Good afternoon! I'm happy to share more details about our upcoming school year. We are working diligently to ensure the best virtual experience that we can. We know that we will learn alongside you and your family on the most effective practices in our new normal and am certain that we will create a meaningful experience.

As of the posting of this newsletter, we are moving forward with plans to begin fully virtually on September 8th. Our District and I will keep you informed as to any changes to that plan. I appreciate your understanding of the unique circumstances we find ourselves in.

I'm excited for our new educational experience and appreciate every effort you make to launching our school year with optimism and excitement in your students. Now, more than ever, our students are looking to us on how to navigate and feel their emotions in this time.

A LOT of information and important dates below.

Mr. Burnett

"Meet the Teacher" - Back to School Day!

Thursday, September 3rd

Class lists will be released. Teachers will be reaching out to their families.

(Returning 2nd year students can expect to have their same homeroom teacher)

Informational Meeting with Mr. Burnett

Thursday, September 3rd - 5 PM

Meeting link will be sent in a stand alone email before the event.

Computer/Materials Distribution

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th. We are reserving these dates for computer pickup and curriculum material distribution. I will send out a stand alone email with more details in the days before. We will do it very similar to last Spring where all that will be asked of you is to pull through our circle lot with your student(s) name visible.

If you received a computer last Spring, that's your computer! If you did not receive a computer, we will have one ready for you in your materials.

Metro Information

Due to the ever-changing situation related to COVID and the Hybrid/virtual model of the Return to Learn program, Metro Kids Care will be offering a full-day program during the time the district is 100% Virtual for ALL students. Registration is currently for the 100% virtual days only and not for the Hybrid Model. As the transition to the Hybrid Model we will have a new registration. Due to the fluidity of the situation, the program model may change with limited notice.

Metro Kids Dates and Times:

Metro Kids Care full-day care will be open from 7am-5pm to allow for staggered arrival times of students and enhanced cleaning processes. Metro Kids will be open Monday-Friday.

Sites available:

Cattell, Lovejoy, Hillis, Walnut Street, Riverwoods, Brubaker, Hanawalt, Jefferson and Jackson.

Health and Safety:

Metro Kids Care will follow all guidelines as provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services and Centers for Disease Control.

Computers/Virtual Learning:

Students need to bring their fully-charged computer to participate in online learning. Online learning starts at 8am each day. Please note that Metro Kids Staff are not certified teachers, but will do their best to assist students with their online coursework. Metro Kids will do our best to support the virtual learning schedule, but cannot guarantee students will complete all work/assignments during Metro.

Fees:

Full Day Care on Virtual School Days= $145/week

Yearly Registration Fee= $32

Due to the limited number of spots available, a cancellation fee of $10 per week will be assessed.

Registration is now open:

https://schoolcareworks.com/registration/dmschools/start_registration.jsp

Supply Lists

5-6

• Pencils

• eraser

• Paper

• highlighters - 2 different colors

• crayons

• glue stick

• markers

• scissors (Fiskars)

• black dry erase markers - thin

• pencil sharpener

• colored pencils

• index cards

7-8

• Pencil box

• 3-5 pencils (Ticonderoga)

• Coloring Materials:

• Colored pencils

• Crayons

• Markers

• 1 black and white composition notebook

• Headphones

9-10

· 3 Notebooks (different colors)

· Pencils/Pencil Sharpener OR Mechanical Pencils

· Eraser

· Colored Pencils

· Markers

· Headphones or Earbuds (important to reduce background noise in Teams meetings)

· Index Cards

· Copy Paper

· Scissors

· Thin Black Dry Erase Markers

· Optional Art Supplies: Glue Sticks, Watercolors