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FALL 2021 e l c om e W o School! Back t AUGUST 11, 2021 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE PLAN FOR START AND END OF SCHOOL DAYS ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS ONLINE FORMS TO COMPLETE ENROLLMENT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Welcome Back IN THIS ISSUE
FROM SUPERINTENDENT BARKER
3 JYMS Schedule Pick-up
On behalf of the SCM Board of School Trustees and our entire SCM team, it’s my Open Houses
privilege to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year! It is a great pleasure to Daily Schedule
welcome both our returning families and those who are new to Mishawaka. All K-12
students’ first day of school is August 11, 2021. 4 MHS Picture Days
Transpo Information
The start of each school year brings much excitement and perhaps even some
apprehension. Those feelings are made even stronger following this past school year
where we dealt with masks, contact tracing, quarantine, changing schedules, illness, 5 Enrollment Documents
Tech Support
and loss. We cannot thank you enough for the way in which you trusted and worked
Student Devices
with us to make it a successful school year. Our students, families, teachers, and staff
did an amazing job under the circumstances.
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Even though the virus is still very real in our community, we are thankfully in a much
better place as we start the new school year thanks to readily available vaccinations. 7 Immunizations,
Having said that, we must remain vigilant and mitigate risks while balancing our COVID-19 Vaccines &
desires to live freely. As you know, our SCM Board of School Trustees approved our Sports Physicals Clinics
plan to be mask optional for the start of the upcoming school year. While the St.
Joseph County Department of Health strongly recommends universal masking for
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any unvaccinated individual while indoors, they did approve our plan for students,
families, and employees to make that choice for themselves.
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I am honored, humbled, and excited to work with you and our incredible team of
educators, support staff, administrators, and school leaders. Like you, we all care 10 Food Service Updates
deeply about the success of each child. Our team works tirelessly to make our Preschool Open Houses
schools a place where your children want to come each and every day to challenge School Textbook Fees
themselves, to socialize, and to achieve all that they can as learners. We are lucky
to have such a dedicated and caring staff whose priorities are all in the right places,
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building positive relationships with each and every student and helping them to Programming
achieve their full potential!
We are striving to provide the best possible education we can for each of your
children as we implement procedures to ensure the health and safety of the students,
our staff, and our families. It is my sincerest wish that we work together to ensure the
new school year provides exceptional learning, safety and well-being for everyone.
Welcome back!
Wayne Barker
Superintendent of Schools
School City of Mishawaka
Stay Connected
with us...
@SchoolCityofMishawaka @SCMSchools MishawakaSchools.com
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SCHEDULE PICK–UP AND
WALK–THROUGH
JOHN YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL Elementary
We greatly encourage students and parents to attend early
schedule pick-up. This event gives students an opportunity Open Houses
to find their classes and lockers and to have their device
We invite you to attend the open house at your
repaired or new enrollments can receive a device. It is also
child’s school. This is a great opportunity to meet
beneficial for students to practice their locker combinations
their teacher(s), see their classroom, and help your
prior to the first day of school. School counselors will be
child feel confident for the first day of school.
available to help answer questions regarding student
schedules. Schedules will only be available during these
two days. If you cannot make it, students will get their BATTELL AUGUST 9
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
schedules on the first day of school or get it in Skyward
(MishawakaSchools.com/Skyward). Students must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to pick-up BETHEL AUGUST 10
schedules early August 4 and 5, 2021. P.E. uniforms will be KINDERGARTEN CLASS 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
available for purchase during Schedule Pick-Up days. The
cost of the uniform is $10.00 per set. BEIGER AUGUST 9
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
EMMONS AUGUST 10
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
7TH GRADE SCHEDULE PICK–UP
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 HUMS AUGUST 9
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
8TH GRADE SCHEDULE PICK–UP LASALLE AUGUST 10
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2021
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LIBERTY AUGUST 9
If you have students in both grades you may ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
choose which day to come.
TWIN BRANCH AUGUST 9
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
DAILY SCHEDULE
School City of Mishawaka
has new times for students
this year. Students may enter
their building for breakfast
at the times indicated on the
schedule to the right. Please
know there is no supervision
before these times. Students
must be picked up within
15 minutes of the end of
day time unless they are
participating in a supervised
activity. Thank you for your
cooperation.
NOTE: Bethel Kindergarten start time is 8:05 AM and end of day is 2:50 PM.
