Special Edition KES Newsletter
January 2, 2022
π Happy New Year - Bring it on 2022 π
Adjustment to the School District Calendar & Mode of Learning
Dear Kingsley Families,
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope you all have enjoyed your time off and are healthy and rejuvenated!
I know this is not how we thought our second semester of 2022 would start. However, due to the rising number of positive Covid cases within Dekalb County and the Metro Atlanta area, the school district has decided that all DCSD students will engage in virtual instruction on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 - Friday, January 7, 2022.
There is no school on Monday, January 3, 2022 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022. In-person learning will resume Monday, January 10, 2022.
Virtual Learning Daily Schedule - Wednesday, January 5th - Friday, January 7th
Our morning announcements will begin at 8:15 AM. The virtual learning daily schedule will begin at 8:35 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Please click on the link below for the virtual schedule.
We will use Microsoft Teams for our virtual learning live class sessions. Your child's class meeting link will be sent out to you on tomorrow.
Chromebook Device Distribution Schedule
We will hold a Chromebook Device Distribution Day for students Monday, January 3rd and Tuesday, January 4th.
All students will need a Chromebook for virtual learning on Wednesday, January 5th through Friday, January 7th. If you have a device at home for your child to use, you may use that as well. Please adhere to the pick up times and dates below.
Parents will pick up their child's Chromebook by the student's last name. Please pick up your child's Chromebook in the bus lane (front of the school near the flag pole) on the designated date and time below. Place your child(ren)'s name, grade, and teacher on a sheet of paper. Place the paper on the passenger window. Please remain in you car.
- (Jan. 3rd ) Monday's Schedule
Student's Last Nameβ - M - Z (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- (Jan. 4th) Tuesday's Schedule
Student's Last Name - M - Z ( 10:15 AM - 12:15 AM
We will have a virtual dry run for our live virtual learning with all staff and students Tuesday, January 4th at 1:00 PM.
****Your child must have a Chromebook permission form. Your child's teacher will reach out to you if the form has not been completed or submitted.
Tips to Ensure Your Child is Prepared for Virtual Learning
A few ways that you can get your child prepared for virtual learning are:
- Designate a quiet, work space in your home.
- Prepare materials ahead of time and have them ready.
- Ensure your childβs device is fully charged.
- Have your child practice logging in to their Chromebook before Wednesday, January 5. All students should know how to login to their Chromebook. If they do not, please contact your child's teacher.
- Encourage your child to participate in our virtual dry run Tuesday, January 4th at 1:00 PM.
School Meals
Free breakfast and lunch can be picked up curbside in the bus lane on January 5 - 7, 2022. Breakfast and lunch menus can be found at this link: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-nutrition/menus/. Please note that the January menus will be uploaded by Tuesday.
Times are listed below:
Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:OO PM
Reporting Covid Cases
Please continue to report Covid cases and exposures to me via email tyra_harris-thompson@dekalbschoolsga.org . This will allow me to be aware of case counts in our school community, make informed decisions, and share guidance with you on isolation, quarantine, and return to school.
DCSD has updated the Readiness Response Guide 2021 (Revised on December 30, 2021) to align with the CDC's guidance published on December 29, 2021. DCSD continues to implement the CDC's mitigation strategies and other strategies to lower the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in schools. You are encouraged to review this information and we ask that you adhere to the guidelines and protocols shared.
Stay safe!
2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school calendar is set by the Dekalb County School District. Please click the link below to view the 2021-2022 school calendar.
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Email: tyra_harris-thompson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: http://kingsleyes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
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