South Carolina Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Literacy College and Career Ready Division Survey:
Dear Parents and Childcare Providers,
Parents and caretakers of young children and the professionals who work with families are experts on the supports and resources available in communities around South Carolina. It is our job as state leaders to listen to you all.
The “Transitions from Pre-K to 5K” survey is from the interagency Palmetto Pre-K Transitions Workgroup, and we aim to learn more about what's available around our state to support families in the transition into 5-year-old Kindergarten.
We would be incredibly grateful if you would share your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete a very brief survey (about 5 minutes) found here: https://scfirststeps.surveymonkey.com/r/JMYM2J9.
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rachal Hatton-Moore, Two-Generation Coordinator, at rhatton@scfirststeps.org.
ESSER III Community Survey
The School District of Newberry County needs input on the spending of the ARP - ESSER III allocation. The SDNC received over $15.2 million to address learning loss and academic needs related to the Covid19 pandemic. Funds cannot be used for bonuses.
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The US Department of Education is providing an additional $121.9 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III Fund). This legislation will award these grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs) with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the nation.
Please complete the following survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei9tClMHrmiD75mx587EV1x2WJzU8P3QljYmghF9bB9aZ2KA/viewform
Parents,
Would you like the capability to manage screen time and filter websites on your child's personal device?
Free Bark Jr - Bark for Schools
Bark Jr allows parents to manage screen time, filter which websites their kids can visit, and keep up with kids by using location check-in. It's just another way that Bark is closing the gap in online safety for kids while allowing them the space they need to develop into good digital citizens.
The School District of Newberry County will begin collecting Consent Forms to Opt Out of Face Mask Requirement Imposed on Students by a School or School District on Friday, May 14. The form must be completed in its entirety and should be returned to the school between Friday, May 14 and Friday, May 21. Once approved by the school, this form allows students to go mask-free in the school building. Face coverings will continue to be required on all school buses. Students who exhibit any symptoms and visit the health room will be issued a mask. Parents are reminded to continue to check your students for any symptoms prior to sending them to school and inform the school nurse if your child is symptomatic.
Plexiglass and social distancing measures will remain in place. As students come for state testing that begins on May 17, please be aware that there may be students with and without masks in the classrooms where testing occurs.
Parents can access the form at https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/D-4286.pdf.
Well Visit and Vaccine Reminders to School Aged Children
Dreaming of a return to in-person schooling for your children or a summer family vacation?
Things are looking better for 2021. The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is encouraging and will save lives. Vaccination has never been more important to protect our families and communities.
Now is the time to get your children caught up on routine immunizations they may have missed during the pandemic or are due for this year. It’s time to call your pediatrician or family doctor’s office to schedule a yearly checkup for your child.
In 2020, it was “stay home to stay safe”. In 2021, clinics are safe, sanitized and socially distant. Medical offices have taken protective measures to make sure that visits can happen safely, including:
Scheduling sick visits and well-child visits during different times of the day
Asking patients to remain outside until it’s time for their appointment to reduce the number of people in waiting rooms
Offering sick visits and well-child visits in different locations
A safer return to school means vaccinating your child/children this spring with all recommended vaccines. Preteens especially need to receive their recommended vaccines. Children ages 9-12 are due for four vaccines to protect against diphtheria, HPV-related cancers, meningitis, tetanus, and whooping cough.
Call to schedule a well child appointment today. For more information, visit:
https://scdhec.gov/health/child-teen-health/early-childhood-health/how-often-should-my-child-get-routine-checkup
How Often Should My Child Get a Routine Checkup? | SCDHEC
All children need to have regular well child check-ups. Good health care helps create a good foundation for growth and development. Regardless of age, well child check-ups are important for all infants, children and adolescents.
scdhec.gov
PEBT Como Verificar Tu Direccion en el Portal:
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🚨🚨Tomorrow, March 18th will be an eLearning day for our school and district due to the severe weather expected throughout the day. Assignments and information will be posted by teachers similar to our Distance Learning Wednesdays. Take care and stay safe. 🚨🚨
BOOK FAIR INFORMATION!!!
This year, we will have books in the building for the book fair that students can purchase using eWallet (cash and checks will not be accepted). Books can be chosen from the flyer that will be sent home, or by browsing a virtual book fair to see what options are on the cases in the library. Students will place their book order by completing a Google Form that can be found on our website and facebook. The books that the students purchase will be delivered to their classrooms.
The book fair can also be supported by shopping and making purchases online through our online book fair.
If you need to report any Covid related information, please see the link under NEWS on the PRE webpage.
Parents Right to Know
Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of a student’s classroom teachers, including:
Whether the teacher has met State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
Information on the level of achievement of the parent’s child in each of the State Academic Assessments as required under this part.
Staff information can be obtained through your school or through the SC State Department of Education atwww.ed.sc.gov
Please use the link below to include your comments or suggestions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuFt9OE7OWSBBL6cpkT--yBu5L8W6c-OBNjU8OXieKcpPigw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Parents of students in the School District of Newberry County are asked to complete one questionnaire per child to determine how they would like their child to return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Option 1 allows parents the choice of sending their child to school on a Hybrid schedule – meeting in person 2 days per week and eLearning 3 days per week. Option 2 is for parents who wish to have their child participate in the Newberry ONE Institute for eLearning, a completely online option for a semester at a time.
The questionnaire can be found at https://bit.ly/SDNCLearningPref and must be submitted prior to midnight on July 28, 2020.
Student Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open.
You should have received an email from the District with your student's SNAPCODE Link or you can use the links below.
Returning Students 2020-2021 English
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23714&culture=en
Returning Students 2020-2021 Spanish
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23714&culture=es
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, PRESIDENT'S DAY.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH! THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR TEACHERS.
Early Release Thursday, February 13th. Dismissal will be at 12:40. Please send a note if your child will have a different transportation home.