Weekly Updates

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Children in Chatham County who will be 5 years old either on or before Aug. 31, 2021, are eligible for enrollment in Chatham County Schools. Schools are not collecting any paperwork at this time. Please use the online link to register. Once schools opens again, parents will be required to provide the following documentation if a parent or guardian can present:

a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate
a copy of the child’s immunization records
two forms of documentation verifying names and addresses of parents and guardians (driver’s license, photo ID, rental agreement, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
custody papers, if applicable

For more information, call 919-542-3626 and ask to be routed to your child’s school.

Uniform and Playground Fundraiser...Please Help!!

Moncure School is in need of playground upgrades and new athletic uniforms. In order to help with the cost of these items, the PTA has offered to donate half the hours worked at the PTA thrift shop this summer to these items.

Half of all funds earned for/by our middle school students will be contributed to purchasing new uniforms for next school year.
Half of all funding earned by those working for our K-5 students will be saved to meet our long-term goal of an updated playground.
From now through August, every hour you work at the thrift shop or empty the donation box will count as two hours!!
Please see the sign up sheets below and sign up to help us meet these goals!

Moncure Work-Night Sign Up

Drop Box Sign Up

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Reach 20 Summer Reading Challenge

Among the summer learning opportunities in Chatham County Schools is the Reach 20 Summer Reading Challenge. We’re encouraging students in kindergarten through eighth grade to read at least 20 hours this summer. According to research, students reading at least 20 minutes per day during the summer have more success retaining what they learned during the previous school year. Students who meet the Reach 20 challenge could earn prizes including books, water bottles and the chance to win an iPad.

More information about Reach 20 is on our website at www.chatham.k12.nc.us. Look for the image that says SummersCool.

Reach 20 Summer Challenge Log

May 14:

Broadband services are being made available to families with limited or no broadband resources through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and FCC. This program gives low-income households a discount on internet services (including families who have had a significant loss of income since March 2020). Many of our local internet providers are participating in this program, and families can begin to enroll May 12, 2021. Please spread the word by sharing this information with staff and others within your school district. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions visit the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program site at https://getemergencybroadband.org/.

End of Year Testing

This year's End of Grade (EOG) testing will take place on the following dates:

Monday, May 24th (Reading EOG which will be taken by 3rd-8th graders);

Tuesday, May 25th (Math EOG which will be taken by 3rd-8th graders);

Friday, May 28th (Science EOG which will be taken by 5th and 8th graders).

It is critical that your students be in attendance on these dates and at school on time each morning. Our students have worked very hard preparing for the EOGs, and we all want to give them every opportunity to show us all they have learned.

Youth Soccer in Moncure

Let's bring recreational youth soccer back to Moncure! NCFC Youth Soccer is expanding into Chatham County and registration begins tomorrow. If there are enough Moncure students registered, we would be able to field Moncure teams that practice and play in Moncure. This would be a great addition to our community and would provide our students with an activity close to home. Please visit https://www.ncfcyouth.com/ChathamID. Contact Lex Alford @ Lex.Alvord@NCFCYouth.com with any questions.

Kindergarten Registration

a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate
a copy of the child’s immunization records
two forms of documentation verifying names and addresses of parents and guardians (driver’s license, photo ID, rental agreement, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
custody papers, if applicable

For more information, call 919-542-3626 and ask to be routed to your child’s school.

May 11:

May 6:

Youth Soccer in Moncure

April 30:

End of Year Testing

This year's End of Grade (EOG) testing will take place on the following dates:

Monday, May 24th (Reading EOG which will be taken by 3rd-8th graders);

Tuesday, May 25th (Math EOG which will be taken by 3rd-8th graders);

Friday, May 28th (Science EOG which will be taken by 5th and 8th graders).

Kindergarten Registration

a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate
a copy of the child’s immunization records
two forms of documentation verifying names and addresses of parents and guardians (driver’s license, photo ID, rental agreement, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
custody papers, if applicable

For more information, call 919-542-3626 and ask to be routed to your child’s school.

April 16:

Kindergarten Registration

School Improvement Team Agenda

a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate
a copy of the child’s immunization records
two forms of documentation verifying names and addresses of parents and guardians (driver’s license, photo ID, rental agreement, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
custody papers, if applicable

For more information, call 919-542-3626 and ask to be routed to your child’s school.

Bus 76

Bus 76 will again be running it's route beginning Monday, April 19.

Middle School Plan A

All middle school students will return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) starting Monday, April 19.

April 12:

Volleyball and Basketball Schedules:

Downloadable schedules have been emailed to all families. Volleyball games begin tomorrow and Soccer begins on Wednesday.

Spectators

Volleyball

There will not spectators at volleyball games. The pixellot camera system will be utilized and all games can be streamed online. The instructions for signing up are below.

Soccer

Only home spectators will be allowed at soccer games. Please do not attempt to attend away games. There will be multiple identified areas for family groups to sit. There will be an area marked off for each athlete's family. 5 tickets will be provided for each athlete. If you feel that you will need more than 5 tickets, please email jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us.

Volleyball Pixellot Livestream Service

There will not be fans in attendance during CCS middle school volleyball this season due to COVID. Each middle school has been installed with a Pixellot system camera that will livestream all middle school games.

