Bogan Enews 10/9/20
Bogan Elementary Weekly E-News
October 9, 2020
School News and Information
Thank you to everyone who completed the decision form that was sent from the district. We have been sorting the information and making plans to accommodate the decisions that were made. We know that these decisions were very personal for each family. The Talawanda School Board set two priorities: parent choice and that Talawanda teachers would provide instruction for both face to face students and remote learning students. Because of this, changes will need to be made. This means that, based on your family's decision, your child may have a new teacher assigned to them. Therefore, everyone will receive a class placement letter which will come via email early next week. Change is certainly a part of everyday life and over the past year we have experienced more changes than normal. With every change we keep moving forward and look for the positive.
Speaking of change. Since we are changing gears at the end of 9 weeks and this may mean changes in teachers for students, the Talawanda School District has decided to switch the Elementary Reporting Periods from Trimesters to Quarters. This means that the report card will be available on Progressbook at the end of next week. Given the short turnaround time and that we did not have many formal assessments of student learning, teachers will be reporting on the amount of work that has been completed by each student. Students have been provided with feedback on their learning throughout this first quarter. The new quarter will begin on October 20, 2020.
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- 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:
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.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held via Zoom on October 13 and 15. Because some students and teachers are moving to new classrooms, your classroom teacher may need to reschedule. Watch for communication from your teacher.
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
Monday 10/12/20 families may come to one of our sites to pick up 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches. Families are NOT charged for these meals. This will be the last pickup in this format
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.
Marshall Elementary 3:00 p.m.
Island Lake Mobile Home Park 4:00 p.m.
Talawanda Middle School 3:00 p.m.
Reily Community Center 4:00 p.m.
Questions or needs? Please email TSD Health & Wellness Coordinator at:
Cub Scout Information here: Pack 937 and 961 Flyer
Have a great weekend!
Jeff Winslow
Principal
Calendar
October 13- Conferences
October 15- Conferences
October 20- First day of school for Face to Face learning
November 3- NO SCHOOL- Election day. Teacher PD Day
November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 1- Winter Break
March 16- Conferences
March 18- Conferences
