Bogan Elementary Weekly E-News

October 30, 2020

School News and Information

Another week in the books for our face to face and remote learners.  It sounds like it was another great week in all of our classrooms.  Thank you to all of the students, teachers and parents for their flexibility this week.  

Thank you to families who are keeping students home out of an abundance of caution.  We are monitoring Covid-19 numbers in the community and doing our best to keep everyone safe.  Thanks for doing your part.

We will continue to remind students to wear their mask, covering their mouth and nose.  Remember if the mask is a little too big you can tie a knot in the ear loops so it fits a little better and stays up.  In addition, we will continue to remind students to use good hand hygiene and to keep their hands away from their face.  We worked on social distancing and how to create space in the classroom and hallway.  

In addition, if your child has any signs or symptoms please keep your child at home as a precaution.  It is especially important that if you have knowingly been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 virus that you quarantine for 14 days.  Please Note:  if a student comes to school who has been exposed and then they test positive, this may cause an entire class to be in quarantine for 14 days in addition to the health risk of possibly exposing others.  Thank you for helping everyone remain safe and healthy.  

No School Nov. 3, 2020

Please remember that there is no school for face to face or remote students on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  The schools are used for voting and this is a district wide professional development day for the staff.

Elementary Lunch Menu

Don’t forget to send a water bottle with your child to school.  Also, if your child is packing their lunch, please place their first and last name on the lunchbox.  

Arrival and Dismissal

Thanks for following the new traffic pattern at Bogan.  Please watch for moving buses as you enter or exit the school parking lot.  We have staff regulating traffic, but buses have the right of way.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Destination Imagination Informational Meeting Announcement:

Talawanda's Destination Imagination program is a great way to get your student involved in a STEAM (STEM + Art!) activity even among the chaos of COVID-19! It is a team based challenge program that requires creativity and teamwork. Teams can choose to solve one of six challenges in the areas of science, technology, fine arts, improv, outreach, and engineering - or teams of K-2nd grade kids can do the early learning challenge. This year's program is designed with virtual teamwork and social distancing in mind. Use your imagination to solve these problems, make a video of your solution to be appraised at the tournaments in the spring.

There is a $55 fee to compete on a Destination Imagination team (team manager children's fees will be waived and need based scholarships are available).

The Information meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 5th from 6-7pm.  To receive details of the zoom, complete this sign-up sheet, email Bob Black at di@talawanda.org, or text 513-280-3061:

https://forms.gle/yuq5uJk4v8aJw6sc7

PUSH (People United for Self Help)

PUSH has funding for furnace and water heater repairs or replacements. Grants are available to low-income, homeowners in the Talawanda School District for critical and emergency home repairs. Call Jeanne or Sabrina at 513-523-8100 for more information

Masks Are Mandatory at School

Here is a video in case you or your child has questions about masks.  https://youtu.be/erxczymki0g  Staff will help students with their masks.  Students who refuse to wear a mask properly may be moved to the online learning platform.  Thanks for your support.

Important Reminder for All TSD Parents:

Talawanda School District needs your partnership in keeping our students, staff, and families safe during the pandemic we are experiencing.  It's critical that parents do a wellness check on each child every day before school.  If your child exhibits any symptoms for COVID-19, please keep your child and their siblings home from school until you have an alternative diagnosis or negative test result.  See the checklist below.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of reported symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms can include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

TSD is working on additional ways to report your child's illness/absence  to school.  Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORY & SELF QUARANTINING

We understand that families may be traveling during the holiday season.  The Ohio Health Department & the Butler County Health Department recommend that people self quarantine for 14 days upon returning from a state that is listed as a hotspot for Covid-19.  A hotspot is a state that is reporting positive Covid-19 rates of 15% or higher.  Please see the link to the map, as the states listed can change.

Travel Advisory States from ODH

Elementary Schedule

Students 9:30 - 4:15

Half Day 9:30 - 12:15

Early Dismissal Weds 9:30-3:30

TSD Pandemic Plan

Talawanda School District School Reopening Guidelines 2020-21 School Year

Food Distribution

Students at Bogan will receive free breakfast and free lunch for the remainder of the school year.  Students who are remote learning can pick up meals at Bogan.  Info Here

Transportation

Please follow the link below for AM bus pick up times.  

https://www.talawanda.org/media/transportation/BOGAN%20AM%20RTS%2020-21.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact transportation at 513-273-3150.

Curbside Placards

If you selected that you will transport your child on the parent choice survey, placards will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.  If you did not select you will transport your child and need curbside placards, please email lyonsm@talawanda.org. 

Immunizations

Immunizations are one of the most important ways to keep society healthy and school open.  All children must be up to date on immunizations by October 9, 2020 in order to participate in school.  Letters will be sent this week only to families who have not provided immunization records.  Please help us by taking care of this.

Information about Ohio’s Connectivity Champions

Information here: Ohio’s Connectivity Champions

From Goggin Ice Arena

Goggin Ice Hockey

Goggin Learn to Skate

YMCA Before and After School Care

The YMCA is currently working on developing a plan to get the Y BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) Programs back up and running at the Talawanda elementary schools (Bogan, Marshall, Kramer.) We will be opening our programs based on registration and need. Please register using the link below! Thank you! 

https://www.gmvymca.org/child-care/before-after-school-care

Questions?  Please contact Jennifer Achterman at:

jachterman@gmvymca.org

Special Education Study from OSU

Please see this attachment for more information.

Medication Forms

If students who will be returning to school need medication during the day, please be sure to have the medication form completed by your child’s doctor and bring the medication in its original container.

Talawanda Board of Education Public Participation Policy

https://www.talawanda.org/district-blog/entry/public-participation-policy-01691-549/

Free and Reduced Lunch Information

This is more important than ever!  Federal and State funds are given to schools based on applications for Free & Reduced lunch.  Your application could get your child direct benefits and support Bogan Elementary.  Ohio is likely to issue additional EBT cards to families who qualify.

Free and Reduced applications are linked in Final Forms.  You simply create an account and apply!  You can also find the link on the Talawanda website under Departments/Food Service.  Contact the Bogan Office at 513-273-3400  if you need assistance with your application.  We can provide a computer and walk you through step by step if needed.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and Instructions

Cub Scout Information here: Pack 937 and 961 Flyer

Have a great weekend!

Jeff Winslow

Principal

Calendar

November 3- NO SCHOOL- Election day.  Teacher PD Day

November 6 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

November 20 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off 

November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

December 18 - Remote Learners - Pick up/Drop off

December 21-January 1- Winter Break

March 16- Conferences

March 18- Conferences