Panther Post
August 7, 2020
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Message From the Principal
Dear Sullivan Families,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! Fourth grade families, we are excited that you are joining the Sullivan community. Fifth grade parents, we are glad to have you back. As you are aware from Dr. Angelaccio's prior communications, our District 23 team has been busy planning throughout the summer to ensure that the return to school runs smoothly. We have a strong plan in place to begin the year with distance learning, as well as to transition to an in-person model as soon as possible. While we would love to be with our kids in person to start the year, due to current circumstances our immediate focus and goal is to provide an interactive and robust remote learning environment for all students.
This newsletter contains important information and links to resources that will help all families start this year of remote learning successfully. Please read carefully for information about class assignments, student materials pickup, and navigating technology tools!
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Like many of you, I am a working parent navigating remote learning with two children of my own. I understand your fears, your struggles, and your frustrations as we start a year like no other - at least in my lifetime of education! My door is open virtually, and I welcome your insights and feedback as we implement our Back to School Plan for the 20-21 school year.
Have a wonderful weekend, and be on the lookout for an email with class placements on August 12th!
Warmly,
Traci Meziere
Principal
Anne Sullivan School
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Student materials pickup will take place on the following dates:
August 17th
9AM to 11AM: 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades
1PM-3PM : 3rd, 5th, and 7th and 8th grades
August 24th
9AM-11AM: Kindergarten,
1PM-3PM: Early Childhood
The materials pickup format will be similar to materials drop off this spring. Classroom teachers will be present for item pickup and will bring each student’s items to the car as you pull up, providing a chance for your child to meet their teacher in person. If you are unable to pick up materials on the 17th, we will have one additional pickup time for grades 1-8 on Tuesday, August 18th from 5PM-7PM. Classroom teachers will not be present during this pickup time.
Please refer to the Ross/Sullivan map below for the traffic pattern for item pickup. More details will be sent prior to materials pickup via email. Please be patient as we move families through the line to say hello to their new teacher and get students the materials they need to be successful remote learners!
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Creating a Home Workspace
As we prepare to start the school year remotely, now is a good time to think about your child’s workspace at home. Students should work in a comfortable area with as few distractions as possible. Students will need their charged iPad daily, as well as easy access to pencils, pens, markers, and notebooks, and school-provided materials. Teachers have created amended supply lists so families can purchase only what they need to start the year, and replenish supplies as needed, and purchase additional supplies when we return to in-person instruction. Click the on the links below to see the remote learning supply lists.
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Summer Learning
There is still time to work on summer reading! Mrs. Yager created a bingo board for our incoming 4th and 5th graders, which can be accessed by clicking the link below. We can't wait to hear what you read this summer!
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Parent Virtual Sessions
Tuesday, August 25 - Seesaw Family (7-8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, August 27 - Schoology Parents (7-8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 1 - Video Conferencing at it’s best! (7-8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, September 3 - Seesaw Class (7-8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, September 10 - Schoology Parents (7-8:00 p.m.)
Parents/Guardians may RSVP and attend one or all of the above sessions. RSVP is required to receive the information for these sessions including the video conference link to participate. Participants will need to have a device available and WiFi to access these sessions.
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Attention all incoming 5th graders!
Does your D23 iPad need a repair? If so, please complete this form so we can help you get it repaired for the school year.
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Weekly Food Pick Up
Our weekly meal distributions will begin again on August 19th. Distributions will take place on Wednesdays at MacArthur and will be coordinated through our new food service provider, Organic Life. As we transition from the Summer Food Service to the National School Lunch Program, we will now be required to enter breakfast and lunch pickups into the MealTime. Please look for additional information to come in the next week!
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We are excited to announce some new changes to our transportation services for the 2020-21 school year. These improvements address several of the concerns that were echoed by our parents at the start of the 2019-20 school year. As discussed with the Board of Education, some of the changes to our student transportation include the following:
- The establishment of “Community” stops to ease the burden on families with children in different buildings. All schools will share common stop locations.
- Continued house pickup/drop off for Kindergarten students
Within the next week, we will be emailing you additional information regarding the Community Stops along with your child's stop location. Please keep in mind: Transportation services will be offered once we return to in-person learning! Should you have any questions, please contact the Business Office.
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August 12: Class Assignments sent home via email
August 17: Student Materials Pickup / Teacher Institute Day
August 18: School Improvement Day
August 19: First Day of School
August 28: Virtual Parent Night
September 7: Labor Day - No School
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