SIGSBEE SCOOP
CALENDAR
CANCELLED- Kindergarten Round Up 1:00-3:00 PM (accepted students only)
SCS Board Meeting: Emergency Meeting regarding Covid-19 protocols. Tentative time 3:30 PM via Zoom (click HERE for Zoom link)
Tuesday, August 10
DROP OFF STUDENTS- Kindergarten Round Up 9:00-11:00 AM (accepted students only)
Class Assignments will be emailed to you.
Wednesday, August 11
Meet-the- Teacher 8:30-10:00 AM (see protocols below)
Thursday, August 12
Free Breakfast for grades 3-8 7:45-8:00 AM (optional)
First Day of School for Students 8:00-3:00 PM
Friday, August 13
Free Breakfast for grades 3-8 7:45-8:00 AM (optional)
EMERGENCY ORDER FOR SCHOOLS
On Friday afternoon, we received an Emergency Order from the Florida Department of Education regarding the development of protocols to control the recent rise of Covid-19 infections. The Monroe County School District is meeting on Tuesday to develop specific guidelines for the return to school. Everyone's goal is to keep the students and staff present and learning, within a safe and healthy environment and with protocols that are sustainable.
The timing of the Order has led to a cancellation of the first day of Kindergarten Round Up so that we have time to make any necessary adjustments. We want to ensure that we are not creating an environment in which several students and staff members might have to isolate due to an exposure to a positive a case. We plan on hosting our incoming kindergarten students on Tuesday morning.
The Sigsbee Board of Directors will discuss the Emergency Order on Monday afternoon in a special meeting. You are welcome to join the meeting via Zoom. Please be sure to read the guidelines for addressing the board should you have any public comment.
Meet the Teacher and the first day of school are currently unchanged. Please monitor your emails for any changes related to policies or procedures that may for these events and our school routines.
CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES AT SCS
Students should not come to school with any symptoms of illness.
All stakeholders are strongly encouraged to wear masks indoors. It is possible that we may move to a mask or face covering mandate as a mitigation measure; however, there would be a way for parents or guardians to opt-out the student from wearing a mask or face covering.
Students will remain in cohort groups as much as possible, with 3' distance whenever possible. (Note- our facility does not allow for 6' distance between students).
Frequent hand washing and cleaning of surfaces will be in place.
MEET THE TEACHER OPTIONS
Teachers will be posting Meet the Teacher slideshows and introductory videos on their websites for those who are not able to attend Wednesday's event or who would prefer to avoid a large gathering.
Covid-19 Protocols for Meet the Teacher at this time (Note- these change frequently)
- Anyone who has ANY symptom of illness should not attend this event.
- All stakeholders are encouraged to wear masks, especially indoors.
- Families should not linger in the rooms. Please plan on spending no more than 10 minutes in each of your child's classrooms.
- Please do not ask staff and family members whether they are vaccinated or not.
- We are trying to minimize exposure for students and staff so that we can do our part to avoid quarantines and illnesses. Please stay 6' apart whenever possible.
When you receive your child's homeroom assignment on Tuesday afternoon, please note who their teachers are. Be sure you can open the campus map on your phone so that you will be able to navigate your visit.
You will sign in at the classrooms. Special area teachers, the principal, and support services staff will be outside for assistance. Please be sure to stop by and say hello.
If you've emailed a picture of your license in advance, you will receive a base pass in your child's homeroom class. If you have yet to leave give us a picture of your license, please stop by the library before proceeding to your children's classrooms. You can also avoid the rush by emailing a copy/picture of your license to Lynn.Roberts@sigsbee.org
Remember that 2020-2021 yearbooks are for sale in the library/media center. The cost is $20 (checks made out to Sigsbee Charter School or cash)
NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION
Will be virtual!
New Family Orientation is for students and parents who are new to Sigsbee. It also can serve as a helpful reminder for those who arrived mid-year or just forgot what school was like pre-Covid. Mrs. Jannes will send out a Google Slideshow for your review. We are cancelling any large, indoor parent presentations at this time, until our community Covid numbers decrease.
FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Students in kindergarten- second grade should proceed to their homerooms to order breakfast if they want to participate in the morning meal. They will be eating in the classroom.
Students in third-eighth grade- need to stop by the cafeteria and select their breakfast. Breakfast will run from 7:45-8:00 AM in the cafeteria. Please do not drop off earlier than that.
Lunch counts will be taken at 8:00 AM each morning. Please be sure your child arrives to school on time. Below is this month's menu for both breakfast and lunch.
There is no charge for breakfast or lunch this year.
WEDNESDAY ENRICHMENT SIGN-UPS
FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO STUDENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO SIGN UP FOR ENRICHMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM. Late sign ups will open on Thursday, August 19th.
ASE Payment: After completing this registration form, please remember to pay for the class by visiting our payment site.
JUST PAYING FOR ENRICHMENT DOES NOT ENROLL YOUR STUDENT IN AN ENRICHMENT CLASS!
PROUD PRINCIPAL
I could not be more proud of our staff for pulling together to retrieve, reassemble, and recreate inviting classroom spaces after having so much of our school in storage last year. On Friday, I looked out the window to see middle school teachers power washing lockers, scrubbing breezeways and polishing windows. Our support paraprofessionals were scurrying around the school delivering supplies, charging equipment, organizing books and labeling every known surface. Our maintenance team was fixing, plumbing, landscaping, discarding and assembling anything in their path. I'm sure many teachers are attached to their laptops this weekend, updating websites, writing lesson plans and collaborating on developing fantastic learning experiences after spending many hours together in pre-planning sessions.
We are 100% committed to having a positive and productive school year with your children. I encourage you to gift them with the joy and excitement of a new year by talking up all of the wonderful experiences that come with meeting new friends and teachers. After 32 years in education, I still get excited (and a little nervous) about the first day of school but I know that ten minutes after arrival, we are settled and where we belong. Remember, children will pick up on your emotions and attach your feelings to their experiences.
As we start our 12th year of Sigsbee Charter, the same mantra holds true: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience will help you navigate any waters. We have an amazing crew ready for your children this year. We can't wait to add the students to complete the mix.
Please help us to reach our goals for your students by practicing safe and healthy habits. Our Sigsbee family is amazing when we all unite together for the children as positive role models.
HEY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORMS FAQ
A NOTE FROM BAND
Attention Middle School Students!
Sigsbee Charter School Music is inviting you to an awesome opportunity! You are invited to JOIN BAND! Being band is super fun and is a great way to be with friends in a collaborative performance group. And being in band is……..Cool! You will make new friends, have fun with current friends, get to express yourself through music and represent your school at the same time!
No experience necessary and Mr. Brooker will teach you everything you need to know. During the first few days we will work together to select an instrument in a very supportive and collaborative way. During classes you will learn how to read music, how to assemble instruments, how to clean instruments, how to read music, how to play songs and represent Sigsbee Charter School with pride! Please see Mr. Brooker for more details! morris.Brooker@sigsbee.org
