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Springboro Junior High Newsletter
November 28, 2020
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Calendar & Event Information
Nov 30 & Dec 1: Remote Learning for ALL Students
Dec 4: Interim Grades Available in Progress Book
Dec 7: 3rd Quarter "Request to Change Model" Form released
Dec 9: 3rd Quarter "Request to Change Model" Form due by 4:00 p.m.
Dec 18: End of 2nd Quarter
Dec 21 - Jan 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 8: 2nd Quarter Report Cards Sent Home with Model A Students & Mailed Home to Model B Students
Jan 12: Picture Retake Day
Jan 18: NO SCHOOL - MLK, JR. Day
Feb. 12: No School - Teacher Inservice
Feb 15: NO SCHOOL - President's Day
March 12: No School - Teacher Workday
Mar 29 - Apr 5: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 3: Last Day of School for Students
For more information, read the ...
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Grades 6-12: Remote Learning Information
for November 30 & December 1, 2020
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What is Remote Learning? When the district uses a ‘Remote Learning’ model, this means that all students (Model A and Model B) will learn from home using the same schedule. Model A and Model B students will be in classes together.
When is Remote Learning? Monday, November 30, 2020 and Tuesday, December 1, 2020 will be Remote Learning days for all Springboro students. On Wednesday, December 2, students will return to learning through their respective models, Model A or Model B.
What if my student already is a Model B: At-Home Virtual Learning student? For these two school days, pretend that Model A & Model B do not exist. All Model A: In-Person Learning (including quarantined students) AND Model B: At-Home Virtual Learning 7th and 8th grade students will using the same schedule and remotely attend classes together. Teacher-recorded videos WILL NOT be posted to Google Classrooms for Model B students to watch at their convenience. Starting Wednesday, December 2, Model B students can resume their regular Model B learning schedule.
Attendance Expectations: November 30,2020 and December 1, 2020 are school days in which students are expected to attend classes per the schedule linked above. Attendance is mandatory for both of these school days. Students not in attendance on these school days will be marked absent by their classroom teachers and reported to the attendance office. If you know your student will be absent on one/both of these school days, please report this absent at 937-748-3953.
- Current Model B students DO NOT need to fill out their typical Attendance Google Forms on November 30 and December 1.
How do students attend classes? For Remote Learning, all instruction will take place live. There will be no teacher-recorded videos posted to Google Classroom for students to watch at their convenience. Students will join the Google Meet link provided on their teachers’ Google Classroom page during the times listed in the schedule linked above. For example, if a student has 1st period Math, then this student will join the Google Meet listed in their Math Google Classroom by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30. If a student has 4/5th period Social Studies, then this student will join the Google Meet listed in their Social Studies Google Classroom by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1.
What is a Block Schedule? The grades 6-12 Remote Learning Schedule is a block schedule. Students’ classes are longer than typical, meaning that they will not attend all of their classes each day. The benefit of a block schedule is that it (1) allows teachers to give live direct instruction in Google Meet; (2) gives students time to work on their assignments; and (3) allows students to return to the live Google Meet in order for the teacher to assess student learning and answer questions all within one class period.
Office Hours: This time is dedicated for teachers to communicate with students and/or parents. Teachers will use this time for conferencing, answering student/parent questions, and monitoring student performance and attendance. Teachers will use Google Meet, telephone, and email for student/parent communication.
Study Hall: Students do not report to a Google Classroom and/or live Google Meet during their scheduled Study Hall class period. Students can use this time to complete assignments, study, and/or read a book at home.
Technology: Students will need technology at home to join live Google Meets throughout the school day on November 30 and December 1. If students do not have access to their own technology (computer with camera) at home during these two Remote Learning school days, they were required to take home a school-provided chromebook so that they will be able to participate in Remote Learning. If you need technology for Remote Learning, please contact the main office starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30 to ensure that you have the proper technology for the start of 1st period at 8:30 a.m.
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Remember: Students cannot plan on sharing technology at home with a school-aged sibling since all students are expected to join live Google Meets throughout the school day during the designated times listed on the Remote Learning Schedule.
Other Information: Students are expected to wear dress code appropriate clothing during Remote Learning. In addition, unless directed otherwise by teachers, students are expected to keep their chromebook/computer’s camera on during live Google Meets.
Reminder: All Model A and Model B students will follow the same schedule linked above on November 30 and December 1.
Additional Information: For additional information, please visits the district’s COVID-19 Resources webpage.
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Junior High Remote Learning Schedule |
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It's Time to Step Up Warren County |
Springboro Schools was pleased to be a part of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) entitled, "It's Time to Step Up Warren County." The PSA, which features Governor Mike DeWine, State Senator Steve Wilson, Superintendents from all of Warren County's schools, as well as Carol Hughes from the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, was created in order to showcase a countywide message on recognizing the importance of keeping our businesses and schools open, in addition to keeping our community safe.
