Term 3 Grades are available for review on ParentVue and StudentVue portals. In recognition of the difficult circumstances that students and schools are facing during the pandemic, "NG" (No Grade) marks have been entered for content classes in place of a failing grade. District philosophy and the impact of NG can be found In the December 13 edition of the Ranger News.
MSD Warren's modified, 1-week spring break is scheduled to occur the week of March 29. Two full weeks of school remain before spring break, and this weekend's time change is sure to have an impact on our adolescent's schedule! The effects of daylight savings time on children have been studied with significant impacts being found in adolescents. Though MSD Warren's 9am start time for middle level schools is within the recommendations provided by authorities, this article provides caregivers with other considerations to help mitigate the harmful effects of sleep deprivation: Effects of Daylight Savings Time: Wake Up Call for Sleep Debt in Teens.
Term 4 Materials Pick-up for virtual students may occur daily in the main office during regular school hours, 9am-4pm.
Safety. RP will continue to follow the SAFE Reopening Plan to better ensure everyone's safety during the pandemic. Students are reminded that face masks and social distancing are required. Frequent handwashing and sanitizing will also be scheduled into the daily schedule. Recent updates from health officials discourage the use of face shields as a replacement for face masks. All MSD of Warren Township staff and students should wear face masks unless an extenuating circumstance exists and a face shield is needed. School administrators may approve the use of a face shield in these cases.
Students should not attend school if they are close contacts to a positive Covid case, are awaiting results of a Covid test or exhibit two or more of the following: ● A fever of 100.0° F or greater ● Cough ● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing ● Sore throat ● Fatigue ● Chills ● Muscle or body aches ● Headache ● Congestion or runny nose ● Nausea or vomiting ● Diarrhea ● New loss of taste or smell.
Important P-EBT Update. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to the FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.
Tech Support. Warren is expanding our technology help desk hours at Moorhead Community Resource Center! Our new hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. K-4 VIRTUAL students with iPad issues should be brought here. Chromebooks can still be brought to any of the three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, or the Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period, Monday - Friday. If you cannot access the above times and locations for some reason, you can also submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ here.
Student Food Distribution.
Grades K-4. 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center 8400 East 10th Street.
Grades 5-12. Now that our students have returned to school, we have made some adjustments to our food distribution schedule. 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center located at 8400 East 10th Street. Raymond Park and Warren Central High School will no longer be food distribution sites. However, all hybrid in-person students will have the opportunity to pick up meals while in-person to take home for the following day. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity!
Parent Recommendation Form - High Ability 2021-22. The High Ability Program Parent Recommendation Form for the 2021-2022 school year is now available through March 26. Students are identified for the program based on state and District criteria, including achievement test scores, student ability, and parent and teacher recommendation. Parent recommendations are considered but do not guarantee placement in the High Ability Program. For placement consideration, please submit a parent recommendation form here.
