Parent & Family Support

A key to student success is a productive partnership with parents and families. Here you will find information, resources, and learning opportunities that will be helpful to parents and families as we navigate the 2020-2021 school year together.

Thanksgiving Reminder: Stay Safe

We care about the safety of our families during Thanksgiving. See the documents below for health and safety tips during the holiday season.

Celebrating Thanksgiving

Know the Risk: Thanksgiving Activities

Technology Support for Remote Learners

REMOTE LEARNERS: Click here to fill out a request for technology support.

Daily Self-Screening

All students are expected to conduct a daily screening for COVID-19 at home prior to coming to school. Please begin practicing now!

  • Steps for self screening:

    • Take temperature - temperature of 100.0 or higher requires students and staff to remain at home due to NCSD Policy

    • Ask the following questions:

      • Within the last 24 hours have you had any of the following possible Covid-19 symptoms:

        • Fever >100.3 (CDC guidance for possible signs of COVID-19), Body Aches, Chills, Cough, Headache, Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat, Sudden Loss of Taste and/or Smell

      • Have you had any exposure to someone with a confirmed case or suspected COVID-19 over the past 14 days?

      • Have you had a positive COVID-19 test?

    • If your child has any of the previous symptoms or answers “yes” to any question, please keep your student at home

DO NOT SEND STUDENTS TO SCHOOL IF THEY ARE SICK

Chromebook Help

Click here for a video on getting started with your child's Chromebook.

Click here for a huge list of videos that will assist in understanding how to access the different accessibility features the Chromebook has to offer.

Self-Care Strategies

Here are a few self-care strategies to help parents strengthen relationships, be compassionate toward themselves and children and renew their energy.

50 Self-Care Activities To Do With Kids

Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents

Learning Management Support for Parents/Families

Parent and family engagement is critical to a student's success. Below you will find a collection of video resources for our various Learning Management Systems.

Parent Friendly Videos for NCSD Learning Management Systems

Schoology Video

Schoology Instructions

Department of Education Resources

The goal of these materials from the Department of Education is to cultivate a Culture of Preventative Health and Wellness now and beyond our current interruptions to education. These support materials provide a basic understanding of how some illnesses spread and what can be done to prevent or reduce risk of spread.

Return to Learn Resources for Families and Communities

Safety Tips

The Health and Safety committee is working to put together a comprehensive plan for returning all staff and students to school in August safely! Here are a few things you can do to help prepare your students.

NCSD Safety Tips for Returning to School

Parents/Families of Remote Learners

Having a remote learner at home is a brand-new experience, and we want to help. Click below for some tips developed especially for parents and families of remote learners. These tips will help you and your student be successful in a remote setting.

Tips for Parents/Families