Go to www.nfhsnetwork.com
Click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.
Click the subscription desired.
Follow the on screen instructions to create your account and pay for the subscription.

March 31:

March 30:

Kindergarten Registration

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a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate
a copy of the child’s immunization records
two forms of documentation verifying names and addresses of parents and guardians (driver’s license, photo ID, rental agreement, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
custody papers, if applicable

For more information, call 919-542-3626 and ask to be routed to your child’s school.

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

- Please see the letter linked below regarding the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System.

Say Something Info Letter

March 26:

April 1st is no longer a half day for students. There will be no school for students due to a teacher work day.

In-Person Instruction Updates:

K-5 students (except for virtual academy) must return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) beginning April 12.
6-8 students (except for virtual academy) must return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) beginning April 19.
All students (expect for virtual academy) will be marked absent if not present at school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All students on Plan A (4-days a week) will no longer have the option to learn from home.
Virtual Academy students will continue to learn from home, daily. Teachers will communicate expectations for Virtual Academy students.

School Improvement Meeting:

All parents are invited to the Moncure School Improvement Team Meeting on March 31 at 10AM via Zoom. Please email jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us if you would like to attend and the Zoom link will be emailed. Plan A procedures will be discussed, please prepare any questions you may have prior to the meeting.

Athletics Participation:

If your child was unable to try out for athletics due to being in school only 2 days a week, please let me know (jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us). If you believe your child will be able to play once 6-8 returns 4 days a week, please let me know as soon as possible.

Volleyball Practice: Monday and Tuesday of next week, pick up time: 4:30

Soccer Practice: Monday and Tuesday of next week pick up time: 5:00

Summer School:

Please take the following survey from Chatham County School regarding your interest in summer school this summer.

March 23:

April 1st is no longer a half day for students. There will be no school for students due to a teacher work day.

March 19:

Return to School 4 Days a Week (**Virtual Academy will not return to school**)

On April 12, Please expect bus pickup times to be 10-15 minutes earlier due to more students riding buses on a daily basis.

On March 16: All Students with IEPs and 504 Plans in Grades K through 5 will return to school 4 days a week All parents that have students that can return to school 4 days a week on March 16 have been contacted by the school.

On April 12: All Kindergarten through fifth grade students will return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).

Seaforth High School Registration - AVID APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY!!!

Seaforth Registration 2021-2022 opens for Moncure March 8.
The deadline for high school registration is March 31.
Although the information presented below is from Northwood, Moncure students will be attending Seaforth High School.
Seaforth expectations, programs and courses will be the same as the Northwood expectations, programs and courses described below.
We will be sharing this information at school, but please review this information and the AVID program information provided below with your 8th grade child and help us make sure they are registered for high school by March 31.

Registration Information

Chatham County Schools Career & College Planning Guide

Northwood High School Introduction

Northwood High School Introduction (Spanish version)

Teachers will review this worksheet and provide any needed guidance.

Have Questions?? 8th Grade Parent and Student Question

AVID Information

AVID applications are now due March 19.
Interviews will be completed by March 31.
AVID Information Video (PLEASE WATCH!!)
Online application: https://forms.gle/ZyLFamCxgHeRMQh76

3. Spring Sport Tryouts

Boys Baseball, Girls Soccer and Girls Volleyball tryouts will begin after school on Tuesday, March 23. All students, regardless of A-Day or B-Day schedule, will report to the gym on Tuesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 25 at 3:00PM. All athletes must have a current physical on file to tryout. All rides must be on campus at 5:00.

4. 21-22 Moncure Kindergarten Registration:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_-sB6LdyJoQELc1Na2fP_Dj5Ieu6iqEkdlOu4Cim53s/edit?usp=sharing

Meals Over Spring Break

Please see the following information on how to receive meals for over Spring Break from Moncure School. The deadline for families to sign up is next Wednesday March 24. Families must register for this service, and the sign-up can be found here.

March 16:

Return to School... 4 Days a Week (**Virtual Academy will not return to school**)

On March 16: All Students with IEPs and 504 Plans in Grades K through 5 will return to school 4 days a week All parents that have students that can return to school 4 days a week on March 16 have been contacted by the school.

**UPDATE** On April 12: All Kindergarten through fifth grade students will return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).

What this means for our Virtual Academy Students?:

There will be no change for our Virtual Academy students in grades 3-8.
Grades 3 through 5 will continue to work with Ms. Tucker and grades 6 through 8 will continue to follow the schedules and Zooms offered by our middle school teachers.
Kindergarten through second grade students will see a decrease in the amount of face-to-face Zoom instruction teachers are able to offer. Since our K-2 teachers will now have in-person students 4 days a week, they will be limited to offering one 30-40 minute Zoom with virtual academy students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Independent work will continued to be provided. K-2 teachers will communicate expectations for student instruction on Wednesdays.

March 12:

No School March 15

There is no school on Monday, March 15 due to a teacher workday.

Daylight Savings

Please remember to set your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday night for daylight saving time!

Parents of 8th graders, please see this video from Mr. Crayton, principal of Seaforth High School.

Seaforth High School Registration - Parent of 8th Graders, Please Review all information!!

