SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Week of January 18 - January 22 2021
From the Desk of Principal, Tammy Hart
Hello Spanish Springs High School Families!
On behalf of the Spanish Springs Faculty and Staff, we are excited to welcome our Hybrid students back to the campus Tuesday, January 19th. We look forward to establishing our daily school routines again. We want to recognize our Distance Learners who are continuing to working diligently in the Edgenuity program.
This is the first of our new weekly communications for the second semester. We have a lot of great information to share. A copy of this newsletter can also be found at the SSHS Library Website under the heading “Newsletters” SSHS Newsletters
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
We do not have school scheduled on Monday, January 18th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Weekly Hybrid Schedule January 18 - January 22
Monday 1-18-21
Tuesday 1-19-21
Wednesday 1-20-21
Thursday 1-21-21
Friday 1-22-21
AB Rotation Schedule and Bell Schedule
Report Cards
This school year we will delay issuing of report cards by hand to students until students return to Hybrid Learning on January 19th and 20th. Distance Learning families can pick up report cards at our main office starting January 19th and ending January 29th.
Grades can also be accessed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The link is posted on the Parents and Guardians page:
If you do not know how to log into Infinite Campus, please contact Jocelyn Cabrera or Lindsay Beck for assistance at the SSHS Career Center at 425-7733 extension 38032.
Student Incomplete Grades
Students who received INC's for Fall 2020, have until Friday, February 12th to take their final exam/complete their Edgenuity course. Students need to reach out to the teacher who issued the INC and work with them to schedule a time to take their final exam.
Class Schedules
Schedule changes/issues: Students who are missing a course, have a "see counselor," or have other issues with their second semester class schedule are directed to email their counselor with their concerns/questions. Counselors will be working on schedule changes/adjustments as they receive emails and will be meeting with students once we return to the Hybrid model January 19th. Counselors are distributed according to the breakdown below:
Student Health and Safety on Campus
Student health and safety is important to us as Spanish Springs High School and we take everyone’s health seriously.
Prior to coming to school make sure to self-screen yourself.
While on School Campus:
1. Masks are required to be worn over the nose and mouth at all times.
2. Students must practice social distancing. At least six feet of distance is the ideal.
3. Students may only remove their masks to eat, however, they may not walk around with food or drink without their mask on. Students should remain in one place while eating.
4. Everyone should wash their hands frequently and use hand sanitizer.
5. Students should follow the signs posted around school for traffic flow when traveling from class to class.
6. Students please keep our campus clean.
Attendance
Attendance is a direct factor of student success. It is our school wide expectation that students attend their classes in person, on Hybrid, or on Distance Learning every day. Teachers will post the attendance and what assignment is due for the day on the “Daily Agenda” channel on their Microsoft Team every morning by 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM on a delayed start day. On the days when students are not on campus, they must respond on the Daily Agenda tab in Teams by the end of the scheduled school day for their attendance to count for that day. A video and/or instructions on how to find The Daily Agenda can be found here:
How to complete attendance in Teams 1-14-2021
* The WCSD District is working to make the attendance process the same at all high schools districtwide, so a revision to our procedure may soon occur. If/when that occurs, we will send a Connect Ed call and place how to instructions in the weekly newsletter and our websites in addition to having a video showing students, parents, and guardians what the new process is and how to do it. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Infinite Campus Messenger
Many teachers at our site are utilizing Infinite Campus Messenger to make announcements through email. We encourage you to read these messages as they mirror what students are doing in their Teams and helps families have one more way to see how their students are progressing with their course work through Infinite Campus.
Transporation
If you are new to Spanish Springs, or if you forgot what time your bus will pick you up or drop you off, the information can be found here. To use the tool, click the E-Link, enter the grade level, then your address, and then click search. Your results will show where the bus stop is on a map as well as the pick-up and drop off times. https://www.washoeschools.net/domain/73
Nutrition Services
Our District in partnership with the USDA is offering free meals for all students through June 30, 2021. For more information, click the links below.
Informational Flyer in English
Folleto informativo en español
The Community Free Meal Order Form must be completed every week by Monday for your food to be ready for that week. Community Free Meal Order Form
More information about schools meals can be found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/Nutrition
While the distance menus are always subject to change based on availability, accessibility, and weekly production capabilities, here you can find examples of the types of breakfast and lunch foods being offered in the 7-day meal packs. If you have any questions about items available via this model, please contact Rose Wolterbeek at 775-325-8415.
Logging Into Microsoft Teams (Office 365)
Students:
Every student has a free Microsoft account which provides you access to Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (student email) plus many other Microsoft apps.
To access the Teams, you must enter your complete username which is your studentIDnumber@washoeschools.org. Your username is also your school email address. If you are having issues getting into Teams, please email our librarian Mrs. Hefner right away so you don’t miss out on critical instruction or attendance. ehefner@washoeschools.net
Please keep in mind, that not all devices make accessing Teams very simple. If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you may need to contact Mrs. Hefner for additional support, she is happy to help get students pointed in the right direction!
