Speech-Language Newsletter

Digital Resources - Week of March 16, 2020

• This information was shared via email with BC families on Monday, March 16th.

Posted March 19, 2020

Bobcat Families,

As we work to continue to understand federal and state expectations during this school closure, we wanted to take an opportunity to provide you with a brief update around what we’re learning.

Schools are able to offer resources, but we cannot offer services equitably to every student. With that being said, all districts in Iowa are currently seeking more information on the differences between resources and services. If you have been working with your child’s teacher to access resources, you may notice a delay in their response. Please understand that this is not because we don’t want to offer resources, we just need to ensure that we are following federal and state requirements in doing so.

In the meantime, you can access some optional resources at the Benton Community School District Website at BC COVID-19 site.

Also, you can encourage your child to take a break. We would be on spring break today and tomorrow. It’s okay for your child to take some time to reset. Reading, playing a game of cards, or learning to tie shoes or do laundry (etc) are all good options!

We will provide you with an update as soon as possible. Again, we appreciate your patience as we work to gather, interpret, and implement all of the necessary information that is developing at a rapid rate.

Warm regards,

Dr. Pamela Ewell and the Benton Administration

Familias Bobcat,

Mientras trabajamos para seguir entendiendo las expectativas federales y estatales durante el cierre de esta escuela, quisimos aprovechar la oportunidad para brindarle una breve actualización sobre lo que estamos aprendiendo.

Las escuelas pueden ofrecer recursos, pero no podemos ofrecer servicios equitativamente a todos los estudiantes. Dicho esto, todos los distritos de Iowa están buscando más información sobre las diferencias entre recursos y servicios. Si ha estado trabajando con el maestro de su hijo para acceder a los recursos, puede notar un retraso en su respuesta. Por favor, comprenda que esto no se debe a que no queremos ofrecer recursos, solo debemos asegurarnos de cumplir con los requisitos federales y estatales al hacerlo.

Mientras tanto, puede acceder a algunos recursos opcionales en el sitio web del Distrito escolar comunitario de Benton en Sitio BC COVID-19 .

Además, puede alentar a su hijo a tomar un descanso. Estaríamos en vacaciones de primavera hoy y mañana. Está bien que su hijo se tome un tiempo para reiniciar. ¡Leer, jugar un juego de cartas o aprender a atar zapatos o lavar la ropa (etc.) son buenas opciones!

Le proporcionaremos una actualización lo antes posible. Nuevamente, apreciamos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para recopilar, interpretar e implementar toda la información necesaria que se está desarrollando a un ritmo rápido.

Un cordial saludo,

Dra. Pamela Ewell y la Administración Benton

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BC Students and Families,

The intent of this newsletter is to provide students and families with information on digital resources to access remotely to maintain academic skills during this COVID-19 school closure. The school closure situation is fluid. As a district, we will continue to provide information as it becomes available.

At this point, the plan is to provide an updated list of digital curricular resources each week school is closed. Again, this may change as information and direction become available at the federal and state levels.

We know and understand these digital resources can in no way replace or replicate the impact teachers have on students in a collaborative, in-person learning environment. If you have specific questions about the resources shared, please reach out to Anna Upah, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Services. (aupah@benton.k12.ia.us)

As always, our goal is to provide Bobcats with a Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning. Through all of this, we will show that Benton Community truly is A Place to Belong.

Warm regards,

Anna Upah

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