Seaforth Registration 2021-2022 opens for Moncure March 8.
The deadline for high school registration is March 31.
Although the information presented below is from Northwood, Moncure students will be attending Seaforth High School.
Seaforth expectations, programs and courses will be the same as the Northwood expectations, programs and courses described below.
We will be sharing this information at school, but please review this information and the AVID program information provided below with your 8th grade child and help us make sure they are registered for high school by March 31.

Registration Information

Chatham County Schools Career & College Planning Guide

Northwood High School Introduction

Northwood High School Introduction (Spanish version)

Teachers will review this worksheet and provide any needed guidance.

Have Questions?? 8th Grade Parent and Student Question

AVID Information

AVID applications are now due March 19.
Interviews will be completed by March 31.
AVID Information Video (PLEASE WATCH!!)
Online application: https://forms.gle/ZyLFamCxgHeRMQh76

Return to School 4 Days a Week (**Virtual Academy will not return to school**)

On April 12: All Kindergarten through Third grade students will return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).

On April 19: All Fourth and Fifth Grade students will return to school 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).

What this means for our Virtual Academy Students?:

There will be no change for our Virtual Academy students in grades 3-8.
Grades 3 through 5 will continue to work with Ms. Tucker and grades 6 through 8 will continue to follow the schedules and Zooms offered by our middle school teachers.
Kindergarten through second grade students will see a decrease in the amount of face-to-face Zoom instruction teachers are able to offer. Since our K-2 teachers will now have in-person students 4 days a week, they will be limited to offering one 30-40 minute Zoom with virtual academy students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Independent work will continued to be provided. K-2 teachers will communicate expectations for student instruction on Wednesdays.

March 5:

Seaforth High School Registration - Parent of 8th Graders, Please Review all information!!

Seaforth Registration 2021-2022 opens for Moncure March 8.
The deadline for high school registration is March 31.
Although the information presented below is from Northwood, Moncure students will be attending Seaforth High School.
Seaforth expectations, programs and courses will be the same as the Northwood expectations, programs and courses described below.
We will be sharing this information at school, but please review this information and the AVID program information provided below with your 8th grade child and help us make sure they are registered for high school by March 31.

Registration Information

Chatham County Schools Career & College Planning Guide

Northwood High School Introduction

Northwood High School Introduction (Spanish version)

Teachers will review this worksheet and provide any needed guidance.

Have Questions?? 8th Grade Parent and Student Questions

AVID Information

AVID applications are now due March 19.
Interviews will be completed by March 31.
AVID Information Video (PLEASE WATCH!!)
Online application: https://forms.gle/ZyLFamCxgHeRMQh76

Grade 3 Read to Achieve Information

Parents of Grade 3 Students, please review this video to review Read to Achieve standards and how 3rd grade students are able to show reading proficiency. Please contact your child's 3rd grade teacher regarding any questions on Read to Achieve.

No School for Students on March 15

There is no school for students on March 15 due to a teacher workday.

February 26:

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

Although school meals have been free this school year, it is unlikely that they will remain free for all students next school year. If you are in need of free or reduced school breakfast and/or lunch please fill out this form: https://www.lunchapplication.com/. If you qualify, it will ensure that you will continue to receive free or reduced meals at the beginning on next school year until an updated form can be processed. For more information regarding meal applications and P-EBT cards, please see this website: http://chathamcountyschoolmeals.com/

Seaforth Information Going Home with Middle School Students Next Week

A packet of information regarding the opening of Seaforth High School will be sent home with all middle school students on Tuesday and Thursday of next week. The packet includes information on the Seaforth attendance zone and Seaforth enrollment.

CCS Communication Survey

Please take the following survey to share your thoughts on the communication methods and effectiveness.

https://survey.k12insight.com/Survey1.aspx?k=SsRYVTsTXTsPsPsP&lang=0

Moncure Girls Basketball Schedule:

Monday, March 1: Home vs. Pollard

Thursday, March 4: Home vs. JS Waters

Thursday, March 11: @ Bonlee

Week of March 15: Middle School Tournament, Times and locations TBA.

February 19:

Moncure School Improvement Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, February 24th @ 10AM

All parents are invited to attend this meeting. Possible schedule changes will be discussed at the beginning of the meeting. Parent questions are welcomed! Please email jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us if you would like to attend. The zoom link will be shared with all parents that would like to attend.

CCS School Board Meeting on Tuesday

The Board of Education has called a special meeting for the purpose of continued discussion on K-5 schools moving into Plan A as recommended by the NC General Assembly & Governor Cooper on Tuesday, February 23 at 5:30pm at Horton Middle School. Health & safety requirements will be followed, including face coverings, social distancing & symptom screenings upon entry. The livestream link is https://bit.ly/CCBOElivestream.

PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night.

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Moncure Basketball Live Stream Behavior Expectations

We are happy to have Moncure Basketball available to live stream in order to allow parents, students and community members to watch and support our athletes. In order to keep this experience positive for our student athletes, please know that any school disruption caused by cyberbullying related to the viewing, recording and/or sharing of livestream content via social media will be subject to Chatham County's bullying policy that can be found on page 27 of the Student Handbook. Please help to ensure that all CCS athletes are supported and that this experience remains a positive one for all involved. Thank you...and Go Panthers!!

Basketball Pixellot Livestream Service

Go to www.nfhsnetwork.com
Click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.
Click the subscription desired.
Follow the on screen instructions to create your account and pay for the subscription.

Moncure Girls Basketball Schedule:

Monday February 22: @ Bennett

Thursday, February 25: Home vs Horton

Monday, March 1: Home vs. Pollard

Thursday, March 4: Home vs. JS Waters

Thursday, March 11: @ Bonlee

Week of March 15: Middle School Tournament, Times and locations TBA.

February 12:

Seaforth Mascot Final Student Survey

In the fall of 2021 we will open a new High School in Chatham County. Seaforth High School located near Jordan Lake will be open for 9th and 10th grade students in the first year. Please take a few moments to complete this survey to help us finalize the selection of the school mascot. The list of suggested names in this survey came fromYOU- current 8th and 9th grade feeder school students. Now we need you to make your vote for the mascot you like the best. The survey must be completed no later than February 15th, 2021. Thank you for your support of Seaforth High School.

Seaforth Mascot Parent Survey

In the fall of 2021 we will open a new High School in Chatham County. Seaforth High School located near Jordan Lake will be open for 9th and 10th grade students in the first year. Please take a few moments to complete this survey to help us finalize the selection of the school mascot. The list of suggested names in this survey came from current 8th and 9th grade feeder school students. The colors of the school are silver, maroon, and white. The survey must be completed no later than February 15th, 2021. Thank you for your support of Seaforth High School.

New Superintendent Survey

The deadline is approaching to submit surveys gathering input that will help the Chatham County Board of Education with its search for the next superintendent of Chatham County Schools. The survey is available on our school’s website. Paper copies of the survey are available at the school. Board members really would like to hear from you. The survey closes February 19.

Basketball Pixellot Livestream Service

There will not be fans in attendance during CCS middle school basketball this season due to COVID. Each middle school has been installed with a Pixellot system camera that will livestream all middle school games. Moncure's system was installed on Thursday, 2/11, and we are awaiting final confirmation that the system is set to go. I will send out an update on Monday if the system is ready, I am confident that it will be.

Go to nfhsnetwork.com
Click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.
Click the subscription desired.
Follow the on screen instructions to create your account and pay for the subscription.

Moncure Girls Basketball Schedule:

Monday, February 15: Home vs. Chatham Middle

Monday February 22: @ Bennett

Thursday, February 25: Home vs Horton

Monday, March 1: Home vs. Pollard

Thursday, March 4: Home vs. JS Waters

Thursday, March 11: @ Bonlee

Week of March 15: Middle School Tournament, Times and locations TBA.

Bus Dismissal/Car Rider Pickup Concern:

When in line to pick up your child at the end of the day, please allow enough space on the road to allow buses to exit the bus parking lot. The sooner the buses are able to leave, the better...and we really want to avoid any chance of an accident. Thank you so much!

February 9:

Seaforth Mascot Final Student Survey

Seaforth Mascot Parent Survey

In the fall of 2021 we will open a new High School in Chatham County. Seaforth High School located near Jordan Lake will be open for 9th and 10th grade students in the first year. Please take a few moments to complete this survey to help us finalize the selection of the school mascot. The list of suggested names in this survey came from current 8th and 9th grade feeder school students. The colors of the school are silver, maroon, and white. The survey must be completed no later than February 15th, 2021. Thank you for your support of Seaforth High School.

February 5:

PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night.

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COVID REMINDERS

Please remember to keep your child home if you can answer YES to any of the following questions:

1. Has your student had close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or has any health department or health care provider been in contact with you and advised you or your student to quarantine?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should not be at school. He or she can return 14 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19, or as listed below.

2. Does your student have any of the following symptoms? fever (temperature of 100.4℉ or greater), chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new cough, new loss of taste or smell?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should stay home, away from other people, and you should call your student’s health care provider.

3. Since he or she was last at school, has your student been diagnosed with COVID-19?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student must stay home if he/she is diagnosed with COVID-19 based on a test, their symptoms, or does not get a COVID-19 test but has had symptoms.

February No School/Early Dismissal Dates

FEBRUARY 18, 2021: Early Release, 11:30

FEBRUARY 19, 2021: Optional Teacher Workday, No School for Students

Moncure Girls Basketball Schedule:

Monday, February 15: Home vs. Chatham Middle

Monday February 22: @ Bennett

Thursday, February 25: Home vs Horton

Monday, March 1: Home vs. Pollard

Thursday, March 4: Home vs. JS Waters

Thursday, March 11: @ Bonlee

Week of March 15: Middle School Tournament, Times and locations TBA.

Chatham County Schools is opening a new high school in the fall called Seaforth High School. We would like your help in picking a mascot for the school. Take this short survey and give us your creative ideas. The school is located near Jordan Lake, which has an abundance of wildlife, an eagle observation platform, and many hiking trails. The school colors are burgundy, gray, and white. We appreciate your help! Click here for the survey.

January 29:

Report Cards

All parents should have received student report report cards via email this past week. If you have not received your child's report card, please email Tammy Johnson @ tmitchell@chatham.k12.nc.us.

Basketball Tryouts

Boy's and Girl's Basketball tryouts begin this Monday, February 1st. Girl's tryouts will be from 3-4:30 pm and boys from 4:30-5:45 pm. Anyone students trying out must have completed a physical packet and turned it into Coach Griffin. If a student has not turned in their packets, they may not try out and must go home after school. Students trying out must bring their own water bottle. Water will not be supplied. All students must have and wear a mask.

