Important Notes
October 21
Board Meeting
October 23
No School - Professional Staff workshop
October 26
Tier II Learning Begins
October 27
Board Meeting Joint w/Fremont
Remote
October 28
Early Release 1:15 pm
November 4
Early Release 1:15 pm
School Board Meeting
w/Bud C.
November 5
Picture Day
November 11
No School in Observance of Veteran's Day
November 18
Early Release 1:15 pm
November 19
School Board Meeting
w/Bud C.
November 25-27
No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2
Early Release 1:15 pm
School Board Meeting
December 9
Early Release 1:15 pm
December 16
Early Release 1:15 pm
School Board Meeting
w/Bud C.
December 22
Early Release 1:15 pm
December 23 - 31
Holiday Vacation
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A Message from Chris Snyder, Principal
October 16, 2020
Dear Bakie Families,
We are actively preparing for in person learning to begin on October 26th and are excited to have many students return to our classrooms. At the same time, teachers are planning for remote learning as well. The schedule that students have grown accustomed to will need to change somewhat. Be on the lookout for communication from classroom teachers in the coming days as those schedules are finalized.
Please also be prepared for the fact that several practices and procedures may change or be implemented during this time. Coexisting with COVID-19 is complicated, and we ask for your patience.
At this time, transportation to/from school is the next big piece of the puzzle to solve. Salter Bus Company making plans for the return of students. They need any family that is planning to have their child(ren) ride the bus this school year, either to or from school, to complete this form and give them the information they need to prepare safe rides for students. If you do not fill out this form, the bus company will assume your child is not taking the bus.
The district recognizes that some bus routes are longer than anticipated due to the limited seating restrictions created by COVID-19 protocols. Once this survey data is complete we will adjust routes accordingly with the goal of reducing the amount of time our students spend on the bus.
Thank you for taking the time to read through the many emails from the district. We are doing our best to create the safest possible environment for our students as they return to our building.
Sincerely,
Chris Snyder,
Principal
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November 5, 2020
School Picture Day
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When selecting a mask, there are many choices.
Here are some do's and don'ts.
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Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection.
- Be sure to wash your hands before putting on a mask.
- Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it.
- Do wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
- Do wear a mask that fits snugly against the sides of your face.
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As families are preparing for our upcoming Tier 2 Reopening, the following are some health and safety tips from the Bakie Health Office:
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Screen your child for symptoms of Covid-19 or risk factors of exposure before sending them to school. Students with any symptom/risk factor shall not be sent to school
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Any student with even mild symptoms of Covid-19 must stay home and get tested for Covid-19
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Before in person school starts, have your child wear their face mask for longer periods to practice for wearing their mask in school every day
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Reinforce with children to wear their own face mask only, no sharing or swapping. If possible have their name or initials on their mask
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Have a bag or baggie in their backpack for a clean place to put their face mask when not wearing, or attach a lanyard to mask to help keep it clean and avoid losing it
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Reinforce that when removing their mask, use side (ear) loops only so they are not touching cloth part of the mask, and their face.
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When wearing face mask, always make sure it covers both nose and mouth
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Wash face masks on a regular basis
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If possible, pack a second “back up” face mask in the backpack in case their mask breaks or gets dirty
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Continue expectations of health hygiene practices: cover cough/sneeze in elbow, regular handwashing and sanitizing
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Practice social distancing with games, markings, etc to help children recognize 3-6 feet of social distancing
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Sharing of items among students to be avoided
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Reinforce ways to greet, etc in a non-contact way, from a distance, ie: air high fives, jazz hands, waving, thumbs up, peace sign, etc
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Have your child wear or bring in their backpack an extra layer of clothing (sweater or sweatshirt) as temperatures in the classrooms will be cooler. Per health guidelines, classroom windows will be open for periods during the school day to promote healthy ventilation and air exchange
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Students should bring their own refillable water bottle to school each day. *Students are not allowed to drink directly from the water fountains at this time
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Class parties/events with close gathering of students and community/shared food will be avoided
Here is a link from the CDC with info about masks:
Flu Immunization:
A yearly flu (influenza) vaccine is always strongly encouraged, but it is especially so this year during the Covid-19 pandemic. The most recent guidelines released by the CDC and NH Department of Health and Human Services encourages all residents over the age of 6 months to get a seasonal flu vaccination. Here are some flu and flu vaccine info/resources from the CDC:
Please send a doctor's note to the school nurse with the date of your child's flu immunization, so that this may be added to your child's school health record.
