Miscoe Hill Weekly Update
March 8, 2021
MARCH 17-18 PARENT/TEACHER SPRING CONFERENCES
It's that time of year again!
Ordering is now open for the Miscoe Hill 2020-2021 Yearbook.
Price per book: $35.00
Place your order by: 04-16-21
For more information on how to place your order, please click the link below.
8th Grade Students!
As your last year here at Miscoe is upon us, the Yearbook Club will be working diligently to make sure this year’s yearbook will have the most memorable moments of your middle school experiences. With that in mind, please begin your search for a baby picture:
Please submit only one photo.
Please email the photo to miscoeyearbook@mursd.org
Please put the student's first and last name as the subject.
Thank you
Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Tinio
Virtual STEM Tournament for Middle Schoolers
Join us on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 from 1 pm to 6 pm EDT on Zoom for a day of friendly competition, problem-solving, exciting lab demonstrations, and an interactive design challenge! Students in grades 6-8 may sign up as a team of 4 to 6, or as individuals, where they will be assigned to a team for the day of the competition.
The registration deadline is March 11th!
WIN Afterschool Program - Sign up!
This is a program designed to help students who are struggling with organization and work-completion. It will be especially helpful during the unique circumstances of this school year.
W.I.N. After School Program Update - Please note the change in time and place: W.I.N. will start immediately after school and run until 3:45 in Ms. Joyce's classroom, Room 220. Don't forget to bring a snack!W.I.N.
Schedule Changes for March: WIN will take place REMOTELY for both cohorts on Tuesday, March 16th and there will be no WIN on Thursday, March 18th. (The weeks of March 8, March 22nd and March 29th WIN will be as normally scheduled [Tuesdays & Thursdays from dismissal until 3:45].
MISCOE TRAVEL ADVENTURES IN 2021 AND 2022
WOOD FOR GOOD
If you would like to purchase wood and support this fundraiser, please email Bill McInnis at wmcinnis@mursd.org to make arrangements. Students (who will be wearing masks and adhering to COVID-19 protocols) will carry bundles of wood to your car and place them in the trunk.
If you or anyone you know needs wood to help defray the cost of heat, please let us know. We would be happy to donate to you/them directly.
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A few words from the nurse......
COVID-19 Quarantine
The following are the DPH guidelines for those who have been exposed to COVID-19:
All close contacts should be tested but must self-quarantine, consistent with the guidance outlined below:
At least 7 days, provided that all of the following are satisfied: They are tested (either polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen test) on day 5 or later from their last exposure to the positive individual and receive a negative test result They have not experienced any symptoms up to this point They conduct active monitoring for symptoms through day 14, and self-isolate if new symptoms develop At least 10 days, provided that all of the following are satisfied: They have not experienced any symptoms up to this point They conduct active monitoring for symptoms through day 14 and self-isolate if new symptoms develop No test is necessary under this option for the purposes of exiting quarantine At least 14 days after the last exposure to the person who tested positive, if: They have experienced any symptoms during the quarantine period, even if they have a negative COVID-19 test; or They are unable to conduct active monitoring of symptoms
HOMEROOM CHECK IN REQUIREMENT
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Weekly Remote Learning Communication Chart - Week B
Every week, the Weekly Remote Learning Communication Chart will be shared with parents on Monday. This chart will allow for adults supporting students to understand the learning following:
- Learning objectives for the week
- Specific materials needed
- What special resources will be used instructionally.
- Information regarding how to access teachers.
Please click below to access this week's Hybrid Learning Communication Chart.