Tryouts are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Student athletes must be present those days. Since Monday and Tuesday are considered "A" days, "B" day and Virtual students must still come to tryouts. When parents are dropping their children off, please remain in your cars until someone comes out and checks temperatures. Once in the school building, all students will go directly into the gym. All students that are virtual must bring a completed attestation form to give Coach Griffin before entering the building. No exception! This only has to be done once. Any student that has had a cold or new symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat, headache may not enter the school building.

All students must be picked up promptly after their tryouts have completed (Girls 4:30, Boys 5:45 pm). Please ensure rides are here on time. Thank you!

PTA Meeting on February 1st

There will be a Moncure PTA meeting on Monday, February 1 at 6:00. This meeting will will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided to all PTA members at a later date.

PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0f4ba9af28a75-moncure1

COVID REMINDERS

Please remember to keep your child home if you can answer YES to any of the following questions:

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should not be at school. He or she can return 14 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19, or as listed below.

2. Does your student have any of the following symptoms? fever (temperature of 100.4℉ or greater), chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new cough, new loss of taste or smell?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should stay home, away from other people, and you should call your student’s health care provider.

3. Since he or she was last at school, has your student been diagnosed with COVID-19?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student must stay home if he/she is diagnosed with COVID-19 based on a test, their symptoms, or does not get a COVID-19 test but has had symptoms.

February No School/Early Dismissal Dates

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Early Release, 11:30

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Optional Teacher Workday, No School for Students

January 26:

School Improvement Team Meeting

There is a Moncure School Improvement Team meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 10AM. All parents are invited. Please email jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us if you would like to attend and the Zoom link and password will be emailed.

January 23:

Bus Routes

We are continuing to experience bus driver shortages. We currently have one driver that is able to drive our 4 bus routes for the next 2 weeks. Mrs. Johnson, from our front office, will be making phone calls TODAY (1/23) to determine how many students will be able to get rides from parents until our staffing situation improves. We will continue to offer bus transportation to all students that cannot get a ride to school, but I strongly recommend students receive rides to and from school in order to keep student school schedules from drastically changing. I understand that this situation is frustrating and is causing inconveniences. We are expecting a new driver in February and expect all buses to be running normal schedules by the end of February. I appreciate your patience. Once we have plan set for buses, I will send another message. Please expect this on Sunday afternoon.

COVID REMINDERS

Please remember to keep your child home if you can answer YES to any of the following questions:

1. Has your student had close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or has any health department or health care provider been in contact with you and advised you or your student to quarantine?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should not be at school. He or she can return 14 days after the last close contact with someone with COVID-19, or as listed below.

2. Does your student have any of the following symptoms? fever (temperature of 100.4℉ or greater), chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new cough, new loss of taste or smell?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student should stay home, away from other people, and you should call your student’s health care provider.

3. Since he or she was last at school, has your student been diagnosed with COVID-19?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES: Your student must stay home if he/she is diagnosed with COVID-19 based on a test, their symptoms, or does not get a COVID-19 test but has had symptoms.

PTA Meeting on February 1st

There will be a Moncure PTA meeting on Monday, February 1 at 6:00. This meeting will will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided to all PTA members at a later date.

CCS Survey Gathering Public Input About District's Next Superintendent.

Please sign Parent Compact

Due to Remote Learning, we are asking that parents complete the Moncure Compact online this year. The compact and online "signature" form can be found here:

https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.nc.us/moncureschooltitle1/school-parent-compact

Parent Feedback Welcomed!!

If you have attended parent meetings this school year or have watched our videos on Title 1 or COVID protocols, we would love to hear you feedback. We are always looking to improve our communication and learning opportunities and any feedback would be appreciated. The form is only a few quick multiple choice questions. Thank you in advance. The forms for each meeting/presentation can be found here:

https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.nc.us/moncureschooltitle1/title-1-feedback-form

January 15:

No School for Students Next Week on Monday through Wednesday.

Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday: No School for 10 month staff

Wednesday: Staff Development Day

Please sign Parent Compact

Due to Remote Learning, we are asking that parents complete the Moncure Compact online this year. The compact and online "signature" form can be found here:

https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.nc.us/moncureschooltitle1/school-parent-compact

Parent Feedback Welcomed!!

If you have attended parent meetings this school year or have watched our videos on Title 1 or COVID protocols, we would love to hear you feedback. We are always looking to improve our communication and learning opportunities and any feedback would be appreciated. The form is only a few quick multiple choice questions. Thank you in advance. The forms for each meeting/presentation can be found here:

https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.nc.us/moncureschooltitle1/title-1-feedback-form

January 8:

Today is a remote learning day for all students, please contact your child's teacher if you have questions regarding today's online schedule.

Basketball & Cheerleading Tryouts

Boy's and Girl's Basketball & Cheer tryouts begin this Monday, January 11th. Girl's tryouts and cheer will be from 3-4:30 pm and boys from 4:30-5:45 pm. Anyone students trying out must have completed a physical packet and turned it into Coach Griffin. If a student has not turned in their packets, they may not try out and must go home after school. Students trying out must bring their own water bottle. Water will not be supplied. All students must have and wear a mask.