A special thank you to Mason City Schools, Jonathan Cooper, Tracey Carson, Ryan Hartsock, and the Warren County Commissioners.
Click Here to Watch PSA - "It's Time to Step Up Warren County"
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Announcements for Parents
Request to Change Model Form - Quarter 3
On Monday, December 7, all families will receive an email with a link to a "Request to Change Model" Form for Quarter 3. This form should be filled out ONLY by those families wishing to request a change in models for Quarter 3 (Model A to Model B - or - Model B to Model A).
YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM IF YOU ARE STAYING WITH YOUR CURRENT MODEL. If you DO NOT wish to make a change to your current model, you will not need to fill out anything.
In addition to a direct email being sent to you with the form link, the "Request to Change Model" Form for Quarter 3 will also be posted to the district website beginning Monday, December 7 by 10:00am - www.springboro.org/COVID-19Resources.aspx.
The deadline to complete this form will be Wednesday, December 9 by 4:00 p.m.
-----------------------------------------Previous Announcements-----------------------------------
Past Junior High Principal Updates
To view past Junior High Principal Updates, please visit the Junior High main webpage and scroll down the right hand side of the page.
Substitute Teacher Update
Springboro Schools will increase pay for substitute teachers starting November 25, 2020. Springboro Schools’ substitute teachers will now see an increase in pay from $90 per day to $100 per day.
“We know this year is certainly bringing more challenges for a lot of districts, as it relates to staffing,” said Superintendent Larry Hook. “Our Board of Education recognizes the need for high quality substitutes in our district, and we’re hopeful that increasing the rate will help attract more subs looking to be a part of Springboro Schools.”
Interested in Subbing in Springboro Schools?
COVID-19 Health Information
As a reminder, it is critical that if your student, or a family member in your household, has been tested for COVID-19 and you are still awaiting results, please remain home until the results of the test are known. Do not have your student report to school while you are awaiting results. Also, if your student or a family member in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home to self-quarantine.
Do not report to school if either of these scenarios apply to you or your family. Only, if we work together, as a district, as parents, and as community members can we continue to maintain a safe school environment for all of our students and staff.
School Fees Update, 2020-21
This school year is unlike any other. In particular, as it relates to school fees, we wanted to share a few details on the particulars of school fees given the structure of this current school year.
As all students in Springboro Schools are given the option of transitioning between our Model A (in-person) and Model B (at-home/virtual) by quarter, this proves difficult when assessing school fees mid-year. Given this, we will review the school fees for our Model B students at the conclusion of the school year. In the event a Model B student did not receive all items within the school fee structure, those particular fees (or fee) will be prorated by quarter, and a credit or refund will be applied. Again, this will be done so at the end of this school year for any student who was in Model B during a particular quarter.
School Fees
School fees for the Junior High are now able to be viewed and paid online through Pay Schools Central. To access Pay Schools Central, click on the ‘Parents’ tab on the main webpage for Springboro Schools - www.springboro.org
In addition, schools fees can be paid by check made payable to ‘Springboro Junior High School.’ Please contact the main office at 937-748-3953 with any questions.
As a reminder, eighth grade students attending the 2021 Washington, D.C. trip must have their fees paid in order to attend the trip.
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2021 Washington, D.C. 8th Grade Trip Information |
Springboro's annual 8th grade student trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg has been postponed to May 4-7, 2021.
This trip was originally scheduled for November of 2020.
Updated Payment Information: Under the original payment schedule, up-to-date, $600 should have been paid towards your student’s trip. If you have yet to do so, please have $600 paid towards your student’s trip by Monday, November 23, 2020. The final balance for the trip will be due on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. As a reminder, the total cost of the trip is anticipated to be in the range of $785-$887. The final cost of the trip within this range will be based on the total number of students attending the trip.
All payments can be made by sending a check/money order to Classic Student Tours (Springboro Junior High School does not accept payments) or paying by credit card on their website http://classicstudenttours.com
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The 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip is an exciting experience for students, aligning with 8th Grade Social Studies standards.
The only form turned back into the Junior High School is the Eligibility Criteria Form. The permission slip and all money payments are to be submitted directly to the tour company, Classic Student Tours. Springboro Junior High School does not accept money payments for the trip.
All 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip questions can be directed to the trip advisor, Mr. Guinther, at jguinther@springboro.org
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If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.
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Springboro Schools
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Springboro Junior High School
1605 S. Main Street
Springboro, OH 45066
937-748-3953
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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