Greetings St. Philip’s Families,
We are eager to begin the 2020 - 2021 academic year! Please read this letter carefully, as it contains important information regarding parent/teacher conferences, drive-through supply pickup, and the Orientation Week Schedule.
Introductory Parent/Teacher Conferences
Introductory Parent/Teacher Conferences are Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. You will receive an email from your child’s teacher tomorrow which will include two links:
- The sign-up link for the Introductory Parent/Teacher Conferences
- The Conference Zoom Link
Plan to meet your child’s new teacher and share any information specific to your child that will contribute to a successful year.
Drive-Through Supply Pickup
We have designated times for you to drive through and pick up your child’s supplies on Wednesday, August 19th. Families with multiple children may pick up their supplies during the designated time of the oldest child. Please be mindful and adhere to your child’s scheduled pickup time in an effort to optimize traffic flow.
iPad Pickup for 1st through 3rd Grade Students
This year, students in 1st through 5th grade will have iPads for virtual learning. As a part of the supplies for students in 1st through 3rd grade, the School will lend each child an iPad to be picked up on August 19th. Parents are responsible for the structural integrity of the device. In order to receive the iPad, you must complete and return the St. Philip’s Owned iPad Usage Agreement no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17th. Please print, complete, and scan (or take a photo of) the form and send it to tech@saintphilips.net.
Open the Box for 4th Grade Students (and New 5th Grade Students)
On Tuesday, August 18th, 4th and 5th grade teachers will make special deliveries for “Open the Box” to all 4th and new 5th grade students. See details below.
Book Bounty
We know many of our students are proud of all their summer reading, and we are just as proud and excited to collect their Book Bounty logs! We encourage you to take advantage of the drive-through supply pickup to drop off all Book Bounty reading logs from this summer. We ask that you staple reading logs containing multiple pages, and clearly label each page with the student’s name and grade level.
Orientation Week Schedule
As we are beginning our first day of classes remotely, our learning plan is designed to accommodate a brief period of adjustment and transition to better support our families and students.
Monday, August 17th
- Introductory Parent/Teacher Conferences
- PreK3 New Parent Orientation - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- PreK4 - 5th Grade New Parent Orientation - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Deadline to return completed St. Philip’s Owned iPad Usage Agreement - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18th
- Introductory Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Open the Box iPad deliveries by 4th and 5th grade teachers (Please have masks ready and remind students to follow social distancing guidelines) - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Virtual Parent Technology Conversation (1st - 5th Grade Parents) Click here to register for this virtual meeting. - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19th
School Kickoff/Supply Pickup at St. Philip’s Episcopal School
(Drive west on Andalusia and pause at the Fountain Entrance. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines.)
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- 4th & 5th Grade - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Thursday, August 20th
Technology training for students and Kindergarten parents led by Mr. Diaz, Mr. Leon, and Mr. Zaldivar.
- 5th Grade - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- 4th Grade - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- 3rd Grade - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- 2nd Grade - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- 1st Grade - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Kindergarten Parents - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
* After Training, students log off technology link and log onto classroom links (classroom links will be created by the students’ grade-level teacher)
Friday, August 21st (Ready for Remote Day)
Instruction will focus on familiarizing students with the flow of a typical school day. They will review class virtual rules and check-ins. Please have students wear their new Ready for Remote t-shirts for this school day.
Monday, August 24th
After receiving their weekly schedule on Sunday, we look forward to seeing students in uniform and ready to learn! This will be a full day of virtual instruction.
We greatly appreciate your patience and are looking forward to a successful academic year.
Best,
