad checked out to you for any reason, please return all iPads. You could be charged for unreturned iPads).
Your iPad Case and Charger.
Where to go:
Field House at Beloit Memorial High School
Follow signage to go to the right table to turn in your iPad and receive your Chromebook
Assigned pick up times:
Wednesday, March 24th
Last Name A - E: 9:00 - 10:00
Last Name F - K: 10:00 - 11:00
Last Name L - Q: 11:00 - 12:00
Last Name R - Z: 12:00 - 1:00
If you are unable to come at your assigned time, we will provide details after the distribution event regarding late pick up.
Term 4 Material Distribution
Material distribution for Term 4 will be taking place on Monday, April 5 from 9-11 and from 2-4. Your student's teachers will be communicating with their Term 4 students as to whether or not they need to pick up materials for your class. Students please watch for this information from your classroom teachers. More Details will be coming regarding the guidelines for picking up Term 4 materials and returning Term 3 materials.
"ALL students will be informed of whether or not they need to come pick up materials for their Term 4 classes, by each of their Term 4 teachers."
Students are also asked to return any Term 3 materials during Material Distribution on April 5.
First Day of School and Freshmen Orientation
On April 8th and April 9th, Freshman Orientation will be held and followed by an abbreviated schedule for ALL STUDENTS. Students in Grades 10-12 are expected to participate in the abbreviated schedule, virtually, in order to receive vital lessons about expectations when all students will return to the building on their cohort’s days the week of April 12th.
Below is a schedule for the first two days back to school:
Thursday, April 8th:
Freshman in Cohort A
Freshman in Cohort A (ONLY) will attend school in-person.
8:30am - (Optional) Breakfast -- Students wanting breakfast should plan to enter the building through Door 3 - located in the front of the building near the Barkin Arena (look for the sign).
9:00am - Cohort A Freshman seated in their 1st Block classroom. Students’ classes and room numbers can be found in Skyward.
9:00am - 11:00am: Assembly/Video and Link Crew Activities
11:00am - 12:30pm: Building Tours & Lunch
*12:35 - 1:05: Block 1
*1:10 - 1:40: Block 2
*1:45 - 2:15: Block 3
*2:20 - 2:50: Block 4
*2:55 - 3:25: Block 5
*3:25 - 3:27: First Floor & Field House Dismissal
*3:27 - 3:29: Second Floor Dismissal
*3:29 - 3:31: Third Floor & Basement Dismissal
*Freshman in Cohort B and All students in Grades 10 - 12 are expected to follow the Abbreviated Schedule, Virtually, from 12:35 - 3:25.
Friday, April 9th:
Freshman in Cohort B
Freshman in Cohort B (ONLY) will attend school in-person.
8:30am - (Optional) Breakfast -- Students wanting breakfast should plan to enter the building through Door 3 - located in the front of the building near the Barkin Arena (look for the sign).
9:00am - Cohort B Freshman seated in their 1st Block classroom. Students’ classes and room numbers can be found in Skyward.
9:00am - 11:00am: Assembly/Video and Link Crew Activities
11:00am - 12:30pm: Building Tours & Lunch
*12:35 - 1:05: Block 1
*1:10 - 1:40: Block 2
*1:45 - 2:15: Block 3
*2:20 - 2:50: Block 4
*2:55 - 3:25: Block 5
*3:25 - 3:27: First Floor & Field House Dismissal
*3:27 - 3:29: Second Floor Dismissal
*3:29 - 3:31: Third Floor & Basement Dismissal
*Freshman in Cohort A and ALL students in Grades 10 - 12 are expected to follow the Abbreviated Schedule, Virtually, from 12:35 - 3:25.
Term 4 Daily Bell Schedule
Arrival & Dismissal for Term 4
Students will be assigned, by grade level, specific doors to enter into the building during arrival time.
Juniors: Theatre hall doors (door 41)
Seniors: Main Entrance (door 1)
Sophomores: “A” Hallway Entrance (door 3)
Freshmen: Barkin/Field House Entrance (door 4)
The doors will open at 9:00 and students will be required to show that they completed the COVID screener by displaying their screener results on their phone or IPad, scan their ID, or punch in their lunch code at the entrance. Students will be directed to head straight to their 1st block classes upon entering the building.
Students will be dismissed in a staggered manner, by floor.
3:30 - First floor and Field House/PE area
3:32 - Second floor
3:34 - Third Floor and Basement
Upon being dismissed, students will immediately exit the building using the closest of the four designated “Arrival Doors.”
Student Screener Verification Protocol
Student Screener Verification Protocol
We are looking forward to welcoming students back to school very soon! When students return, they will be required to complete the COVID-19 screener at home daily before arriving at school. The preferred method for students to complete the screener is via the Skyward app on their phone or Ipad.
Once students arrive at school they will be required to verify that their screener is completed, and that it indicates they are cleared to enter the school building. To verify their screener results, students will be asked to display the completed screener on their phone or Ipad. Students who do not have a phone or an iPad will be able to have their screener verified by scanning their school ID. A temporary ID code card has been mailed to your residence for your teen to have for the first day of school. We will distribute this year’s school IDs when students return to the building.
If you do not have internet access at home or on your device, you are able to access WI-FI from the school parking lot.
Students/Parents/Guardians can access the Student COVID-19 Screener through Skyward. The student COVID-19 Screen link is on the homepage of each school’s website, on our District website, on the homepage of our SDB App, and on the Safe to Learn website.
Log into Skyward Family Access with your Login ID and Password.
Answer the two questions by selecting yes or no.
Submit your response by clicking Save.
If you pass the screener, a green circle with a check mark will be displayed.
If you did not pass the screener, a red triangle with a white exclamation mark will be displayed.
Any student that has failed the screener will be contacted by the BMHS Health Office to further discuss their situation. If the student “screens out” after talking with the BMHS Health Office, their attendance will be coded with E-IL for the duration of the time they are meant to be out.
Parents/guardians will be required to purchase a thermometer as part of their school supplies. Students are required to complete the daily screener if they are not coming to school due to COVID-like symptoms or exposure. This will assist us for tracking purposes.
Also, an Emergency Contact Form and the Emergency Medical Dental Form was included with the letter that was mailed to your residence. We are asking that all families complete these forms and return them to school with their teen. Students should turn the completed forms into their Academic Lab, Music, or Intervention teacher.
Student Schedules
Student schedules are viewable in Skyward. Please be flexible as schedules may change as student schedules are filled and class sizes are balanced out. It is the expectation that all students become familiar with their term 4 schedule prior to their first day of classes.
Method of Instruction Change Requests
Families had until March 10th to designate their teens method of instruction (MOI). If you did not complete the selection process your teen will automatically default to attending the cohort model. Families / students wishing to change their MOI will need to make a request through their administrator. These cases will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Senior Sunday Spotlight
The School District of Beloit wants to highlight you on Social Media! Please fill out the information below, answer the questions, and submit a picture of yourself to be featured on our "Senior Sunday Spotlight". Click this link to fill out a google form and upload your picture
Beloit Memorial High School
Email: Memorial@BeloitSchools.net
Website: sdb.k12.wi.us/Domain/17
Location: 1225 4th Street, Beloit, WI, 53511
Phone: (608) 361-3000