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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID Recovery Iowa
Helpful links for support during the COVID-19 pandemic.