SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Principal’s Message

The purpose of the Learning Option Change Request Form is to allow families to request a change from fully virtual to traditional in-person learning OR from traditional in-person to fully virtual learning IF YOU DESIRE A CHANGE.

Second Quarter Learning Option Change Request Form

- - The request window opens on Friday, September 11 and closes on Monday, September 21 at 3 p.m. No request will be accepted after the window closes.
  - Families who wish to request a change should submit one form per child. *If families have a student in another building, they will receive a Learning Option Change Request form and information directly from each student’s school.
  - This form should only be completed by those who want to change their learning option. *If you do not want to change your current learning option, please do not fill out the form.
  - A valid parent or caregiver email address is required to submit a Learning Option Change Request form. This email address will be used to send a request confirmation and other important information. Please check and double check that the correct email is entered and be sure to check your inbox daily. (***This should not be a student email or an @warren.k12.in.us).
  - Please note: At the beginning of the school year, students in grades K-8 were asked to make a 9-week commitment to their chosen learning option. Grades 9-12 were asked to make an 18-week commitment and therefore will receive learning option change request information at a later time

Second Quarter Learning Option Change Request Form

THIS LINK IS ALSO ON OUR HOMEPAGE.

COVID Screening and Quarantine Information:

MSD Warren's S.A.F.E Reopening Plan provides a comprehensive framework within which students and staff can be safe. Our staff will continue to emphasize social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing, and face coverings with students. Parents are reminded that students exhibiting symptoms should be kept at home, and that the school response to positive cases will be consistent with Warren's Plan. Please don't hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselor, administrators with questions or concerns - We are in this together!

Thank you for taking time each morning to screen your child before coming to school each day. Please continue to do so. Below are symptoms impacting consideration for exclusion from school:

A fever of 100.0° F or greater
Chills
Cough
Muscle or body aches
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Headache
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Fatigue
New loss of taste or smell
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Students and employees should be excluded from school if they test positive for COVID-19 or exhibit two or more of the symptoms of COVID-19 that are not otherwise explained based on ISDH / MCPHD guidance. If in doubt, please don't hesitate to call school at 317-532-1850 for some guidance. We appreciate your support in doing this important screening step each day before sending students to school.

Virtual Information

Virtual Newsletter Information - Week of Aug 31st

In an effort to support families and teachers, families need only contact their virtual teacher and their home school for support. If in doubt, contact your teacher and they will support your needs.

For the week of Labor Day, the teacher will send you the alternate schedule.

Please ensure your family can log into Canvas. Canvas is the only way that building administrators can inform families when the teacher is out.Students can log into Canvas using their google email and password. If you don’t have it, please ask your teacher today.
Virtual 1st-6th students are being given the opportunity to engage in NWEA testing between September 14th - September 25th. Below are a few parent resources that will come in handy:
- NWEA Remote Testing Guidance for Parents/Caregivers - https://docs.google.com/document/d/167qNVHRPwMG0lnL3-fCiHWid0bwTUUyTaDtVP1uTQdg/edit
- NWEA Remote Testing Guidance for Parents/Caregivers (Parent Facing) SPANISH - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zfDYSyTdLXEfkbgrK8iF6MEzxrjz2kJekMdAOoFPuro/edit
- NWEA Accommodation Guidance (Parent Facing) - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6RacXQUNmWOv_TYe8SA3CuU4aip08emlzI5VRxTj0Y/edit
- NWEA VIRTUAL Accomm Parent/Caregiver Guidance (SPANISH) - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FUHC29uzUbNko-AMJupGao4sfP614xTat3Hm9i4wu04/edit
- Directions for Administering the NWEA Practice Assessment on the iPad; September 2020 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5sdU6fg4NDKGyqP5QvRnVtG2TQ8APEW01jtWrucFjg/edit
Please reach out with questions. We are here to help.
If you are having tech issues, please contact the help desk.
- Tech Site: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/parent-tech-info
- Tech Ticket: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/parent-tech-info
On a typical week, Kindergarten and First Grade are half day (AM or PM), while Grades 2-6 attend full days twice a week.
- Students will participate in Academic Enrichment Day each Friday.
  - The week of Labor Day is not a typical week.
Please be on-time for each meeting and log-in with your first and last name. Also, please follow the teacher’s expectations for camera-use.
Please read your virtual emails as the teacher will keep you informed of the schedule and important details.
Please attend all Zoom meetings throughout the day.
Our breakfast and lunch distribution for all VIRTUAL students will continue to be Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 - 9:30 at Moorhead Community Resource Center. Also, we have added Tuesday evenings from 4:30-6:00 as an additional distribution time. I would also like to remind our 6-12 students that we are offering a take home meal for your VIRTUAL Application Day.

Celebrate 8301

8 - CORE students
1. 1. 1. 1. Kindergarten- Joshua Shelton (Ms. Gansert's Class)
      2. 1st Grade- Spencer Reece ( Ms. Lopez's Class)
      3. 2nd Grade- Malichi Leija ( Mr. Meyer's Class)
      4. 3rd Grade- Xavi Escalante Ramirez (Mrs. Dupree's Class)
      5. 4th Grade- LaBryan Demery (Mrs. Bradshaw's Class)
      6. Counselor- Alijah Johnson (Ms. Strickland's Class)
      7. Allied Arts- Marek Nickelson (Ms. Miller's Class)
      8. Virtual- Gabrielle Hill (Ms. Kuhn's Class)- Liberty Park
3 - teacher celebrations -
1. 1. 1. 1. Happy Birthday Mrs. Dupree on September 12th. Our 3rd graders are lucky to have you!
      2. Happy Birthday Ms. Moncell on September 18th. Thank you for all you do for our kids!
      3. Miss Strickland's new podcast "Grass Stained" starts next Wednesday....our 2nd Graders are lucky to have Miss Strickland!
0 - We had 0 referrals in 2nd Grade this week. Way to show CORE 2nd Graders!!
1 - HawkNation CORE student of the week.
1. 1. 1. 1. Xavi Escalante Ramirez (Mrs. Dupree's Class)

Family Resource of the Week

Research indicates the importance of teaching children phonics as a preliminary step for learning to read. Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds as well as the understanding of how those sounds connect to form words. Research also suggests that systematic instruction which incorporates word play (manipulating letters/sounds in words to change the word), writing words, and using manipulatives such as magnetic letters to create words are all effective strategies for teaching phonics.

Tips for Teaching Letters and Letter Sounds

Updates

Sunny Day Pantry is holding a food and clothing distribution this Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Sonny Day is currently working out of Highlander Park located at 10502 E. 21st Street. Items are available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t forget that we will continue to distribute breakfast and lunches for all VIRTUAL students on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8AM-9:30AM at Moorhead Community Resource Center. We have also added a Tuesday distribution time in the evening from 4:30-6:30PM.
Thank you for continuing to use Moorhead Community Resource Center to support your device needs. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 11-1PM. **Your technology needs can also be supported though submitting a helpdesk ticket through IncidentIQ Support System. If you are in need of a WiFi Hotspot, you can use IncidentIQ Support System to make the request or you can contact your homeschool.

We have added a new process for parents and caregivers to communicate their needs for technology support. If you have a tech or device need, please submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ support system by clicking on Technology under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info. We will continue to provide device support at Moorhead Community Resource Center Monday - Friday from 11:00 - 1:00.