FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It has been wonderful to see so many students back in their physical classrooms with a successful reopening of all of our campuses last week. While families continue to choose distance learning, our teachers are doing a remarkable job balancing a blended model of in-person and remote instruction, simultaneously. For children who return to their physical campuses, it is essential to remember that facial coverings continue to be required until further notice. The facial covering protocol, as outlined in the District’s COVID-19 Student and Employee policies, is in place to help ensure the safety of students and staff.
It is equally important that parents are kept aware of confirmed Covid-19 cases on our campuses and other District buildings. That is why the District has launched an online dashboard, updated nightly with confirmed cases by date, school, and the number of students and employees affected.
District Covid Policies and Procedures: It is vital that both parents and students remain fully aware of the latest changes to important District policies and guiding procedures.
- According to updated Student Policy 5.326, students must “not come to school if ill including, but not limited to: symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, severe headache, body ache, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite and sense of smell, and other flu-like symptoms.” Refer to the Covid-19 Guiding Document (pages 12 and/or page 18) for additional information. Protocol for COVID Positive Students, please refer to page 23.
- With regards to updated Visitor Policy 2.065, and implementing protocols in order to keep our campuses safe, it is important for visitors to understand “access to all District property will be limited to current students, current staff, pre-approved parents/guardians/guests, vendors and contractors, and invited guests with principal or designee approval. Visitors must take their temperature prior to arriving at District property and the visitor shall not report to a District Property if they have a temperature of 100.4 or higher.” According to the policy, “visitors shall not report to District Property while using fever-reducing medications.”
- Please be reminded that students are expected to follow the District’s Student Code Of Conduct to create a safe learning environment for all students in Distance Learning and in person. Parents, take the opportunity to speak with your child about protecting, and not sharing, their confidential login information.
Arrival (after 8:00am) & Early Pickup (before 1:30pm)
Remember, since parents are not allowed in the building without prior authorization, we are using a SCAN QR CODE that you must "scan" in order to sign in or sign out early. Just "Scan" the QR code with your camera app and we will have your name and reason. Or type the code into any phone browser.
Dismissal
Remember to "hang" your BLUE TAG in your rear view mirror to expedite pick up
Interested in After Care? It could take up to 24-48hrs to approve your spot before we go on a wait list. Please call: 561-894-7412
VIRTUAL? OR BRICK AND MORTAR? NEW "MAKE YOUR CHOICE" WILL "STICK" UNTIL JANUARY 29th
NEW "MAKE YOUR CHOICE" DEADLINE: OCT 14th
Parents, you now need to decide to stick with Virtual, or stay in Brick and Mortar
"No Switchbacks" for the whole semester, which ends January 29th.
- I want to stick with my orignial choice: Do Nothing
- I want to change from Brick and Mortar to Virtual from now on: Go to "MAKE YOUR CHOICE TILE" to make the change ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 14th, 2020. START VIRTUAL ON OCTOBER 15th.
- I want to change from Virtual to Brick and Mortar from now on: Go to "MAKE YOUR CHOICE TILE" to make the change ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 14th, 2020. START BRICK AND MORTAR ON OCTOBER 15th.
If you need help getting to the "MAKE YOUR CHOICE TILE,"
please call the office and we will help you make your final choice.
OTHER DATES FOR SECOND SEMESTER
Monday, January 4, 2021
MAKE A CHOICE FOR SECOND SEMESTER OPENS
Monday, January 11, 2021
CHOICES FINALIZED - WINDOW CLOSES TO CHOOSE FOR 2ND SEMESTER
Monday, January 29, 2021
- FIRST SEMESTER ENDS
- SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTS COMING
Parents, please do not assist students with answering questions on these assessments - they set the path for reading instruction for the rest of the year.
Taking a test virtually? Teachers will be monitoring/watching through the camera. Students must take their test with the camera on. Tests are only available certain hours.
In OCTOBER:
- iReady (All students) - A reading diagnostic Assessment K-5
- SuccessMaker (All students) - A math diagnostic Assessment K-5
- Imagine Learning (ELL Beginning students) - A oral language program for English
- FLKRS - A Kindergarten Readiness Test
- District Fall Diagnostics (Grades 4/5) - A reading, math, and writing (essay) test
SAVE THE DATE! IMPORTANT DATES:
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 - School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting: Virtual Google Meet Code: meet.google.com/guk-fvjt-svq
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 - NO SCHOOL - Fall Holiday
- WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 - 1st Trimester Progress Reports
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - MAKING YOUR CHOICE 2.0 DEADLINE - GO TO THE "MAKE A CHOICE TILE" ON YOUR CHILD'S PORTAL PAGE
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 - Title I Annual Meeting 5:30 - Virtual Google Meets - Code to come soon
OPEN HOUSE 2020!!!!
ACADEMIC PARENT TEACHER NIGHT!
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 - 5:30pm-6:30pm - PARENT OPEN HOUSE APTT NIGHT - LOG ON TO YOUR CHILD'S GOOGLE CLASSROOM AT 6:00PM TO HEAR YEARLY DATA AND EXPECTATIONS - DETAILS COMING SOON
Computer & Charger
Feeling Sick?
to ensure you get an "excused absence". You will always be able to join virtually, or stay home and rest, watch recorded lessons, and make up work on google classroom.
Title I information updates
1. Parents Right to Know Information
2. Parent & Family Engagement Plan
3. Parent and School Compact
MEETING COMING SOON:
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 - Title I Annual Meeting 5:30 - Virtual Google Meets - Code to come soon
BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH / SPIRIT WEEK
Show your Spirit for Bullying Prevention Month / Spirit Week
- OCTOBER 5 #BLUE UP Wear blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention
- OCTOBER 19 TAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION SAY NO TO BULLYING! Wear silly or mismatched socks
- OCTOBER 20 "STOP" BULLYING. Wear red to show we are all united to STOP bullying
- OCTOBER 21 UNITY DAY Wear orange to show that we are united against bullying and united for kindness and inclusion.
- OCTOBER 22 HATS OFF TO GOOD CHOICES! Wear your favorite hat
- OCTOBER 23 WE’RE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM! Wear your favorite jersey or Orchard View shirt
Orchard View Elementary School
Email: oves@palmbeachschools.org
Website: https://oves.palmbeachschools.org
Location: 4050 Old Germantown Road, Delray Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 561-894-7400
Facebook: facebook.com/orchardviewES
Twitter: @orchardviewES