Update from Norwin School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Taylor March 19, 2020

Dear Norwin School District Families and Members of the Community, We are in unprecedented times. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused us to become accustomed to a new reality where our schools are closed, and we all must practice social distancing.  Please find below a link to an important video message I created for parents today. My message will update you on how Norwin is dealing with the pandemic, both proactively and reactively. I will also share the status of our school calendar and plans for offering online and remote learning.

Technology Survey For Parents of Current Norwin Students The Norwin School District is gathering information to help us prepare for potential online learning. Please complete a Google Form provided below (one per family) by 12 pm (noon) on Saturday March 21, 2020. Only families with students currently attending Norwin School District buildings should complete this survey.  Please access the Google Form via this link: http://bit.ly/2Wwv27x. Thank you. Best regards, Dr. Jeff Taylor, Superintendent

Community Resources

Free 60-Day Internet Access: As a result of the pandemic, Comcast is currently offering families free Internet access for 60 days. In order to apply for the free Internet access, please visit www.internetessentials.com. Norwin Businesses Support Students During Shutdown Please click here to view a Google Doc with information from some of our community partners regarding no-cost meals for students. We will do our best to update this listing as new information is received. Lunch Program for Students On Friday, March 20th, the District will begin serving a bagged lunch of a Smuckers Uncrustable, cheese stick, MJM snack crackers, milk, fruit, and juice for students enrolled in our free and reduced lunch program. We will be serving from 11am - 1pm from the Norwin High School Auditorium doors (Door No. 6). People will not need to get out of their vehicles in order to retrieve the meals as our food service employees will walk the bagged lunches to the cars. This will be repeated on Monday, March 23rd, with enough food for Monday and Tuesday. It will be repeated again on Wednesday, March 25th, with enough food for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Voluntary Educational Resources for Student Education Please click any of the links below for the online educational resources: K-2 Voluntary Online Resources 3-4 Voluntary Online Resources 5-6 Voluntary Online Resources 7-8 Voluntary Online Resources 9-12 Voluntary Online Resources

Resources and Updated Information Regarding the Coronavirus:  For Adults: CDC-Official Coronavirus Information CDC-Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives CDC-Steps to Prevent Illness CDC-Travelers Returning from High Risk Countries CDC-Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel PA Department of Health-Current Information PA Department of Health-Self-Monitor and Practice Social Distancing For Teachers and Students: For Kids: Hand Washing Activity Color Book For Kids: Henry the Hand Activity Book For Kids: NSF International Scrub Club Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) BrainPop Video on the Coronavirus for Elementary Students Are your kids anxious about coronavirus? Dr. G is here to help Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus

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