Dear Parents, 

Another week, albeit short, has passed and we continue to be encouraged in regard to how students, staff and faculty have responded to the challenges. Our teachers spent valuable time on Tuesday in continuing professional development and collaboration. We had our first chapel on all grade levels this week and today is our first 7-12 grade student engagement. We feel blessed that all of our athletic teams have participated in practices and games and are thankful for the opportunities of being back in school. 

Blessings!

John Essig: Superintendent
Dan Moore: Building Principal 

UPCOMING: IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

FALL MAP TESTING - NEXT WEEK

Next week, students in grades K-10 will be taking the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. These assessments measure students’ instructional levels and academic growth in the areas of Mathematics, Reading and Language Usage (grades 2-10).  The data from these assessments help our teachers ensure that they are meeting students’ academic needs.  

Remote learners will also be able to take part in MAP assessments remotely.  Grades K-2 will test in one-on-one sessions, while grades 3-10 will test in small groups. More details will be provided next week.

Elementary Testing Schedule (In-Class Learners):

Tuesday, September 15th - Reading
Wednesday, September 16th - Mathematics
Friday, September 18th - Language Usage (grades 2-6)

JH/HS Testing Schedule (In-Class Learners and Remote Learners):

Monday, September 21st - Reading
Tuesday, September 22nd - Mathematics
Friday, September 25th - Language Usage (grades 7-10)

How can you help your student on test days?

• Pray with your student!

• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.

• Make sure your student arrives at school or logs in on time.

• Remind your student that his/her best is good enough!

REMOTE LEARNING “PRACTICE DAY” OCTOBER 2, 2020

In an effort to prepare for the possibility of an all school “Remote Learning Day”, we are going to hold a Remote Learning Practice Day on Friday, October 2.

On this day, all students will stay at home and participate in classes remotely. According to our student handbooks, “Remote Learning Days” may be used as needed and are detailed in “Emergency Closing of the School”. Additional details will be released in the coming weeks; however we wanted to share this with you so that you can plan accordingly (i.e. schedule a day off or to arrange for an adult to be in the home, etc).

FACULTY AND STAFF DEVOTIONS…JOIN US!

This year, we will be using Joe Thorn’s book “Note to Self” as our guide for our Staff and Faculty Devotions. Given the morning arrival rigors, we have chosen to use the Lion’s Roar Blog (found HERE). This is a new opportunity for you to join us. New posts will appear at approximately 6:00AM on most Tuesdays. Feel free to read, view and post encouraging comments.

CHROMEBOOK SUPPORT

Where do I find Chromebook support and policy information?

• Refer to the card that came with the Chromebook for the basics

• Refer to the Student Handbook for guiding policies on acceptable use and other Chromebook expectations

• Go to www.ecaoh.com/it-support located under the Resources tab to see the following:

  • Support Options and links

  • Basic FAQs

  • Chromebook FAQ PDF link

  • Student Handbook PDF link

REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT

Elementary remote learners and parents may contact our Remote Learning Specialist, Rebecca Jeanneret at rjeanneret@ecaoh.com during each school day for help with assignments. Rebecca will also be helping us during testing days for remote students.

RETURN TO SCHOOL SAFELY PLAN

The Clark County Health Department continues to review initiatives at the county and state level to determine best practices. We will continue to make building adjustments and practices that follow local, state and federal guidelines.

(REMINDER) ARRIVING TO SCHOOL

• Please remember to “pre-screen” at home

  • Those with a fever or symptoms must stay home: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea

• If you are arriving in the car drop off line, have your student remain in your car until after the temperature scan and symptom assessment

• Anyone who has a fever greater than 100 degrees will not be permitted to enter the building. We will re-attempt up to four times over the course of several minutes.