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MISHAWAKA HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL I.D. & PICTURE DAYS
GRADE 9 ONLY GRADES 10, 11, 12 ALL GRADES
AUGUST 3, 2021 AUGUST 4, 2021 AUGUST 5, 2021
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE: STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE: STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE:
• Class schedule • School picture for the 21-22 • School picture for the 21-22
• School picture for the 21-22 yearbook yearbook
yearbook • Required student photo ID • Required student photo ID
• Required student photo ID • Free/reduced lunch and • Free/reduced lunch and
• Free/reduced lunch and textbook forms textbook forms
textbook forms • School devices available for • School devices available for
• School devices available for new enrollments new enrollments
new enrollments
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Have their device fixed or • Have their device fixed or
• Tour the building replaced (only if needed) replaced (only if needed)
• Have their device fixed or • No building tours for
replaced (only if needed) Freshmen on this date
Students must have a valid MHS photo ID to enter the building on August 11, 2021. If you cannot make the August 3 and
4 dates, August 5 is open to ALL MHS students. Books will be given to students during the first week of school. Lockers
will not be issued during this time, they will be issued on an as-needed basis. Students will be given this information
during Advisory class.
MISHAWAKA STUDENTS RIDE
TRANSPO FREE WITH SCHOOL ID!
Students who attend John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School
are able to ride Transpo school tripper buses as well as the Transpo fixed routes
for FREE on all operational days and times without limitations on weekends,
evenings, and holidays by showing their valid student ID card. Students
will no longer need to purchase a Transpo bus pass to ride, for a savings of
approximately $30.00 per month!
If a student has not yet received their student ID card, they will need to identify
themselves as a John Young Middle School or Mishawaka High School student
when boarding the bus to be allowed to ride at no charge. Once ID cards
are issued, students will be required to show their ID card to be eligible for a
free ride. Remember, face coverings are required on all SCM buses as well as
Transpo buses and properties.
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GET YOUR
IMPORTANT chromebook
READY FOR THE FIRST
D AY O F S C H O O L
BACK TO SCHOOL What you need to know about student Chromebooks to
be prepared for the start of the school year on August 11,
ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS 2021:
Families that are returning or new to School City of
Mishawaka need to complete important documents for REPAIRS/NEW STUDENT DEVICE PICK-UP
each child enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. All • Elementary Students: August 11, 2021
documents must be completed by August 11, 2021. (first day of school)
• John Young Middle School: August 4 for 7th grade
students, August 5 for 8th grade students
• Mishawaka High School: August 3 for grade 9, August
RETURNING 4 for grades 10, 11, 12, and August 5 for all MHS
FAMILIES students
Returning families need to complete: BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TASKS
• 2021-2022 Returning Student Form 1. Charge your Chromebook
• 2021-2022 Technology at Home Form 2. Turn on the Chromebook
• 2021-2022 Student Health Form 3. Login using SCM username and password
4. Bring it to school fully charged on the first day
5. Update the Chromebook:
NEW • Chromebooks automatically receive feature and
FAMILIES
security updates. Turn on the Chromebook
and ensuring it is connected to wifi to begin the
update process
New families to SCM need to complete: • To manually check for updates:
• 2021-2022 Technology at Home Form a. Turn on the Chromebook
• 2021-2022 Student Health Form b. Login using SCM username and
password
c. Click on the clock
d. Click on the gear
NEXT
e. Click about Chrome OS
f. Click Check for updates
STEPS
Steps to complete the forms:
Need help?
• BEFORE AUGUST 11, 2021:
1. Login to your Skyward Parent Portal
Contact the Tech Support Hotline at
(current username and password) at
574-254-7795. The help line is available
MishawakaSchools.com/Skyward.
Monday–Friday at 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• AFTER AUGUST 11, 2021:
Please contact your child’s school
for assistance.
2. Tiles for form completion are listed individually
for each student listed in your parent portal.
3. If you are having trouble logging into your
Skyward Parent Portal, please contact your
school office.
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COVID–19 PROTOCOLS
The following protocols are the practices we will continue to use for the 2021–2022 school year. These guidelines are
subject to change following consultation with the St. Joseph County Health Department, Indiana State
Department of Health, and CDC.
MASKS/FACE COVERINGS
Masks will be optional for all students and staff while on SCM property. This policy extends to
both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals both indoor and outdoors.*
*The one exception to the above statement is the federal requirement that requires masks/facial coverings while on public
transportation remains in place through mid-September. Any student who rides an SCM school bus or Transpo will be
expected to continue wearing a mask that covers the nose and mouth while on the bus until that federal mandate expires.