All students must be picked up promptly after their tryouts have completed (Girls 4:30, Boys 5:45 pm). Students will be escorted to their vehicles.

Second Semester Virtual Academy

Please see the following information regarding 2nd semester Virtual Academy:

https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=11&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=13058&PageID=1

PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0f4ba9af28a75-moncure1

January 5:

Second Semester Virtual Academy

Please see the following information regarding 2nd semester Virtual Academy:

https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=11&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=13058&PageID=1

PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0f4ba9af28a75-moncure1

January 3:

Late Bus Routes

Moncure is currently experiencing a shortage of school employees that are able to drive our buses. Because of this, Bus 76 and Bus 87 will require late routes starting on Monday, January 4. This means that riders of these 2 buses will be picked up and dropped off approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour later than than usual. Our 2 drivers will drive their assigned route, then drive the route 76 (Mrs. Neal's Bus) and 87 (Mrs. Allen's Bus).

If at all possible, I strongly encourage riders of these buses to be dropped off and picked up at school by a parent. This will help ensure that students' routines will not change. If your child rides 76 or 87 and you are unable to drop off them off and pick them up at school, please email me at jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us. We will still run these routes for all students that are unable to get rides, but pick up and drop off times will be delayed by 45 minutes to 1 hour.

I am currently trying to find news and substitute driver to help with this issue. I will do all I can to make this change temporary. I do very much apologize for this change and its inconvenience. Please do not hesitate to email me with questions.

December 11:

Holiday Meal Boxes

Chatham County Schools Nutrition Services is offering an opportunity for families to secure holiday meal boxes for their children who are 18 years old and younger. Each child is eligible for one meal box over the holidays. Anyone may request a meal box by completing this form by Monday, Dec. 14, 2020: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKhG-Y35I_ahVp1OPSGi-mqL5TDiFXIfUqoHG_fmTxjNTCBw/viewform. Those without access to the online form may reserve holiday meal boxes by calling 919-542-6600. Not all schools are pickup sites. Select the school that is convenient for you.

Free and Reduced Lunch Form

If you are in need, please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch form here: https://www.lunchapplication.com/

Take-Home Meal Forms

Take Home Meal Forms in English and Spanish have been handed out to 3-8 Plan B students Plan B students. If you have not yet seen this form at home, please print and fill out the form below.

English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xcT3ntFXY20J_L-5HwgvTvPFzZJElVAc/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LujRypOsQoyaRlxdI2YoyCOxfaq1_ht7/edit#

Snack Allowance Form

If you have concerns about your child buying snacks at breakfast or lunch, please see this form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBepgINSg9GkLRKQGd5Ct956pqLLxrrLh268-lMzM48/edit

Masks at Car Rider Line

Please make sure that all passengers in vehicles in the car rider drop-off and pick-up line are wearing masks. Thank you so much!

School Improvement Team Meeting

Moncure will be holding a School Improvement Team meeting on Wednesday, December 16 from 10AM until 11:00 AM. If you wish to attend this meeting please email Mr. Sudol @ jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us We would love to receive parent input concerning plan c and plan b instruction this school year.

December PTA Thrift Shop Sign-Up

Please sign up here to help fund Moncure School and support out students!:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0F4BA9AF28A75-moncure1

Holiday Break

Holiday Break will start with an early dismissal on Friday, December 18 (11:30). Students will return to school on Monday, January 4.

December 4:

An important email was sent to all parents/guardians this afternoon from Moncure School. Please read. Thank you!

Virtual Science Fair

We have extended the deadline for students and families to sign up to participate in the Science Fair to Monday, December 7th. Here is an informational video (English/Spanish) for students and families regarding the Science Fair. This page on the CCS website which has all the information regarding this year's Science Fair.

6-8 Student Return on Monday, December 7.

6-8 Parents, teachers will be in touch with you to let you know if your child is in the A group or in the B group. Students in group A will begin in-person school on Monday, December 7. Group A students will come to school on every Monday and Tuesday. Group B students will begin in-person school on Thursday, December 10. Group B students will come to school every Thursday and Friday. If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please contact Mr. Sudol: jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us.
6-8 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!

Parents of 6-8 Virtual Academy students, your child will continue learning from home. Students will need to access their daily schedules on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and complete all assigned activities. Teachers will have brief Zoom meetings with Virtual Academy students.
Welcome Back Video: This video was created for K-2 students when they returned to school last month. Please review the video with your 6-8 children. The video covers most of our COVID procedures.

By Friday, teachers will communicate bus pick up times as soon as possible to 6-8 bus riders. Drivers will let parents know of approximate drop-off times.
Please see the following video from Chatham County Schools regarding Plan B

CCS Cleaning Procedures are provided in this document:

December 3:

3rd grade VA families, please do the following for Friday, December 4:

VA Students, Bring your school-issued Google Chromebook computer to school to use to take the BOG.
Students, please complete the NC Test Tutorial and Practice BOG activity and the Google Form before you come to school on Friday.
Parents, please complete the Google Form to let us know about your child's attendance and transportation by TODAY.
PLEASE BRING YOUR ATTESTATION FORM signed. There are some blank forms in a bin near the front door of the school.
- ENGLISH ATTESTATION FORM
- SPANISH ATTESTATION FORM
Please call Ms. Gregory if you have questions. 919-542-3725.

