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Good afternoon Freedom Hill families,
I hope this message finds you well! Just a brief reminder today that the due date for parent back-to-school surveys is this Wednesday, July 15. Families have the opportunity to choose a full-time virtual learning option or the hybrid option within the school building. If you have already submitted, you can still change your survey by the due date.
These are two great videos to assist you and your family: The first video explains step by step how to complete the enrollment form. The second video provides a brief overview of what school will look like when in-person and virtual classes resume.
I know that this is a major decision for all families as we weigh the social, academic, and health factors involved. A suggestion from Dr. Brabrand offered at a recent town hall meeting is to have your child wear a mask for a full day. Knowing that all children will be required to wear masks for the entire school day in the hybrid model, this test may help you make a choice that is best for your child. Please know that your child will have a positive year no matter what choice you make, and that our teachers are excited to resume the great work of our school community!
For those who are still undecided about their choice this year, I am happy to speak with you and have scheduled some virtual "drop in" office times tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday morning. To sign up for a time slot, please use this link.
Best wishes for a great week,
Dr. Z.
The following recent details may be helpful to your family as your plan for this coming year:
Bell Schedule
The superintendent's current proposal for Freedom Hill's hybrid bell schedule is 10:05-4:50. This will be discussed at today's School Board meeting.
Hybrid Attendance Days
Students enrolled in the hybrid option will attend school 2x per week.There will be a division-wide alpha split by last name to determine days of attendance. At present, the split is A-K (T/Th); L-Z (W/F). Families with different last names will follow the schedule of the eldest child in the household.
Community Partnerships
Community Partnerships: The county is communicating with SACC and other community agencies about childcare. Information about SACC services will be forthcoming.
Professional development for regulated childcare providers and community-based organizations to support virtual and asynchronous instruction will take place before the start of school.
Facilities
Protocols and guidelines continue to be developed, including health screening questionnaires for students, staff, and visitors. A parent/guardian screening commitment form will be distributed (one time) prior to face-to-face instruction.
Additional information regarding student masks will be provided. All students above the age of 2 are required to wear a mask as of the latest communication with county officials. Please keep this in mind when making your decision.
Plexiglass is already being placed in common areas like the front office. Additional plexiglass will be placed in classrooms and other learning environments as available and needed.
Specials are being discussed as to whether they will support a push-in model, take place in classrooms, or be virtual. Transitions between classrooms are allowed, and will occur, if needed. Safety precautions and directives will be in place to support these transitions.
Technology
All students who require a laptop for virtual learning will be provided with a device.
Yearbook Pickup
Thank you to those who were able to come by Freedom Hill to pick up their yearbooks! We will be offering an additional option this week. These are for pre-purchased orders as well as new purchases. Yearbooks are $15 and payment may be made with exact cash or check.
Wednesday, July 15th 3:00 – 4:00PM
Join our Providence District School Board representative, Karl Frisch, for a virtual town hall tomorrow evening. He will be joined by At-Large member Rachna Sizemore Heizer. Registration is at this link, or you can join via Karl's Facebook page.
Incoming KG Parent Meet & Greets
Spread the word to your neighbors! We are having incoming Kindergarten Parent Meet & Greets online. We are going to have these virtual meet-ups over the summer so parents can ask questions and get to know one another. No formal agenda, just drop in and say hello and meet some friends. Here are the times below. Click on the links to join the zoom meeting or call in. Tuesday, July 14th, 7:30pm or call 877 853 5257 with Meeting ID: 950 2677 9230 Saturday, Aug. 8th, 10am or call 877 853 5257 with Meeting ID: 922 4545 9943
Want to Stay in Touch with the PTA?
Here are three key ways to stay up to date with us.
1) Subscribe to our PTA Newsletter here
2) Stay up to date in our newly formed Freedom Hill ES Community group
- open to all FHES teachers, staff and parents!
3) Follow us on Twitter here
Questions? Contact our Freedom Hill PTA President, Sahar Javadi at president@freedomhillpta.org
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