TMS Enews 10/29/21

Posted on: October 29, 2021

TMS Enews 10/29/2021

Report cards are now posted on Progress Book for parents and students to view.

TMS DOES NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS UNTIL 7:40 A.M.
IMPORTANT MORNING DROP-OFF and AFTERNOON PICK-UP INFORMATION BELOW

TMS Families: Please ensure that your student understands they must correctly wear a mask covering their mouth and nose anytime they are in the building.

TMS STUDENTS MUST BRING A CHARGED CHROMEBOOK EVERYDAY TO CLASS.

STUDENT SCHOOL FEES - The 2021/2022 student school fees are now posted.

UPCOMING DATES:

Nov. 1 - Picture Retake Day - bring your packet of pictures with you.
Nov. 2 - No School for Students/Prof. Dev. for Teachers
11/4 & 11/11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Please call the office to make an appointment, 273-3300.
Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break

Mask to Stay/Test to Play Option - ODH Letter- https://www.talawanda.org/media/communication/k-12-schools-quarantine-alternative.pdf

TMS and THS Athletic Ticketing - Please see this flyer for information on how to purchase tickets for home TMS and THS events. Cash is not accepted at the gate.

PIE SALE BEGINS: Don’t miss out. Please see the flyer below.

See the attached Welcome Wrestlers flyer.

Students Helping Students - The program is a collaboration with Miami University students who come to the library on Tuesdays (4pm-7pm) and offer free tutoring in Math and ELA. Parents just need to call the library to register for sessions and can come every week if they'd like. These tutors are WONDERFUL (from education dept. and pre-med) and are very eager to help.

FCCLA is collecting recycled plastic bags to weave into sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. Bags can be dropped off in the school office. See the flyer below for more information.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION

Talawanda's Destination Imagination program is a great way to get involved in a STEAM (STEM + Art!) activity even among the chaos of COVID-19! It is a team based challenge program that requires creativity and teamwork. Teams can choose to solve one of six challenges in the areas of science, technology, fine arts, improv, outreach, and engineering - or teams of K-2nd grade complete the early learning challenge. While safety is still a top concern, this year's program is designed to make up lost time for kids to regain social skills through teamwork and engage in collaborative problem solving.

Please complete this interest form to learn more: https://forms.gle/JHYNWYBAmsMUKdGN9

OXFORD PARKS & RECREATION - The Attic Youth Center - Monday-Friday -11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Grades 4-8. See Flyer Below

FISHING CLUB: We are getting ready! TMS was recently awarded a grant to purchase supplies and equipment so that anyone can join the TMS Fishing Club. A Google Classroom page has been created so students will know what is happening and when. We are still about 6 weeks away from our first meeting but we will start planning for our winter meetings and spring fishing events.Fishing Club at TMS.

TMS MARKET DAY UPDATE: If anyone is interested in exploring the Market Day website please click on the link Market Day .

TMS PTG: TMS PTG Donation Request

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES TO REVIEW REGULARLY. WE ASK THAT ALL TALAWANDA STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S BUILDING IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE. ANY STUDENTS/STAFF WHO HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY EXPOSED WILL BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets. As we’ve learned more about COVID-19 transmission we now know that one’s risk increases if 15 minutes or more is spent within six feet, unmasked and three feet, masked, of someone that has COVID-19. Brief interactions are less likely to, but still can, result in transmission.

If your child experiences symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, coughing, or shortness of Breath, loss of smell or taste, respiratory issues, headache, or other illness), please contact your medical provider and the Butler County General Health District (513) 863-1770 or after hours at (877) 774-4636.

Per the CDC, watch for symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

● Fever or chills

● Cough

● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

● Fatigue

● Muscle or body aches

● Headache

● New loss of taste or smell

● Sore throat

● Congestion or runny nose

● Nausea or vomiting

● Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19 at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

*If your child’s symptoms progress and you are concerned about your health, seek medical attention immediately.

Per the CDC, When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

● Trouble breathing

● Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

● New confusion

● Inability to wake or stay awake

● Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

If your child(ren) develop(s) symptoms or tests positive, your child(ren) must be cleared to return to school. Your child(ren) must be fever-free for 24 hours, have no symptoms, follow doctor and Butler County General Health District’s orders, and finish their quarantine if required.

Talawanda School District will keep all medical information confidential and will only disclose it on a need-to-know basis. Talawanda School District is required to notify the Butler County General Health District of individuals who have been in direct contact or tested positive.

We need to be notified if your child(ren) tests positive for COVID19.

Talawanda School District is taking measures to ensure the safety of our students and employees during this coronavirus outbreak, including:

Disinfecting workspaces, common areas, and frequently touched surfaces; using PPE

equipment; providing hand sanitizer; maintaining 6 feet distances; closing areas

from the public, professional development, mandated masks for both students and staff, cleaning of buses between routes and at the end of the day, daily temperature and wellness checks required, and individual building plans to reduce/stop the spread of COVID19.

For more information on COVID-19, including symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC

website at www.cdc.gov.

We know this letter is a concern to you and your family. We also know it is important to provide you with the information needed so that you and your family remain healthy. If you have any questions, please contact us.

In Safety and Health,

Dr. Edward Theroux

Talawanda Superintendent