Bogan Enews 8/27/21
BOGAN E-NEWS 8/27/21
Happy Friday! We made it through a hot week outside! The kindergarten and 1st-grade students did an amazing job learning the rules, routines, and procedures in their classrooms. The 2nd through 5th-graders also had a great week. We had some tired kids at school today. They need to rest and relax and get ready for next week!
Looking ahead, there will be no school for students on Friday, September 3, 2021, and Monday, September 6, 2021. September 3rd is a district-wide PD day. September 6th is Labor Day.
Thank you Bogan family for sending your children to school with their face covering. The students have done another great job this week!
PTG Fundraiser at Chipotle in Oxford on Tuesday, August 31st. In person with the linked flyer or online with the code KKRFYZX! Click HERE for more information!
Drop Off and Dismissal
Drop off and dismissal are improving daily. We continue to adjust the system as needed. Please make sure students exit the car where staff are located in the back of the building during morning drop off. Stay in your cars, please. We can help with doors at drop off. During dismissal, please stay in your car and use the PIT STOPS if students need help buckling. Pink placards are available in the office if you are still in need.
COVID 19- Procedures and Protocols- Mrs. Morrish
Talawanda School District has a mask mandate in place for all students, staff, and visitors per the August 16, 2021 Board of Education meeting.
Butler County Health Department will quarantine and isolate students, staff, and visitors when there is direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID19 if…
a. Masks are not worn or worn improperly (they need to be above the nose and covering the mouth), and the individuals were within 6 feet of distance and there were at least 15 minutes of contact.
b. One person wore a mask and one person did not wear a mask and was within 6 feet of distance for 15 minutes of contact or more.
c. All individuals who have tested positive for COVID19 will be isolated by BCHD.
d. When 2 individuals are within 3 feet of each other for more than 15 minutes, and unvaccinated, regardless of masks.
Butler County Health Department will not quarantine and isolate individuals if...
a. The person is fully vaccinated (after 2 weeks of the second dose) and wears a mask properly.
b. All individuals are wearing a mask at all times and have at least 3 feet of separation.
Talawanda School District will assist BCHD with contact tracing and notifications.
Talawanda School District will work with BCHD on all COVID19 matters.
Individuals may test on days 5, 6, or 7 from their last contact with a positive person. If the individual has a negative COVID19 test on days 5, 6, or 7, the individual may return on day 8. The test results must be submitted to the school.
Any individual who exhibits COVID19 symptoms should not come to school until cleared.
Extracurricular Activities (including Athletics)...
These activities are high risk. Families who engage understand and accept the risks.
All must wear masks when indoors when not actively participating.
Spectatorship has not been limited at this time.
If the individuals do not wear masks 100% of the time, they will be considered not wearing a mask and subject to the 6 feet rule and 15 minutes.
OHSAA as well as Talawanda strongly recommend that all students who have tested positive receive a medical clearance (as recommended by OHSAA) for any heart ailments before returning.
The school nurse and BCHD will make all final decisions. There will be unique situations that may result in a different outcome.
Please note: the COVID19 protocols and procedures continue to evolve. There may be different procedures and protocols in the future. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to do our best to navigate these very complicated issues.
Know Parent Tip- Mrs. Machechko
Know! To Ease The Transition Back To School
Transportation Changes & Moving
If you will be requesting a change in bus transportation for your child for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete the attached Peterman Transportation Form and return to school as soon as possible. If you moved over the summer, please contact the Bogan office to update your forms.
If your child was on a remote learning plan last school year, the transportation department must have an updated form to assign your child a bus. Please contact the Transportation Office with any questions at 513-273-3150 or email raderl@talawanda.org.
SEL Update
Welcome back! It's been so wonderful seeing those smiling eyes in the hallways. We've missed you!! In an effort to save more trees, this year's SEL (social emotional learning) home links will be posted HERE. Please check this website for your child's bi-monthly SEL overview as well as community and mental health resources. Excited to push through this year with you on our team!
Covid Related Procedures
All students and staff (PreK-12) are required to wear masks on all Talawanda transportation vehicles per CDC guidelines and under federal law. See CDC Guidelines here
The Talawanda Board of Education voted on August 16, 2021, to require masks for all PreK-12 students, staff, and visitors while indoors at school. The Board of Education will continue to monitor COVID-related issues and will continue to discuss and/or set policy as needed by following all health and safety guidelines as outlined in the district’s pandemic plan, and as directed by the Butler County Health Department (BCHD), Ohio Department of Health, and the CDC. The CDC and the BCHD strongly recommend seeking the COVID vaccine.
Within the building, drinking fountains will not be available. Students should bring their own water bottle which can be filled at the bottler filler in the school.
Federal Law Requires Masks to be Worn on All School Buses
All students and staff (PreK-12) are required to wear masks on all Talawanda transportation vehicles per CDC guidelines and under federal law. See CDC Guidelines here
PreK-12 students will need to wear masks at school and at extracurricular activities. The Board of Education will continue to monitor COVID-related issues and will continue to discuss and or set policy as needed or directed by health officials.
The district will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines as outlined in the district’s pandemic plan, and as directed by the Butler County Health Department (BCHD). The CDC and the BCHD strongly recommend seeking the COVID vaccine.
TSD Lunch Program
The National Lunch Program has extended the free meal status for all students for breakfast and lunch for the 2021-2022 school year. August Elementary Lunch Menu
We are excited to offer a NEW program for students who pack, and it's FREE packages of snacks/veggies/fruit and optional milk. Any student can take advantage of this, including packers. Please see this flyer for additional information.
Talawanda Boys Basketball
We will hold an informational meeting for all 3rd-12th grade boys and their families interested in learning more about playing Talawanda Basketball this coming winter on Wednesday, Sept 1st at 8:30 PM (after the THS Booster Meeting) in the THS PAC (masks required)!
Information about Oxford Parks & Rec, Brave Basketball, Middle School Hoops, and 9th, JV, and Varsity Basketball will be shared.
If you have any questions, please reach out using the contact information below.
We hope to see all of our Future Brave Hoopsters on Wednesday, Sept 1st - Go Brave!
Scott Davie
Talawanda Basketball
Email: davies@talawanda.org
Cell: 814.657.2685
For updates about Talawanda Basketball, be sure to follow us on Twitter @TalawandaBBall
Head Start Preschool
Butler County Educational Service Center's Head Start program is a federally-funded, family-focused preschool program for children ages 3-5. With centers located in communities throughout Butler and Preble counties, the program has a goal of improving the school readiness and social competence of young children to better prepare them for the future. For eligibility and enrollment information, visit bcesc.org/apps/pages/head-start or call (513) 785-6850.
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
We have started the calendar for students, it can be found at the end of this email. We will continue to update dates and times throughout the school year.
We are looking forward to a great school year.
Have a great weekend!
Molly Merz
Principal
513-273-3404
Calendar
September 3- No School - Professional Development Day
September 6- No School- Labor Day
September 7- Fall Picture Day
October 12 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 18- No School, Fall Break
November 2- No School, Professional Development Day
November 24-26- No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 20-31- No School, Winter Break
January 3- No School, Teacher Work Day
January 4- Students Return
January 17- No School, MLK Day
February 18- No School, Professional Development Day
February 21- No School, President’s Day
March 8 & 10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 21-25 - No School, Spring Break
April 15- No School
April 18- No School, Teacher Work Day
May 26- Last Day of School
