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Parents Weekly Newsletter
Fall 2021 Volume 6 (Third Week of School Edition)
The Doors of the School Open at 8:15
Morning Parent Drop Offs and Afternoon Car Riders
Children may be dropped off beginning at 8:15 am. Please avoid arriving early as this causes our parking lots to be blocked so that teachers are not able to get to their classrooms to welcome students.
Afternoon pick-up will begin at 4:05 pm. Again, please avoid arriving prior to 4:00 pm as this blocks the driveway and parking lot. We expect unusually long lines this year and encourage families to take advantage of bus transportation. After-school pick-up is near the gym area.
FOR SAFETY REASON, WE ASKED THAT YOU PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR CAR DURING AFTER-SCHOOL CAR RIDER PICK UP. IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE GO TO THE FRONT OFFICE AND SOMEONE WILL ASSIST YOU.
Please be courteous to our staff who are on Car Rider duty as they want to ensure the safety of your child and other children. Again, thank you for your patience.
Student Walkers Document
IOWA Assessment
The Iowa Assessments is a group-administered achievement test for grades K-12 which measures a student's knowledge in subject areas that students have learned in school – reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Teachers will use the data from this assessment to determine your child strengths and weaknesses.
THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH WILL BE EARLY RELEASE DAY
Meet Our Team
Hi there CLMS Parents,
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 18, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Meet the CLMS Administration and Support Team
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://newton-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mm2Ex-_tQTinjFC57nsnfw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CLMS School Council Meeting Dates
Meeting dates are below and the will held virtually. Zoom links to the meetings will be sent out in the Parents Weekly Newsletter the week before each meeting. Your attendance is welcome.
CLICK ON THE SCHOOL COUNCIL LOGO UP TOP TO NOMINATE A PARENT
CLMS School Council Meeting Dates
October 1, 2021 @ 6:00
November 12, 2021 @ 6:00
January 14, 2022 @ 6:00
February 11, 2022 @ 6:00
**Please note that meeting dates and times are subject to change. However, notification will be sent if such changes are necessary.
CLMS ATHLETICS (SCHEDULES AND SCORES)
PTSA Information Coming Soon...
The main role of the local PTA is to build strong working relationships among parents, teachers and schools, in support of students.
Parents, you make the difference!
Student Learning Portals and Parents Observer Option
https://newton.instructure.com/login/canvas
Parents please contact your child teacher and asked them how you can become an Observer on Canvas.
COVID-19 Reporting Info
As we experienced last year, processes are continuously improved. Please watch the newsletter for any updates to this information.
- If your child is showing symptoms, please do not send them to school. Please take your child temperature before they leave for school. IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK, KEEP THEM AT HOME.
- If your child has a positive test for COVID-19, contact our school nurse, Audria Hawkins at hawkins.audria@newton.k12.ga.us (770-784-2934).
- Families may choose to self-quarantine their child once notified of possible exposure. Please contact our school nurse, Audria Hawkins at hawkins.audria@newton.k12.ga.us of your decision to self-quarantine. (770-784-2934).
- Students learning in person who are quarantined due to a positive test and students who self-quarantine may continue to stay up to date using their Canvas Page. Please contact the teacher for more details regarding the Canvas Page.
- It is important that all parents keep your contact information up to date and check your email daily to stay informed. Create a Parent Infinite Campus Account...see below!
Infinite Campus Parent Access (Please create and Use to Update Info and View Student Schedule)
https://campus.newton.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/newton.jsp
Technology Deployment (Students Issued Devices)
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
All Students how been issued a Chromebook with exceptions*
*The only students who will not receive a device are those who have not returned technology from last school year, if we do not have a signed copy of the Device USER Agreement form or owe a fine for destroying their technology ($300).
In order to receive a Chromebook or a Digital Learning device, parents, the form below must be filled out completely and returned to the school. Please download a copy of the USER Agreement form and return it to the school. If you filled out a form last year, you will have to complete another one for this year. Thank you for understanding.
Internet and Broadband Wifi Information
The Federal Government has created several programs to assist schools and family during the Covid-19 Pandemic. On May 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released information for school districts regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). The EBB is a new, temporary Federal program to help eligible families pay for internet service during the pandemic. Households with a child who was approved to receive free or reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year, including children who attend schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, are eligible for the EBB Program. The Department of Education’s EBB website has further information at the following link: https://tech.ed.gov/broadband/ebb/.
An introductory letter and “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document will assist schools in learning about the program and includes strategies for reaching out to their school community about the EBB. The letter and FAQ can be found at the following website link: https://tech.ed.gov/files/2021/05/K12-Letter-FAQs-FCC-EBBProgram.pdf. These documents are also attached to this email.
In addition, an “Outreach Toolkit” with sample templates can be found at the following website link: https://tech.ed.gov/files/2021/05/K12-Outreach-Toolkit-FCC-EBBProgram.pdf.
Digital Citizenship
Check it out: https://youtu.be/mbbuLFUSd0A
What is PBIS and PBIS REWARDS
Read more by clicking here: https://www.pbis.org/pbis/getting-started
What is PBIS Rewards? Parents, please ask your child about PBIS Rewards and how it work.
NO CELL PHONES
Newton County School System Website
Contact Information
Website: https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/
Location: 66 Jack Neely Road, Covington, GA, USA
Phone: 770-784-2934
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clementsmiddleschool