HANDWASHING CONTACT TRACING
Regular handwashing will be Contact tracing is the process of
encouraged for students and staff. determining who has been exposed to
Hand sanitizer will be available in an individual who has tested positive for
classrooms and common areas when COVID-19.
handwashing isn’t an option.
SYMPTOM SCREENING QUARANTINE/ISOLATION
Families are expected to screen their SCM will quarantine any unvaccinated
children and contact their building individual who is exposed to an individual
principal or nurse before coming to who tests positive for COVID-19 for 15 or
school if they have a fever of 100.4° F, more minutes at a distance of three (3)
or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. or less feet. Any vaccinated person not
presenting COVID-19 symptoms will NOT
have to quarantine if it is determined s/he
is a close contact.
SOCIAL DISTANCING VACCINATION
Students will be kept socially Being vaccinated is one way to protect
distanced at a minimum of three (3) oneself and others from COVID-19.
feet in all indoor school environments The vaccination may reduce or
to the greatest extent possible. eliminate quarantine time. You can
register for the COVID-19 vaccine at
OurShot.in.gov.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
SCM has updated custodial cleaning protocols and monitoring, in line with CDC guidelines,
to provide a safe and healthy school environment. SCM may utilize electrostatic disinfectant
sprayers before/after school hours to assist in cleaning large areas or specific areas of concern.
For more information, please contact your child’s school or visit
MishawakaSchools.com
Information effective July 26, 2021. This information is subject to change.
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The state of Indiana has released the immunization requirements
for the 2021-2022 school year. Please make note of the updated
REQUIRED & RECOMMENDED requirements and recommendations. Visit MishawakaSchools.
IMMUNIZATIONS
com/Immunizations for additional immunization information,
requirements, and forms. It is best to have immunization records
turned in by the first day of school. The SCM exclusionary date is
September 27, 2021 for students who do not have immunization
forms turned in.
IMMUNIZATIONS, COVID -19 VACCINE & SPORTS PHYSICAL
CLINICS
If your child needs any immunizations, the recommended COVID-19 Vaccine (for middle school and high school only), or
a sports physical (for middle school and high school only), we are partnering with HealthLinc and the St. Joseph County
Department of Health to offer clinics at four SCM school locations.
SCM ELEMENTARY STUDENTS JYMS & MHS STUDENTS
What is offered: Immunizations What is offered: Immunizations,
COVID-19 Vaccine & Sports Physical
Location 1: Battell Elementary School
August 9, 2021 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location 1: Mishawaka High School
August 4, 2021 • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location 2: Emmons Elementary School
August 10, 2021 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location 2: John Young Middle School
August 5, 2021 • 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Both locations are for ANY SCM elementary
student to receive their immunizations JYMS and MHS students can register for
either location
You must preregister for either the August 9
or August 10 Immunization Clinic You must preregister for either the
August 4 or August 5 Clinic
Preregister at
MishawakaSchools.com/Immunizations
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School Supply List
2021–2022
MUST-HAVE SUPPLIES*
Below you will find a list of supplies that your child will need for the first day of school on August 11, 2021.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade 3rd – 6th Grade
Qty Item (Label with student’s name) Qty Item (Label with student’s name)
1 Backpack 1 Backpack
1 Pencil Box or Fabric Pencil Pouch 1 Pencil Box or Fabric Pencil Pouch
1 Pair Headphones that cover the ear 1 Pair Headphones that cover the ear
(Must be able to connect using or ear buds
an AUX cord) (Must be able to connect using
an AUX cord)
*Please contact your child’s building principal or social worker if you have questions about providing the supplies listed above.
OPTIONAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
If a family is interested and able to donate any of the following, the supplies will be available for every student to
share in the appropriate classroom. These items are optional supplies that families may choose to donate to help
support student learning.
