Blanche Dodd Bobcat News
September 16, 2020
A message from Principal Bolz
This newsletter is coming to you as a source of up-to-date information about COVID-19 procedures and other important information from Dodd Elementary.
It's a GREAT day to be a Bobcat at Dodd Elementary where we are...
Six Houses...One Family!
KISD COVID-19 Dashboard
Krum ISD will provide real-time information about active COVID-19 cases in our District. The numbers on the dashboard will fluctuate as active cases are confirmed, or as active cases are determined to be inactive based on the information we receive from health professionals.
The dashboard will be updated once weekly on Tuesdays, or in the instance of a new case.
Click on the button below to connect with the KISD Dashboard.
Switching Instructional Methods FAQ
I want to switch my child from in-person learning to remote learning OR I want to switch my child from remote learning to in-person learning. What do I need to do?
Parents should CLICK HERE to complete the Change in Instructional Method request form.
The form is routed to the KISD administrative offices. It is then shared with the building principal. Once Dodd Elementary receives the change request, students moving to remote learning will begin immediately. Students returning to in-person learning will usually start the following Monday. A Dodd representative will contact you to confirm your child's start date.
My child is moving to remote learning, and they need a Chromebook. How do I go about getting that technology?
Parents will indicate (in the Change in Instructional Method request form) that their child will need a Chromebook. A Dodd representative will contact you to set up a time for you to pick up your child's technology.
My child is moving to remote learning; however, I do not have internet access at home. How can we do remote learning?
KISD has a limited number of remote hot spots that can be checked out for home use. CLICK HERE to access the request form.
My child has been exposed to a known COVID-19 case, and they will be quarantined at home for up to 14 days. What is my next step in communicating with the school?
Call the Dodd office at 940-482-2603 or email the registrar at kathy.leonard@krumisd.net to let us know that your child will be learning from home while they are in quarantine. You may also request a Chromebook (if needed) at that time.
I'm a Remote Learner. Now What?
This information will also be located in your child's Google Classroom. They will utilize Google Classroom to receive and turn in all assignments. It is also a place they will receive messages from their teachers.
NOTE: Remote students MUST join the special area Google Classrooms (Music, PE) to receive and complete their assignments for the week. Music and PE are graded subjects.
Remote teachers keep office hours (via Zoom) to answer questions and support our remote learners.
If you have any questions about remote content/assignments, please email your child's teacher for assistance.
COVID-19 School Decision Tree
FREE COVID-19 Testing Center in Denton
Location: Parking lot of Golden Triangle Mall (Denton) between Dillard's and Macy's entrances (North side of the building)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit gogettested.com to register
You can skip over the insurance portion, as they are offering this test at no charge regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. You will receive a QVR code and also a six-digit code once your registration is complete. You will check in to the site at the appointed date and time to receive your test using either of those codes. This test is conducted by mouth swab, not nasal. Results are texted to your phone within 48-96 hours, not counting the day of testing.
This is not an endorsement of the testing site or accuracy of their tests.
Blanche Dodd Elementary
It is our mission to educate each child through the use of quality instruction and positive relationships. We will strive to motivate each student to discover their unlimited potential and have a positive impact on their community.
Tricia Bolz, Principal
Lisa Mayfield, Asst. Principal
Amy Roesler, Counselor
Email: patricia.bolz@krumisd.net
Website: http://dodd.krumisd.net/
Location: 915 E McCart St, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: 940-482-2603
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doddelementaryschool/
Twitter: @DoddElementary