One District United e-Newsletter

A publication of Ferguson-Florissant School District

May 25, 2021

Ferguson-Florissant partners with Washington University | FREE COVID-19 testing available

COVID-19 saliva test is available now

Ferguson-Florissant School District is partnering with Washington University to offer FREE COVID-19 testing for the Ferguson-Florissant community. Tests are saliva-based and do not require nasal swabbing. Saliva tests can only detect the COVID-19 virus. Testing will be conducted for anyone in the community experiencing symptoms.

Drive-thru tests are available:

Wednesdays - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

McCluer North

705 Waterford Dr., 63033

Sundays - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Ferguson Middle

701 January Ave., 63135

Results are typically available in 24-48 hours. All results will be sent by email and/or text message.

To request a test outside of the listed appointment times, please call (314) 454-4269.

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End of the year Chromebook return

To prepare for the end of the school year and Summer Learning Academy, FFSD will begin the Chromebook collection process. Student Chromebooks and accessories (AC charger) are collected at the end of each school year for maintenance and updates.

In-person students, grades Pre K-11: Please turn in your Chromebook with the charger on the last day of school, June 3. For those students attending Summer Learning Academy, a new device will be issued when students arrive during the first week of summer learning.

Virtual students, grades Pre K-11: Please turn in your Chromebook with the charger at your home school on June 4, 7, or 8. For families with multiple students, Chromebooks can be returned to one location for all devices. Chromebooks can be dropped off between 9 a.m - 3 p.m., visit the school office for drop-off, and you will be issued a receipt. For those students attending the in-person Summer Learning Academy, a new device will be issued when students arrive during the first week of summer learning.

Virtual and in-person students, grade 12: Graduating seniors MUST return their Chromebook by their last day. Seniors should NOT keep devices over the summer.

ALL Chromebooks must be collected by June 9. If Chromebooks and accessories are not returned, the parent/guardian will be held responsible for payment in full.

Registration remains open through May 28 for 9th - 12th grade Summer Learning Academy

Session I: June 14- July 2

Session II: July 12-July 30

FFSD will offer the Summer Learning Academy beginning June 14. Registration is currently closed for all K-8 students. Thank you to all who registered. There are almost 1500 students registered for the K-8 Summer Learning Academy. Space is still available for high school students. The deadline to register for 9th-12th grade Summer Learning Academy has been extended to May 28.

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school.

Who will attend? This year’s in-person Summer Learning Academy is open to all students. It is important to note, students who miss three or more days of an in-person summer school session will be removed from the summer program.

How do I enroll my child? Enrollment will be online and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any enrollment submissions received after May 28 may be placed on a waiting list. Staffing is dependent on student enrollment, and student enrollment from the waiting list will be determined by class size and classroom space available. The ultimate goal is to accommodate all students.

To enroll your child in K-5th Summer Learning Academy: FULL

To enroll your child in 6th-8th Summer Learning Academy: FULL

To enroll your child in 9th-12th Summer Learning Academy, click HERE .

*To register your child, please look on the left side of the page for course options, select the course option, then scroll down to choose the school your child will attend in the fall. Summer school location selection is based on a student’s home school for the 2021-22 school year.

What are the dates and times? In-person for Summer Learning Academy will be held at the following schools:

K-2 Commons Lane, Bermuda, Walnut Grove, Duchesne, Parker Road 8:40 - 1:40 –FULL

3-5 Berkeley, Combs, Halls Ferry, Robinwood 8:40 - 1:40 – FULL

6-8 Wedgwood, Ferguson Middle 8:00 - 1:00 – FULL

9-12 McCluer, McCluer North, STEAM High 7:30 - 10:30 and 11:20 - 2:30 – OPEN

How will the program work? The in-person Summer Learning Academy is divided into two sessions. Session 1 starts Monday, June 14, and runs 15 consecutive school days ending on Friday, July 2. Session 2 starts on Monday, July 12, and runs until Friday, July 30. Students may attend one or both sessions. Please indicate your choice of sessions on the online enrollment form.

Will breakfast and lunch be served? Breakfast and lunch will be free and served daily.

May I visit my child’s class? Visitors to the school and the classroom will not be permitted without an appointment. Schools will be closed to visitors aside from drop-off and pick-up, which can only occur via the carpool line.