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What will specials look like during Tier 2 Instruction?
You will continue to have a different special each week. For Music, STEAM, Guidance, Library and Art you will be in your homeroom, in your own space at your desk. We will not be sharing supplies. For PE you will be outside whenever possible. Remember to dress for the weather.
MUSIC - We will focus on a cool skill called BODY PERCUSSION!
(You will love this.)
Bring in your shakers and 1 or 2 small “found sound”
instruments for music week in a gallon baggy.
(3rds - you will need your 3 staves and 5 quarters in a baggy - no recorders in school for safety. I will continue to post Recorder lessons for home practice on Seesaw. You are doing so well - don’t stop! Every week I will post one recorder lesson - turn it in after you have practiced it and can play the song - no hurry - go at your own pace!)
ART - Please bring your Art Supply Kit (canvas bag given out at the Meet and Greet) back to school with you ASAP. This bag should still contain your watercolor paints, brush, pencil and glue stick. Having our own art kits helps prevent sharing of supplies! I will be adding more supplies to your kits soon!!
STEAM - Everyone should already have prepared a STEAM Bin while at home. These materials will come to school for the week that students have STEAM as their special. A great storage container is one with a lid such as a shoe box or a plastic organizer. If these are not possible, a Ziploc gallon bag would also work. If you need ideas for what should be in the STEAM bin, check your SeeSaw STEAM classroom. If you are learning remotely, you will need to pick up your remote STEAM supplies. These can be returned to school at the end of your week.
PE - Be sure to dress for the weather! If you choose to bring a water bottle, please label it with your first and last name.
Library - In grades K and 1, we will have storytime and a related activity. In grades 2 and 3, we will focus on Digital Citizenship and Digital Resources. If you have not had a chance to visit the NEW LIBRARY WEBPAGE, check it out!
Guidance - In grades K-3 we will be focusing on Social Emotional Learning and kicking off the guidance curriculum this year with a Back-to-School Social and Emotional Wellness Unit: Choosing Love in Our Brave New World. If you have not already, be sure to visit our NEW VIRTUAL GUIDANCE OFFICE!
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Fore complete Breakfast and Lunch Menu's Click Here
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Gale Library Great Pumpkin Hunt
Paper Pumpkins are hidden all around Newton. Pick up your entry form on the Gale Library Porch starting Oct 16. Write the number and letter of each pumpkin on your entry form. When you’ve found all 14, rearrange the letters to find and write a message. Drop the completed form in the book return on the Library porch by Oct. 25. Prizes will be drawn on Oct. 26. The winners will be announced on our Facebook page, The Gale Library, Newton.
Please leave the pumpkins where you find them so that this can be fun for all.All pumpkins are hidden OUTSIDE. Keep the surprises to yourself so that you don’t spoil it for others.
Gale Library New Storywalk is a Perfect Read for a Fall
Walk on the Gale Library grounds and enjoy this fun book on the latest Interactive STORYWALK! Yellow Highlighted parts are meant to be read in your spookiest voice and acted out, so come Thump, Wiggle, Shake, Clap, Nod and ???
Put those costumes on, grab a flashlight, and be super scary in the dark -or just share in the cool, sunny daytime.
Read aloud Videos and Crafts are ready each Tuesday for a fun Storytime whenever is convenient for you. Check our Facebook page for the video links and our front porch for Crafts to Go.
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