RES Family Update October 26, 2020 - Ridgely Elementary School
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RES Family Update
October 26, 2020
October 30th is Wear your Halloween
Costume to School Day
Unfortunately, our annual in town Halloween Parade will not be held
this year. Also, at the present time, we are not accepting outside
treats and food items such as birthday cupcakes due to the current
circumstances. At this time we need to respectfully decline those
offers and must limit people from outside coming in and limiting
social interactions. However, I would like to encourage students (in
school and virtual) and staff to dress in their Halloween costumes
during the day on Friday, October 30th. Costumes must be
appropriate for the school setting. Be thoughtful for students
coming into the building, students will need to continue wear their
protective masks during the day and that they will have their
costumes on all day. Please no weapons, blood, etc.
Join in the Spirit Week activities...
Please join in our Spirit Week activities this week:
Monday, October 26
Camo Day
Tuesday, October 27
Twin Day
Wednesday, October 28
Favorite T-shirt Day
Thursday, October 29
Sports Day
Friday, October 30
Wear your Halloween Costume
Costumes must be appropriate for the school setting. Be thoughtful for students coming into the
building, students will need to continue wear their protective masks during the day and that they will
have their costumes on all day. Please no weapons, blood, etc.
Calendar: October 30 Wear your Halloween Costume to School Day - even if you are at home. November 1 Daylight Savings Time ends - move clocks back 1 hour November 3 Board Meeting - 6:00 PM Election Day - Vote November 10 Early Dismissal Day for students November 11 Veterans Day - thank you to all of our veteran staff members and RES family members November 12 Grade 3 students in school learning scheduled to begin November 17 Report Cards Distributed/Mailed Board Work Session - 6:00 PM November 18 No School - Conference day November 19 No School for Pre-k students - Pre-k conference Day November 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Break December 1 Board Meeting - 6:00 PM December 23 Early Dismissal for students Q2 Interim Reports distributed/mailed December 24 - January 3 Winter Break - Schools Closed Positive Case Report... In these di cult times, it’s easy for misinformation to spread. The goal of CCPS is to ensure communication protocols are thorough and transparent, while protecting employee and student privacy. Please remember that we do have a process for advising those identi ed as close contacts of
a person testing positive. These noti cations are followed by an email that tells staff and families of a
positive COVID-19 case in our building.
This communication process can be found on the CCPS website page Positive Case Reports. This
page also includes a weekly report, by building, of any positive cases reported among staff or
students. Feel free to share this page with anyone needing accurate, veri ed information.
Last Call for Free and Reduced Meal Benefit applications
While meals for all children are currently free, families who normally ll out Free and Reduced Meal
Bene t applications should still complete and turn in the application. Meal bene t applications affect
school programs such as Title 1, Maryland Meals for Achievement and other initiatives that bene t
children.
In addition to free or reduced meals, there are other local and national bene ts:
Reduced tuition for CCPS Summer School
Free or reduced tuition for Caroline County Rec/Parks programs
Free registration for AP exams
Free registration for two SAT I and SAT Subjects Tests
Free registration for two ACT tests
Quali cation for Guaranteed Access Grant (full tuition at a MD College)
Internet for $9.95/month, a computer for $149.99, and free internet training.
Free and Reduced Meal Bene t applications
Planning for 3rd Grade students to return to the building...
Based on current conditions, Caroline County Public Schools is planning to bring third grade students
back to school buildings on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
All students, whether in-person or virtual, would follow the current schedule which is Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday every week. Wednesday would continue to be an asynchronous day at home.
CCPS needs to know how many students will be returning to the building and how many will require
transportation. Please help us by lling out the questionnaire.
Please note:
Transportation will be provided. However, because of social distancing, transportation is a
challenge. Please consider if you have options other than using CCPS transportation.
Face coverings are required for students ages ve and up.
Protocols for preventing the spread of COVID-19 through cleaning, self-assessment, and social
distancing are detailed in the CCPS Recovery Plan.
Virtual Learning will continue for students who remain at home.
Please complete a questionnaire for each student in third grade.
https://carolineschools.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d59epbad3nkgJxz
Delayed Opening Information...
In the event of a DELAYED OPENING, school will begin on a 1 HOUR and 30 MINUTE Delay. Therefore,
busses would run approximately 1 HOUR and 30 MINUTES later for pick up in the morning. Below is
the link for the 1 HOUR and 30 MINUTE DELAY opening grade level schedules. There is no class on 1
HOUR and 30 MINUTE DELAY opening days for Pre-kindergarten 3 YEAR OLD Program.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12mdyAS4OUqWTCt7XK3QpvGM4y6WDs22ePkK1CSFW6CE/
edit?usp=sharing
Learning at home tips...
Here are some reminders and tips for learning at home.
Organize your materials each day.
Choose a well lit place, a spot with some natural light can be helpful.
Reduce any distracting noise.
Think about your background, think about what’s going to be behind you on video during zoom.
Make a plan for breaks that includes getting away from your work area and getting in some
movement and fresh air.
Reach out to teachers, counselors, or administrators if you need help.
Ask questions when you don’t understand.
Do your BEST!
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
You can nd the weekly school breakfast and lunch menu on the CCPS
website.
FAQ Sheet for Pre-k - 2 returning to school
The Back to School page of the CCPS website has been updated with FAQs for the PK-2 return.
https://www.carolineschools.org/back-to-school/#faqs
Please note:
Every effort has been and will continue to be made to distance students to the extent possible
while they are on the bus and in school. Some classrooms have rows of desks that are spaced
out, and some have tables where students may be separated by a clear barrier.
If a person in the school has COVID-19 symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19, he or she
will be sent home to isolate. In addition, appropriate staff will perform internal contact tracing
which may result in other students also being sent home to isolate. The CCPS COVID-19
Response Plan is available on the website, as is more detailed information in the FAQs section.
Technology Support:
Technology Support for students and parents. Please share with your families.
Phone: 410-479-1464
Email: support@ccpsstaff.org
LEARN ABOUT YOUR GOOGLE TOOLS! Join Lindsay Grow every Tuesday and Thursday @ 8:15 AM
and 2:30 PM. Join the ZOOM with Mrs. Grow. Meeting ID: 752-625-1240.
Lee Sutton, Principal
118 North Central Avenue, Ridg… sutton.lee@ccpsstaff.org
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