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Salamander News 10/25/2020

 New Information

 

What are the most important things for returning Plan B families to remember for tomorrow?
  1. Only students in Cohort 1 in Pre-K through third grade and ECS students return in person on Monday.
  2. Students must wear a face covering and bring a water bottle.
  3. Read the Student Accountability and Required Health Protocols. Sign and return the signature page on the first day at school.
  4. Complete the bus attestation form online before the first day of school.
  5. Students must bring any WCPSS device to school each day. It is recommended but not required that students bring personal (non WCPSS) devices if they do not have a WCPSS device.
 
New Carpool Procedures
This year we have a new and improved carpool system. Each student will be issued a number and a tag with this number to hang in your car. We will begin the year with temporary tags (numbers on a notecard) until our order of tags with our school logo arrive. We will replace the notecards at that time. Please watch our health and safety video to see what carpool will look like. 

 


Previously shared news . . .
 
Guidance for Plan B Families . . . 
 
Returning to School Guide for Plan B Families
We are excited to start welcoming our Plan B students back to campus! Please click here to access the Salem Elementary Returning to School Guide for Plan B Families. A Google Slide presentation will open automatically. The presentation is long and very detailed, but we encourage you to read through everything carefully to ensure that your family has a successful transition back to school. 
 
Cohort Calendars
Please click here to access the Plan B cohort calendars. Click the correct tab at the bottom for your child's cohort.
 
 
Plan B Families: Review the Student Accountability Packet 

 

Plan B Families: Complete the Bus Attestation Form

Before your child can ride the bus, you are required to submit this form stating that you and your child will abide by all health and safety protocols for bus ridership. 


Students are not permitted to ride the bus until this form has been submitted. You will need to submit a form for all of your children who plan to ride the bus during the 2020-21 school year.
Submit form online | Español


Information for Plan B and Virtual Academy Families . . . 

 

Asynchronous Remote Learning Days for All Students on Plan B and Virtual Academy (Updated based on new information on 10/21)

The remote learning (asynchronous) days below are intended to support both teachers and students in having sufficient time to fully engage and succeed in their work. The extra responsibilities and new structures are a challenge for staff, students, and families. Details on remote learning days have been changing regularly. This has been one of the more significant challenges for our administration. We appreciate your grace and patience. Teachers will have the option to hold a brief morning meeting at 9:15 on asynchronous learning days.   

 

10/21

10/28

11/18

12/2

12/16

 

The following dates are standard remote learning days for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students. These are normal days for Virtual Academy students. There will be approximately 2.5 hours of live instruction and 2.5 hours of asynchronous instruction.

 

11/3 (We have confirmed that this day will be a standard remote learning day.)

11/23-11/24

12/21-12/22

 

Materials Pickup

All Plan B students will receive their second quarter materials when they come to school for their first day of in-person learning. 

 

Any Virtual Academy families who did not pick up their materials on the designated days should call the school at (919) 363-2865 to arrange a pickup time. 

 

Updated Master Schedule for Both Plan B and Virtual Academy

Some minor revisions may still be necessary, but here is the updated master schedule, effective October 26th. 

 

Google Meet Recordings

Please click here to read Salem Elementary's guidelines for requesting that a whole-group lesson in Google Meet be recorded when your child is absent. Requests must be made in advance.

 

National PTA Reflections Program
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for Pre-K- 12th grade students. It offers these students opportunities to express themselves creatively in six different art categories and to receive positive recognition for original works of art.
 
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Digital submissions to this year's arts competition will be accepted through Tuesday, November 3 by emailing Natalie Burns at salemelementaryreflections@gmail.com.  Direct any questions to the same email.
 

Entry Form and Rules in Spanish

   

Upcoming Dates

10/26: Plan B Cohort 1 attends school in person for K-3, preschool, CCK, and ECS

10/28: Asynchronous remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

11/2: Plan B Cohort 2 attends school in person for K-3, preschool, CCK, and ECS

11/3: Standard remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

11/9: Plan B Cohort 3 attends school in person for K-3, preschool, CCK, and ECS

11/16: All Plan B students in K-3, preschool, CCK, and ECS start attending school in person daily.

11/16: Plan B Cohort 1 attends in person for 4-5

11/18: Asynchronous remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

11/23-11/24: Standard remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

11/30: Plan B Cohort 2 attends in person for 4-5

12/2: Asynchronous remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

12/2-12/9: Application window to change your child's registration between Plan B and Virtual Academy

12/7: Plan B Cohort 3 attends in person for 4-5

12/14: Plan B Cohort 1 attends in person for 4-5

12/16: Asynchronous remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students.

12/21-12/22: Standard remote learning day for all Plan B and Virtual Academy students. 

12/23-01/22: Winter break and trackout