More from today’s morning meeting!
This morning Mrs. Schaber had a morning meeting for 4th graders. 19 students joined in using google hangout!
Counselor Quote of the Day: We may not choose our circumstances but we do choose our attitude and our response.
Here is a video from the high school staff. We miss all of you. Stay safe.
https://youtu.be/0chgGin_2xs
April 1, 2020
Dear Felicity-Franklin families,
As you know, Governor Mike DeWine made an announcement on Monday ordering all of Ohio’s public, community, and private K-12 school buildings to be closed through Friday, May 1st, due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Governor said he will re-evaluate the situation as we get closer to May 1st and decide whether to re-open school buildings or continue the building closures. We know the Governor’s order to close school through the month of April presents challenges for our families. Please be assured that we, as a district, are working diligently to partner with you in furthering your child’s educational growth and well-being.
What does this mean for us?
Although our school buildings are to remain closed, remote learning will continue.
Will school staff be working?
Yes, administrators are actively planning and responding to this national health crisis. Our school district is providing food and remote learning options to children. We are providing a flexible teaching and learning framework that can be implemented successfully in a variety of scenarios. Teachers are creating lesson plans and engaging with their students remotely.
During scheduled school days, our teachers will be available via E-mail from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to support our parents and students. Teachers and building principals will be sharing their remote learning plans and expectations with parents and students on an ongoing basis. Because we strongly believe in equity of opportunity for all students, those who do not have access to online learning will still have the opportunity to complete all work.
Administrators and support staff will also be working remotely and will be available between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays via E-mail. Or, you may also leave a voicemail message, and your call will be returned in a timely manner. The central office will have limited office hours. For those who need to meet with central office administration and/or staff, please call ahead to schedule a time to communicate virtually. If a physical meeting is necessary, please understand that the building capacity of ten (10) persons and social distancing requirements will be enforced.
Will students be expected to work?
Yes, students are expected to complete all assignments. We cannot allow the COVID-19 health crisis to compromise the education and growth of our students. Parents, we need your help in mitigating the negative effects of COVID-19 on your student’s learning. Students, it’s important that you understand the importance of finishing the year strong. You must be well prepared for the next grade level and/or the next course. By not actively participating and completing assigned work, you will have completed only three-quarters of a school year. You could be creating gaps in knowledge and skills that will be nearly impossible to overcome as you move forward.
If you run into technical difficulties with digital assignments or require printed work in lieu of digital work, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s principal.
What about food service?
Feeding operations are ongoing, despite the stay-at-home orders, and will remain in place throughout the remainder of the school closure. Staff members will continue to comply with the most current health guidelines.
Food service will continue with the distribution of “Grab and Go Meal Bags” on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pick-up location is at the back of the school near the playground.
The district hands out a week’s worth of meals per child 18 years of age or younger residing in the Felicity-Franklin Local School District. Students/children do not need to be present at pick up. We simply ask that those receiving meals for others provide the student's/child’s name and the name of the person picking up the meal.
What about mental health support?
Our professionals are reaching out to families to ensure they have open lines of communication during the closure and to make alternative plans, if necessary. Our counselor will be monitoring E-mails and reaching out to our school families in need.
If a student or parent is in crisis, you can reach out to the following local hotlines for assistance: Clermont County Crisis Hotline (513) 528-SAVE (7283).
What does this mean for graduation?
Our high school administration and teachers will be working collaboratively to ensure that students in the Class of 2020 are on track to graduate. If seniors were on track to graduate before classes were interrupted and they continue to do their work, they will graduate. Know that we will work together to provide assistance and flexibility in the interest of doing what is right for students.
What about state testing?
Per Governor DeWine, there will be no state testing this school year. House Bill (HB) 197 addresses significant changes for education in Ohio due to the COVID-19 crisis. On March 27, the Governor signed the legislation that includes the waiver of state testing requirements for this school year.
