Fox Prairie Enews
March 27, 2020
We hope you had a great Spring Break and are ready to do some Virtual Learning next week. This is definitely new to ALL of US! Teachers have been working hard on creating lessons and activities for the students to participate in. We are looking forward to 'seeing' everyone. We know that this will be a learning process for everyone involved and we also know it will be a lot of fun!
Thank you for all of your extra time and effort to support your child(ren)'s education as we move into Virtual Learning!
Please know we miss you and wish you well as we embark on our new adventure! Stay safe and healthy!
Krista and the Fox Staff
Fox Prairie Distance Learning Site
The site can be found going to the district website (stoughton.k12.wi.us), then selecting Family in the top right corner, then Virtual Learning Resources under Family Portal, then selecting the Fox Prairie site.
You can also go directly to the site by using this address: https://tinyurl.com/wupywlh
Take Photos of Virtual Learning!
Photo call! We want to feature your kids learning virtually on our district social media channels. Send your submissions to socialmedia@stoughton.k12.wi.us with your child(ren)’s name and grade. Photos ideas might be your child(ren) working on their device or packets, your child and their furry companion, a photo holding a sign “First day of virtual learning.”
Virtual Learning for Our Students
- Please have your child(ren) login each day to complete lessons and activities. The number of hours needed will vary by age of the students.
- Let your teacher know if you or your child needs help with anything or if your child is struggling to complete assignments.
- Don't forget to check-in using the Daily Attendance. We will record the attendance the following day so you can access the materials when it works for your family.
- Participate in Zoom meetings as it works for your family. We LOVE seeing their smiling faces.
- Check the Daily Announcements to keep informed.
Tips for Virtual Learning
- Stay Positive!
- Set a routine for each day. This does not need to be a set schedule. The kids are used to having certain things in the morning and afternoon. Work with your child to see what works best for your family.
- Take breaks between lessons/activities.
- Designate a space for learning.
- Keep your materials in one place so things you need don't get lost.
- Remember to charge your chromebook, laptop or tablet!
- Check in with your teacher if you need something :)
Fun Activities for Families
Starting this week: “Office hours” with our district nurse
Our district nurse Laurel Gretebeck is committed to supporting our students and families. Starting Monday, she will be holding daily office hours via phone and email, as well as checking emails periodically during the school day.
Office hours: Weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m., starting Monday, March 30.
Contact information: Laurel.Gretebeck@Stoughton.K12.WI.US; (608) 352-9305.
Virtual learning reminders & technology support
Thank you all so much for your patience as the district develops support systems for virtual learning. By this time, most students should have received the necessary technology (hotspots and Chromebooks) to engage in virtual learning from home. If you still need to request technology, please contact your student's principal.
Technology Support Request via the internet
If your student experiences technology issues during their virtual learning, we are here to help support. To submit a technology support request, visit our district website (www.stoughton.k12.wi.us) and click on "Family" at the top of the page, and click on Virtual Learning Resources. From there, you will click on Family/Student Technology Support Requests. If you have trouble finding the form link, view a step-by-step guide HERE.
Technology Support Request via phone
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call (608) 877-5056, leave a detailed message describing the issue you are experiencing, and a member of the technology team will follow-up with you.
Chromebook Repairs
We will be open to exchange Chromebooks that are in need of repair by appointment only. After you complete the technology support form, you will be emailed instructions on how to make an appointment for repair.
On behalf of all the staff here at SASD, thank you for your continued support in making virtual learning an engaging experience for our students!
Free Internet Offered from Spectrum
Technology - Zoom
Technology- Zoom
Students and Families, we are going to use a program called Zoom to host virtual meetings. Zoom allows users to connect online in order to video chat. Here are the instructions on how to use Zoom.
Meal Pick Up
Stoughton Schools are closed but will be providing families an opportunity to sign up free nutritious meals for children aged 18 and under at four locations. Parents/guardians who sign up will receive a prepackaged lunch for the current day and a prepackaged breakfast for the next day (students will receive both).
To request meals for your student(s), sign up below by 2:00 p.m. each day for pick up the following day. You may also submit for all days at once. These meals are FREE for all students regardless of free and reduced meal status.
Please note: this is a grab-and-go lunch -- you cannot eat at the school buildings.
When: Weekdays 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: At the main entrances of: Kegonsa Elementary, River Bluff Middle School, Stoughton High School, Bayview Heights (corner of Charles and Norman at the top of the hill).
How: Please fill out the form below for free meals. This form will help the district ensure that enough food is prepared for all students that need it. Students or parents/guardians should check in when arriving. Lunch form: English, Albanian, Spanish
For questions regarding meals pick up: please contact Jacob Kleven at 608.877.5419 or Jenny McKenna at 608.877.5012.
COVID-19 Updates tab on the district website
Continue to stay up to date with our COVID-19 Updates tab on the district website. This tab includes information on technology repair, meal pick up, special education, resources for parents, mental health resources and more.
Social distancing reminders from Public Health Madison & Dane County
Stay at home as much as possible, especially if you're sick.
Practice aggressive social distancing.
What does aggressive social distancing look like? Here are some ideas from PHMDC.
Cancel events and avoid groups, gatherings, playdates, and nonessential appointments.
Shop less often.
Explore your doctor’s virtual visit options.
Avoid handshakes.
Try online ordering.
Try remote options.
Spread out at work.
Continue strong everyday preventive measures.
Avoid all nonessential travel.
You can view PHMDC's travel guidelines here under the headline "Travel".
Travel reminders
At this time, Public Health Madison & Dane County is recommending that people avoid all nonessential travel.
PHMDC does not recommend any travel to areas with community transmission of coronavirus. This includes domestic travel to states with community transmission. If travel is essential, Public Health recommends a 14-day self-quarantine upon your return. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has more information about how to self-quarantine.
It is everyone’s responsibility to use common sense and exercise good judgment about travel.
One Way to Explain the COVID-19 Virus to Children under 7
Below is a link that one of our staff found that I wanted to share with all of you on how to explain the virus to kid under the age of 7.
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Fox Prairie Elementary School
Email: krista.huntleyrogers@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: www.stoughton.k12.wi.us
Location: 1601 W South St, Stoughton, WI, United States
Phone: 608-877-5100