Bogan Enews 10/16/20

Posted on: October 16, 2020

Bogan Elementary Weekly E-News

October 15, 2020

School News and Information

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week. Today is the end of the 1st quarter. There is no school on Monday, October 19, 2020 for fall break. Students will begin both remotely and face to face on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. For face to face learners, Bogan begins at 9:30 am. Remote learners, please review your remote learning schedule.

Elementary Schedule

Students 9:30 - 4:15

Half Day 9:30 - 12:15

Early Dismissal Weds 9:30-3:30

Masks Are Mandatory at School

Here is a video to share with students regarding masks. Please have them watch before Tuesday. https://youtu.be/erxczymki0g Staff will help students with their masks. Students who refuse to wear a mask properly may be moved to the online learning platform. Thanks for your support.

TSD Pandemic Plan

Talawanda School District School Reopening Guidelines 2020-21 School Year

Remote Learning Food Distribution

Students at Bogan will receive free breakfast and free lunch for the remainder of the school year. Students who are remote learning can pick up meals at Bogan. Info Here

Transportation

Please follow the link below for AM bus pick up times.

https://www.talawanda.org/media/transportation/BOGAN%20AM%20RTS%2020-21.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact transportation at 513-273-3150.

Curbside Placards

If you selected that you will transport your child on the parent choice survey, placards will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. If you did not select you will transport your child and need curbside placards, please email lyonsm@talawanda.org.

Immunizations

Immunizations are one of the most important ways to keep society healthy and school open. All children must be up to date on immunizations by October 9, 2020 in order to participate in school. Letters will be sent this week only to families who have not provided immunization records. Please help us by taking care of this.

FLUency School Health Program- Sign up and get a free thermometer!!!

Mrs. Fangman, TSD Nurse shared the following information.

I am excited to let you know this great news! I applied for this and we were selected. This year Talawanda School District has been selected to participate in the FLUency School Health Program. The mission of the program is to prevent the spread of illness during cold and flu season at schools. The program works by providing our Elementary school families and staff with free award-winning Kinsa thermometers, our teachers free disinfectants, and our nurses with a private dashboard to see what's going around the school community (if parents choose to share anonymously).

The goal is to help stop illnesses before they even have the chance to spread. Families have the option to anonymously log and track symptoms and receive real-time, personalized guidance so they're able to make more informed decisions about when to take their child to the doctor and when to keep them home from school. You will also be able to monitor the anonymous health trends of your school community so you can react appropriately and encourage preventive health measures to keep healthy students well.

To learn more about the FLUency program, what we'll be receiving, and program timelines, please watch the short informational video here.

Please use this attachment to order your thermometer.

YMCA Before and After School Care

The YMCA is currently working on developing a plan to get the Y BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) Programs back up and running at the Talawanda elementary schools (Bogan, Marshall, Kramer.) We will be opening our programs based on registration and need. Please register using the link below! Thank you!

https://www.gmvymca.org/child-care/before-after-school-care

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Achterman at:

jachterman@gmvymca.org

PAX Tools Training for Parents

PAX is the behavior tool that Bogan uses to promote positive behavior. There are many tools that can be used at home too. Free Training for a Zoom PAX training.

Special Education Study from OSU

Please see this attachment for more information.

Medication Forms

If students who will be returning to school need medication during the day, please be sure to have the medication form completed by your child’s doctor and bring the medication in its original container.

Talawanda Board of Education Public Participation Policy

https://www.talawanda.org/district-blog/entry/public-participation-policy-01691-549/

Free and Reduced Lunch Information

This is more important than ever! Federal and State funds are given to schools based on applications for Free & Reduced lunch. Your application could get your child direct benefits and support Bogan Elementary. Ohio is likely to issue additional EBT cards to families who qualify.

Free and Reduced applications are linked in Final Forms. You simply create an account and apply! You can also find the link on the Talawanda website under Departments/Food Service. Contact the Bogan Office at 513-273-3400 if you need assistance with your application. We can provide a computer and walk you through step by step if needed.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and Instructions

Cub Scout Information here: Pack 937 and 961 Flyer

Have a great weekend!

Jeff Winslow

Principal

Calendar

October 20- First day of school for Face to Face learning

October 23 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

November 3- NO SCHOOL- Election day. Teacher PD Day

November 6 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

November 20 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break