Dear Families,
NWEA testing has been postponed until we are in person. Updated information will be given to families as it becomes available.
Schedule for the week of 10/12 &10/19:
Traffic Patterns for New School Year:
In an effort to better control traffic at the beginning and end of the day, we ask all to abide by the following new traffic patterns for drop off and pick-up. We will have some Police officers and staff on hand on the first few days of school to assist all with learning the new "system." These images (above) along with bus routes will be uploaded on out SRMS webpage by 3pm on Tuesday October 13th.
School Board Vote on 10/7/2020
At the School Board Meeting on 10/7/2020, the Sanborn Regional School District Board voted to move schools from Tier 4: Remote Learning to Tier 2: In-School with Restrictions. This change will take place beginning on Monday, October 26th.
Additional information about this plan can be viewed by clicking the button below:
What If I Want to Stay Remote During Tier 2?
While we expect that the majority of our families will return to school, the district is extending the option for families to remain in a remote learning format. The district is asking that all families who are choosing to remain in remote learning to formally make that intention known by completing a Google Form that can be accessed at the bottom of this message. Those who wish to have their child attend school in person need not complete this form.
You may recall that a preliminary survey was sent out in late September asking families to indicate their preference on the following two questions:
If we open school, will you be sending your child?
If you have an option for choice, which would you choose?
This data was important in helping to guide the district as it considered its options and what Tier of school best supported the wants and needs of our communities.
By completing the Google Form below, you are formally committing to a remote learning format until January of 2021. Children in families choosing in-person learning for their children, which may start as early as October 26, have the option to later choose to have their children learn remotely. Those choosing remote learning for their children now or at a later date will not be able to transition their children to in-person learning until at least January of 2021.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this information to the district. The link for this Google Form will remain open until Tuesday, October 13th, at 10:00AM.
Opt for Remote:
Given that Monday is a holiday, lunch deliveries will occur on Tuesday and Thursday next week. As always, if you are interested in being added to our lunch delivery program, please contact Heidi Leavitt at
hleavitt@sau17.net
Team News:
Grade 7:
Good evening,
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We have been busy in the 7th grade preparing for the reopening of the school building. We are excited to welcome students who are coming back in person and to continue to build relationships with those opting to learn remotely.
Math: Last week students took a formative; this week we will review the results of the formative. Then we will continue delving deeper into proportional relationships as we prepare for our first summative, which will be given the week of October 19th.
Social studies: Last week we explored the Great Depression and the US government’s response to the crisis. This week we will be learning about post World War 1 Germany and the rise of totalitarianism. Thursday we will have a formative comparing the US response to social crisis to that of Nazi Germany.
Science: This week students will do a lab each day to learn more about chemical reactions. All labs are very safe and use everyday materials commonly found at home. There is also an option to watch a video in place of doing the lab for any students who are unable to do the lab for any reason. Parents don't need to buy materials for labs.
English Language Arts: Students should have finished and turned in their first summative - a summary of what they have read so far in their independent reading book. This week we will continue looking at more examples of realistic fiction and students will begin brainstorming possible realistic fiction story ideas of their own.
We hope you have a great week and please feel free to contact us any time with questions or concerns.
:) The Seventh Grade Team
Grade 8:
Grade 8 students have fallen into a rhythm and we are seeing them get more comfortable with online learning. We are loving their participation and engagement. And they’ve become masters of Google Classroom navigation.
If you’d like to see the work your child is completing, please have them give you a tour of our Google Classroom pages. They can show you their assignments and the work they are submitting. Additionally, Google Classroom has a To-Do list function where you and they can see upcoming due dates or any overdue assignments.
We hope your family enjoys the long weekend!
Please reach out anytime if you have any questions.
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Help Desk:
Students/parents can email helpdesk@sau17.net to put in a ticket, or call the main SAU number (603) 642-3688, press # and leave a message.
Tutorial for Parents (Google Classroom/ Zoom)
Free and Reduced Lunch Form:
