Tomorrow is the big day! Please remember student arrival is 7:50 am. If you are dropping off students in grades K-4, let them out at the front entrance at the west end of the building by the elementary gymnasium. Students in grades 5-8 who are being dropped off in the morning should enter at the main entrance by the grade school office. High school students should be let out at the main entrance of the high school. We can't wait to see you all!
#herewego
Teachers and bus drivers trained on the disinfectant sprayers this. Anytime a group of students exits a space, it will be disinfected to keep all safe.
As we are about to begin a new school year, we have no idea what the future may hold. We have very strategic plans in place to limit they amount of contact any child will have with another. Parents, rest assured as your children would most likely be exposed to more people in a grocery than throughout the day at school. All of this is to help ensure proper social distancing. As we begin Monday, we hope our plan will allow our students to attend in person because feel that is vitally important for children. However, if at some point we are forced to shift to remote learning, we are much better prepared than last time. At the opening staff meeting, I shared a new moto with the staff for the year, #herewego. We don't know what the future holds but, #herewego. Our first day with kids in 22 weeks is upon us, #herewego. Monday! #herewego
Residents should be receiving tax bills this week. As such the district sent this flier explaining the property tax grant the district received. Residents will see the district's portion of their tax bill decrease for 2020 and 2021. Bills should return to normal in 2022.
Congratulations to Mr. Wingo, who has accepted a high school assistant principal position. Unfortunately, that means we are looking for a Dean of Students to join our team. Please see the attached posting.
We will have a school supply drop off for grades K-5 as follows:
Kindergarten- arranged by K teachers
Grades 2, 4, 5- Thursday, August 13, 4:00 - 5:00
Grades 1, 3- Friday, August 14, 4:00 - 5:00
(These are split in order to limit the number of people in the building.)
Junior high and high school can bring their supplies in their book bag on the first day of school.
A face covering is required for anyone in the building.
Junior high softball tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 5:00 - 7:00. All girls entering grades 4-8 are welcome to try out.
Here is our full Return to Learn plan. School begins Monday, August 17, daily from 8:10 - 3:10. The video below provides some additional information.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/830786/Return_to_Learn.pdf
https://youtu.be/ARl7gegvzME
Due to wet conditions the junior high softball open field scheduled for tonight is cancelled.
We have received many inquiries about masks. Since a face covering will be required by all students and staff, the district will be providing two cloth masks for everyone. We will collect and launder masks daily for students in grades K-5. We also have a stock of disposable masks. If a student finds a face covering that is more comfortable for them, they may bring their own.
We have something special added to the meal deliveries today! Thank you Frey Farms for the donation for our families.
There will be a junior high softball open field on Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00.
The after school program through the YMCA is still on for this year. Details are provided in the registration material attached.
Sam Settle is going to be conducting a Free Hunter Safety Education course at Bluford USD on August 7 from 6-9 pm and August 8 from 8 am - 4 pm. Space is limited to 40 people, masks must be worn and social distancing will be required. Call 732-8242 to register.
One of our projects over the last couple of months was upgrading the jr. high classrooms with the help of excess Title funds. New seating and upgraded technology including digital displays that interact with an iPad similar to the way a Smartboard would. We are ready to have kids back in this new learning environment!
The district is selling these shipping containers. They are available first come, first served, and as is. Three 20' are available for $1,750 each. One 40' is available for $2,500. The buyer is responsible for moving them. If interested call 732-8242.
The district is selling these shipping containers. They are available first come, first served, and as is. Three 20' are available for $1,750 each. One 40' is available for $2,500. The buyer is responsible for moving them.
The 2020-2021 student handbook is ready and available to view at the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813351/2020-2021_Student_Handbook__1_.pdf
As we transition back to in person student attendance in August, one way we will work to keep students safe is to properly sanitize areas where students gather between each group of students. The district has purchased electrostatic sprayers to help with the sanitation process.
Bluford USD #318 is hosting a Substitute Teacher Orientation to review policies and procedures for the 2020-21 school year. Any substitute teachers registered or willing to register in ROE 13 are invited to attend.