Santaquin Elementary 

Please see the attached document for information regarding Chromebook pickup and other school information.

Thank You!

Hello Parents! 

Here is a video tutorial on using Google Classroom. If you have any questions please call the school! 801-754-3611

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMJt55A-DA0

PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL OR EMAIL tracy.hamilton [at] nebo.edu ORDER LUNCH BY 9:00 AM EACH DAY

Monday:
        Breakfast: Cereal, Pop tart, Juice, Milk

        Lunch: Mini Pepperoni Pizza Calzones, Veggie cup, Fruit, Milk

Tuesday:
        Breakfast: Maple Waffle or Cereal & Poptart, Fruit, Milk

        Lunch: Cheeseburger, Veggie cup, Fruit, Milk, Creamie

Wednesday:
        Breakfast: Pancake on a stick or Cereal & Poptart, Juice, Milk

        Lunch: Cheese Pizza Rippers, Veggie cup, Fruit, Milk, Chocolate or Vanilla pudding

Thursday:
        Breakfast: Confetti Pancakes or Cereal & Pop Tart, Fruit, Milk

        Lunch: Ham and Cheese Deli Sandwich, Assorted chips, Veggie cup, Fruit, Milk

Friday:
        Breakfast: French Toast Sticks or Cereal & Pop Tart, Fruit Milk

        Lunch: Soft taco, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Milk, Cookie

March 15, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

This letter, dated March 15, is a follow up to the Nebo District letter dated March 13, and other letters that have been sent from your child’s school.  It is intended to provide clarification regarding some general questions that have been circulating.  Please help us to ensure that all parents, guardians, grandparents, or caregivers who provide student support are aware of this information.

NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS -- Repeat                 

As directed by the State of Utah, all public schools in Utah will dismiss beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, for two weeks in response to COVID-19. This is a proactive measure.

CONTINUED “AT-HOME” LEARNING -- Repeat

“Soft closure” or school “dismissal” means that Nebo employees will continue to provide learning for students through online instruction and/or educational packets to continue student learning. Further communication about devices and materials will come from your school.

Educators in Nebo School District will be working on March 16-17 to prepare online materials and/or packets and we anticipate instruction will begin Wednesday, March 18.  Please watch for specific information from your child’s school and teacher(s).

Thank you for your continued support as we navigate through these unprecedented educational times.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MEALS FOR STUDENTS

Updated March 15 – Students can go to any school in the District to pick up meals beginning Monday, March 16.

In order to provide our Nebo students with “Grab and Go” meals, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at normal prices. Free/reduced meals are available for those who qualify.  Breakfast may be picked up between 8:00-9:00 a.m. and does not need to be pre-ordered.  Lunch may be picked up between 11:00-12:00 and should be pre-ordered each day using the phone number and order deadline provided by the individual school.  

CHILD CARE NOT PROVIDED

Clarification from the Governor’s Office:  At Friday’s news conference, “Gov. Gary R. Herbert mentioned that during public school’s two-week dismissal, parents who are unable to be home with children will have the option to bring them to school to be supervised by teachers. This is not the case. 

“School campuses will remain open for the next two weeks so students can retrieve personal items or pick up assignments from their instructors. Some instructors may be available for brief one-on-one tutoring or to help answer student questions about their assignments. It is important to note that schools will not provide childcare of any kind.” (see www.nebo.edu for full official statement)

STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL

Other than for picking up “grab and go” meals, students can be at the school by invitation only.  If they need to come and pick up items from the classroom, desk, or locker, they should contact the school to make arrangements.  Any individual tutoring or small group instruction plans will be coordinated by the school.  

STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL – PART 2

Parents always have the right to determine that their child should not come to the school, even if invited for specific services or instruction.  As always, students and others should refrain from coming to the school if they are sick or have been in direct contact with those who are sick with the virus.

BUSES

At this time a limited number of buses may be seen driving in your communities.  These buses are on specific assignments and are not for the general student population.  Please don’t mistake the presence of buses as a signal that schools are in session.

ACTIVITIES

There will be no extracurricular activities, practices, games, or performances during these two weeks (see www.nebo.edu for official statement).

QUICK FACTS -- Repeat

• Information is changing almost daily.  For the most current and accurate Nebo District information and communication, contact your local school and/or check the Nebo District website at www.nebo.edu.
• The school proactive dismissal for two weeks is meant to support social distancing and self-isolation to reduce the reach and spread of this virus.
• COVID-19 has rapidly changing dynamics and the school district administrative team is working with local health authorities to monitor the situation on a daily basis. 
• The Utah Health Department COVID-19 Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-456-7707. You can also receive Utah County Health updates by texting “UCHEALTH” to 888777 or the Utah County COVID-19 Helpline at 801-851-HELP (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).                              

SALT LAKE CITY (March 14, 2020) - At a news conference yesterday afternoon, Gov. Gary R. Herbert mentioned that during public school’s two-week dismissal, parents who are unable to be home with children will have the option to bring them to school to be supervised by teachers. This is not the case. 

