Spending the first half of the week w/4th grade students + @Flipgrid New to #PondCoveSchool students even used it in different states last year during remote learning #oneofthebestappsever
It’s amazing how educators adapt to make things better for students. Our school counselor @BriGallagherSC transformed her space to help students w/their social emotional needs. Mats on the floor w/puppets, a race track w/seat cars, +of course lava at the door. #PondCoveSchool
Governor Mills released the Health Advisory for the week:
https://mailchi.mp/maine/media-release-maine-doe-celebrates-april-as-the-month-of-the-military-child-1322004?e=529b28fd2e
Kindergarten students were detectives with their new iPads. They searched for all of the features they would need to be successful with their new devices before they started taking them home. #PondCoveSchool
Governor Mills released new advisories for counties:
https://mailchi.mp/maine/media-release-maine-doe-celebrates-april-as-the-month-of-the-military-child-1321960?e=529b28fd2e
Congratulations Pond Cove Elementary School! A recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools award which affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
The restriction on Massachusetts has been lifted by Governor Mills. The exempt states for travel are now: MA, NY, NH, VT, NJ, CT.
All other states will require a 14-day quarantine or a negative Covid test result.
Grade1 students exploring their iPads. Power button, home button, headphones oh my! They are excited to bring them home for distance learning. Weekend homework-design an at home office space. Put up a family photo or some artwork. #PondCoveSchool
Due to a recent federal waiver extension, ALL kids eat free lunch in our school system until December 31st!
Introducing Grade 1 students to their iPads today. Amazed at what they remember from last year, home button, charging, and headphones oh my! We took #maskselfies learned how to markup and then ended our time with @Starfalledu #PondCoveSchool
The fun continues in grade 4. Students are learning to insert selfies into a #GoogleDoc. Then they are learning how to resize the images and add a colorful border. #PondCoveSchool #maskselfie
Exempt states for travel are still New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, & New Jersey. All other travel requires a 14-day quarantine or a negative Covid test. These requirements include if you must venture outside of Maine for a medical appointment.
School Nutrition Update: Good News!
The U.S.D.A has extended their summer feeding waiver! What this means is all of our students regardless of eligibility will be able to access both breakfast and lunch at no cost to them.
Bus assignments are now live on the parent portal in PowerSchool!
Parents of students in the Hybrid Model, please remember to complete the Parent Contract in the PowerSchool portal prior to sending your student to school next week, and to complete the self assessment every school day before sending your student/s to school. If they answer “Yes” to any question, please keep them home. Bus assignments, for those who requested bussing, will soon be available on PowerSchool.
ME residents state visit exemptions are the same from last week. However, if they visit elsewhere: 14-day quarantine or a negative test are the requirement. Seasonal homeowners, workers traveling to Maine, and other visitors may also utilize a recent negative COVID-19 test as an alternative to the required 14-day quarantine in Maine effective immediately.
The Maine CDC Travel Guidelines state exemptions list:
NH, VT, CT, NY, NJ.
As of today, if you have traveled to these states, you DO NOT need a negative COVID test or 14-day quarantine.
Any other travel outside of ME and these states will require one of the two.
Last night the School Board approved the Calendar change and the Hybrid Model for the reopening of school. You can view the video by clicking the CETV icon at the bottom of the website page.
Don't forget that you can watch the School Board Meeting via Facebook Live! Tonight starting at 6:30 pm.
Due to the anticipation of a high volume of participants for tonight’s School Board Meeting, in addition to being available via Zoom, we will be Live-streaming via our Facebook Page. See you tonight at 6:30 pm!