December 1:

6-8 Student Return on Monday, December 7.

6-8 Parents, teachers will be in touch with you to let you know if your child is in the A group or in the B group. Students in group A will begin in-person school on Monday, December 7. Group A students will come to school on every Monday and Tuesday. Group B students will begin in-person school on Thursday, December 10. Group B students will come to school every Thursday and Friday. If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please contact Mr. Sudol: jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us.
6-8 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!

Parents of 6-8 Virtual Academy students, your child will continue learning from home. Students will need to access their daily schedules on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and complete all assigned activities. Teachers will have brief Zoom meetings with Virtual Academy students.
Welcome Back Video: This video was created for K-2 students when they returned to school last month. Please review the video with your 6-8 children. The video covers most of our COVID procedures.

By Friday, teachers will communicate bus pick up times as soon as possible to 6-8 bus riders. Drivers will let parents know of approximate drop-off times.
Please see the following video from Chatham County Schools regarding Plan B

CCS Cleaning Procedures are provided in this document:

November 20:

THANK YOU!!!

I'd like to thank all parents, teachers, staff and ,most importantly, students for making the transition back to in-person learning such a success. I know this school year has been filled with challenges and confusion, but I could not be prouder of how the Moncure community has persevered and helped maintain meaningful student learning. In a time filled with uncertainty, I can not thank you all enough for your continued efforts, support and understanding. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school for students on November 25, 26 and 27.

Penguin Patch Returns!

We are very sad that we will not be able to hold our 5th annual Penguin Patch Holiday Shop where the students get to visit the shop and buy special gifts for their loved ones. But, we have decided to do the next best thing!! This year's Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is going virtual! From November 11-23, your child will be able to visit the Penguin Patch web site at www.penguinpatch.com. Just visit the site, click "Shop Online," and then click "Find My School." Once you find Moncure, your child may shop for their holiday gifts. Of course, you will have to help with payment and entering shipping information.

3-5 Student Return on Monday, November 23

Group A students will begin in-person school on Mondays and Tuesdays starting November 23. Group B students will continue to come to school on every Thursday and Friday (following Thanksgiving Break). If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please contact Mr. Sudol: jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us.
3-5 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!

Parents of 3-5 Virtual Academy students... Ms. Hannah Tucker will be our virtual academy teacher for grades 3, 4 and 5. Virtual Academy assignments will begin Monday, November 23. Ms. Tucker will be reaching out to all Virtual Academy parents to provide guidance on the Virtual Academy format.
Grade 3 parents, if your child has been in Ms. Tucker's homeroom and will now attend in-person instruction, their teacher will now be Mrs. Fowler. I do hate making teacher changes this late in the school year, but I am fully confident that students will transition well to Mrs. Fowler's class.
Welcome Back Video: This video was created for K-2 students when they returned to school last month. Please review the video with you 3-5 children. The video covers most of our COVID procedures.

We will communicate bus pick up times as soon as possible to 3-5 bus riders. Drivers will let parents know of approximate drop-off times.
Please see the following video from Chatham County Schools regarding Plan B

CCS Cleaning Procedures are provided in this document:

November 13:

3-5 Student Return on Thursday, November 19.

3-5 Parents, teachers will be in touch with you today to let you know if your child is in the A group or in the B group. Students in group B will begin in-person school on Thursday, November 19. Group B students will come to school on every Thursday and Friday. Group A students will begin in-person school on Mondays and Tuesdays starting November 23. If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please contact Mr. Sudol: jsudol@chatham.k12.nc.us.
3-5 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!

Parents of 3-5 Virtual Academy students... Ms. Hannah Tucker will be our virtual academy teacher for grades 3, 4 and 5. Virtual Academy assignments will begin Monday, November 23. Ms. Tucker will be reaching out to all Virtual Academy parents to provide guidance on the Virtual Academy format.
Grade 3 parents, if your child has been in Ms. Tucker's homeroom and will now attend in-person instruction, their teacher will now be Mrs. Fowler. I do hate making teacher changes this late in the school year, but I am fully confident that students will transition well to Mrs. Fowler's class.
Welcome Back Video: This video was created for K-2 students when they returned to school last month. Please review the video with you 3-5 children. The video covers most of our COVID procedures.

We will communicate bus pick up times as soon as possible to 3-5 bus riders. Drivers will let parents know of approximate drop-off times.
Please see the following video from Chatham County Schools regarding Plan B

CCS Cleaning Procedures are provided in this document:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/moncureelementaryschool

New EL Teacher

1st and 2nd grade EL parents, please check your child's email this weekend. Ms. Lomeli, our ELL teacher, will be sending Zoom Links for your children to attend her small groups. Thank you!

Penguin Patch Returns!

We are very sad that we will not be able to hold our 5th annual Penguin Patch Holiday Shop where the students get to visit the shop and buy special gifts for their loved ones. But, we have decided to do the next best thing!! This year's Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is going virtual! From November 11-23, your child will be able to visit the Penguin Patch web site at www.penguinpatch.com. Just visit the site, click "Shop Online," and then click "Find My School." Once you find Moncure, your child may shop for their holiday gifts. Of course, you will have to help with payment and entering shipping information.

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school for students on November 25, 26 and 27.