 

School campuses will remain open for the next two weeks so students can retrieve personal items or pick up assignments from their instructors. Some instructors may be available for brief one-on-one tutoring or to help answer student questions about their assignments. It is important to note that schools will not provide childcare of any kind. 

 

During this period, meal services to students will still be available. In many instances, this is a grab-and-go lunch or breakfast program. These options will vary by school, designed to meet the unique needs of the local school community. 

 

Families should look to local districts and charters for information on specific services available during the two-week dismissal. 

Please refer to the attached file for information on the Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch that is provided for the next two weeks.

http://santaquin.nebo.edu/sites/santaquin.nebo.edu/files/Santaquin_%25E2%2580%259CGrab_%2526_Go%25E2%2580%259D_Breakfast_%2526_Lunch.pdf

Santaquin Elementary School Parents, 

 A survey was sent out earlier that has some important information that needs to be completed as soon as possible. We have been working very hard in preparation for the coming two weeks. 

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates from Santaquin Elementary School as well as Nebo School District.

Here is what we know for sure. 

1. Monday and Tuesday will be considered Teacher Development days. Teachers will be preparing online and possibly packet learning for students. 

2. Online learning will start Wednesday via online learning management systems such as Seesaw (K-2 grade) Google Classroom (3-6 grade). More information to come. 

3. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided starting Monday, at the regular breakfast and lunch rates. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch it will continue to be that rate. 

4. Breakfast will be served 8:00-9:00 am, grab-and-go. 

5. Lunch will be served from 11:00-12:00, grab-and-go.

6. Students will not be permitted to loiter on school grounds and the lunch room eating area will be closed. 

7. The current school calendar will stay in place, Spring break, end of term 3 and the start of  term 4 will remain the same as of now. 

8. SEP's are cancelled, if you have questions or concerns please email or call your students teacher. 

9. Maturation for 5th and 6th Grade is postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. This situation is unprecedented and will require flexibility from all of us. However, I want to reassure our school community that an army of committed teachers, technicians and support staff will begin Monday morning to figure this all out. WE'VE GOT THIS! We love your kids and want to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Mr. Richins

Dear Parents,

 As you have likely heard, today the governor's office dismissed school for the next two weeks, beginning on Monday, March 16th. This is a big change from the press conference and direction we were given just yesterday. This is a dynamic, constantly evolving situation that we are navigating the best we can. This letter is intended to answer some of your immediate questions. I will be sending out detailed information Tuesday afternoon when we have had a chance to put the specifics together. 

 The tentative plan will be that teachers will need Monday and Tuesday to prepare At-Home-Learning opportunities for your students. This will include a combination of online learning, use of computer programs such as iReady, Imagine Learning and physical work packets that will be picked up at the school at a set date and time. 

 We are still working out options for Breakfast and Lunch. I will have detailed information for everyone as mentioned above on Tuesday afternoon. For Monday and Tuesday breakfast will be served from 8-9 AM and lunch from 11-12 PM.  The meals will be served in a “grab and go” style to be eaten at home. The child will be charged for the meal just as they would on a regular day. Those on free or reduced lunch will continue to receive that service as normal. Students can pick up their meals at school and take them back home to eat. The school lunchroom will NOT be open. 

 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. This situation is unprecedented and will require flexibility from all of us. However, I want to reassure our school community that an army of committed teachers, technicians and support staff will begin Monday morning to figure this all out. WE'VE GOT THIS! We love your kids and want to keep everyone safe and healthy through this crisis.

 Sincerely,

Mr. Richins

March 13, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS

As directed by the State of Utah, all public schools in Utah will dismiss beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, for two weeks in response to COVID-19. This is a proactive measure.

CONTINUED LEARNING
School “dismissal” means that Nebo employees will continue to be in the schools providing learning for students through online instruction and/or educational packets to continue student learning. Further communication about devices and materials will come from your school.

Educators in Nebo School District are working on plans to extend learning at home through online learning opportunities. The first of next week, teachers will be preparing online materials, and we anticipate instruction will begin Wednesday, March 18. 

More information will be made available to explain the details of the online platform as teachers use this time to prepare. Please watch for specific information from your child’s school and teacher(s).

MEALS FOR STUDENTS
In order to provide our Nebo students with “Grab and Go” meals, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at normal prices. Free/reduced meals are available for those who qualify.

QUICK FACTS
• The school proactive dismissal for two weeks is meant to support social distancing and self-isolation to reduce the reach and spread of this virus. There will be no athletic or extracurricular practices or games during these two weeks.

• COVID-19 has rapidly changing dynamics and the school district administrative team is working with local health authorities to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

• Nebo will continue to publish updates at www.nebo.edu.

• For further communication and specifics, contact your local school.

• The Utah Health Department COVID-19 Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-456-7707. You can also receive Utah County Health updates by texting “UCHEALTH” to 888777 or the Utah County COVID-19 Helpline at 801-851-HELP (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

Mrs. Ripplinger's 4th graders took advantage of the beautiful day to Do part of their reading block outside! #santaquinelementary #neboschooldistrict #focusonstudents