What about services to students with disabilities?
Our school is making a good faith effort to provide appropriate services for our students with disabilities. If a student with a disability cannot access the alternate delivery models being offered to general education students, the district will consult with parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to determine the needs of the student and identify the most appropriate means for meeting those needs during the period of school closure.
Please understand that we are experiencing a health crisis that, until now, has been unprecedented. This is new territory for all of us. There will be bumps along the way, but your child’s teachers, counselor, building principal, and our support staff are here to work with and support you and your children. In our continued collaboration, your support, understanding, and patience are greatly appreciated.
I am incredibly proud of our staff, students, and school community for continuing their efforts to navigate through this challenging situation. The well-being of our students and their families is our number one priority. Remember, we are in this together. Please continue to be safe and well.
Sincerely,
David R. Gibson
Felicity-Franklin Superintendent
Hey Friends! Join Ms. Dickson for a LIVE sing-along today at 3 pm on the Felicity Elementary School Facebook page. Comment below if you have a favorite you would like to hear! Hope to see you then!
Counselor Quote of the Day: Look for something positive each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.
Happy National Census Day! If you haven't already been counted, please take a moment to go to www.census.ohio.gov to be counted. You can also call 844-330-2020. As Treasurer/CFO of Felicity schools, I can't stress enough how important it is to be counted. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties and communities are based on census data. That is money spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs. #BECOUNTEDOHIO
Counselor Quote of the Day: Dream big and make life fun. Do something outrageous each day. Follow your passion. Believe in yourself.
We miss you MS Cardinals . Watch our message to you !
https://click.email.vimeo.com/?qs=bb29adf9bbd647dc0c92fa5a0156278d053e3f998d3583b7f178bbc775642fde1bcfcf8a5a0513ff9275707977d143db055f4edf8a3b1774444194919f0b8a2a
Hey Cardinals! One of Ms. Dickson's favorite children's musicians is Jim Gill (jimgill.com). He has created a new sing-along video of his "A Soup Opera" book. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COVBHbiMl90) We have read this in class and it is so much fun! Hope you enjoy it too!
Counselor Quote of the Day: Look back and be grateful, look ahead and be hopeful, look around and be helpful.
Good afternoon Felicity Franklin Families,
In an effort to reduce interaction between families, beginning tomorrow, March 31st, Felicity-Franklin Local Schools will be providing multi-day student meal packs for pickup on a weekly basis for the coming weeks.
Weekly multi-day student meal pickup will be available at the school on Tuesdays from 2-3pm off of West Street near the playground. Again, moving forward multi-day student meal packs pickup will take place on Tuesdays ONLY, at the school from 2-3pm off of the West Street side of the building near the playground.
Families may drive-up or walk-up as needed. Please remember to stay back from the pickup table until ALL of your meals are ready. Please remember to have only one family group at the pickup table at a time and to maintain appropriate social distance between all family groups while waiting.
Workers and volunteers will continue to be temperature checked and monitored for health before preparing and distributing meals. We thank everyone for their cooperation and willingness to follow directions and guidelines to slow the spread of coronavirus during this unprecedented time.
Stay home Ohio, we can do this together.
Part 2. Have a great week!
Happy Monday! We have a special message for our students❤️. Please view both posts.
Hello Friends! It’s Ms. Dickson.
In music class we sing and play along with lots different folk songs. Here is a site with a great collection of many of those songs! Tell me some of your favorites! We will have another sing along later this week!
https://www.pdinfo.com/pd-music-genres/pd-children-songs.php
It’s a beautiful Monday morning after Spring Break . Please take a moment to read through this week’s FFMS newsletter. Have a great week.
https://www.smore.com/n8p9a-cardinal-family-newsletter
Counselor Quote of the Day: Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Counselor Quote of the Day: You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.
-Joyce Meyer
Just a reminder, student meals are being given out today at the Methodist Church from 2-3pm!