Bogan Enews 10/2/20

Posted on: October 5, 2020

Bogan Elementary Weekly E-News

October 2, 2020

TSD Information

The Talawanda Board of Education met via a ZOOM meeting (the meeting was also made available to the public on the district youtube channel) on September 29, 2020 to further discuss educational options for students in Talawanda School District. The board has voted in support of a plan that will bring Talawanda students back to school with a face-to-face option 5 days per week, while also offering parents the option to continue online if they so wish. October 14, 15, 16 students will work independently, so that TSD staff may prepare for students to return on

October 20, 2020.

Please use the link below to make your selection regarding TSD Learning Options. Please complete the form for each student in your household. Forms are due on Monday October 5, 2020 at noon.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/35KTVPK

TSD Pandemic Plan

Talawanda School District School Reopening Guidelines 2020-21 School Year

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

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

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.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held via Zoom on October 13 and 15. In a few weeks, your child’s teacher will send a sign up form for you to pick a time and will share a zoom link. Thanks for staying in touch with us.

Bogan Library Book Pickup

Mrs. Blakley, our Bogan Librarian will be available for book pickup on Wednesdays. Check out the information: https://sites.google.com/talawanda.org/boganmediacenter/welcome

Talawanda Board of Education Public Participation Policy

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

Talawanda Remote Learning Website

To find schedules, details, and links to teacher websites go to: https://www.talawanda.org/departments/tsd-remote-learning-24/

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

Fall Food Program

Every Monday evening, families may come to one of our sites to pick up 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches. Families will NO LONGER be charged for these meals.

Locations and Times

Bogan Elementary 3:00 p.m.

Darrtown - St. Matthew's Church 4:00 p.m.

Kramer Elementary 3:00 p.m.

Talawanda High School 4:00 p.m.

Park View Arms 3:00 p.m.

Oxford Mobile Home Park 4:00 p.m.

Collinsville Community Center 3:00 p.m.

Somerville - Megan's 4:00 p.m.