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade 3rd – 6th Grade
Qty Item (DO NOT label Qty Item (DO NOT label
with student’s name) with student’s name)
1 pair Fiskars Round Scissors 1 pair Scissors
(2) 24ct. or more Beginner Pencils (Kdg. or 1st Gr.) (2) 24ct. or more #2 Pencils
#2 Pencils (2nd Gr) (2) 24 ct. or more Crayons
(2) 24 ct. or more Crayons (1) 8ct. or more Washable Markers
(1) 8ct. or more Washable Markers (2) 8ct. or more Dry Erase Markers
(2) 8ct. or more Dry Erase Markers (2) 8ct. or more Glue Sticks
(2) 8ct. or more Glue Sticks (2) large boxes Tissues
(2) large boxes Tissues (1) 20ct. or more Quart-size Bags (girls)
(1) 20ct. or more Quart-size Bags (girls) (1) 20ct. or more Gallon-size Bags (boys)
(1) 20ct. or more Gallon-size Bags (boys) (4) 2-Pocket folders
(red, blue, green, yellow)
1 pkg. Wide-ruled lined paper
7th – 12th Grade (3) Single subject, wide-ruled spiral
Teachers will let students know what supplies will be notebooks, (any colors)
needed. It’s best to start the school year with some (1) 4ct. or more Red Pens
paper, pens, pencils, and folders. (1) 4ct. or more Highlighters (any colors)
SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA WILL PURCHASE ALL OTHER NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR EACH STUDENT.
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FOOD SERVICE
UPDATES
THE USDA has made it possible for all students to
receive FREE MEALS for the 2021-2022 school year,
regardless of household income status.
FREE & REDUCED MEALS & TEXTBOOKS
Although meals are free for the 2021-2022 school year,
the Free & Reduced application, if approved, provides
other program discounts (i.e. textbooks, SATs, etc.).
Visit MishawakaSchools.com/FreeandReduced for
more information and forms for the Free & Reduced
Program.
MENUS
Visit MishawakaSchools.com/Menu to view and print
monthly menus. Each monthly menu will include both
breakfast and lunch.
BREAKFAST TIMES
Breakfast will begin to be served when doors open
for each of the schools. Elementary schools will be at
7:55 AM, John Young Middle School at 8:10 AM, and
Mishawaka High School will be at 7:40 AM.
Growing Together SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL TEXTBOOK FEES
Open Houses Did you know your child(ren) may qualify for
FREE TEXTBOOKS? If you believe you may
be eligible, all you need to do is complete the
BEIGER PRESCHOOL Free & Reduced application. You can pick up
August 9 this form at your child’s school, or you can print,
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM fill out, and return the application found at
MishawakaSchools.com/FreeandReduced.
LASALLE PRESCHOOL ELEMENTARY FEES:
August 10 For the 2021–2022 School Year, Grades K-6 fees
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM remain the same as the previous year at $110.00.
JYMS FEES:
Grades 7 and 8 are a flat rate of $145.00 rather
than dependent upon the classes scheduled.
MHS FEES:
Students in Grades 9-12 student fees are
dependent on the specific courses.
10 BACK TO SCHOOL SCM FALL 2021Before/After School Programming
We are excited to be partnering with Boys & Girls Club to offer Before/After School Programming and the new Strive
Program at all of our SCM elementary schools. New this year is the addition of the after school STRIVE Program at
John Young Middle School. Space is limited so make sure to sign up early.
What is STRIVE?
STRIVE is a new afterschool program launching this fall with a focus on academic enrichment and learning recovery,
integrated with the traditional (and awesome) Club programming. It will run from 3 – 6 pm Monday through Friday at
SCM elementary schools and John Young Middle School. STRIVE will be free with a focus on literacy, math fluency,
social emotional learning, and college and workforce readiness. To ensure the success of the program, there will be
requirements for attendance and students must be able to stay for the duration of the program each day.
Will STRIVE be a lot different for my child?
Not really. This will still be the fun, high-energy, positive, and hands-on environment you know to expect from
Club! While STRIVE is doubling down on key academic areas, kids are still going to be painting, exercising, playing
dodgeball, dancing, performing, playing outside, exploring new interests, and connecting with their peers.
What are the attendance requirements?
The purpose of the STRIVE program is to provide enhanced one-to-one and small group tutoring integrated with our
traditional Club programs. The goal is to help students improve one grade level in both reading and math. To do so,
we will work with each school and continually measure outcomes through the school year. To reach this goal, students
must attend STRIVE at least 80% of the time, or on average 4-5 days a week for the full duration of the program.
Will the Club still offer before-care?
Yes, before-care will be offered at SCM elementary schools, as in previous years, at the rate of $35 per week. Before-
care will begin at 6:45 AM.
Will the Club still offer after-care?
We would like to strongly encourage all students to participate in the STRIVE Program. However, for families who
cannot commit to the attendance requirements, we will offer after-care services as in previous years, at the rate of $35
per week. The rate for both before and after-care services will be $55 per week.
For more information call 574-232-2048 or go to bgcsjc.org and click on “2021-2022 School Year Programs.”
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