November 12:

1st and 2nd grade EL parents, please check your child's email this weekend. Ms. Lomeli, our ELL teacher, will be sending Zoom Links for your children to attend her small groups. Thank you!
Penguin Patch Returns!!

We are very sad that we will not be able to hold our 5th annual Penguin Patch Holiday Shop where the students get to visit the shop and buy special gifts for their loved ones. But, we have decided to do the next best thing!! This year's Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is going virtual! From November 11-23, your child will be able to visit the Penguin Patch web site at www.penguinpatch.com. Just visit the site, click "Shop Online," and then click "Find My School." Once you find Moncure, your child may shop for their holiday gifts. Of course, you will have to help with payment and entering shipping information.

November 6:

Online Book Fair!

You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from now until November 15, 2020. All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:

· Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs

· All orders ship direct to home

· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*

· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:

*If you have any questions please email arliles@chatham.k12.nc.us or you can call Mrs. Norman at school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

No school on Wednesday, November 11 due to Veterans' Day.

November 2:

Tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 3) is a teacher workday. There is no school for students!!

October 30:

Online Book Fair!

You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from November 2- November 15, 2020. All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:

· Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs

· All orders ship direct to home

· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*

· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/moncureelementaryschool

*If you have any questions please email arliles@chatham.k12.nc.us or you can call Mrs. Norman at school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

No school on Tuesday, November 3 due to teacher workday

No school on Wednesday, November 11 due to Veterans' Day.

Moncure Thrift Shop Work-Night Sign Up

Please sign up below to volunteer at the Pittsboro PTA Thrift Store on the Moncure School Work-Night. Volunteers will have their temperature taken at the door and will be required to wear a mask. Gloves will be provided for those who volunteer and would like them. All volunteers will be expected to social distance from other volunteers not in your immediate family.

COVID Testing and Flu Shots

The Chatham County Public Health Department has worked with its partners to establish testing sites on two of our school system's campuses. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or are a close contact with someone who tested positive, testing is available for you at:

Chatham Central High School on Mondays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Northwood High School on Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

For more information on the testing sites, visit chathamnc.org/coronavirustesting.

Additionally, please get a flu shot if you haven’t already gotten one. It’s another important way to help one another stay healthy. For more on the flu, visit chathamnc.org/flu. And please continue to regularly practice the 3 Ws to help curb the spread of COVID-19 – that’s washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, waiting six feet apart and wearing a face covering when you’re in public or when you’re around others not in your household.

As a reminder, a wide variety of information related to COVID-19 and our school system is in the Chatham County Schools Reopening Guidebook.

October 23:

Free and Reduced Lunch Form:

If you are in need, please fill out the free and reduced lunch form here.

Please see the following updates from school nutrition regarding school meals:

Additional curbside meal times added

When:

Beginning 10/26/2020, 9:30am to 10:00am and 12:30pm to 1:00pm

Where:

Bennett, Bonlee, Chatham Grove, JS Waters, Moncure, North Chatham Silk Hope

Additional instructions regarding meal distribution

When:

Beginning 11/2/2020

What:

-Students will be required to provide student lunch numbers at point of service (kiosk, cafeteria, rosters for classroom delivery, buse, and curbside).

-Placards with student lunch numbers will be provided to parents using curbside and mobile services.

-Teachers will assist students in learning their numbers.

-Best practice: Pin numbers on students’ backpacks to facilitate breakfast service until the number has been memorized.

October 16:

Curbside meal service at Moncure School is now from 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM.

K-2 Parents...Please review all the announcements below regarding students' return to school next week. Please note that all children must have an attestation form completed prior to returning to school. These forms can be found below. Just hand this form to the staff member at the car-rider line or to the bus driver when entering the bus. Bus pick-up times have been emailed to the parents of all AM bus riders. If your child rides the bus in the PM, bus drivers will share this information in the AM. If your child ONLY rides in the PM, please email your child's teacher and we will share that information.

Parents/guardians must remain in there vehicles when dropping off students.

Please see the following video from Chatham County Schools regarding school next week:

K-2 Groups
Groups A, B and VA are:
Group A: Mrs. Jones' Kindergarten, Mrs. Karstaedt's 1st Grade, Mrs. Peele's 2nd Grade
Group B: Mrs. Thomas' 1st Grade, Mrs. Alston's 2nd Grade
Group VA: All K-2 Virtual Academy students will remain in remote learning with their homeroom teachers. Homeroom teachers will provide Virtual Academy students at-home independent learning activities 2 times a week and at-home teacher-guided activities 3 days a week.
Please see the following graphic explaining the K-2 Plan B Schedules:
Moncure K-2 Plan B Graphic

K-2 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!

Moncure K-2 Welcome Back Video

Moncure K-2 Welcome Back Video

Please watch the following video explaining some of the the safety protocols and procedures we will be using when K-2 students return on October 19. Please show this video to all K-2 students before they return!

October 14:

K-2 Parents, the following attestation forms must be filled out and returned when you child returns to school next week. If this form is not completed, your child will not be allowed into class upon their return. You may print the form below, pick up a hard copy from the benches outside of the school, or wait for the form to be sent home with packets on Friday. IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THE FORM READY FOR THE BUS DRIVER. If your child is a car rider, please make sure the form is ready to hand to staff at the car rider line. Thank you!!