SMS e-Newsletter March 12, 2021 |
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Hello Sandburg Families!
Our in person hybrid 6th graders have done an amazing job the past two weeks. It has been fun getting to know them. We are eagerly awaiting our 7th and 8th grade students next week. We will follow the same AA and BB schedule.
As we add our 7th and 8th grade students to hybrid learning there will be few schedule changes. Most of the changes are related to accommodating serving lunch to our students in the building. Below is our new, adjusted schedule that includes new lunch times.
The only other schedule change we currently anticipate is in three of our 8th grade Earth Science classes, we will be moving from three classes of Earth Science 8 in our Day 2 C Block to two classes. Mrs. White's Earth Science 8 class will be divided into Mr. Cincoski and Ms.Johnson's classes. The great news is that Mrs. White will continue to take an active role in both of the Day 2 Block C Earth Science classes. So while her students will change to different lead Earth Science 8 teachers in the one block - students will continue to have the opportunity to work with Mrs. White while she supports both classes. If you have any questions or concerns about schedule changes related to our shift to hybrid please reach out to any admin team member.
Have a great week!
John Groenke,
Principal
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Looking Ahead...
Monday, March 15
Day 1
All Grades (6-8): Group A--In Person
All Grades (6-8): Group B--Distance Learning
Tuesday, March 16
Day 2
All Grades (6-8): Group A--In Person
All Grades (6-8): Group B--Distance Learning
Wednesday, March 17
Advisory Only All Grades
WIN Time!
Thursday, March 18
Day 1
All Grades (6-8): Group A--Distance Learning
All Grades (6-8): Group B--In Person
Friday, March 19
Day 2
All Grades (6-8): Group A--Distance Learning
All Grades (6-8): Group B--In Person
April 6 and going forward:
6-8th grades will transition to full in-person learning on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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Updated SMS Bell Schedule
Please see the update bell schedule below. You may click on the image to access a downloadable version.
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Picture days are coming to SMS!
Students will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken by Kemmetmueller Photography.
Click the flyer image to see more details about ordering.
Tuesday, March 23: 7th & 8th Grades Group A
Thursday, March 25: 7th & 8th Grades Group B
Friday, April 9: Make-up day and distance learning students.
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Please Sign-Up For Educational Benefits
More P-EBT funds will be sent to families to help pay for groceries when their kids are out of school. See below about how to apply.
If families have questions on whether they qualify for free or reduced meals via the educational benefits, please can contact Nutrition Services at 763-504-8050 or nutritionservices@rdale.org.
Solicite ahora los beneficios de la Transferencia electrónica de beneficios por la pandemia (P-EBT, por sus siglas en inglés).
Lacago P-EBT oo badan ayaa loo diri doonaa qoysaska si looga caawiyo bixinta raashinka marka carruurtoodu ka maqan yihiin dugsiga.
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Update From Nutrition Services
Beginning Monday, March 15, Nutrition Services will transition back to providing the two meal services described below. During the past year, Robbinsdale Area Schools has provided meals for families in the greater community, but due to this new shift, we can only provide meals to families who are enrolled in District 281.
Also note, we will not be serving meals during spring break, March 29 through April 2.
In-Person Learning Students:
Breakfast and lunch will be served in school at no cost to families.
Students who bring home lunch will have access to a “sidekick” that contains milk, fresh cheese curds, a fruit and a vegetable at no cost.
Families do not have to pre-register for meals served in school.
We are unable to offer a la carte at secondary schools.
If in a hybrid learning model, meal bundles would be available to students on-site to bring home for days they are not in school.
Distance Learning Students:
Meals will be offered inside the door and will have signage to denote pick up doors. We are unable to offer an evening pick up, however, we will have early morning pick up at Cooper High School from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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Student Support Center In Person Tutoring
As we transition through models from Distance Learning Plus to Hybrid and finally Full In-Person on April 6th our Student Support Center continues to be hard at work. During the month of March, our Student Support Center staff will be assisting with the delivery of ACCESS testing on Wednesdays.
For that reason we will not be able to provide tutoring support on Wednesdays. We will be working together with our teaching staff to refine what our support services will look like on Wednesdays when we return to Full In-Person after Spring Break in April. If you need assistance from the Student Support Center please contact your child’s counselor.
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Important Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Information:
Help us keep our Sandburg Family Safe
Please do not drop your child off at school before 7:50am. Due to Covid protocols we cannot allow students to gather in the lobby. Parent drop off and pick up will be in our front parking lot. Please enter the lot and take a quick left - drop and pick up at the crosswalk. Only buses may go straight in front of the building. Dismissal will begin with parent pick up at 2:40, followed by bus students, walkers will be dismissed last. If a line for the lot forms, please line up west of the lot along Sandburg Lane. See the images below or see the attached map.
Thank you, parents, for dropping off no earlier than 7:50am!
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Face Mask Policy
Masks must be worn while at Sandburg Middle School at all times. Masks must be worn tightly over your mouth, nose and chin. You should wear a clean mask at least every 3 days.
There are only two times when it is ok to remove your mask.
- When a person is alone in a room.
- When you are eating or drinking at breakfast or lunch in your assigned seat.
Support Process for Masking
- When our staff, students and visitors need a mask, we have extra cloth and paper masks. Speak to a teacher or the office to get a mask.
- Is your mask uncomfortable or not fitting well? Check with a teacher or the office for a different mask and/or ear protectors.
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All staff and students are asked to use either a non-verbal cue, a visual tool or a verbal “Mask Please” as a cue to remind staff, students and visitors to wear or fix their masks.
- When a student, staff member or visitor refuses to wear a mask after reminders and problem solving support, Sandburg support staff and/or the Sandburg administration will be contacted and will provide support.
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SMS Hybrid Updates & FAQ's
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How To Find Hybrid Groups in Infinite Campus
Student hybrid groups are now visible in Infinite Campus.
To find your students hybrid group designation:
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When you click on “Today”, you will see your student’s name and Blended Learning Group.
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If you have multiple students, you will need to click on the drop down menu in the upper right corner to flip to their other student(s).
- Note: Your student can also log into their portal account and see their group.
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- Hybrid Group A will be in the building on Mondays and Tuesdays,
- Hybrid Group B will be in the building on Thursdays and Fridays
- For Distance Learning students and hybrid students who are not in the building, they will have virtual learning where they join Google Meets at specified times as they have been doing in distance learning.
Transportation:
A postcard will be mailed out to families with bus stop information. Transportation information is visible in Infinite Campus, too.
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SMS Contact Numbers
Attendance/Absence Line
(763) 504-8210
Counseling Office
(763) 504-8219
Main Office
(763) 504-8200
Nurse's Office
(763) 504-8222
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Sandburg Middle School
(763) 504-8200
2400 Sandburg Lane
Golden Valley, MN 55427
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