Hi Yealey Families,
I hope you've all had a great week! It has been another fantastic week at school. Picture day is next week. We will do "A" students on Tuesday during the school day, virtual students on Tuesday 2:00 - 6:00, and "B" students on Thursday during the school day. Homeroom teachers will be sure to communicate any additional details.
I am sure you saw the superintendent's message last night stating that we would stay on the A-B hybrid schedule for next week. He plans to look at the numbers each Thursday and make a plan for the upcoming week. Since we have to make quite a bit of changes to prepare for that change, we are going to be proactive and prepare for things. That way we will be ready to change quickly if we are asked to. One of the things I will need from you is to consider volunteering to go into one of the new homerooms we will create if we all come back. If you feel like your child is flexible, handles change, and is always looking to make new friends then they would be a great candidate. We need 7 2nd graders, 15 3rd graders, and 12 4th graders to volunteer to move. If we don't get enough volunteers, we will be choosing students who we feel like show these characteristics and asking them to move. We will not actually be moving students unless the superintendent determines we can bring all hybrid students back 4 days per week. I just want to go ahead and get our lists ready in case we are told on a Thursday that we will move to this model on Monday. If you would like to volunteer, please email me, renee.turner@boone.kyschools.us by Wednesday 10/28/20. Thank you!
Sometime in the next couple of weeks, you will also be receiving a form to sign up for either virtual or hybrid school for next semester. I want to be sure that everyone makes an informed decision (as much as possible anyway). So, next week, we will be creating a short video for you to view that shows you what it looks like at school now and describe some of the changes that would have to occur if everyone decides to come back in January. I want everyone to make a choice that is the best for your child and your family. I can't wait until all my Bobcats are back in the building everyday but I completely understand that each child and family are unique and I respect each decision made. If you would like input from your teacher, please be sure to ask about that during conferences. Our conferences are coming up on 11/5 and 11/10. I will also host a principal Q & A during conferences. I will send the zoom link for those that you can join if you would like.
I believe plans for a virtual costume parade are in the works since we won't be holding any of our usual Fall celebrations this year. Watch for info coming out next week on how to participate in our online costume showcase!
I hope you all have a great weekend with family and friends! Remember to Sharpen the Saw (habit 7) when you can.
Mrs. Turner
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