KIS Updates: 12/18/20

December 18, 2020
Dear Kenston Intermediate School Families,
Once again I want to thank all the KIS students, families, and staff for another great week of remote learning. I continue to be impressed by the ability of everyone to adapt and thrive in the new learning environment. It was great to see so many students and staff participate in the first two spirit days yesterday and today. We look forward to seeing holiday hats and ugly sweaters on Monday and Tuesday.
As mentioned in previous district communications, we intend for our students to return to in person learning on Monday, January 4th. The district will continue to monitor the data in consultation with our County Health Board. If there should be a change in the return date, the district will communicate any changes with families as soon as possible.
Please take a few minutes to review the updates included in this message. Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or the main office with any questions.
Sincerely,
Matt Watts
Principal
SPIRIT DAYS
Monday, December 21 – Holiday or Crazy Hat Day
Tuesday, December 22 – Ugly Sweater Day
ATTENDANCE
  • Attendance will be taken through the Google Class meeting at the beginning of the day and again after your child’s lunch. If your child is not able to connect for virtual learning, please call the KIS office to report the absence at 440-543-9722.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT REMINDERS
  • If you are experiencing a power or internet outage, please call the KIS main office (440)543-9722 to report it.
  • If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please visit the Technology Support page on the District website. On the left side of the screen, click on Chromebook Repair Form. Complete the form and submit. The Technology Department will follow up with you via e-mail with additional instructions.
  • If you are unable to complete the form due to technology issues, please contact Pat Brockway at 440-543-9677 x1180 or pat.brockway@kenstonapps.org for additional assistance.
  • If you lose a connection, microphone stops working or the camera goes out, turn off the Chromebook, unplug it for 1-2 minutes, plug it back in and reboot.
MATERIALS
  •  During remote instruction the KIS main vestibule will be open each school day from 8:00am-3:00pm for drop off or pick up of any classroom assignments and projects that are not digital. For those who cannot pick up materials during the school day, please contact the specific teacher or call the KIS main office to schedule pickup times.
FREE LUNCH STILL AVAILABLE
  • The Nutrition Service Department will continue to offer free lunches to students during Remote Learning. If a family wishes to participate in the lunch program, a sign up process is available using a Google form. Meal items will be delivered once a week to one of the six pick-up locations in the community. The meals will cover the amount of days each week students are learning remotely.
WINTER PARTIES RESCHEDULED
  • Classroom parties originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 22, 2020 have been rescheduled to take place on Friday, January 15, 2021.