Our library website also has tutorials in a tab called "How To Guides" which may be helpful. How To Guides
How to Log into Teams from any device:
1. Use Chrome
2. Type Spanish Springs High School Library in google
3. Select Elizabeth Hefner / Homepage for the library website from the search results or click this link:
https://www.washoeschools.net/domain/1317
On the right hand side, click Student Apps
Click the orange Office 365 link
Click orange Access button
Enter your full username
Enter your password
Now you are logged into your OneDrive
Once it loads, OneDrive is where your Word docs get automatically saved in.
Click the 3 by 3 grid on the top left hand corner (the Waffle) to access:
Teams (attendance, assignment instructions on virtual days)
Word (writing papers & assignments)
PowerPoint (presentations)
Outlook (school email)
Our school staff does not change passwords unless it is requested by a student, a teacher on the student’s behalf, a parent, or a guardian. If your password is no longer working, it is most likely an app or outdated version of the software which is at the heart of the issue, in that case, please contact us so we can help you through that process and get you back in the system.
If you are having other technical issues, please complete the Tech Help Form. Make sure to leave your full name, outside email address, and the specific issue you need help with. Tech Help or Password Reset Form
Logging into Edgenuity
Students:
The first thing we would ask of you is to NOT go to Edgenuity.com, please use the following instructions.
- We recommend that you use CHROME only to log into your Edgenuity account (Edge, Safari, other browsers are not as effective).
- Go to: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/13206
- Click the orange Edgenuity Log In link (at the top of the page)
- On the Federation page, enter your student email address (studentIDnumber@washoeschools.org)
- Enter your password (It is the same one you use to log into a school computer or Teams)
- Your Edgenuity page will open, if it doesn't, log into Office 365 and then try again.
If you are having technical difficulties logging in, please don't delay in letting us know. Complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as can. Make sure to check the email you requested help from frequently! Tech Help or Password Reset Form
This semester, you will have two-three classes to work on. You must log in every school day and work on your classes. You have SIX weeks to complete the course.
Senior Portraits and Picture Retakes
ALL SENIORS-This is an important reminder about Senior Portraits for the 20-21 Yearbook! If student’s portraits are not taken by February 5th, they will not be pictured in the 2020-2021 yearbook. There are hard deadlines to meet in order to publish a yearbook, and there can be no exceptions to this date. Seniors must take their senior portraits at the Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits studio in Reno, this includes our Distance Learners. Appointments are being scheduled for the remaining students for January 19th through 23rd. In order to find your appointment time, you need to go to prestigeportraits.com and type in Sparks, NV. When it asks, select our school, Spanish Springs High School.
Students may wear the provided tux or drape, which are sanitized according to Covid safety guidelines, or students may wear their own clothing for the photos.
The address of the studio is: 80 East Patriot Blvd. Suite D Reno, NV 89511
Picture Retakes
Regular undergrad picture retakes are scheduled for February 1st and 2nd at Spanish Springs High School, more information will follow.
Testing
PSAT
The PSAT will be administered on campus to eligible students January 26th and 8:00 AM. The deadline for signing up was December 2.
1. Students will report to the back main entrance of the building (where students enter when dropped off by the bus).
2. Please wait outside while small groups are admitted for the exam. Students need to bring an ID and an approved calculator.
3. While waiting in line outside, students must wear their face covering and maintain 6 feet of distance between each other in line.
ACT
Juniors will be taking the ACT February 23rd. More information will follow in the upcoming weeks about how to access our free ACT prepping software as well as the Boot Camp.
Civics Exam
All seniors in Washoe County School District must participate in the Civics Exam as a requirement for graduation. Most seniors have taken this exam during first semester as part of their US government class, but there are some seniors who have not yet taken it for various reasons (not enrolled government class this year,
out of country during the testing window, took class at TMCC, etc.).
The district is offering three make up windows to take the exam during the Spring semester. Seniors who still need to take the exam need to contact their government teacher and/or counselor to make sure they have the opportunity to test before graduation. The dates they can take the exam are:
January 19th-22nd
February 22nd-March 5th
Mar. 29th-April 9th
Students will be able to take the exam Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm during these time frames. Remember, Seniors must participate in this exam as a requirement for graduation.
Athletics and Activities
Due to COVID restrictions, Washoe County School District is implementing a shortened athletic season for all of the high schools. The dates are as follows:
Winter Season Sports (6 competitive weeks):
Practice begins Saturday, January 2, 2021
First contest may be held Thursday, January 14*, 2021
Last contest Saturday, February 20, 2021
Fall Season Sports (6 competitive weeks):
Practice begins Saturday, February 20, 2021 (all sports except Football)
Practice begins Saturday, February 13, 2021 (Football)
First contest may be held Thursday, March 4*, 2021
Last contest Saturday, April 10, 2021
Spring Season Sports (6 competitive weeks):
Practice begins Saturday, April 3, 2021
First contest may be held Thursday, April 15*, 2021
Last contest Saturday, May 22, 2021
*Reflects a change from earlier schedule released July 23, 2020
Please be aware that the “High Risk” sports of Wrestling, Basketball, and Football are limited to “Conditioning Only” and are not allowed to compete at this time. The only winter sport currently allowed to fully practice and complete is Skiing. As state COVID regulations alter restrictions, this may change. If, and when it does, we will notify the community immediately, and make the necessary changes to scheduling.